The Public-Interest AI accelerator builds practical AI literacy and helps learners understand what it means to use AI for public interest.
Program Details
Dates: April 9 – June 4
Schedule: Thursdays, 4-7pm
Format: In-person sessions
Location: Norrsken House Barcelona + UPF- Barcelona School of Management
*Individual session locations vary. Please see agenda & ticket description for details.
Language: English
About the Program
What is it and who’s organizing it?
The Public-Interest AI Accelerator Program is a 9-session learning opportunity combining leading-edge expertise in public interest AI and collaborative, hands-on skills building for those interested in leveraging AI for the public good in their studies, work or future projects.
The project is a partnership of UPF-Barcelona School of Management, Sandbox Labs, and Norrsken House Barcelona.
What does an Accelerator session look like?
The program includes 7 learning sessions, 1 visit of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and 1 final public-interest AI project showcase & networking event. All sessions are in person.
Each learning session is in person and includes presentations from local and global experts and practitioners (learn about them below), a facilitated workshop with a small group of peer learners, and networking with speakers and peers. Refreshments are provided.
When and where is it?
Sessions are held on Thursdays from 4-7pm, from 9 April to 4 June.
Most sessions will be at Norrsken House Barcelona, with 1 session at UPF-BSM and 1 session at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
Who is this for and how can I participate?
Any learner interested in AI and its publicly valuable applications is welcome to join.
There are two options to participate: to benefit from the full learning experience and earn a microcredential, apply directly through the UPF-BSM system here.
If you are interested in attending individual sessions, register below to secure one of the few open registration spots.
Spaces for both options are limited.
The Public-Interest AI accelerator builds practical AI literacy and helps learners understand what it means to use AI for public interest.
Program Details
Dates: April 9 – June 4
Schedule: Thursdays, 4-7pm
Format: In-person sessions
Location: Norrsken House Barcelona + UPF- Barcelona School of Management
*Individual session locations vary. Please see agenda & ticket description for details.
Language: English
About the Program
What is it and who’s organizing it?
The Public-Interest AI Accelerator Program is a 9-session learning opportunity combining leading-edge expertise in public interest AI and collaborative, hands-on skills building for those interested in leveraging AI for the public good in their studies, work or future projects.
The project is a partnership of UPF-Barcelona School of Management, Sandbox Labs, and Norrsken House Barcelona.
What does an Accelerator session look like?
The program includes 7 learning sessions, 1 visit of the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and 1 final public-interest AI project showcase & networking event. All sessions are in person.
Each learning session is in person and includes presentations from local and global experts and practitioners (learn about them below), a facilitated workshop with a small group of peer learners, and networking with speakers and peers. Refreshments are provided.
When and where is it?
Sessions are held on Thursdays from 4-7pm, from 9 April to 4 June.
Most sessions will be at Norrsken House Barcelona, with 1 session at UPF-BSM and 1 session at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center.
Who is this for and how can I participate?
Any learner interested in AI and its publicly valuable applications is welcome to join.
There are two options to participate: to benefit from the full learning experience and earn a microcredential, apply directly through the UPF-BSM system here.
If you are interested in attending individual sessions, register below to secure one of the few open registration spots.
Spaces for both options are limited.
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Norrsken House Barcelona
15 Passeig del Mare Nostrum
08039 Barcelona
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Session 1 — Introducing the Accelerator & Public-Interest AI
LOCATION: Norrsken House (Passeig del Mare Nostrum, 15, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona, Spain)