Interdisciplinary Workshop on Machine Learning and AI

Interdisciplinary Workshop on Machine Learning and AI

Join the LAMBDA Research Centre for an interdisciplinary workshop on 'Machine Learning and AI’ exploring how the latest advances in machine learning are transforming decision-making and addressing complex real-world issues.

Date: 15 November 2024

Time: 10:15am - 4:30pm

Place: Sherrington Building (North Campus), Lecture Theatre 1, Ashton Street, L69 3GE

The event

Hosted by the Liverpool Advanced Methods for Big Data Analytics (LAMBDA) Research Centre, this workshop will bring together experts from a range of fields, showcasing innovative applications of machine learning and AI in economics, finance, computer science, and geography.

The workshop features insightful talks from University of Liverpool colleagues on topics such as:

  • Networks for modelling daily written media-based data
  • Adaptive machine learning for financial volatility
  • Machine learning for predicting human mobility
  • Large language models for decision-making
  • Machine learning-based forecasting approaches for portfolio management.

Whether you're a researcher, student, or professional, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to engage with the University of Liverpool’s experts, discover interdisciplinary insights, and connect with a vibrant community of AI and machine learning enthusiasts at the University of Liverpool.

Agenda

Keynote speakers

  • Mrs Claire Lebrun, PhD student in Economics and LAMBDA member, University of Liverpool Management School
  • Professor Danushka Bollegala, Professor of Computer Science, University of Liverpool,  School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science
  • Professor Francisco Rowe, Professor in Population Data Science, University of Liverpool, School of Environmental Sciences
  • Professor Charlie X Cai, Professor of Finance, University of Liverpool Management School
  • Dr Meng Fang, Lecturer in Computer Science, University of Liverpool, School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science
  • Dr Michael Ellington, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Liverpool Management School
  • Professor Abderrahim Taamouti, LAMBDA Research Centre Lead, University of Liverpool Management School
  • Dr Yousef Kaddoura, Lecturer in Economics, University of Liverpool Management School

Timetable 

10:15 - 10:30

Registration 

Welcome - Professor Abderrahim Taamouti, LAMBDA Research Centre Lead, University of Liverpool Management School

10:30 - 11:00

Keynote 1: The Opportunities and Challenges of Using Large Language Models for Decision Making

  • Professor Danushka Bollegala, School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Liverpool
11:00 - 11:30

Keynote 2:  Agent-based NLP for Decision-Making

  • Dr Meng Fang, School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Liverpool

11:30 - 11:45

Break and refreshments

11:45 - 12:15

Keynote 3: Predicting VIX with Adaptive Machine Learning

  • Professor Charlie X Cai, Accounting and Finance, University of Liverpool Management School

12:15 - 12:45

Keynote 4: Testing for Differences in High-Frequency Network Connectedness from Variance Decompositions

  • Dr Michael Ellington, Accounting and Finance, University of Liverpool Management School

12:45 - 13:45 

Lunch 

13:45 - 14:15

Keynote 5:  Portfolio Selection Under Non-Gaussianity and Systemic Risk: A Machine Learning-Based Forecasting Approach

  • Professor Abderrahim Taamouti, Economics and LAMBDA Research Centre Lead, University of Liverpool Management School

14:15 - 14:45

Keynote 6: Using Machine Learning to Identify the Main Predictors of Biases in Human Mobility Data Derived from Smartphones

  • Professor Francisco Rowe, Geography, University of Liverpool

14:45 – 15:00

Break and refreshments

15:00 - 15:30

Keynote 7: Evolving networks for modelling daily written media-based data

  • Mrs Claire Lebrun, PhD student in Economics and LAMBDA member, University of Liverpool Management School

15:30 – 16:00

Keynote 8: CCE under non-random heterogeneity

  • Dr Yousef Kaddoura, Lecturer in Economics, University of Liverpool Management School

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