On October 9th, 2019, a highly informative and engaging session marked the sixth AI/ML Committee Meeting, focusing on implementing AI/ML in various industries. Two speakers shared their valuable insights and experiences in presentations that tackled the challenges faced while implementing AI prototypes and a compelling case study on AI/ML in travel management.
Tanja Schlesinger, VP Business Intelligence OneSource at DB Regio AG (Germany), shed light on the practical aspects of deploying AI prototypes and the hurdles encountered during the process. To listen to the presentation from Tanja Schlesinger, please, follow this link.
Saul Mateos, Sr. FP&A Director at Expedia (USA), presented an intriguing case study that examined the successful application of AI/ML techniques within Egencia, an online travel management company. The case study highlighted the transformative potential of AI/ML in enhancing travel operations and offered valuable insights and lessons. To listen to the Egencia case study, please, follow this link.
Following the presentations, participants engaged in an open discussion where they could ask questions, share their viewpoints, and exchange knowledge on AI/ML.
The event concluded with remarks from Larysa Melnychuk, who summarised the key takeaways from the presentations and discussions.