Edmonton Data Society - RAG Generation: From Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques
Join the Edmonton Data Society on Thursday, November 27th, 2025 at NorQuest College for an exciting deep dive into Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—one of today’s most impactful applied AI technologies. We’re thrilled to welcome our community back for another evening of learning, sharing, and connecting. As a special note, thank you all for your continued support throughout the year! Please note, there will be no December presentation as we take a short break for the holiday season.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Location: NorQuest College, SCFL 3-071
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
⏱️ Event Schedule
Doors Open | 5:30 PM
Organizer’s Presentation | 6:00 PM – 6:05 PM
Main Presentation | 6:05 PM – 6:45 PM
Networking | 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
🎤 Featured Speaker: Maithrreye Srinivasan
Machine Learning Scientist, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii)
Speaker Bio:
Maithrreye Srinivasan is a Machine Learning Scientist on the Advanced Tech team at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII). She brings in three years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure division from Microsoft. She completed her MSc at the University of Alberta. Her research interests include natural language processing and deep learning. Outside of work, Maithrreye enjoys reading books and creating digital illustrations.
🧠 Presentation
Retrieval-Augmented Generation: From Fundamentals to Advanced Techniques
Abstract:
Unlock the power of AI grounded in your organization’s knowledge! This session takes you on a clear and engaging journey through Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) — from the basics of how it works to the latest advances in multimodal and enterprise-scale retrieval. Learn how RAG reduces hallucinations, boosts accuracy, and creates safer, more reliable AI applications.
🤝 Sponsor Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our community partners who make events like this possible:
NorQuest College
A key partner in supporting community learning and innovation across Edmonton. NorQuest continues to empower learners and organizations through accessible education and applied learning opportunities.
KPMG
A committed supporter of Alberta’s tech and data ecosystem. KPMG’s dedication to digital transformation, analytics, and responsible innovation helps advance the province’s growing data community.
📝 Special Notes
Thank you to everyone in our community for your amazing participation throughout the year! This will be our final presentation of 2025—there will be no December event to allow for the holiday season. We look forward to kicking off 2026 with even more great programming!
🎉 Closing Remarks
Come learn, connect, and grow with fellow data practitioners, students, and enthusiasts. We can't wait to see you there—your energy and curiosity are what make the Edmonton Data Society thrive. RSVP now and join us for an inspiring evening!