Empower Nigeria with AI: Innovate Locally, Impact Globally
Overview
Dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence with our virtual event tailored for Nigerian professors and students. In this 1.5-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute interactive Q&A, you'll gain practical insights into predictive and generative AI, with a focus on local innovation and global impact.
Explore how AI can be harnessed to tackle local challenges with accessible, low-cost solutions. Learn to use MATLAB as a powerful tool for developing AI applications that are both impactful and sustainable. Engage in a collaborative environment where ideas flourish and discover how collective efforts can propel Nigeria into a future of technological advancement.
Join us to innovate locally and make a global impact. Register now and be part of Nigeria's AI revolution.
Highlights
- Introduction to AI: Understand the basics of predictive and generative AI.
- Community Collaboration: Explore how teamwork can drive local innovation.
- Low-Cost Solutions: Learn about affordable AI projects using open access resources.
- MATLAB for AI: Get started with a leading platform for AI development.
- Interactive Q&A: Engage with experts and peers to deepen your understanding.
Who Should Attend
Professors and students across Nigerian universities interested in getting stated with AI techniques and tools.
About the Presenter
María Elena Gavilán is a Technical Program Manager at MathWorks, leading worldwide global initiatives to expand the adoption of MATLAB and Simulink in academic and research institutions. Her work emphasizes in real-world applications across many engineering domains, with a particular emphasis on engineered systems that incorporate AI and physical modeling. María has extensive industry experience in numerical simulation projects (CFD and FEA) in the automotive and aerospace industries. Currently, María is passionate about advancing autonomous vehicles and climate technology. She holds a BSc in Physics from the National University of Colombia, an MSc in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University, and an MBA from UIUC.
