November 16-21, 2025
ICTP-SAIFR, São Paulo, Brazil
The 4th School on Data Science and Machine Learning invites ambitious researchers ready to harness the transformative power of advanced artificial intelligence. Building on our successful four-year legacy, this year's program features state-of-the-art topics reflecting the rapid evolution of AI in 2025.
Machine Learning is revolutionizing every sector of society — from breakthrough medical diagnostics to intelligent systems supporting vulnerable populations to innovative public safety solutions. These advancements aren't just technological achievements; they are catalysts for new public policies and social frameworks.
Our program is tailored for:
- Advanced PhD candidates finalizing research
- Early-career postdoctoral researchers
- Professionals seeking to integrate cutting-edge AI into their work
- Researchers from diverse backgrounds looking to apply AI to their disciplines
- Raphael Cobe (NCC-UNESP/AI2, Brazil)
- Tommaso Dorigo (INFN-Padova, Italy)
- Sergio F. Novaes (NCC-UNESP/AI2, Brazil)
- Thiago Tomei (NCC-UNESP/AI2, Brazil)
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- Pandas - Data Wrangling 101
- Matplotlib - Data Visualization
- PyTorch - Tensors & Computation
- Statistical Methods for Data Analysis
- Neural Networks 101
- From Single to Multi-Layer Networks
- Backpropagation Explained
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) I
- Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) II
- Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)
- Transformers and Large Language Models
- AI in natural sciences
- AI for the Climate Emergency
- AI in humanities and social sciences
- The Role of HPC in AI
- Foundation Models
- Physics-enhanced Machine Learning
- Explainable AI
- Panel discussion: "Ethics in AI"
Location: IFT-UNESP
Address: R. Jornalista Aloysio Biondi, 120 - Barra Funda, São Paulo
For arrival instructions, visit: How to reach us
All participants are required to bring a research poster to be presented during coffee breaks and lunch intervals. This is an opportunity to showcase your work, receive feedback, and engage in meaningful discussions.
Requirements:
- Participants MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER
- Banner size: at most 1 m (width) x 1.5 m (length)
- A4 or A3 paper is NOT accepted
ICTP South American Institute for Fundamental Research
IFT-UNESP (1º andar), Rua Dr. Bento Teobaldo Ferraz 271, Bloco 2 - Barra Funda
01140-070 São Paulo, SP Brazil
Phone: +55 (11) 3393 7839
Email: secretary@ictp-saifr.org
For more information, visit: https://www.ictp-saifr.org/dsml2025/
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