Training school Advances in Data Science and AI for Finance Bridging Academia and Industry
Organized by: COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) FinAI - Fintech and Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Master Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, funded by the Ministry of University and Research in Italy.
Where: University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
When: 3-4 June, 2024
Aim
The event is designed to create an innovative dialogue between academia and companies active in economics and finance. Together, companies and the scientific community will discuss cutting-edge methodologies and tangible business needs, unlocking the full potential of data science and AI tools. All the attendees have the invaluable opportunity to absorb insights from both the academic realm and the dynamic world of business. This dual perspective not only enriches participants with theoretical knowledge but also equips them with practical tools adopted in real-life applications.
Audience
Students enrolled in the postgraduate program in AI & DS, PhD students, young researchers and junior data scientists eager to enhance their skills, delving into advanced AI & DS studies, the broader academic scientific community, AI & DS practitioners keen on exploring applications in finance and economics, experts and non-experts in data science and AI companies, public and private institutions aiming to support governmental objectives offered by technological transformation.
Scientific Committee
Barbara Będowska-Sójka (PL);
Belma Ozturkkal (TR);
Claudia Tarantola (IT);
Codruta Mare (RO);
Eleftheria Paschalidou (GR);
Thomaidis Nikolaos (GR);
Osterrieder Jörg Robert (CH).
Organizing Committee
Sabrina Giordano (IT);
Alessandra Tanda (IT);
Claudia Tarantola (IT);
Vanessa Verrina (IT).
Science Communication Plan Committee
Liana Stanca (Romania);
Eleftheria Paschalidou (Greece);
Cristina Ortiz (Spain).
Conference Venue
The Advances in Data Science and AI for Finance: Bridging Academia and Industry Training School will be held at the Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance "Giovanni Anania" (DESF) of the University of Calabria, located in the Campus of Arcavacata (click here to download the official map).
The University of Calabria can be reached in different ways ( click here to see the Campus on Google Maps):
- By car - take the motorway Autostrada A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria --> Exit Rende - Cosenza Nord and follow the road signs to Università - Paola.
- By train - the railway station of Castiglione Cosentino (3 km away from the Campus) is the closest one, connected to the railway terminals of Paola (railway along the Tyrrhenian sea) and Sibari (railway along the Ionian sea); once you leave the railway station, walk along Via Edison for about 100 meters, then cross Via L. Da Vinci and there you will find a bus shelter where the buses heading to the University stop.
- By plane - Lamezia Terme Airport is the closest airport and is connected to the cities of Cosenza and Rende by bus service. Detailed information on how to reach Rende/University of Calabria or Cosenza (Bus Station) can be obtained by visiting the website www.sacal.it. Alternatively, see below:
- LAMEZIA TERME CENTRAL STATION - AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
- AIRPORT – COSENZA – UNICAL BUSES TIMETABLE
- UNICAL – COSENZA – AIRPORT BUSES TIMETABLE
- Another option to consider instead of flying directly to Lamezia Terme Airport is to choose a different airport and then transfer to Lamezia or travel to Cosenza via train or bus. Alternative airports include Naples, Bari, Rome, and Milan.
- Local Public Transportation - The Campus is served by Consorzio Autolinee lines 136 and 138 from Rende and Cosenza. Buses in Cosenza leave from the bus station located in Piazza Autostazione and make an approximately half-hour journey to the university. The campus bus terminal is located near CUBO 0B. Lines to Rende start from gates 1 and 2, lines to Cosenza start from gates 2 and 3. Tickets may be bought at the box office close to the terminal. Please, visit www.consorzioautolineetpl.it for more info.
We also suggest visiting the Rome2Rio website to plan your journey to UniCal. This platform allows you to compare various transportation options based on factors like cost, travel time, and other relevant information, helping you find the most suitable solution for your needs.
Accommodation
Accommodations are located in both Cosenza and Rende. Cosenza is the main city and the center is served by restaurants and has historical attractions. The travel time from the Cosenza bus station to the university is about half an hour. Accommodation in Rende is within walking distance of the university but the area is less historical and cultural and less well served than the center of Cosenza.
| Hotel | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Marconi Hotel | Rende | www.marconihotelrende.it |
| Hotel Majorana | Rende | www.hotelmajorana.com |
| Marconi Hotel | Rende | www.marconihotelrende.it |
| Hotel Majorana | Rende | www.hotelmajorana.com |
| BV President Hotel | Rende | www.bvpresidenthotel.com |
| Domus Grand Hotel | Rende | www.grandhoteldomus.it |
| Villa Fabiano Palace Hotel | Rende | www.villafabiano.it |
| Hotel San Francesco | Rende | www.hsf.it |
| B&B Rossini Luxury | Rende | www.rossiniluxury.it |
| Hotel Europa | Rende | www.europahotelcosenza.it |
| Italiana Hotels Cosenza | Cosenza | www.hicosenza.it |
| Dimora de Matera Luxury Suites | Cosenza | www.dimoradematera.com |
| Royal Hotel | Cosenza | www.hotelroyalcosenza.it |
| Palace Eight - Suites & Spa | Cosenza | Palace Eight-Suites & Spa |
| Epoca Home | Cosenza | www.epocahome.it |
| CinqueStanze | Cosenza | CinqueStanze |
| Dimora dei marchi b&b | Cosenza | Dimora dei marchi b&b |
| Dimora Storica Giostra Vecchia - Palazzo Grisolia 1809 | Cosenza | Storica Giostra Vecchia - Palazzo Grisolia |
| KOSENTIA Bed and Breakfast - via Cesare Marini 9 | Cosenza | KOSENTIA Bed and Breakfast |
| Brutia Mom&Son | Cosenza | Brutia Mom&Son |
| Le Affacciate Bruzie Home Guest House | Cosenza | Le Affacciate Bruzie Home Guest House |
| Via Piave 82 | Cosenza | Via Piave 82 |
| Via Rivocati 108 | Cosenza | Via Rivocati 108 |
The link to attend is:
https://tinyurl.com/TrainingSchool-3-June-2024
June 3
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9:00 AM - 9:40 AM: Registration
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9:40 AM - 10:10 AM: Opening
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10:10 AM - 10:30 AM: Coffee break
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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture & Lab
- Chair Claudia Tarantola
- Speaker:
PETROS DELLAPORTAS,
University College London, UK & Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
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12:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Panel Session
- Chair: Barbara Bedowska Sojka: Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland
- Speakers: ALESSIA PACCAGNINI, University College Dublin, Ireland
Sentiment Analysis In Macroeconomics
ANASTAS DZUROVSKI, University "St. Kliment Ohridski", Macedonia Ethics In AI: How To Enable Machines To Make Moral Decisions
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM:Lunch
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture & Lab
- Chair: Alessandra Tanda- University of Pavia, Italy
- Speaker: JÖRG ROBERT OSTERRIEDER, Institute of Applied Data Science & Finance, Business School, Swiss & University of Twente, Netherlands
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4:00 PM - 4:20 PM: Coffee break
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4:20 PM - 5:20 PM: Panel Session
- Chair: Albulena Shala-University of Prishtina, Kosovo
AI-Based Solution For Sustainability Tracing For Companies
- Speakers: GALENA PISONI, Université Cote d’Azur, France
AI-Based Solution For Sustainability Tracing For Companies
BEKIR CETINTAV, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, TurkeyExplainable AI in Fintech Applications
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5:20 PM - 5.40 PM: Closing
The link to attend is:
https://tinyurl.com/TrainingSchool-4-June-2024
June 4
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Companies
- Chair: Sabrina Giordano- University of Calabria, Italy
- Speakers:
PIERPAOLO CIMIRRO - CERVED
Data Innovation Senior Manager
ROSARIO MOSCATO - LIVETECH
Chief Technology Officer
ENRICO BAGLI - CRIF
Data Science Senior Manager Advanced Analytics Business Line - CRIF
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM: Coffee break
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11:20 AM - 1:00 PM: Institutions
- Speakers:
EMANUELA RINALDI-University of Milan-Bicocca,
Head of National Observatory for Economic and Financial Education
DANIELA MARCONI-Bank of Italy
Head of the Young People, Analysis and Surveys Division of the Financial Education Directorate
MARCO DI ZIO - National Institute of Statistics
Head of Service Integrated Data and Process Architecture
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch
June 4 - Afternoon Session
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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Round Table
- Chair: Codruta Mare - Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania
- Guest Institutions and Companies at the morning sessions will be hosted for the round table.
- They will be joined by:
RAFFAELLA CALABRESE- University of Edinburgh (Business School),
Director of the Fintech PhD Programme, Programme Director for the MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics
GIANLUIGI GRECO- President of the Italian Artificial Intelligence Association (AIxIA)
- Experts from partner companies of the Master in AI&DS
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4:30 PM - 4:50 PM: Closing
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Social event
June 3
- 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM: Registration
- 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM: Opening
- 10:10 AM - 10:30 AM: Coffee break
-
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture & Lab
- Chair Claudia Tarantola
- Speaker:
PETROS DELLAPORTAS,
University College London, UK & Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece
-
12:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Panel Session
- Chair: Barbara Bedowska Sojka: Poznań University of Economics and Business, Poland
- Speakers: ALESSIA PACCAGNINI, University College Dublin, Ireland
Sentiment Analysis In Macroeconomics
ANASTAS DZUROVSKI, University "St. Kliment Ohridski", MacedoniaEthics In AI: How To Enable Machines To Make Moral Decisions
- 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM:Lunch
-
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture & Lab
- Chair: Alessandra Tanda- University of Pavia, Italy
- Speaker: JÖRG ROBERT OSTERRIEDER, Institute of Applied Data Science & Finance, Business School, Swiss & University of Twente, Netherlands
- 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM: Coffee break
-
4:20 PM - 5:20 PM: Panel Session
- Chair: Albulena Shala-University of Prishtina, Kosovo
AI-Based Solution For Sustainability Tracing For Companies
- Speakers: GALENA PISONI, Université Cote d’Azur, France
AI-Based Solution For Sustainability Tracing For Companies
BEKIR CETINTAV, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, TurkeyExplainable AI in Fintech Applications
- Chair: Albulena Shala-University of Prishtina, Kosovo
- 5:20 PM - 5.40 PM: Closing
The link to attend is:
https://tinyurl.com/TrainingSchool-4-June-2024
June 4
-
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Companies
- Chair: Sabrina Giordano- University of Calabria, Italy
- Speakers:
PIERPAOLO CIMIRRO - CERVED
Data Innovation Senior Manager
ROSARIO MOSCATO - LIVETECH
Chief Technology Officer
ENRICO BAGLI - CRIF
Data Science Senior Manager Advanced Analytics Business Line - CRIF
-
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM: Coffee break
-
11:20 AM - 1:00 PM: Institutions
- Speakers:
EMANUELA RINALDI-University of Milan-Bicocca,
Head of National Observatory for Economic and Financial Education
DANIELA MARCONI-Bank of Italy
Head of the Young People, Analysis and Surveys Division of the Financial Education Directorate
MARCO DI ZIO - National Institute of Statistics
Head of Service Integrated Data and Process Architecture
-
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch
- Chair: Sabrina Giordano- University of Calabria, Italy
- Speakers:
PIERPAOLO CIMIRRO - CERVED
Data Innovation Senior ManagerROSARIO MOSCATO - LIVETECH
Chief Technology OfficerENRICO BAGLI - CRIF
Data Science Senior Manager Advanced Analytics Business Line - CRIF
- Speakers:
EMANUELA RINALDI-University of Milan-Bicocca,
Head of National Observatory for Economic and Financial EducationDANIELA MARCONI-Bank of Italy
Head of the Young People, Analysis and Surveys Division of the Financial Education DirectorateMARCO DI ZIO - National Institute of Statistics
Head of Service Integrated Data and Process Architecture
June 4 - Afternoon Session
-
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Round Table
- Chair: Codruta Mare - Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania
- Guest Institutions and Companies at the morning sessions will be hosted for the round table.
- They will be joined by:
- Experts from partner companies of the Master in AI&DS
RAFFAELLA CALABRESE- University of Edinburgh (Business School),
Director of the Fintech PhD Programme, Programme Director for the MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk AnalyticsGIANLUIGI GRECO- President of the Italian Artificial Intelligence Association (AIxIA)
- 4:30 PM - 4:50 PM: Closing
- Social event
