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Fin-ML/IVADO finance and insurance workshop
13 May 2019 - 17 May 2019
$2000Event Navigation
Summary
The Fin-ML/IVADO Workshop is a one-week practical training in machine learning, applied to concrete problems in finance and insurance. This workshop will consist of theory in the morning, followed by problem-solving workshops in finance and insurance in the afternoon.
The workshop will be held in English. Participants will have to bring their laptops for the practical part, no special installation is required.
Objectives
- Train professionals in new technologies in data science, machine learning and operations research;
- Develop an understanding of the challenges and issues of data science applied to a specific field;
- Learn to use computer tools to solve concrete problems;
- Foster knowledge sharing and facilitate networking among specialists in a particular field;
- Encourage interdisciplinary knowledge sharing.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and programming (ideally Python) is strongly recommended.
Organizers
- Manuel Morales, Université de Montréal
- Rheia Khalaf, Université de Montréal / IVADO
- Brian Moore, IVADO
Contact
For any inquiries, please contact us at formations@ivado.ca.
Dates and place
May 13-17, 2019: The workshop will be held in English at HEC Montréal (PWC, Côte Ste-Catherine).
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of mathematics and programming (ideally Python) is strongly recommended.
Organizers
- Manuel Morales, Université de Montréal
- Rheia Khalaf, Université de Montréal / IVADO
- Brian Moore, IVADO
Contact
For any inquiries, please contact us at formations@ivado.ca.