
Master Class Toulouse "Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities"
Grand Hôtel de l'Opéra
1 place du Capitole , Toulouse 31000, France
Details
"Master Class Description"
This talk provides a comprehensive exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from its historical roots to its current state as the most talked about technology in the world. It will explain applications in critical domains like transportation and healthcare, the emergence of generative AI, and its future implications for employment and society. The talk aims to dispel the hype and explain the reality from the perspective of researchers.
"Professor Biography"
Dr. Polding holds a Ph.D. and MSc in Information Systems from The University of Sheffield. Specializing in user experience design and development methodologies for creating online applications and marketing strategies. His research interests focus on big data, natural language processing, and developing quantitative models. Previous research interests include e-commerce, web applications, mobile apps, RFID, and database technologies.
"AGENDA"
18h30 – 19h00 : Welcoming attendees
19h00 – 20h30 : Master Class "Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities"
20h30 – 21h30 : Networking Drink
Speakers

Robert Polding
Academic Director at IE University
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-polding-188a8014/
Dr. Polding holds a Ph.D. and MSc in Information Systems from The University of Sheffield. Specializing in user experience design and development methodologies for creating online applications and marketing strategies. His research interests focus on big data, natural language processing, and developing quantitative models. Previous research interests include e-commerce, web applications, mobile apps, RFID, and database technologies.
He is an academic director and lecturer in software design and development. Previously a lecturer in digital anthropology, database design, information systems modeling, project management, data science, and big data analysis.