17 January 2025

UvA showcases research at Supercomputing 2024 in Atlanta

The University of Amsterdam (UvA) participated in Supercomputing 2024 in Atlanta, where researchers presented their work on using microservices for collaborative model training on the FABRIC testbed. The UvA team, including Alexandros Koufakis, Anestis Dalgitsis, Cees de Laat, and Paola Grosso, demonstrated how vertical federated learning techniques can ensure privacy while training AI models.

At Supercomputing 2024, UvA researchers showcased innovative work on collaborative AI model training. The focus was on vertical federated learning techniques, enabling organizations with diverse datasets to jointly train models without sharing sensitive data.

INDIS 2024 Workshop
On Monday, November 18, the team presented their paper at the INDIS 2024 workshop. Titled “Microservices-based FABRIC Implementation of Collaborative Model Training Scenario with Vertical Federated Learning,” it addressed challenges in using geographically distributed, proprietary data. Leveraging the FABRIC infrastructure and DYNAMOS middleware, the team demonstrated a use case for predicting building energy consumption, inspired by collaborations with Prets. This approach supports sustainable energy adoption and facilitates renovation financing.

SCinet Stage Demo
On Tuesday, November 19, the team showcased a live demo at the SCinet Theater. The demonstration illustrated how the FABRIC network and Vertical Federated Learning can predict energy consumption while preserving data privacy.

Exhibition Floor
From Monday to Thursday, the team was hosted at CIENA’s booth, further demonstrating their work and engaging with visitors from around the world.

Acknowledgements
UvA extends its gratitude to CIENA and Prets for supporting these presentations and demonstrations.

Vergelijkbaar >

Similar news items

>View all news items >

May 29

Building responsibly on foundation models: practical guide by Utrecht University of Applied Sciences and RAAIT >

Researchers from RAAIT have published a practical guide for organisations aiming to develop AI applications using foundation models. The guide supports responsible decision-making.

SER: Put people first in the implementation of AI at work >

In a new advisory report, the Dutch Social and Economic Council (SER) calls for a people-centred approach to AI in the workplace, warning of risks to jobs and social cohesion.

🌞 Open Space: AI meets Science Communication – will you take the stage? >

Are you working on AI with impact? Wondering how to talk about it with the world? Join us on Thursday 4 July for an open space afternoon on AI & Science Communication, co-organized by Amsterdam AI and NEWS (the Dutch national centre for science & society).