Explore the Future of AI in Data-Intensive Science and Industry

This interdisciplinary meeting brought together researchers from Astrophysics, High Energy Physics, Computer Science, and Industry to exchange insights and share experiences in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Keynote Speakers included: 

• Andrew Duncan (Director of Science and Innovation, Alan Turing Institute)
• Ciaran Gilligan-Lee (Spotify, Dublin)
• Chris Lintott (Oxford Astrophysics)
• Emily Shuckburgh  (Director of ‘Cambridge Zero’, Cambridge University)
• Ben Wandelt (Research Professor, Johns Hopkins University)

Organising Committee (SOC/LOC) 

• Anasuya Aruliah
• Francois-Xavier Briol
• Elizabeth De-Ben Rockson (coordinator)
• Gabriel Facini
• Benjamin Joachimi
• Dakshesh Kololgi
• Ofer Lahav (co-chair)
• Nikos Nikolaou (co-chair)
• Jason McEwen
• Tim Scanlon (co-chair)
• Tara Tahseen

Highlights included:

• Keynote Talks & Panels – Insights from top AI experts and industry leaders
• Technical Sessions – Cutting-edge AI applications in academia and industry
• Networking Opportunities – Connect with researchers and industry leaders

Conference Programme:

Explore the full schedule from the DISI conference below. From keynote addresses to thematic sessions and panel discussions, the programme showcased cutting-edge research and real-world applications of AI in data-intensive science and industry.

disi_conference_programme_2.pdf

disi_conference_programme_2.pdf

Code of Conduct

We are committed to creating a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants in our events. This Code of Conduct outlines the standards of behaviour we expect from everyone involved, including attendees, organisers, and volunteers. Our goal is to ensure that all participants feel safe, valued, and able to engage fully in a productive and enjoyable experience. By attending our events, you agree to uphold these values.

code_of_conduct_for_meetings_and_events.pdf

code_of_conduct_for_meetings_and_events.pdf

List of Local Hotels

The Imperial Group Hotels: 

• Tavistock Hotel: Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9EU - Call: +44 (0)20 7636 8383
• President Hotel: Russell Square, London WC1N 1DB - Call: +44 (0)20 7837 8844
• Royal National Hotel: Bedford Way, London WC1H 0DG - Call: +44 (0)20 7637 2488
• Bedford Hotel: Southampton Row, London WC1B 4HD - Call: +44 (0)20 7636 7822

Radisson Hotels ( Call +44 (0) 8003 74411)

• Radisson Edwardian Grafton Hotel: 130 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 5AY 
• Radisson Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel: 97 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LB 
• Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel: 9-13 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B 3QD

Ambassadors Bloomsbury Hotel

• London WC1H 0HX - Call: +44 (0) 7693 5400

Other Hotels

• The Holiday Inn - London - Regent's Park: Carburton Street, London W1W 5EE, 0871 423 4876 http://www.holidayinn.com
• The Holiday Inn - London - Bloomsbury: Coram Street, London WC1N 1HT, 0871 423 4876http://www.holidayinn.com
• The Thistle Hotel - Bloomsbury Park: 126 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AD, 0871 376 9007; +44 845 305 8307 http://www.thistle.com
• The Thistle Hotel - Euston: Cardington Street, London NW1 2LP, 0871 376 9017; +44 845 305 8317 http://www.thistle.com
• Meliã White House London, Regents Park: Albany Street, London NW1 3UP, 0808 101 4566 http://www.melia-whitehouse.com
• The Academy: 21 Gower Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E 6HG, 020 7631 4115 http://www.theetoncollection.co.uk
• The Travelogde: 1-11 Grafton Pl, London NW1 1DJ, 0871 984 6332, https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/344/London-Central-Euston-hotel 
• The Grange Hotels (The Beauchamp, The Clarendon) https://www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/

 

List of Restaurants

Evening Dinners: A list of suggested restaurants in the Warren Street and Tottenham Court Road area is provided below.

list_of_restaurants.pdf

list_of_restaurants.pdf

For enquiries, please contact:

Ofer Lahav – o.lahav@ucl.ac.uk or Elizabeth De-Ben Rockson – e.rockson@ucl.ac.uk