Thursday, February 20
1:30 — 4:00 p.m.
Amy Gutmann Hall | 3333 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
1:30–2:00 p.m.
Guided Tour
Amy Gutmann Hall, Lobby
Completed in 2024, Amy Gutmann Hall serves as a hub for cross-disciplinary collaborations that harness research and data across Penn’s 12 schools and numerous academic centers. Join us for a guided tour to explore how Amy Gutmann Hall is shaping the future of education and discovery.
2:00–3:30 p.m.
Bridging Language and Vision: A Hands-On Introduction to Vision-Language Models
Amy Gutmann Hall, Room 414
Led by Artemis Panagopoulou, SEAS’20, SAS’20, doctoral student in Computer and Information Science (CIS) within the School of Engineering and Applied Science (Penn Engineering)
Explore the fascinating world of vision-language models in this interactive workshop! We’ll dive into the evolution of these models, from earlier Convolutional Neural Network architectures (e.g., AlexNet) to more recent transformer-based models. We will explore both contrastive approaches like CLIP and generative systems such as LLaVa. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how these models work, their role in the current AI landscape, and the challenges and ethical implications they present. The workshop culminates in an interactive Google Colab demo, where you’ll learn how to apply these models in practice. Whether you are new to vision-language integration or looking to deepen your expertise, this session will provide valuable insights and practical skills.
Prerequisites:
– Understanding: Python coding experience. Familiarity with deep learning concepts.
– Preparation: A laptop is highly recommended for hands-on participation during the demo.
3:30–4:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments
Amy Gutmann Hall, Outside Room 414