WSDL 4th Chapter: Reinforcing Science with Foundation Models

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WSDL 4th Chapter: Reinforcing Science with Foundation Models Organized by The Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata Who can apply?

The Objective: The Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata is organizing the Winter School on Deep Learning: From Perceptrons to Transformers. This winter school will focus heavily on imparting a hands-on experience towards developing a wide range of classical and advanced deep learning models, in addition to making the associated theory easy to understand. Participants will learn from the basics of machine learning to the advanced deep learning-based approaches with application to Computer Vision and Natural Language Processing. Theoretical lectures will be delivered by renowned professors and scientists (from ISI and other esteemed organizations) who have made significant contributions in their areas of research. The lectures will be supplemented by extremely detailed hands-on sessions instructed by post-docs and research scholars. Important Dates: Submit Application on Website Nov 22, 2023 – Dec 15, 2023
Registration To be Announced
Course Duration Jan 12 – Mar 10, 2024

Course coverage: The winter school will have the following course structure (theory and
associated hands-on)
 Basics of Python
 Basics of the Deep Learning Library: PyTorch
 Essentials of Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra for Machine Learning
 Conceptual Fundamentals of Machine Learning, Image Processing, Computer
Vision, Natural Language Processing
 Perceptrons and Backpropagation
 Ingredients of Deep Learning: Gradient Descent, Batch Normalization,
Regularization, Dropout
 Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Convolutional Autoencoders
 CNN for Object Classification, Detection, and Segmentation
 Recurrent Neural Network, LSTM, Word Embedding
 Attention Models and Transformer (BERT and Visual Transformer)
 Deep Generative Models (GAN and VAE)
 Weakly Supervised Deep Learning, Self-Supervised Learning
 Meta-Learning and Few-Shot Learning
 Deep Reinforcement Learning
 Explainable Artificial Intelligence
 Geometric Deep Learning
Mode of tutorials: Lectures and Hands-on sessions will be conducted in online mode only. All sessions will be on Fridays and Saturdays, and the recordings will be shared with all the participants. Professionals from academia and industry, research/project scholars,
masters and final-year bachelors students. Interested candidates must submit the online application (https://sites.google.com/view/wsdl2024/apply). Selected applicants will be informed to register for the school.

📢 Only a few days to the deadline: ICVGIP 2026 (17th Edition)We are delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and ...
28/07/2026

📢 Only a few days to the deadline: ICVGIP 2026 (17th Edition)

We are delighted to invite researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world to submit their latest original research to **ICVGIP 2026**, the flagship annual conference of the **Indian Unit for Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence (IUPRAI)**.

📅 **Conference Dates:** December 22–24, 2026
🎓 **Tutorials & Workshops:** December 21, 2026
📍 **Venue:** IIT Kharagpur Research Park, Kolkata

🤝 **Jointly Organized by**
• Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
• TCG CREST

📚 **Proceedings**
Accepted papers will be published in the **ACM International Conference Proceedings Series (ICPS)**.

# # # 💡 Topics of Interest (including, but not limited to)

**Computer Vision**

* 2D/3D Scene Understanding
* Vision-Language Models (VLMs)
* Multimodal Learning
* Human-Computer Interaction

**Image Processing**

* Medical Image Analysis
* Remote Sensing
* Image Restoration
* Super-Resolution

**Pattern Recognition & Machine Learning**

* Diffusion Models
* Vision Transformers
* Graph Neural Networks
* Autonomous Systems

**Graphics & Visualization**

* AR/VR/MR
* 3D Rendering
* Computational Photography

**Emerging Areas**

* Agentic AI
* Trustworthy & Ethical AI
* Neuromorphic Vision
* Assistive Technologies

⏰ **Paper Submission Deadline:** **July 31, 2026**

🔗 **Submit via OpenReview:** https://openreview.net/group?id=ICVGIP.in/2026/Conference -recent-activity

🌐 **Conference Website:** https://icvgip.in/2026/

We look forward to receiving your exciting research contributions and welcoming the computer vision, graphics, image processing, and AI communities to Kolkata for an engaging and inspiring ICVGIP 2026.

WSDL 2026 is now live! Registration is open!🚀 Announcing the 5th Winter School on Deep Learning (WSDL 2026)! ❄️🤖 Indian ...
10/12/2025

WSDL 2026 is now live! Registration is open!

🚀 Announcing the 5th Winter School on Deep Learning (WSDL 2026)! ❄️🤖

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata | Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit (ECSU)

We are thrilled to unveil the fifth edition of our flagship academic event — the Winter School on Deep Learning (WSDL).
🗓 January 16, 2026 – March 08, 2026
🎯 Theme: From Amateur to Connoisseur: A Journey Transforming Perceptrons to Agents

This year’s Winter School promises a deep, structured dive across the ever-expanding landscape of modern Deep Learning — guiding participants from foundational neural network principles all the way to the frontiers of autonomous, agentic systems.

🔍 What’s New & Exciting in WSDL 2026?

✨ A dedicated week on Agentic AI
Reflecting the global shift toward autonomous intelligence, we’re introducing a full week exploring the evolution from predictive models to action-taking agents.

💻 Hands-on, full-day coding project
To bridge theory and implementation, participants will engage in an intensive, application-driven coding module — completely online.

🏛️ Continuing a legacy of excellence
WSDL has historically hosted some of the world’s greatest minds in AI. Past speakers include
Prof. Geoffrey Hinton (Nobel Laureate in Physics, Turing Awardee)
Prof. Sanjeev Arora (Gödel Prize Winner)
We carry forward this tradition with pride and commitment.

📝 Registration Opens Soon!
We invite students, researchers, and industry professionals to join us for this transformative learning experience. Stay tuned for the registration announcement!

🔗 Official Website: https://lnkd.in/dGt_KydY
🔗 ISI WSDL Page: web.isical.ac.in/~wsdl
Organized by: ECSU, Indian Statistical Institute.

🎶 Closing Ceremony of the Winter School on Deep Learning – A Musical Evening 🎶The Electronics and Communication Sciences...
21/03/2025

🎶 Closing Ceremony of the Winter School on Deep Learning – A Musical Evening 🎶

The Electronics and Communication Sciences Unit (ECSU) at ISI Kolkata invites you to the Closing Ceremony of the Fourth Winter School on Deep Learning.

We are honoured to have the renowned Rabindra Sangeet exponent, Manoj Murali Nair, who will grace the evening with his soulful melodies.

📅 Date: April 2, 2025
📍 Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium (PJA), Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM onwards

Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the fusion of academia and art. All are welcome!

The Registration deadline has been extended to 5th Jan. Hurray and grab the last few remaining slots. Apply at:
31/12/2024

The Registration deadline has been extended to 5th Jan. Hurray and grab the last few remaining slots.
Apply at:

All lectures and hands-on sessions will be conducted in online mode only!!

Enrollment Date: 22 Nov - 21 Dec., 2024Apply at: https://sites.google.com/view/wsdl2025P.S.- The last date of Enrollment...
19/12/2024

Enrollment Date: 22 Nov - 21 Dec., 2024
Apply at: https://sites.google.com/view/wsdl2025

P.S.- The last date of Enrollment is approaching...Please hurry up and enroll with us !!!

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4thChapter of the Winter School on Deep Learning(WSDL), 2025, hosted by the Ele...
27/11/2024

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 4th
Chapter of the Winter School on Deep Learning
(WSDL), 2025, hosted by the Electronics &
Communication Sciences Unit (ECSU) of ISI
Kolkata. Building on the remarkable success of
the past three years, this year's program
promises to be even more engaging, featuring
advanced topics such ais Large Language
Models (LLMs), Speech Processing,
Reinforcement Learning, Graph Neural
Networks, and the critical role of Foundation
Models in Science.
Deep Learning continues to be a transformative
force shaping the future of industries and
academia. The global siginificance of Al has
been further underscoredthis year by the Nobel
Prize committee, recognizing the profound
impact of Al in science by awarding the
Physics Prize to Prof. Geoffrey Hinton and the
Chemistry Prize to Dr. Demis Hassabis. We are
proud to highlight that Prof. Geoffrey Hinton, a
trailblazer in Al, delivered the inaugural lecture
at our 2nd WSDL in 2023.
To foster an ecosystem of innovation and
excellence in cutting-edgle Deep Learning
technologies, we will soon open enrollment for
this year's Winter School. Stay tuned for
updates, and get ready to dive into the
fascinating world of Deep Learning!

Enrollment: 22 Nov - 21 Dec.
Apply at:https://sites.google.com/view/wsdl2025

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