Introduction to Image Classification (Mar 2025) - NCI

This workshop is being run as part of a collaboration between Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF) and National Computing Infrastructure (NCI).

Image classification is a fundamental task in computer vision, which is a field of artificial intelligence focused on teaching computers to interpret and understand visual information from the world. Image classification specifically involves the process of assigning a label or category to an input image. The goal is to enable computers to recognize and categorize objects, scenes, or patterns within images, just as a human would.

This workshop will take place over two mornings (9:00-1:30pm AEST / 10:00-2:30 AEDT): 25th and 26th March, 2025. Please only register if you are able to fully commit to attending both sessions.

Learning Objectives:

• Perform an image classification task using a convolutional neural network (CNN)
• Load and pre-process a set of images in preparation for training
• Build your first CNN
• Train a CNN
• Evaluate a CNN and make predictions (classifications)

FAQs

What should I bring into the event?

This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer, and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.  This workshop will introduce you to working with Python on the NCI ARE platform, instructions will be provided prior to the workshop.  

Chromebooks and tablets are not suitable for this workshop; you will need a full-function computer.

What prior experience do I need?

This lesson is designed for people who have experience with Python and are looking to jump straight into image classification.  Previous completion of 'Introduction to Python (NCI)' or the Software Carpentries Plotting and Programming in Python (PPP) is recommended. We recognise that the jump is quite large from Introductory Python level knowledge into Image Classification so we have done our best to provide the content and code to support workshop participants.

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to all researchers from Australian Universities and researchers from organisations utilising the National Computing Infrastructre (NCI).

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email training@qcif.edu.au

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are accepted up to 72h before the start of the workshop. If you do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.