Artificial intelligence Bootcamp in CENTRAL GREECE
The concept
Join us for an intensive yet relaxing period at an altitude of about 1000 meters in the beautiful mountain of Tymfristos (Velouchi) in Central Greece. The center of our activities is the old village of Merkada that sits on the eastern side of the mountain and has an exquisite view of the valley of Sperchios river all the way to the Maliakos bay and the island of Evoia. Nature is at its best in this region of Fthiotis – the ancient Fthia – the land of Achilles. Thick vegetation, walnut, chestnut, pines, oaks, tall fir trees fill the land, numerous paths in the woods, natural springs and small waterfalls make a unique natural environment, relaxation and wellness. In this small paradise we organize a few day-long Bootcamp that provides knowledge and practical experience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Our team has long experience in the area and has taught courses both in Greece an elsewhere. Machine learning is an important new way of dealing with data and it is now applied everywhere. The Bootcamp focuses on both an introduction to ML aiming on general understanding of the concepts and its applications but, additionally, to an in-depth study for those that need to work with ML. The instruction is tailored to individual needs.
Join us for an intensive yet relaxing period at an altitude of about 1000 meters in the beautiful mountain of Tymfristos (Velouchi) in Central Greece. The center of our activities is the old village of Merkada that sits on the eastern side of the mountain and has an exquisite view of the valley of Sperchios river all the way to the Maliakos bay and the island of Evoia. Nature is at its best in this region of Fthiotis – the ancient Fthia – the land of Achilles. Thick vegetation, walnut, chestnut, pines, oaks, tall fir trees fill the land, numerous paths in the woods, natural springs and small waterfalls make a unique natural environment, relaxation and wellness. In this small paradise we organize a few day-long Bootcamp that provides knowledge and practical experience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Our team has long experience in the area and has taught courses both in Greece an elsewhere. Machine learning is an important new way of dealing with data and it is now applied everywhere. The Bootcamp focuses on both an introduction to ML aiming on general understanding of the concepts and its applications but, additionally, to an in-depth study for those that need to work with ML. The instruction is tailored to individual needs.
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The location
Accommodation will be provided in Livadaki village in two-bedroom wooden houses in a magnificent location in the middle of the mountains next to the villages of M. Kapsi and Merkada. The instruction will take place in the Cultural Center of Merkada village located next to the main square and the local traditional coffee shop “To Velouchi”. Every morning, after breakfast, the participants will hike 3 kilometers to the school where instruction will take place. Transportation will be provided for those that would not want to do the morning walk. Instruction will last all morning and includes coffee breaks, full course lunch and other goodies. The afternoons and evenings are free for study, excursions and play. The area is less than half-an-hour drive from the center of Karpenisi, tha main mountain resort city of the area with numerous possibilities for entertainment and food.
Accommodation will be provided in Livadaki village in two-bedroom wooden houses in a magnificent location in the middle of the mountains next to the villages of M. Kapsi and Merkada. The instruction will take place in the Cultural Center of Merkada village located next to the main square and the local traditional coffee shop “To Velouchi”. Every morning, after breakfast, the participants will hike 3 kilometers to the school where instruction will take place. Transportation will be provided for those that would not want to do the morning walk. Instruction will last all morning and includes coffee breaks, full course lunch and other goodies. The afternoons and evenings are free for study, excursions and play. The area is less than half-an-hour drive from the center of Karpenisi, tha main mountain resort city of the area with numerous possibilities for entertainment and food.
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The program
In the AI Bootcamp we will cover a basic introduction to ML, using codes written in Python and applying ML concepts in a variety of circumstances. The basic book we use is by A. Geron, Hands-on machine learning with scikit-learn, keras and tensorflow (2d edition) together with codes prepared for this material. We also introduce and use GPT-4 in problems specific to the group. Depending on the interests of the participants we can give a more broad introduction to ML as well as focus in individual needs. This is discussed and agreed upon before registration in the Bootcamp.
In the AI Bootcamp we will cover a basic introduction to ML, using codes written in Python and applying ML concepts in a variety of circumstances. The basic book we use is by A. Geron, Hands-on machine learning with scikit-learn, keras and tensorflow (2d edition) together with codes prepared for this material. We also introduce and use GPT-4 in problems specific to the group. Depending on the interests of the participants we can give a more broad introduction to ML as well as focus in individual needs. This is discussed and agreed upon before registration in the Bootcamp.
The team
Three very experienced Ph.D. researchers are handling the AI Bootcamp. Giorgos Tsironis who is local of the village Merkada is a professor of physics at the University of Crete and also visiting professor at Harvard University. He has passion for AI, physics as well as mountaineering. Georgios Barmparis worked in the past for an AI company in the US and currently teaching ML in the Greek Open University. Georgios Neofotistos is teaching AI and basic computing at Harvard University and University of Crete. G. Tsironis has spent long time in the area of Karpenisi and Merkada from a little kid and thus knows well the villages and towns around. He will be the local host and in charge of mountain activities.
Three very experienced Ph.D. researchers are handling the AI Bootcamp. Giorgos Tsironis who is local of the village Merkada is a professor of physics at the University of Crete and also visiting professor at Harvard University. He has passion for AI, physics as well as mountaineering. Georgios Barmparis worked in the past for an AI company in the US and currently teaching ML in the Greek Open University. Georgios Neofotistos is teaching AI and basic computing at Harvard University and University of Crete. G. Tsironis has spent long time in the area of Karpenisi and Merkada from a little kid and thus knows well the villages and towns around. He will be the local host and in charge of mountain activities.
The schedule
We expect all Bootcamp participants to be in Livadaki on Sunday in the evening. The drive from Athens is approximately 3 to 3-and-a-half hours. If you choose to come by bus or train to Lamia we can arrange for a pick up. The instruction will start Monday morning with typical schedule 9am – 14pm every day. Full lunch will be provided after the end of morning sessions. It encompasses local home-made food prepared by Mrs. Eftichia, a fantastic and very experienced cook that lives in the village. The afternoons are free but special sessions can be arranged upon demand with more specific focus.
We provide the following options:
Option I: Three-day Bootcamp participants arrive on Sunday and depart on Wednesday. This option is perfect for companies that need fast and focused instruction. The schedule can be 4-6 working hours per day depending on the interest.
Option II: Week-long Bootcamp with Sunday arrival and Saturday departure. This option is more flexible and combines outdoor, gastronomic and visiting activities with AI instruction.
Option III: Customized Bootcamp depending on specific interests and need. Alternative locations are also possible.
We expect all Bootcamp participants to be in Livadaki on Sunday in the evening. The drive from Athens is approximately 3 to 3-and-a-half hours. If you choose to come by bus or train to Lamia we can arrange for a pick up. The instruction will start Monday morning with typical schedule 9am – 14pm every day. Full lunch will be provided after the end of morning sessions. It encompasses local home-made food prepared by Mrs. Eftichia, a fantastic and very experienced cook that lives in the village. The afternoons are free but special sessions can be arranged upon demand with more specific focus.
We provide the following options:
Option I: Three-day Bootcamp participants arrive on Sunday and depart on Wednesday. This option is perfect for companies that need fast and focused instruction. The schedule can be 4-6 working hours per day depending on the interest.
Option II: Week-long Bootcamp with Sunday arrival and Saturday departure. This option is more flexible and combines outdoor, gastronomic and visiting activities with AI instruction.
Option III: Customized Bootcamp depending on specific interests and need. Alternative locations are also possible.
The expenses
The Bootcamp costs depend on the option you choose and the total number of participants. The typical half-board price includes breakfast, coffee breaks, full course local lunch and two people sharing each cottage in Livadaki (one person per room):
Option I: TBA
Option II: TBA
Option III: After prior arrangement.
The Bootcamp costs depend on the option you choose and the total number of participants. The typical half-board price includes breakfast, coffee breaks, full course local lunch and two people sharing each cottage in Livadaki (one person per room):
Option I: TBA
Option II: TBA
Option III: After prior arrangement.
Contact us
If you are interested in more details please contact us directly. In order to reserve a slot you need to prepay half of the price and pay the other half upon arrival. Please note that we would like to have a small instructor-to-participant ratio and thus if you are interested you need to register soon. Additionally, Livadaki has limited capacity and thus we need to reserve early.
If you are interested in more details please contact us directly. In order to reserve a slot you need to prepay half of the price and pay the other half upon arrival. Please note that we would like to have a small instructor-to-participant ratio and thus if you are interested you need to register soon. Additionally, Livadaki has limited capacity and thus we need to reserve early.
