Edmonton Data Society - October Meetup! Topic TBD
Join us for our next Edmonton Data Science Community event on Thursday, October 30th, 2025, at NorQuest College’s Singhmar Centre for Learning (Room SCFL 3-071) We’re thrilled to welcome [Erfan Khalaji](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erfan-khalaji/), Applied AI Scientist at Croptimistic Technology Inc. as the presenter for this event.
As always, this event offers not just insight, but connection—come learn, engage, and network with Edmonton’s thriving data community.
And a special thanks to all who’ve continued to attend and support our events this year. Please note: our room has changed as of September and is now SCFL 3-071.
🗓 Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Location: Singhmar Centre for Learning (SCFL), Room 3-071, 10215 108 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6
Schedule:
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Organizer’s Presentation: 6:00–6:05 PM
Main Presentation: 6:05–6:45 PM
Networking: 6:45–8:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Erfan Khalaji
Applied AI Scientist, Croptimistic Technology Inc.
As an Applied AI Scientist with Croptimistic Technology Inc., Erfan's contributions include designing machine learning solutions for optimizing agricultural workflows, empowering data-driven decisions, and fostering sustainable practices. His collaboration with multidisciplinary teams highlights a commitment to innovation and impactful outcomes.
Further, his academic achievements include an MSc in Computer Engineering from Middle East Technical University and an MSc in Computing Science at the University of Alberta. Expertise spans image segmentation, MLOps, and vision-language models, with prior success in medical imaging applications. Dedicated to harnessing AI for societal impact and transformative technology.
💡 Presentation Abstract
TBA
🙏 Our Sponsors
We’re proud to be supported by our amazing community partners:
NorQuest College – fostering education and innovation in the heart of Edmonton.
KPMG – advancing data-driven decision-making and supporting tech communities across Canada.
👋 Join Us
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with fellow data enthusiasts and professionals.
RSVP now to secure your spot—see you there!
Room Reminder: The presentation will take place in SCFL Room 3-071 at NorQuest College.