Validating models: How would success in NeuroAI look like?

Welcome to our NeuroAI workshop, set against the beautiful backdrop of Norway's coastline, aboard the Hurtigruten cruise ship from Tromsø to Trondheim. This event combines the tranquil beauty of a Norwegian cruise with the exciting prospects of neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

This event is only open for invited participants. 

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Hurtigruten

Confirmed Speakers

  • Konrad Kording
  • Andreas Tolias
  • Benjamin Dunn
  • Dmitri Chklovskii
  • Cristina Savin
  • Tom Griffiths
  • Kenneth Harris
  • John W. Krakauer
  • Justin Wood
  • Zeb Kurth-Nelson
  • Stefano Fusi
  • Evelina Fedorenko
  • Ian Charest
  • Kwabena Boahen
  • Lauren N Ross
  • Leila Wehbe
  • Hessam Akhlaghpour
  • Rosa Cao
  • SueYeon Chung
  • Nancy Kanwisher
  • Stefano Nichele
  • Simon Kornblith
  • Tim Vogels

Abstract

The emerging field of NeuroAI represents a groundbreaking intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, aiming to elevate our understanding of brain function and the algorithms we build inspired by it.

Over the past decades, neuroscience has experienced a technological boom, generating immense datasets that detail the complexities of the brain. Concurrently, the AI revolution has brought forth many neural network models, many believed to mimic aspects of brain function. However, the critical question remains: how can we validate these AI models as accurate representations of neural processes? How would we know that a model is good? 

In NeuroAI, validation is challenging because the models typically are not supposed to correspond one-to-one to the brain but rather to carry some of their essence, e.g. similar representations or comparable behavior.

This workshop addresses this issue, focusing on integrating methods in NeuroAI models with neural data to establish a rigorous, mutual understanding of both artificial and biological neural systems. The goal is to pave the way for more focused interdisciplinarity in neuroscience, where model development and experimental research are deeply interconnected, fostering a symbiotic relationship that enhances both fields. 

This workshop is designed to bring together leading minds in neuroscience and AI, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish, collaborations can form, and the future of neuroscientific research can be shaped.

Over four days, we'll engage in meaningful discussions and hands-on sessions to better understand and validate AI models in neuroscience. We aim to foster a collaborative environment that encourages the integration of experimental research with AI innovations.

Join us for this unique experience, where we'll navigate the exciting interface of neuroscience and AI, inspired by the serene beauty of our surroundings.


Tentative program

 

Thursday, September 5th

Tromsø

 

   

Arriving Tromsø

 

RIB boat excursion, dinner at Radisson or the Fjellheisen cable car, dinner at Fjellstua restaurant. Bus to Hurtigruten

   

Boarding Hurtigruten

23:45

At the latest

   

Friday, September 6th

Hurtigruten

 

   

Leaving Tromsø

01:30

 

   

Breakfast

08:00-10:00

 

   
 

10:00-10:15

Welcome

   

Talk

10:15-10:55

Konrad Kording

30+10

Chair: Mikkel Lepperød

Talk

10:55-11:35

Dmitri Chklovskii

30+10

 

Talk

11:35-12:15

Kwabena Boahen

30+10

 

Lunch and Group discussion

12:15-13:00

     

Plenary discussion

13:00-14:00

     

Stokmarknes

14:15-15:15

Out to get fresh air

   

Talk

15:20-15:40

Lauren N Ross

30+10

Chair: 

Talk

15:40-16:20

Rosa Cao

30+10

 

Talk

16:20-17:00

Kenneth Harris

30+10

 

Talk

17:00-17:40

John W. Krakauer

30+10

 

Discussion

17:40-18:20

     

Svolvær 

18:30-20:30

Out to get fresh air

   

Dinner

21:00

 

   

Saturday, September 7th

Hurtigruten

 

   

Breakfast

07:00-09-00

 

   

Talk

09:00-09:40

Andreas Tolias 

30+10

Chair:

Talk

09:40-10:20

Stefano Fusi

30+10

 

Talk

10:20-11:00

SueYeon Chung

30+10

 

Talk

11:00-11:40

Hessam Akhlaghpour

30+10

 

Discussion

11:40-12:00

     

Lunch

12:00-13:00

     

Talk

13:00-13:40

Leila Wehbe

30+10

Chair:

Talk

13:40-14:20

Zeb Kurth-Nelson

30+10

 

Talk

14:20-15:00

Justin Wood

30+10

 

Brønnøysund 

15:00-17:25

Out and about

   

Snacks and Discussion

17:25-18:00

     

Talk

18:00-18:40

Talia Konkle

30+10

Chair:

Talk

18:40-19:20

Tom Griffiths

30+10

 

Talk

19:20-20:00

Evelina Fedorenko

30+10

 

Dinner

21

 

   

Sunday, September 8th

Trondheim

 

   

Breakfast and checkout

07:00-09:30

 

   

Arriving Trondheim

06:30-09:30

 

   

Visit Nidarosdomen

10:00-11:00


 
   

Lunch

12:00-13:00

     

Talk

13:00-13:40

Cristina Savin

   

Talk

13:40-14:20

Ian Charest

   

Talk

14:20-15:00

Benjamin Dunn

   
 

15:00-

TBD

   

Visit the Kavli institute

 

Talks from NTNU researchers?

   

Dinner

       
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