TAIGAthon: AI Crosses all Borders – Your Knowledge and Experience is Needed!

Nowadays, everyone talks about how artificial intelligence will revolutionise society but does it really, and is it a good thing? Do we want this development and if so – how can we create AI for the good of all? 

For all students at Umeå University

If you are interested in these questions and are studying e.g. engineering, economics, law, history of ideas, computer science, education, sociology, psychology, political science or medicine – then come and join us at our TAIGAthon on 26-28 October: Register by 23 October to join!

AI for the Good of All

TAIGAthon is a transdisciplinary hackathon without programming, where we discuss, propose and evaluate solutions in small groups and in a friendly atmosphere on the theme "AI – For the Good of All". All opinions are important, or as Loïs Vanhée, the TAIGAthon project manager says:

"AI crosses all fields and your background, knowledge, and experience are needed for AI to contribute to something good in society."

Reach leading AI-experts and Industry

The event is being organised as a gateway to the exciting world of transdisciplinary AI research and is held in connection with the Inauguration of TAIGA, Umeå University's new Centre for Transdisciplinary AI. You will have the opportunity to:

• Be seen and reach world-leading AI researchers and business stakeholders, who will look at your proposals.
• Get job opportunities; from master's and doctoral theses to contact recruitment companies
• Develop your transdisciplinary network
• Learn more about and practice transdisciplinary research
• Get a certificate of participation for your CV!

Time, place and Registration

Doesn't it sound amazing? Register here, by 23 October at the latest. TAIGAthon takes place at Humlab and it is possible to attend only part of the event:

• On Wednesday 26 October from 14.00 to 17.00
• On Thursday 27 October from 10.00 to 17.00
• On Friday 28 October from 10.00 to 12.00

Coffee and lunch will be served during this event, which will be held in English in connection with The Inauguration Conference of TAIGA, Umeå University's new Center for Transdisciplinary AI – for The Good of All.

More information

For further questions, please contact Associate Professor Loïs Vanhée, Department of Computing Science and TAIGAthon's Project Manager: