Overview
Join us for a Firestarter chat featuring Professor Leslie Valiant, renowned computer scientist, computational neuroscientist and T. Jefferson Coolidge Professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Join us for a Firestarter chat featuring Professor Leslie Valiant, renowned computer scientist, computational neuroscientist and T. Jefferson Coolidge Professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. A recipient of the Turing Award, Professor Valiant will be taking us on a journey through his groundbreaking research and contributions to the fields of machine learning and computational neuroscience. As part of a wide-ranging discussion, Professor Valiant will delve into the core principles of computational learning theory, and discuss the challenges and opportunities encountered in the process of developing algorithms that emulate human intelligence and learning capabilities. Participants can also expect to gain a deeper understanding of how insights from neuroscience can inspire and inform the development of more efficient and robust learning algorithms. In addition, Professor Valiant will also be speaking about his own passions and motivations, and the factors that drive his remarkable achievements in the realms of science and research. Participants will have the rare opportunity to engage in an interactive dialogue with Professor Valiant throughout the conversation and gain valuable insights from his experience. The fireside chat will shine a spotlight on the latest advancements in machine learning and the profound impact they hold for various industries and domains. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the foremost authorities in the field of computer science and computational neuroscience. Reserve your spot for this Firestarter chat with Professor Leslie Valiant as he takes us to the frontiers of artificial intelligence innovation and the human mind. Programme Overview: 6:00pm-6:30pm - Registration 6:30- 7:00pm - Firestarter Chat 7:00pm-8:00pm - Networking
Schedule
Date: 10 Jan 2024, Wednesday
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 32 Carpenter Street, 059911
Speakers
Moderator's Profile:
Bell Beh, Co-Founder & CEO, BuzzAR
Bell Beh – Co- Founder & CEO, BuzzAR Graduated with a scholarship directly from UC Berkeley; she studied the intersections between Law and Technology. As a lawyer turned tech entrepreneur, Bell runs an immersive technology platform. Bell believes in taking 1 billion people from the real world to the virtual, where people can be empowered to experience, create and realise their dreams. BuzzAR is building the end-to-end Smart Venue Engagement Platform to digitise places and faces at scale.
Speaker's Profile:
Leslie Valiant , Professor of Computer Science and Professor of Applied Mathematics in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Harvard University, Harvard University
Leslie Valiant, currently the T. Jefferson Coolidge Professor of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at Harvard University, holds a Ph.D. in computer science from Warwick University. With a teaching tenure since 1982, he previously taught at Carnegie Mellon University, Leeds University, and the University of Edinburgh. Valiant's contributions span various areas of theoretical computer science, including complexity theory, learning, and parallel computation. His interests extend to computational neuroscience, evolution, and artificial intelligence. Notable accolades include the Nevanlinna Prize in 1986, the Knuth Award in 1997, the EATCS Award in 2008, and the 2010 A. M. Turing Award. Valiant is a Fellow of the Royal Society (London) and a member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA). He has authored two books, "Circuits of the Mind" and "Probably Approximately Correct."
