OVERVIEW

This 4-day workshop is designed to show you the basic steps needed to start a Machine Learning project. On the first day, you will have an introduction to Python and see how to create neural networks in scikit-learn and TensorFlow. In the following days, you will gain some experience with image processing, convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and long short-term memory (LSTMs) networks. To wrap up the workshop, you will deploy a model to be used in a mobile app.

VISION

This workshop is designed to show the basic steps needed to start Machine Learning with Python. At the same time, it also serves for sharing the knowledge with a beginner by showing the steps and tools related to the field. 

The planned sessions include both theoretical lectures as well as practical sessions, given by researchers with experience in Machine Learning applications.

WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?

Basically, for researchers, students, industry practitioners and other people interested in the topic. You must, however,  have some knowledge of programming, with preferably hands-on experience in Python. No deep previous knowledge of Machine Learning is required; however, if you have some experience in the area, that’s even better.

REGISTRATION FEES

There are two registration fees:

• Regular registration — 60 € (50 € for early registration).
• Student (student card required) — 30 € (25 € for early registration)

Registration can be done at the following link:  

https://forms.gle/zYuGvphYYwzntSm16

Early registration will end on July 12.

Both types of registration will provide access to all the files and presentations used during the workshop.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

Just bring a computer with the peripherals that you use on a normal day. We will ask you to have some software pre-installed on your computer for the workshop. This information will be sent to your email a few days before the workshop.

We will also provide you with a free wireless connection.

LANGUAGE 

The workshop and its contents will be given in English. However, if you don’t feel comfortable asking questions in English, you can ask the question in Portuguese that our Portuguese team members will translate the question for you.

WHERE DOES THE EVENT TAKE PLACE?

The event will take place in Madeira Tecnopolo (Caminho da Penteada), floor -1, at Ursa Menor 2 room. On the first day of the event, we will have signs inside of the building indicating the location of the room.

Here is the map to help you reach to Madeira Tecnopolo:

Around the building, there are car and motorcycle parking areas. However, if you plan to go by bus, these are the route numbers with bus stops nearby Madeira Tecnopólo: 12, 13, 17 and 42.

AGENDA

This will be a 4-day workshop starting from July 27. The following is the tentative agenda for the workshop.

Day 1: 27 July 2021 9:00-13:00 (GMT+1)

Day 2: 28 July 2021 9:00-13:00 (GMT+1)

Day 3: 29 July 2021 9:00-13:00 (GMT+1)

Day 4: 30 July 2021 9:00-13:00 (GMT+1)

SPEAKERS

	Prof. Morgado Dias (Ph.D.) Department of Electrical Engineering, ITI/Larsys/M-ITI, University of Madeira, Funchal, Portugal Morgado-Dias received the master’s degree in microelectronics from the University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France, in 1995, and the PhD degree from the University of Aveiro, Portugal, in 2005. He is currently an Associate professor with the University of Madeira and a Researcher with the Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute and ITI/LARSyS. His research interests include renewable energy, artificial neural networks, and FPGA implementations.
	Eng. Sheikh Shanawaz Mostafa (Ph.D.) ITI – Interactive Technologies Institute, Pólo Científico e Tecnológico da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal Sheikh Shanawaz Mostafa received the B.Sc. Eng. degree in electronics and communication engineering from Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh, in 2010 and the M.Sc. degree in biomedical engineering from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Khulna, Bangladesh, in 2012. He finished the Ph.D. degree in Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon in the program Networked Interactive Cyber-Physical Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico in a partnership with CMU (Carnegie Mellon University) and LARSyS.
	Eng. Fábio Mendonça (Ph.D.) ITI – Interactive Technologies Institute, Pólo Científico e Tecnológico da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal Fábio Mendonça was born in Funchal, Portugal, in 1990. He received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical and telecommunications engineering from the University of Madeira, Portugal, in 2013 and 2016, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portugal, in 2021.
	Eng. Ankit Gupta (M.Tech.) ITI – Interactive Technologies Institute, Pólo Científico e Tecnológico da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal   Ankit Gupta received Bachelor of Technology in Bioinformatics from Jaypee University of Information technology,India in 2012 and Master of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering from Maharishi Markandeshwar University,India in 2015.He is currently pursuing his PhD from University of Madeira. He has been involved in designing machine/deep learning approaches for various domains e.g. Alzheimer’s detection using MRI scans, student performance evaluation. Besides, he had worked on designing mobile health solutions for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.
	Eng. Diogo Freitas (M.Sc.) ITI – Interactive Technologies Institute, Pólo Científico e Tecnológico da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal Diogo Freitas completed a Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics and Applications in 2020 from the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering of the University of Madeira and a Degree in Computer Engineering in 2017 from the same institution. He is currently a PhD student in Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Engineering at the University of Madeira and a researcher at the Interactive Technologies Institute. His research interests include artificial neural networks and stochastic optimization algorithms.

CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION

After the end of the workshop, we will send your certificate of participation to your email.

SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR COVID-19

During the event, it is mandatory to comply with the rules and protocols enforced by the health authorities, namely practising hand and respiratory hygiene, keeping a safe social distance, and the mandatory use of facial masks. 

Please note that due to those restrictions, no drink or snacks will be served during the event. As an alternative, you can go to the University bar or Tecnopolo’s cafeteria (floor 1).

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, you must not attend the event!

CODE OF CONDUCT

1. This will be a harassment-free and inclusive workshop for everyone regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, neurodiversity, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category.
2. No harassment, discrimination, or condescension, whether blatant or via micro-aggressions will be tolerated. 
3. All forms of communication should not demean others.
4. The person making you feel uncomfortable may not be aware of what they are doing, and politely bringing their behaviour to their attention is encouraged.
5. No physical or cyber threats will be tolerated.
6. University of Madeira,  ARDITI, ITI and IKnowD are not responsible, nor even implied, in the content that will be given during the workshop.

I NEED MORE INFORMATION

No worries! Please reach us using this email address: secretariat@iknowd.org. 

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