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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EL link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div id=DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Dear AI researcher, scientist, engineer, student, enthusiast,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>you are welcomed to attend the free hybrid 'AI Mellontology Symposium' on 23/09/2022 to debate futurist topics on AI research and social/industrial impact. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Its program, registration and participation links can be found in: <a href="http://icarus.csd.auth.gr/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2022/">http://icarus.csd.auth.gr/ai-mellontology-e-symposium-2022/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>It is co-located with International AI Doctoral Academy (AIDA) General Assembly.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>More details on the panel topic descriptions can be found in the www page. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Hybrid (local and remote) participation is foreseen. Remote participation is free.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>There is a very small registration fee for local participation or for remote participation (if a participation certificate is desired) for people outside the AI4media partners.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span class=MsoHyperlink><b><span lang=EN-GB style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Zoom link for participation: </span></b></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span lang=EN-GB style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><a href="https://authgr.zoom.us/j/97284234003">https://authgr.zoom.us/j/97284234003</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Horizon2020 AI flagship R&D projects: <a href="https://www.ai4media.eu/" target="_blank">AI4Media</a> and <a href="https://www.elise-ai.eu/" target="_blank">ELISE</a>, together with the <a href="http://www.i-aida.org/" target="_blank">International AI Doctoral Academy (AIDA)</a> joined forces in sponsoring this event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>There will be 6 AI science/technology/society/industry sessions (4 in the morning and 2 in the afternoon).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Participants will debate the ‘AI future ’, namely hot AI research issues of any form on any scientific, societal, industrial/economic AI aspect. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Session panelists will make their short statements during each panel to initiate discussion by the audience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Discussion will be informal, hopefully lively and hot aiming to debate contrasting views (thesis-antithesis) on each issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>You are welcome to a) see panelist and other views and voice your own views on any panel topic, by using the ‘Voice your views’ area, b) propose your own AI grand challenge and c) actively participate in each panel discussion. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The more innovative, futuristic, even provocative your views are, the better. The discussion will be conducted though in a scientific way and in good faith. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The entire discussion and contributions will be compiled later on in a public ‘AI research white paper’ that will be used to guide R&D anywhere in the world, notably in the framework of AIDA and Horizon2020 ICT48 R&D projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>The end of September is a very nice period to visit Thessaloniki and its surroundings (cultural sightseeing, swimming, grape harvesting). An optional cultural trip is foreseen on the 24<sup>th</sup> of September 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>For any questions, you can contact the e-symposium secretary Mrs. Ioanna Koroni <a href="mailto:koroniioanna@csd.auth.gr">koroniioanna@csd.auth.gr</a> (for organization matters) or Prof. Ioannis Pitas <a href="mailto:pitas@csd.auth.gr">pitas@csd.auth.gr</a> (for scientific matters).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>On behalf of the Organizing Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>Prof. Ioannis Pitas <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US>AI Mellontology Symposium chair<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk80629677"><b><span lang=EN-US>AI Mellontology Symposium Program 23/09/2022 <o:p></o:p></span></b></a></p><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk80629677'></span><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>Times are in CEST<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US>8:00-8:05 CEST Opening (Prof. Ioannis Pitas)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Morning sessions<o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>8:05-9:00 ‘Latent brain’, Organizer: Dr. Patrick van der Smagt <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>(Volkswagen)</span></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext'> </span></span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Panelists: </span></span><span class=xf2074b6c>Dr. Patrick van der Smagt, Prof. Henrik Jörntell, Prof. Daniel Gauthier</span><span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>9:00-10:00 Collaborative AI, Organizer: Prof. N. Cesa Bianchi (U Milan), Prof. John Shawe-Taylor (UCL) <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Panelists: </span></span>Prof. N. Cesa Bianchi (U Milan), Prof. John Shawe-Taylor (UCL), Prof. J. Crowley (INRIA), Prof. A. Oulasvirta (Aaalto U)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>10:30-11:30 ‘Human – AI Symbiosis’, Organizer: Dr. N. Vretos (CERTH/ITI) <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Panelists: </span></span>Prof. Federico Αlvarez Garcia (UPM), Dr. T. Giannakopoulos (NCSR Demokritos)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>11:30-12:30 ‘AI studies: AI PhD Excellence. AI Curriculum. AI Science and Engineering?’ Organizer: Prof. Ioannis Pitas (AUTH), Panel: Prof. A. Geiger (U Tuebingen), Prof. Ioannis Pitas (AUTH), <span class=xf2074b6c>Prof. B. O’Sullivan (UCC), Prof. B. Schoelkopf (to be confirmed)</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b>Afternoon <a name="_rxwim9bmfzt4"></a>sessions<o:p></o:p></b></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span lang=EN-US>14:00-15:00 <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>‘</span></strong>AI-based recommender systems: social and legal perspectives’, </span><span lang=PL>Organizer: L. Dutkiewicz (CiTiP, KUL) </span><span lang=EN-US>Panelists: A. Schjøtt Hansen (UvA), L. Dutkiewicz (CiTiP, KUL)</span><span lang=PL><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span lang=EN-US>15:00-16:00 How AI meets human in media houses? (Recommendation systems and Media) Organizer: Dr. P. Kordík (CVUT) <span class=MsoHyperlink><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:none'>Panelists: </span></span>Dr. P. Kordík (CVUT), Dr. T. Lančová (CVUT). <o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US>16:30-18:30 AIDA General Assembly <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Saturday 24/9/2022 (optional): </span></strong><span lang=EN-US><br><span class=xfaff8464>9:00-15:00 EEST Visit of Royal Macedonian Tombs and Museum (Vergina) and a winery in Naoussa, Central Macedonia, Greece (bus transfer).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>