A.I. IMPACT WEEKEND 2019 - A.I. in people selection: building ethical AI tools for unbiased decision-making
The Oxford Foundry
3-5 Hythe Bridge Street
Oxford
OX1 2EW
Are you concerned that Artificial Intelligence could be making decisions which directly affect your opportunities? Is Artificial intelligence inheriting - and even exacerbating - human biases? Have you ever wondered what we can do to ensure A.I. is created and used ethically?
Then you should definitely sign up for our second annual A.I. Impact Weekend delivered in collaboration with EY at the Oxford Foundry. Come along and learn about A.I. as a force for global good, get some new skills and win some awesome prizes!
Read our short article here to find out more about the topic of focus for the Impact Weekend.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Open to ALL current University of Oxford students, both techie and non-techie. If you're curious about A.I., and want to get some real hands-on skills in using emerging tech to address global problems, this is for YOU.
**No previous knowledge of A.I. or associated technologies required**
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
The weekend will involve a series of activities and learning experiences. This will include skills workshops, a panel discussion with industry experts, an impact weekend with 1:1 mentoring and expert guidance and an action-packed pitch evening at the end of it all. Plus a happy hour...
WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
Pick up valuable skills to help you in your career journey, meet and collaborate with new people, get creative and have fun! Not only will you be skilling up, you'll be showing off the talent you already have, plus there's a chance to win some great prizes!
WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT?
This event runs across the entire weekend, From 1.00pm on Friday 8th – 8pm on Sunday 10th. With a pitch evening on Tuesday 12th. The event comprises of:
- Skills workshops, Panel discussion and a team forming mixer on Friday 8th February (1.00-9.00pm)
- two full days of creative problem solving in teams on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February (9am till 8pm both days)
- a pitch event on Tuesday 12th February, where teams will present their solutions (6.30-8.00pm)
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
1. Skills Workshops, Panel Discussion and Team Formation Mixer (Afternoon of Friday 8th Feb)
The skills workshops are a fantastic chance for you to develop some practical, hands-on skills in using emerging tech and developing a business idea ready to use across the weekend and beyond!
The workshops will be followed by a panel discussion: “A.I in people selection: the holy grail, or doomed to fail?". A panel of experts from academia, industry and journalism will address fundamental questions on the use of A.I. in people selection to build your knowledge on the topic. Find out more about the panel discussion here >>
The team mixer will take place in the evening to give you the opportunity to form your team! Grab a drink and mingle, share your thoughts on the use of A.I. for people selection and hear students pitch some of the ideas that you might work on over the course of the weekend.
2. A weekend of Solution Building, supported by specialist mentors! (Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th Feb, from 9am)
You'll spend two days working in mixed teams of 3-5 people, using your collective skills and the data and materials provided to create an A.I.-based solution.
(Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided)
3. Pitch Finale (Tuesday 12th 6-8pm) - The whole experience wraps up with an exciting pitch event, where student teams will present their A.I.-based solution to an audience of peers and professionals, and the expert panel makes a judgement on whose proposal is the strongest.
THE PRIZES!
1. The team with the best solution overall will win a week-long trip to California's Palm Springs, where they'll have an amazing experience, attending the EY Strategic Growth Forum.
2. The team with the best technical solution will win a £500 cash prize.
3. The team whose solution has the strongest non-tech solution - including the consideration of the idea's business case, and its societal considerations (e.g. ethical, regulatory and political), as outlined in the judging criteria - will win a £500 cash prize.
*All events will take place at the Oxford Foundry, and have been developed in collaboration with EY*
READ FULL INFORMATION on our website
**OPEN TO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD STUDENTS ONLY*
Undergraduates – Postgraduates - DPhil candidates
STUDENT IDS WILL BE CHECKED ON THE DOOR. Please bring your Bodleian card with you.
Photography and filming will take place during this event. By entering and participating, you are giving your permission to be photographed and recorded, and for the Oxford Foundry to use this in the future.
Eventbrite processes data (including any personal data you may submit by taking responding to this invitation) outside of the European Economic Area. Please only submit any personal data which you are happy to have processed in this way, and in accordance with Eventbrite’s privacy policy applicable to attendees (available here) If you prefer not to use Eventbrite for responding to this invitation, you may respond directly to info@oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk
By signing up to this event, you agree to the data storage, communication and tracking of your data as described in The Oxford Foundry privacy statement.
The Oxford Foundry
3-5 Hythe Bridge Street
Oxford
OX1 2EW
Are you concerned that Artificial Intelligence could be making decisions which directly affect your opportunities? Is Artificial intelligence inheriting - and even exacerbating - human biases? Have you ever wondered what we can do to ensure A.I. is created and used ethically?
Then you should definitely sign up for our second annual A.I. Impact Weekend delivered in collaboration with EY at the Oxford Foundry. Come along and learn about A.I. as a force for global good, get some new skills and win some awesome prizes!
Read our short article here to find out more about the topic of focus for the Impact Weekend.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Open to ALL current University of Oxford students, both techie and non-techie. If you're curious about A.I., and want to get some real hands-on skills in using emerging tech to address global problems, this is for YOU.
**No previous knowledge of A.I. or associated technologies required**
WHAT'S ON OFFER?
The weekend will involve a series of activities and learning experiences. This will include skills workshops, a panel discussion with industry experts, an impact weekend with 1:1 mentoring and expert guidance and an action-packed pitch evening at the end of it all. Plus a happy hour...
WHAT DO I GET OUT OF IT?
Pick up valuable skills to help you in your career journey, meet and collaborate with new people, get creative and have fun! Not only will you be skilling up, you'll be showing off the talent you already have, plus there's a chance to win some great prizes!
WHAT'S THE COMMITMENT?
This event runs across the entire weekend, From 1.00pm on Friday 8th – 8pm on Sunday 10th. With a pitch evening on Tuesday 12th. The event comprises of:
- Skills workshops, Panel discussion and a team forming mixer on Friday 8th February (1.00-9.00pm)
- two full days of creative problem solving in teams on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th February (9am till 8pm both days)
- a pitch event on Tuesday 12th February, where teams will present their solutions (6.30-8.00pm)
WHAT'S INVOLVED?
1. Skills Workshops, Panel Discussion and Team Formation Mixer (Afternoon of Friday 8th Feb)
The skills workshops are a fantastic chance for you to develop some practical, hands-on skills in using emerging tech and developing a business idea ready to use across the weekend and beyond!
The workshops will be followed by a panel discussion: “A.I in people selection: the holy grail, or doomed to fail?". A panel of experts from academia, industry and journalism will address fundamental questions on the use of A.I. in people selection to build your knowledge on the topic. Find out more about the panel discussion here >>
The team mixer will take place in the evening to give you the opportunity to form your team! Grab a drink and mingle, share your thoughts on the use of A.I. for people selection and hear students pitch some of the ideas that you might work on over the course of the weekend.
2. A weekend of Solution Building, supported by specialist mentors! (Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th Feb, from 9am)
You'll spend two days working in mixed teams of 3-5 people, using your collective skills and the data and materials provided to create an A.I.-based solution.
(Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided)
3. Pitch Finale (Tuesday 12th 6-8pm) - The whole experience wraps up with an exciting pitch event, where student teams will present their A.I.-based solution to an audience of peers and professionals, and the expert panel makes a judgement on whose proposal is the strongest.
THE PRIZES!
1. The team with the best solution overall will win a week-long trip to California's Palm Springs, where they'll have an amazing experience, attending the EY Strategic Growth Forum.
2. The team with the best technical solution will win a £500 cash prize.
3. The team whose solution has the strongest non-tech solution - including the consideration of the idea's business case, and its societal considerations (e.g. ethical, regulatory and political), as outlined in the judging criteria - will win a £500 cash prize.
*All events will take place at the Oxford Foundry, and have been developed in collaboration with EY*
READ FULL INFORMATION on our website
**OPEN TO UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD STUDENTS ONLY*
Undergraduates – Postgraduates - DPhil candidates
STUDENT IDS WILL BE CHECKED ON THE DOOR. Please bring your Bodleian card with you.
Photography and filming will take place during this event. By entering and participating, you are giving your permission to be photographed and recorded, and for the Oxford Foundry to use this in the future.
Eventbrite processes data (including any personal data you may submit by taking responding to this invitation) outside of the European Economic Area. Please only submit any personal data which you are happy to have processed in this way, and in accordance with Eventbrite’s privacy policy applicable to attendees (available here) If you prefer not to use Eventbrite for responding to this invitation, you may respond directly to info@oxfordfoundry.ox.ac.uk
By signing up to this event, you agree to the data storage, communication and tracking of your data as described in The Oxford Foundry privacy statement.