The Professions are being transformed under the impact of the digital revolution driven by advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and big data analytics and internet of things. This is likely to lead to the automation of many services in the Professions.
The automation of tasks within the professions could augment and/or replace current roles, leading to fundamental changes across many sectors.
This afternoon will explore the the challenges and opportunities facing us using the algorithms
- What are the latest developments in AI and machine learning?
- What are challenges facing security and governance of algorithsm being used by professionals?
- What key skills will you and the next generation need?
Also discover interventions that have been implemented different sectors (e.g. finance, law, medicine) and discuss how we can prepare for the future. There will be a networking session at the end.
Speakers include:
- Dr Sylvie Delacroix (Director of the Centre for Ethics and Law.UCL Laws)
- Prof Rose Luckin (Chair of Learning with Digital Technologies, UCL Knowledge Lab, Institute of Education)
- Prof Sofia Olhede (Deptartment of Statistics and Scientific Director of the UCL Big Data Institute)
- Prof Philip Trelevan (Director of the Financial Computing Centre and Department of Computer Science)
- Nick West (Chief Strategy Officer and Director, MDR LAB at Mishcon de Reya LLP; LegalTech advisor
DATE AND TIME
Fri 16 June 2017
13:00 – 18:00 BST
LOCATION
UCL
UCL
London