REGISTRATION
To ensure a smooth registration process, please take note of the following details:
- Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10
- Registration desks will be open from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM; please don’t be there last minute.
- The registration desks will be located at the entrance of the conference venue (after entering the Jussieu campus of Sorbonne University, 4 Pl. Jussieu, 75005 Paris, follow the signs for the auditorium, it’s next to buildings/entrances 44-45. Check the website for details if you get lost).
- To facilitate a quick and efficient registration, there will be different lines based on the surname initial. Please look for the signs indicating the appropriate line for your surname’s initial when you arrive.
DISCORD CHANNEL [ALSO IMPORTANT FOR ONLINE PARTICIPANTS!]
This year, the main platform for the AutoML conference will be Discord – including for the online poster session and talk streams. Instructions for joining:
1. Follow the invite link to the AutoML server: https://discord.gg/2vabBUhJ7e
2. Change your display name to match the conference registration name (or contact gabi.kadlecova@outlook.com if you need to have a different name)
3. Shortly before the conference, verify that you can find automl24-general in “Browse channels” in the menu
More instructions and guides on navigating the Discord server will follow.
→ It is important for speakers (tutorials/keynotes/etc.) to have Discord running on their computers since the streaming for remote participants will be managed through Discord.
WEDNESDAY EVENING – Boat tour
Location: Port de la Rapée
Boat opens at 19:00 (aperitif on the terrace)
Departure: 20:00 sharp
Cruise ends at 22:30. The party continues in the boat.
End of the social event: 00:00
If you want to walk to the boat together, we gather in the patio (next to the glass entrance to the conference) at 18:20.
The cruise starts and ends at the same location.
The boat:
TUESDAY EVENING – Bring your poster
On Tuesday we will have a joint AutoML + WiMLDS event, starting at 19:00 and ending around 20:30/21:00. On the menu:
- 2 short presentations (A Short Story about AutoML by Katharina Eggensperger and Harnessing Deep Learning for Large-Scale Protein-Protein Interaction Network Reconstruction by Alessandra Carbone)
- Poster session with snacks and drinks
→ you are invited to bring your poster (on AutoML or not, no restriction on what you want to share). If you want to present a poster, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/AYQ4y7DyhdcQEjAX9
No need to register for the event, all AutoML participants are invited.
IMPORTANT: The event is open to all, even if the name suggests that it addresses women.
More details about the event are available at https://www.meetup.com/paris-women-in-machine-learning-data-science/events/302432984/
CITY TOUR
We will offer a city tour of Paris on Monday, September 9, just before our Welcome Dinner at Bouillon Republique.
City Tour Details:
- Gathering Time: 6:00 PM
- Tour Duration: 6:10-7:30 PM
- Meeting Point: In front of the auditorium at the conference venue
We will walk together from the conference venue to Bouillon Republique (39 Bd du Temple, 75003 Paris), passing by some of the most iconic and beautiful landmarks of Paris! To enhance your experience and hear about the city’s gems, please bring earphones that can connect to your phone. We will use our phones as audio guides, with very low data consumption (approximately 30 MB).
We highly recommend downloading the LiveVoice app we will use for the city tour in advance. Here are the details:
Download the app here for your mobile device: https://livevoice.io/listen/624499
The same link can be used to join the event. Alternatively, enter the event code in the installed app: 624499.
If your mobile plan does not work in Europe, don’t worry! You can join the group of participants closer to the person giving the tour to still enjoy the commentary.
SUNDAY ARRIVAL?
For those of you arriving in Paris on Sunday and looking to spontaneously gather with colleagues or other conference attendees, we suggest a few food courts where no reservations are needed. These spots offer a great atmosphere to meet up, as well as diverse cuisines.
- La Felicità
Address: 5 Parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris
Description: La Felicità is an Italian food court with a variety of options, including pizzas, pastas, salads, and desserts. With its lively atmosphere, long communal tables, and eclectic decor, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy a casual meal.
- Ground Control
Address: 81 Rue du Charolais, 75012 Paris
Description: Ground Control is an urban space combining food, culture, and community. Situated in a former postal sorting center, it features multiple food stalls offering a wide range of cuisines from around the world, as well as bars and seating areas. The open-air venue (the biggest out of the three suggestions) sometimes hosts art exhibitions and live music.
- Food Society
Address: 68 Avenue de France, 75013 Paris
Description: Food Society is Europe’s largest food court, located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. This dynamic space boasts numerous food stalls that serve a variety of dishes, from French classics to international street food. With a lively ambiance and plenty of seating, it’s an ideal place to gather with friends and colleagues over a delicious meal.
We hope these suggestions will be a great start to the conference!