Microsoft Research Forum

Sessions : Keynote Speakers : Jacki O’Neill, Lab Director, Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi Description : Building Globally Equitable AI
In this keynote, Jacki O'Neill will discuss the importance of creating globally equitable generative AI. She’ll address the technical and socio-technical challenges that must be tackled to positively transform work futures worldwide. Sessions : Panel Discussion Speakers : Jacki O’Neill (Host), Lab Director, Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi
Sunayana Sitaram, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research India
Daniela Massiceti, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Cambridge
Tanuja Ganu, Principal Research SDE Manager, Microsoft Research India Description : Generative AI for Global Impact: Challenges and Opportunities
In this panel discussion, Microsoft researchers will discuss the challenges and opportunities of making AI more inclusive and impactful for everyone – from data that represents a broader range of communities and cultures, to novel use cases for AI that are globally relevant. Sessions : Lightning Talk 1 Speakers : Daniela Massiceti, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Cambridge Description : Insights into the Challenges and Opportunities of Large Multi-Modal Models for Blind and Low Vision Users: A Case Study on CLIP
In this talk, Daniela Massiceti will delve into the transformative potential of multi-modal models such as CLIP for assistive technologies. Specifically focusing on the blind/low vision community, the talk will explore the current distance from realizing this potential and the advancements needed to bridge this gap. Sessions : Lightning Talk 2 Speakers : Jiang Bian, Senior Principal Research Manager, Microsoft Research Asia Description : Driving Industry Evolution: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Sector Transformation
In this talk, Jiang Bian will discuss how Generative AI transforms industries by bridging gaps between AI capabilities and sector needs. He will showcase domain-specific foundation models and versatile AI agents, setting new industry standards. Sessions : Lightning Talk 3 Speakers : Tian Xie, Principal Research Manager, Microsoft Research Description : MatterGen: A Generative Model for Materials Design
In this talk, Tian Xie introduces MatterGen, a generative model that creates new inorganic materials based on a broad range of property conditions required by the application, aiming to shift the traditional paradigm of materials design with generative AI. Sessions : Lightning Talk 4 Speakers : Adam Fourney, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Description : AutoGen Update: Complex Tasks and Agents
In this talk, Adam Fourney will discuss the effectiveness of using multiple agents, working together, to complete complex multi-step tasks. He will showcase their capability to outperform previous single-agent solutions on benchmarks like GAIA, utilizing customizable arrangements of agents that collaborate, reason, and utilize tools to achieve complex outcomes.

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Sessions : Keynote Speakers : Jacki O’Neill, Lab Director, Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi Description : Building Globally Equitable AI
In this keynote, Jacki O'Neill will discuss the importance of creating globally equitable generative AI. She’ll address the technical and socio-technical challenges that must be tackled to positively transform work futures worldwide. Sessions : Panel Discussion Speakers : Jacki O’Neill (Host), Lab Director, Microsoft Research Africa, Nairobi
Sunayana Sitaram, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research India
Daniela Massiceti, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Cambridge
Tanuja Ganu, Principal Research SDE Manager, Microsoft Research India Description : Generative AI for Global Impact: Challenges and Opportunities
In this panel discussion, Microsoft researchers will discuss the challenges and opportunities of making AI more inclusive and impactful for everyone – from data that represents a broader range of communities and cultures, to novel use cases for AI that are globally relevant. Sessions : Lightning Talk 1 Speakers : Daniela Massiceti, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research Cambridge Description : Insights into the Challenges and Opportunities of Large Multi-Modal Models for Blind and Low Vision Users: A Case Study on CLIP
In this talk, Daniela Massiceti will delve into the transformative potential of multi-modal models such as CLIP for assistive technologies. Specifically focusing on the blind/low vision community, the talk will explore the current distance from realizing this potential and the advancements needed to bridge this gap. Sessions : Lightning Talk 2 Speakers : Jiang Bian, Senior Principal Research Manager, Microsoft Research Asia Description : Driving Industry Evolution: Exploring the Impact of Generative AI on Sector Transformation
In this talk, Jiang Bian will discuss how Generative AI transforms industries by bridging gaps between AI capabilities and sector needs. He will showcase domain-specific foundation models and versatile AI agents, setting new industry standards. Sessions : Lightning Talk 3 Speakers : Tian Xie, Principal Research Manager, Microsoft Research Description : MatterGen: A Generative Model for Materials Design
In this talk, Tian Xie introduces MatterGen, a generative model that creates new inorganic materials based on a broad range of property conditions required by the application, aiming to shift the traditional paradigm of materials design with generative AI. Sessions : Lightning Talk 4 Speakers : Adam Fourney, Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research AI Frontiers Description : AutoGen Update: Complex Tasks and Agents
In this talk, Adam Fourney will discuss the effectiveness of using multiple agents, working together, to complete complex multi-step tasks. He will showcase their capability to outperform previous single-agent solutions on benchmarks like GAIA, utilizing customizable arrangements of agents that collaborate, reason, and utilize tools to achieve complex outcomes.

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