DERI’s Inaugural Research Day
When: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Perrin Lecture Theatre, Blizard Institute, Newark Street , London E1 2AT
Join us for an afternoon of though-provoking discussions and networking at DERI’s Inaugural Research Day on Wednesday 21st May from 12-5pm.
Queen Mary's Digital Environment Research Institute DERI, brings together world-leading researchers to drive new multi-disciplinary data science research and create innovative applications using digital technologies. During our Inaugural Research Day we will explore “Hard Problems”: Can Interdisciplinarity Solve Them?
Keynote Address
Setting the stage for the afternoon will be our keynote speaker Prof Simone Stumpf who is Professor of Responsible and Interactive Artificial Intelligence, University of Glasgow. Prof Stumpf will deliver a seminar entitled The ‘wicked problem’ of Explainable AI.
What to Expect
- A networking lunch and poster session
- A vibrant keynote on the future of Explainable AI
- Inspiring talks from DERI’s professors across AI, ethics, clinical science, environment, and sustainability
- Engaging discussion on tackling “hard problems” through interdisciplinary collaboration
- A relaxed drinks reception to wrap up the day
Our international line-up of DERI Speakers will include:
Professor Greg Slabaugh, Professor Cédric John, Professor Gina Neff, Professor Venet Osmani, and Professor David Leslie