optimization

Learning to Optimize: How Machine Learning Drives Decisions at Companies like Uber

Have you ever wondered why and where taxi cars wait, or how smart Uber drivers make their decisions? This talk will delve into these intriguing questions. We will explore the concept of sequential decision-making and policy classes through a hands-on approach. Using taxi services as an example, we learn how service providers can optimize their decision-making. And guess what? There´s not as much magic behind it as you might think...so prepare to be surprised!

Distinguished Lecture Series in Business Analytics & Data Science

The Distinguished Lecture Series in Business Analytics & Data Science at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) presents public lectures on selected topics in analytics, data science, and their applications across various industries, including logistics and supply chain management. Targeted at students, alumni, industry professionals, and other interested individuals, the series offers insights into the latest advancements, trends, and challenges in these fields. Attendees gain valuable knowledge on how data-driven decision-making can transform business operations and enhance efficiency in today's digital economy.

We are pleased to announce the summer school on »Optimization, Uncertainty and AI« that is organized by the Collaborative Research Center Transregio 154 and the Research Training Group GRK 2583.

Invited Speakers

Caroline Geiersbach (Weierstrass Institute)
Martin Gugat (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)
René Henrion (Weierstrass Institute)
Michael Stingl  (Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg)
Hans Georg Zimmermann (Fraunhofer IIS)

Program

The summer school will begin on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 9:00 am and is scheduled to close on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 5:30 pm. A detailed agenda will follow in due course.
A provisional program can be found here

Further information and registration

Institution

• Weierstrass Institute
• Universität Hamburg