The International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML2020) is soliciting proposals for Virtual Rooms & Socials and Mentoring sessions!
Over the last few years ML&AI conferences have expanded their programs to including daily events which serve a variety of useful roles including: 1. breaking down barriers: allowing junior researchers and new people a chance to meet others and grow their social and professional network 2. advice and mentoring: gain scientific and career advice from senior researchers 3. mini-events and topic meetings: exchange ideas on topics (societal, scientific, and academic) not well represented in the main program 4. skills exchange and training: e.g., learning about presentations, experiments, ... 5. scientific debate and breakout discussions: on all issues related to AI and ML 6. a relaxed forum to socialize and unwind with a like-minded people after a long day of conferencing Now more than ever we have to make an effort as a community to stay connected. The Socials occurring at ML conferences over the last couple years have been a major breakthrough in achieving some of the goals listed above. The Mentoring sessions at the first virtual ICLR was a huge success. This year, we won’t have a physical ICML. You won’t bump into people at posters, talks, and food stands. It’s entirely possible one could attend all of ICML and not engage in a single face-to-face conversation with another attendee. You can help. Organize a social---it’s easy! Volunteer your time for a mentoring session--- it’s even easier! - Socials: If you have an idea let us know. The process is simple, you need a title, two organizers, and a short description of your event - form for socials <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAC81V0tUQjcwOVZWNjVITjU0TUVCQlpUU0tFVFlSNS4u> . - Mentoring sessions: If you are willing to volunteer your time for a mentoring session let us know. The process is very simple - please let us know your name, affiliation and time you’re available - form for mentoring sessions <https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAC81V0tUMFhDMVIyWkpTR1U4SFRCNE5NNVRaOEM5Mi4u> . We will keep this call open until Sunday July 5th. Additional details can be found in the https://icml.cc/Conferences/2020/CallForSocials. We look forward to socializing with you at ICML2020! Adam White and Olga Isupova ICML Social Chairs
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