Welcome to our in-person AI and ML meetup in Bangalore. Join us for deep dive tech talks on AI/ML/Data, food/drink, networking with speakers & peers developers

Agenda (IST):
* 10:00am~10:20am: Checkin, Snacks and Networking
* 10:20am~10:30am: Welcome/community update/Sponsor intro
* 10:30am~12:00pm: Tech talks
* 12:00pm~12:30pm: Open discussion and Mixer

Tech Talk 1: Democratizing Diffusion Models with Diffusers
Speaker: Sayak Paul, Machine Learning Engineer @ Hugging Face
Abstract: The advancements in the domain of generative AI have led to the emergence of image-based diffusion models, opening new avenues for creativity and innovation. In this enlightening session, we delve into this promising field and introduce “Diffusers” – an open-source Python framework developed by Hugging Face.
Diffusers democratizes access to pre-trained, state-of-the-art diffusion models such as Stable Diffusion, Stable unCLIP, and IF. It brings the power of these intricate models within the reach of developers and researchers across the globe, fostering an environment of open, responsible AI.
We will explore the functionalities of these models and how to leverage Diffusers for various creative use cases. By shedding light on these powerful tools, we aim to empower participants to harness the rapidly evolving field of generative AI. Whether you are a seasoned AI practitioner or a novice, this session promises to provide a practical understanding of diffusion models and how to utilize them effectively.

Tech Talk 2: Benchmarking Self Supervised Learning Methods
Speaker: Saurav Maheshkar, Machine Learning Engineer @Recourse AI
Abstract: This talk will cover a brief introduction to the various families of Self Supervised Learning methods such as DINO, VICReg and SwAV. We will broadly compare these families of methods and understand their similarities and key differences. We shall also explore the difficulties which emerge while implementing these methods and release open source implementations along with pretrained models and training logs.

Venue:
Microsoft Reactor Bengaluru Vigyan Ground Floor, 9, Lavelle Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

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