Program

Thursday, 26 September 2024

8:30-9:15  Registration

9:15 - 10:00 Introductory Remarks  

Welcome to Roma - Maurizio Naldi
Introduction to GECON Conference Series
Introduce yourself and your work
Best Paper Announcement

Presentation of Introductory Remarks (contains news on GECON publications and next GECON events)

 10:00 - 11:00 Keynote 1 Evangelos Pournaras
                       Collective privacy recovery: Data-sharing coordination via decentralized AI

11:00-11:10 Coffee Break 

11:10-12:10 Session 1 (part 1) :  Function as a Service: Resource Management and QoS 

chair: Jörn Altmann

12:10-12:20 Short Break 

12:20-13:10 Session 1 (part 2):  Function as a Service: Resource Management and QoS 

chair: Jörn Altmann

13:10 - 14:10 Lunch Break

14:10-15:30 Session 2 (part 1):  Cloud Business Models, Pricing, trading, network neutrality 

chair: José Ángel Bañares

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break

16:00-17:00 Session 2 (part 2):  Cloud Business Models, Pricing, Trading, Network Neutrality 

chair: Karim Djemame

17:00 - 17:15  Short Break

 17:15-18:15 Session 3 Industry Session Call: Harnessing Large Language Models, Vector Search Engines, and the Synergy with Knowledge Graphs

This industry session offers an immersive exploration into the transformative potential of large language models (LLMs), vector search engines, and their seamless integration with knowledge graphs. By converging these cutting-edge technologies, we unlock unprecedented opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and insight across diverse industry sectors. Join us for an insightful discussion as we explore how advanced AI technologies are reshaping the future of the supply chain industry, and discover how LLMs, vector search engines, and knowledge graphs can unlock new opportunities for growth and success.

Panelists:

  1. Integration of LLMs and Knowledge Graphs (Deloitte): Pioneers in the integration of LLMs and knowledge graphs, Somayeh Koohbor and Gert De Geyter elucidate the potential of leveraging these technologies to unlock valuable insights, streamline processes, and drive innovation within industry ecosystems.
  2. Vector Search Engine Expert (Qdrant): Kacper Łukawski brings a unique perspective on the role of vector search engines, this specialist explores how these powerful tools complement LLMs. By delving into the capabilities and use cases of Qdrant, Kacper demonstrates how organizations can harness the full potential of vector search technology to enhance information retrieval tasks.
  3. Supply Chain Expert (Flextronic): Prabhakar Thanikasalam, senior director of advanced analytics and supply chain solutions at Flex with extensive experience in supply chain management provides insights into the transformative potential of AI/ML. Prabhakar explains how these technologies can streamline logistics, optimize inventory management, and improve demand forecasting, ultimately driving competitive advantage in the dynamic supply chain industry.  

20:30  Social Event / Dinner 

 

Friday, 27 September 2022

9:30 - 10:30 Keynote 2  Arianna Martinelli 
                     Patents and the Technological Evolution of AI

10:30-10:40 Short Break 

10:40-11:40   Session 4  (part 1):  Edge Computing and Energy Awareness

chair: José Ángel Bañares

11:40-11:50 Coffee Break 

11:50-13:00   Session 4 (part 2):  Edge Computing and Energy Awareness

chair: Karim Djemame

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00 Session 5 (part 1): AI/Forecasting/Prediction Sales 

chair:Maurizio Naldi

15:00-15:10 Short Break 

15:10 - 16:15 Session 5 (part 2): AI/Forecasting/Prediction Sales 

chair: Bruno Tuffin

16:15 - 16:30 Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:55 Session 6: Resource Management in Cloud Applications: Simulation, Streaming Processing and Workflows

chair: Jörn Altmann

18:00 GECON Closing