LLM Essential Series 1: Mastering Large Language Models

University of Mannheim, EO169, Schloss Ehrenhof Ost, Mannheim, 68161

GDG on Campus University of Mannheim - Mannheim, Germany

Are you curious about the inner workings of today’s most powerful language models? Do you want to understand how these models are shaping the future of natural language processing (NLP)? Join us for an in-depth session on Large Language Models (LLMs) and get ready to dive into both the theory and practice of this transformative technology!

Nov 13, 6:00 – 7:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

Join GDG on Campus at the University of Mannheim for an enlightening session on the fundamentals and future of Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, BERT, and their cutting-edge successors. In this event, you’ll deeply dive into the transformative technology that powers modern Natural Language Processing (NLP). 

Learn how these models are trained, fine-tuned, and used to revolutionize NLP tasks, all while exploring practical demonstrations you can try on your own laptop. This session is designed to equip AI enthusiasts of all levels with the foundational knowledge and skills to understand and work with LLMs, setting the stage for practical implementation in real-world projects.


👨‍💻What You’ll Learn:

🔹Transformer Architecture: Discover the powerhouse structure that enables LLMs to understand and generate human-like text.

🔹Pre-training vs. Fine-tuning: Learn how these models are adapted to tackle a range of tasks with impressive accuracy.

🔹Prompt Engineering: Craft prompts that help you get the best outcomes from language models.

🔹Ethical Considerations: Delve into the ethical aspects, from recognizing biases to promoting responsible AI usage.

🔹Real-World Applications: Explore diverse applications—from generating creative content to automating language translation.


👥 Who Should Attend: Students, developers, AI enthusiasts, and anyone eager to deepen their understanding of modern NLP tools.


📅 Date: 13th November 2024

📍 Location: University of Mannheim, EO169

Don't miss out on this opportunity to master the foundational knowledge needed for working with LLMs and discover how you can harness their power in your own projects. See you there!


When

When

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (UTC)

Speaker

  • Supriya Nayak

Organizers

  • Shivam Suchak

    T-systems Internationals

    Organizer

  • Elizaveta Larina

    Core Team

  • Anastasia Liman

    Core Team

  • Ignatio Calvin Hidayat

    Core Team

  • Rozalinda Kotreli

    Core Team

  • Leila Orbán

    SAP SE

    Core Team

  • Josephine Freund

    Core Team

  • Ebrahim Baig

    Core Team

  • Sharan Shyamsundar

    BASF SE

    Core Team

  • Yiyi Wei

    Hugo Boss AG

    Core Team

  • ziying zhao

    Core Team

  • Gregor Mihelac

    GDG

    Core Team

  • Mansi Sawant

    SAP SE

    Core Team

  • Laith Sandouk

    Core Team

  • Elizaveta Nosova

    Core Team

  • Avani Gandhi

    Mercedes Benz Mobility AG

    Core Team

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