Business Analytics Conference 2023

on ChatGPT and AI
 

Unfortunately, the 2023 Business Analytics Conference has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. 


October 4-5 | Portland, OR | Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

Oct 4 Boot Camp Oct 5 Keynote and panel session

Research + Experts

How can academic research fuel industry innovation, empower your organization and answer crucial questions about how we use data today … and will in the future? Hosted by the Center for Business Analytics at Oregon State University, the conference pairs academic researchers with industry experts. The goal: To illustrate how research can be the catalyst for organizations who want to do more — and better — with their data. We welcome you to join us in person for a unique experience learning from analytics experts in both a hands-on and lecture environment.

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 4

Day 1: Boot Camp

The Basics, the Application and the Extension of ChatGPT

12 – 4 p.m.

Learn how to integrate AI programs into the design of your daily operations and long-term planning with College of Business academic experts. The Boot Camp will cover:

  • A business and technical overview of ChatGPT
  • How to use ChatGPT for writing, coding and analysis
  • How to create your own ChatGPT using existing online models
  • At the end of the four-hour training, you will have a conceptual understanding of:
    • How ChatGPT was created
    • How to apply ChatGPT to your daily tasks
    • How to provide a personalized ChatGPT experience for your clients and customers

This course is certified for 4 hours of Continuing Education contact hours through the Oregon State University College of Business. Attendees will receive a certificate at the end of the course.

 

 

Thursday, October 5

Day 2: Keynote and Panel Sessions

Artificial Intelligence and its Growing Impact on Business Strategies, Operations and the Workforce

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This year’s conference will focus on AI trends, forthcoming technical breakthroughs, innovative ways of applying AI, and implications and opportunities for business. Our panel sessions will feature industry experts as well as faculty from the College of Business, College of Engineering and College of Liberal Arts.

Our goal is to provide a platform that stimulates the discussion on what changes and opportunities AI may bring and how organizations can be ready for them.

 

 

 

Pricing

  Day 1: Boot Camp Day 2: Keynote & Panel Sessions
Early Bird Pricing!
Before August 25th		 $200 $40
Before September 22 $250 $60
Starting September 23 $280 $80

 

 

Agenda & Speakers

Day 1: Boot Camp
11 a.m. Registration opens
12 p.m. Welcome Lunch
1 - 5 p.m.

Business Analytics Boot Camp

Title: The Basics, the Application, and the Extension of ChatGPT

Speaker(s):

Bin Zhu: College of Business, Oregon State University

Shaokun Fan: College of Business, Oregon State University

Timothy Kaskela: College of Business, Oregon State Univervisty
5 - 6 p.m. Welcome Social
Day 2: Keynote & Panel Sessions
8 a.m.  
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Keynote Session

Title: Artificial Intelligence and its Growing Impact on Business Strategies, Operations and the Workforce

Speaker: Uma Venkatachalam, PGE
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Panel Session 1

Tite: Overview and Trends in Artificial Intelligence

Speakers:

Jay Hardy: College of Business, Oregon State University

Arash Termehchy: College of Engineering, Oregon State University, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Panel Session 2

Title: Application of AI in Different Domains

Speakers:

Timothy Kaskela: College of Business, Oregon State University

Fuxin Li: College of Engineering, Oregon State University, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Sahozheng Zhang: College of Liberal Arts; Oregon State University; School of Language, Culture and Society

Doug Wilson: Daimler Trucks North America
12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Catered Lunch
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Panel Session 3

Title: Implications of AI in Different Domains

Speakers:

Shaokun Fan: College of Business, Oregon State University

Byron Marshall: College of Business, Oregon State University

Megan Ward: Collge of Liberal Arts; Oregon State University; School of Writing, Literature and Film

Sergio Valenzuela: Atlassian

 

Know before you go

All conference events will be held at:
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
1401 SW Naito Parkway, Portland, Oregon, USA, 97201
800-546-9513

Attendees of the 2023 Business Analytics Conference are afforded a special rate by the Marriott! Guests can use this link to create reservations: https://book.passkey.com/go/OSUB1023

Deadline for room reservations is September 9, 2023.

Conference attendees also receive a special discounted valet parking rate of $25 per night. Self-parking is also available.

Portland International Airport (PDX) is 9 miles from the Marriott. The Marriott is served by the Portland MAX Light Rail, and Uber and Lyft are also prevalent in the area.

Please note: The Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront does not provide a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Participants will need to secure their own airport transfers.

Enjoy your time in beautiful Portland, where you can uncover the best of what the city has to offer! Get to know the culture, explore some of the most popular restaurants and nightlife spots, or just take the time to relax and take in the atmosphere.

This guide from the Marriott will provide you with the knowledge needed to ensure you make the most of your visit to this vibrant city. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pdxor-portland-marriott-downtown-waterfront/experiences/portland-travel-guide/

Expected dress is business casual. We recommend that you check the weather online before traveling. In addition, hotel meeting rooms are often chilly, so plan to wear a sweater or light jacket.

 Learn more about what to expect from the weather.

 

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