Join us for the final DARE Symposium – Showcasing Multidisciplinary Data Science for the Future!

This special event highlights five years of innovation, collaboration and impact of the ARC Training Centre in Data Analytics for Resources and Environments (DARE). Over the past five years, DARE has trained a new generation of data scientists equipped to tackle critical challenges in the environment and resource sectors.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Sally Cripps, founder and inaugural Director of DARE, as our keynote speaker. Prof Cripps is an internationally renowned expert in Bayesian Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence and is currently the Director of Technology at the Human Technology Institute and Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Technology Sydney.

The symposium will also spotlight the cutting-edge projects of our PhD candidates, who are addressing some of Australia’s most pressing issues - such as biodiversity, mineral resource management and water security - through innovative data science approaches.

Join us as we reflect on DARE’s achievements and look ahead to the opportunities that lie beyond!

Can't join in person? Register for the Zoom webinar here.

Who should attend?

The event is designed for researchers, industry leaders, policymakers and students who are working at the intersection of data science and the environment. The program features a mix of technical presentations, showcasing advanced data science methodologies, alongside discussions of their real-world impact. Whether you're a data scientist, an environmental expert, or a decision-maker, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with both the technical and applied dimensions of multidisciplinary data science.

Program

09.30am	Registration and Refreshments
10.00am	Welcome and Introductions by Prof Willem Vervoort, DARE Director
10.20am	DARE PhD Presentation by Arpit Kapoor Enhancing Process-Based Hydrological Modelling with Deep Learning
10.30am	DARE PhD Presentation by Samudra Madushani Reinforcement Learning for Evolutionary Game Analysis of Multiple Stakeholders in E-Waste Recycling Industry
10.40am	DARE PhD Presentation by Sam Davis Species Occurrence Modelling
10.55am	Keynote by Prof Sally Cripps, Human Technology Institute
11.35am	Comfort Break
11.55am	DARE PhD Presentation by Sam Mason Spatio-temporal Species Distribution Modelling
12.05pm	DARE PhD Presentation by Yiyi Ma Integrating Neural Networks with Statistical Models for Spatial Extremes
12.20pm	DARE PhD Presentation by Maria Lopes A Random Forest Approach to Assess Troglofauna Occurrences in the Northern Part of Western Australia
12.30pm	DARE PhD Presentation by Fabian Leal Deep Learning and Bayesian Models for Mineral Resource Estimation
12.45pm	Closing Remarks by A/Prof Edward Cripps, DARE Deputy Director
01.00pm	Lunch and Networking

Accessibility

You can find accessibility information here. An accessible Participant Guide is also available for download, providing detailed information about the event, as well as guidelines on how to register and attend. If you require further information or accommodations, please contact dare.centre@sydney.edu.au.

Can't join in person? Register for the Zoom webinar here.

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