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What is PyData Valais?
PyData Valais brings together experienced and aspiring data and AI practitioners from all around Valais. PyData communities approach data science using many languages, including (but not limited to) Python, Julia, and R.
PyData aims to be an accessible, community-driven conference, with novice to advanced level presentations.
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The PyData Code of Conduct governs this meetup. To discuss any issues or concerns relating to the code of conduct or the behavior of anyone at a PyData meetup, please contact NumFOCUS Executive Director Leah Silen (+1 512-222-5449; leah@numfocus.org) or the group organizer.
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See all- PyData Valais - April 2025 | GNNs, Onyx and Bayesian LeadershipIdiap Research Institute, Martigny
Join us for our next PyData Valais Meetup (in person only)!
This is an exciting opportunity to connect with local data, machine learning and AI practitioners, learn from industry experts, and dive into the world of data science and AI. Each presentation will last 15 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions, offering an interactive space for discussion. The event will be held in English.
After the talks, you are welcome to stay for drinks, exchange ideas, and network with the speakers and other attendees.
IMPORTANT: this is an in-person event only, no live stream will be provided.
Schedule | Thursday, 24th of April 2025
17:50 - Doors Open & Welcome
18:00 - Beginning of the talks
19:30 - Drinks and NetworkingTalk #1: Graph Neural Networks: Successes and Challenges in the Analysis of Energy Grids
Roberto Boghetti | Researcher @ Idiap Research InstituteTalk #2: It's RAG time: Turn your Docs into an Interactive Knowledge Base with the triple O combo (Onyx, Ollama, Open WebUI)
Guy Baconniere | System Engineer @ Idiap Research InstituteTalk #3: How Bayesian thinking helps me navigate uncertainty as a leader ?
Chris Pedder | Chief Data Officer @ OBRIZUMLocation
Idiap Research Institute
Rue Marconi 19
1920 Martigny
(no remote attendance is possible)How to get there:
- By public transport: 10' on foot from Martigny train station
- By car: parking available in front of the venue