3D-DLAD-v3 third workshop on 3D Deep Learning for Autonomous Driving at Intelligent Vehicules 2021

EXTENSION CfP 3D-DLAD-v3 2021 May 10th 2021
3D-DLAD-v3 (third 3D Deep Learning for Autonomous Driving) workshop is the 6th workshop organized as part of DLAD workshop series. It is organized as a part of the flagship automotive conference Intelligent Vehicles https://2021.ieee-iv.org/.
Deep Learning has become a de-facto tool in Computer Vision and 3D processing with boosted performance and accuracy for diverse tasks such as object classification, detection, optical flow estimation, motion segmentation, mapping, etc. Lidar sensors are playing an important role in the development of Autonomous Vehicles as they overcome some of the many drawbacks of a camera based system, such as degraded performance under changes in illumination and weather conditions. In addition, Lidar sensors capture a wider field of view, and directly obtain 3D information. This is essential to assure the security of the different agents and obstacles in the scene. It is a computationally challenging task to process more than 100k points per scan in realtime within modern perception pipelines. Following the said motivations, finally to address the growing interest in deep representation learning for lidar point-clouds, in both academic as well as industrial research domains for autonomous driving, we invite submissions to the current workshop to disseminate the latest research.
We are soliciting contributions in deep learning on 3D data applied to autonomous driving in (but not limited to) the following topics. Please feel free to contact us if there are any questions.
TOPICS
Deep Learning for Lidar based clustering, road extraction object detection and/or tracking.
Deep Learning for Radar pointclouds
Deep Learning for TOF sensor-based driver monitoring
New lidar based technologies and sensors.
Deep Learning for Lidar localization, VSLAM, meshing, pointcloud inpainting
Deep Learning for Odometry and Map/HDmaps generation with Lidar cues.
Deep fusion of automotive sensors (Lidar, Camera, Radar).
Design of datasets and active learning methods for pointclouds
Synthetic Lidar sensors & Simulation-to-real transfer learning
Cross-modal feature extraction for Sparse output sensors like Lidar.
Generalization techniques for different Lidar sensors, multi-Lidar setup and point densities.
Lidar based maps, HDmaps, prior maps, occupancy grids
Real-time implementation on embedded platforms (Efficient design & hardware accelerators).
Challenges of deployment in a commercial system (Functional safety & High accuracy).
End to end learning of driving with Lidar information (Single model & modular end-to-end)
Deep learning for dense Lidar point cloud generation from sparse Lidars and other modalities
Location : Nagoya, Japan
Submission : Monday May 10th, (New firm deadline, no extension)
Acceptance Notification : 25th April 2021
Workshop Date : 11th July 2021
Workshop Organizers:
B Ravi Kiran, Navya, France
Senthil Yogamani, Valeo Vision Systems, Ireland
Victor Vaquero, Research Engineer, IVEX.ai
Patrick Perez, Valeo.AI, France
Bharanidhar Duraisamy, Daimler, Germany
Dan Levi, GM, Israel
Abhinav Valada, University of Freiburg, Germany
Lars Kunze, Oxford University, UK
Markus Enzweiler, Daimler, Germany
Ahmad El Sallab, Valeo AI Research, Egypt
Sumanth Chennupati, Wyze Labs, USA
Stefan Milz, Spleenlab.ai , Germany
Hazem Rashed, Valeo AI Research, Egypt
Jean-Emmanuel Deschaud, MINES ParisTech, France

Kuo-Chin Lien, Appen USA

Naveen Shankar Nagaraja, BMW Group, Munich

ROAD @ ICCV 2021

You are all invited to contribute to the paper track of the upcoming

ROAD challenge: Event detection for situation awareness in autonomous driving

hosted by ICCV 2021:

https://sites.google.com/view/roadchallangeiccv2021/

Submission deadline: July 10 2021

1 Aim of the Event

The accurate detection and anticipation of actions performed by multiple road agents (pedestrians, vehicles, cyclists and so on) is a crucial problem to tackle if we wish to endow autonomous vehicles with the capability to support reliable and safe autonomous decision making.
The goal of this workshop is to put to the forefront of the research in autonomous driving the topic of situation awareness, intended as the ability to create semantically useful representations of dynamic road scenes in terms of the notion of ‘road event’.leveraging our recently released ROad event Awareness Dataset for autonomous driving (ROAD):

https://github.com/gurkirt/road-dataset

2 Topics of the workshop

We invite contributions on the following topics:

Detecting and modelling ‘atomic’ events, intended as simple actions performed by a single agent.
Detecting and modelling complex activities, contributed to by several agents over an extended period of time.
Predicting agent intentions.
Dynamic scene understanding from streaming videos.
Predicting the trajectory of pedestrians, vehicles and other road users.
Forecasting future road events (both atomic and complex).
Decision making, both via reinforcement/imitation learning and via intermediate representations, and a critical/empirical comparison between the two approaches.
Explicability of both perception and decision making components of autonomous driving.
Modelling road scenarios in a multi-agent framework.
Modelling the reasoning processes of road agents in terms of goals or mental states.
Machine theory of mind for autonomous vehicles.
The role of incremental, life-long and continual learning in autonomous driving, with a focus on situation awareness.
The use of realistic simulations to generate training data for semantic scene understanding.
Testing and certification of AI algorithms for autonomous driving.
The ethical implications of situation awareness and automated decision making.

The list is in no way exhaustive.

3 Call for papers and challenge participation

We invite both paper contributions on these topics, as well as submissions of entries to a Challenge specifically designed to test situation awareness capabilities in autonomous vehicles, which is described in detail below.

The Challenge is based on the recently released ROad event Awareness Dataset for autonomous driving (ROAD): https://arxiv.org/abs/2102.11585
which can downloaded from GitHub here: https://github.com/gurkirt/road-dataset

A separate Call for Participation in the Challenge will be issued shortly.

4 Workshop format

The workshop will be a full-day event, conducted in virtual format just like the main conference. A link to a suitable video-conferencing tool will be made available in due time.

5 Important dates

Paper submission: July 10 2021
Notification: August 10 2021
Camera-ready: August 17 2021 (same date as the main conference)
Workshop date: October 10-17 2021 (to be confirmed)

6 Submission guidelines

Contributed papers are to follow the standard ICCV 2021 template, see
http://iccv2021.thecvf.com/node/4
and need to be submitted to the Workshop CMT website at the following address:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ROAD2021

Authors are welcome to submit a supplementary material document with details on their implementation; however, reviewers are not required to consult this additional material when assessing the submission.

The Workshop will allow for the submission of papers concurrently submitted elsewhere, with the aim of aggregating all relevant efforts in this area.
The authors of accepted papers must guarantee their presence at the workshop. At least one author for each accepted paper must register for the conference. The same holds for Challenge winners.

7 Awards

The Workshop will issue:
A Best Paper Award to the author(s) of the best accepted paper, as judged by the Organising Committee based on the reviews assigned by PC members.
A Best Student Paper Award, selected in the same way.
A Prize to be awarded to the winners of each of the Challenges. We reserve the right to issue Honourable Mentions to the most original challenge entries.

8 Invited speakers

Raquel Urtasun (University of Toronto)
Adrien Gaidon (Toyota Research Institute)
Daniela Rus (MIT)
Deva Ramanan (Carnegie Mellon)
Paul Newman (University of Oxford, Oxbotica)

9 Organising committee

Fabio Cuzzolin (Oxford Brookes University)
Gurkirt Singh (ETH Zurich)
Reza Javanmard Alitappeh (Mazandaran University of Science and Technology)
Andrew Bradley (Oxford Brookes University)
Stanislao Grazioso (University of Naples Federico II)
Giuseppe Di Gironimo (University of Naples Federico II)
Valentina Musat (University of Oxford)
Valentina Fontana (University of Naples Federico II)

IEEE Fellows: 4th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence

2021 The 4th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence 
●(MLMI 2021) Ei & Scopus index●
Hangzhou Dianzi University, China | September 17–19, 2021
The 4th International Conference on Machine Learning and Machine Intelligence will be held at Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou, China during September 17-19, 2021. We invite you to join us for three days of learning and networking. Insightful presentations, engaging discussions, vibrant networking – MLMI 2021 has it all. It's also an opportunity to source feedback on your research, to get published in conference proceedings, and to explore the beautiful city Hangzhou, China. 
→Keynote Speakers
Prof. Zhi-Hua Zhou, Nanjing University, China (ACM, AAAI, IEEE, Fellow)
Prof. Dapeng Wu, University of Florida, USA (IEEE Fellow)
Prof. James Tin-Yau Kwok, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong (IEEE Fellow)
Prof. Zhongfei Zhang, State University of New York at Binghamton, USA (IEEE Fellow)
→Organizing Committee
Honorable Chair
Prof. Dapeng Wu, IEEE Fellow, University of Florida, USA
Conference Chairs
Prof. James Tin-Yau Kwok, IEEE Fellow, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Prof. Jianjun Li, Hangzhou Dianzi University, China
Program Chairs
Prof. Jie Lu, IEEE Fellow, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Prof. Jianhua Zhang, Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway
Prof. Haitao Zhao, East China University of Science and Technology, China
Program Co-chairs
Assoc. Prof. Ng Wee Keong, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof. Guoxian Yu, Shandong University, China
Prof. Qi Ye, South China Normal University, China
Publicity Chair
Prof. Xiaolin Qin, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
→Publication
All papers will be strictly double blind reviewed by the program committee, and accepted papers of MLMI 2021 after proper registration and presentation will be published in the International Conference Proceedings Series by ACM (ISBN: 978-1-4503-8424-7), which will be archived in the ACM Digital Library, and indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus, etc.
▶ MLMI 2018 | ISBN: 978-1-4503-6556-7 | ACM Digital Library | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index
▶ MLMI 2019 | ISBN: 978-1-4503-7248-0 | ACM Digital Library | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index
▶ MLMI 2020 | ISBN: 978-1-4503-8834-4 | ACM Digital Library | Ei-Compendex & Scopus Index
→Important Dates
Submission Deadline—April 30, 2021
Notification Deadline—May 20, 2021
Registration Deadline—June 5, 2021
→Submission Guideline
1). English is the official language of the conference; the paper should be written and presented only in English.
2). * Abstract submission for presentation only without publication. * Full paper submission for both presentation and publication.
3). Each full paper should be no less than 8 pages, including all figures, tables, and references. Extra page(s) will be charged.
Send to official email directly: mlmi@iacsit.net
Submit via Online submission system: http://confsys.iconf.org/submission/mlmi2021
→Topics
Artificial neural networks, Association rule learning, Computational learning theory,Computer animation,Commercial software,Data mining,Representation Learning, Intelligent Systems, Automata, Logic and Games, Bayesian Networks, Commercial Software with Open-Source Editions, Computational Learning Theory, etc.
For more topics, please check:http://mlmi.net/cfp.html
→Venue
Hangzhou Dianzi University, China
Add: No.1, 2nd Avenue, Xiasha, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province
→Contact:
☞ Conference secretary: Ms. Yolanda Dong
☏ Tel: +86-18080013977
✉ Email: mlmi@iacsit.net  
✔ Website: http://www.mlmi.net/
Office Hour: 09:30–18:00, Monday to Friday (GMT+8 Time Zone)

CfP ACAIN2021, Online & Onsite Int. Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, October 4-8, 2021, The Wordsworth Hotel & SPA, Grasmere, Lake District, England – UK

The 1st International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, October 4-8, 2021, The Wordsworth Hotel & SPA, Grasmere, Lake District, England – UK
Early Registration (Symposium & Course): by Monday August 9, 2021
PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 14 2021
SCOPE & MOTIVATION:
The ACAIN 2021 is an interdisciplinary event. It will be a special opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research by leading scientists in AI and Neuroscience.
The two days of keynote talks and oral presentations (the ACAIN Symposium, 7-8 October,2021) will be preceded by lectures of leading scientists (the ACAIN Course, October 4-6,2021).
Bringing together AI and neuroscience promises to yield benefits for both fields. The future impact and progress in both AI and Neuroscience will strongly depend on a more efficient synergy and cooperation between the two research communities. These are the goals of the International Course and Symposium – ACAIN 2021, which is aimed both  at AI experts with interests in Neuroscience and at neuroscientists with an interest in AI. ACAIN 2021 will be a special opportunity to hear about cutting-edge research by leading scientists in both fields. The two days of keynote talks and oral presentations (the Symposium) will be preceded by two days of lectures  (the Course) for students and newcomers to this interdisciplinary field. Moreover, ICAN 2021 accepts rigorous research that promotes and fosters multidisciplinary interactions between artificial intelligence and neuroscience.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LECTURERS:  
Timothy Behrens, Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, UK
Topics: Computational Neuroscience, Behavioral Neuroscience, Decision Making, Learning Brain Connectivity
Matthew Botvinick, DeepMind, UK
Topics: Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Science
Claudia Clopath, Computational Neuroscience Lab, Dept of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, UK
Topics: Computational Neuroscience
Ila Fiete, MIT, USA 
Topics: Theoretical neuroscience, Computational neuroscience, Neural coding
Karl Friston, Institute of Neurology, University College London, UK & Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging
Topics: Neuroscience
Timothy Lillicrap, Google DeepMind & UCL, UK
Topics: Computational Neuroscience
Rosalyn Moran, Department of Neuroimaging, King’s College London, UK
Topics: Computational Neuroscience 
Maneesh Sahani, Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, University College London, UK
Topics: Theoretical Neuroscience,  Machine Learning
Jane Wang, DeepMind, UK
Topics: neural networks, cognitive neuroscience,  meta-learning, deep reinforcement learning
Tutorial Speaker(s)
James C.R. Whittington, Wellcome Centre for Integrative Neuroimaging, University of Oxford, UK
More Speakers to be announced soon!
SYMPOSIUM CALL FOR PAPERS:
SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM COMMITTEE (partial list, confirmed members):
SPECIAL SESSION:
“Free Will in Artificial Intelligence: What volition neuroscience says about free behaviour and implications for the design of autonomous artificial intelligence agents”
Organizer and Chair: Catalin Mitelut, Center for Theoretical Neuroscience, Columbia University, New York, USA
The human capacity for free will or volitional (i.e. voluntary) behaviour has intrigued scientists and philosophers for thousands of years. Over the last few decades, neuroscientists have uncovered many neural correlates of voluntary behaviours and identified several decision stages involving specific neuroanatomy and dynamics (Haggard 2008). While a reward-optimized decision framework lies at the core of most fast decisions it is supported by slower time-course motivational systems that identify long-term needs (e.g. feeding, offspring care; Maslow 1943, Kenrick 2010). In the absence of naturally evolved motivational drives, autonomous general artificial agents will require the design of motivational systems that will pose unique challenges to our understanding of free will while offering creative opportunities.
This symposium seeks submissions focusing on extending evolutionary biology and the neuroscience of volition towards the design of internally motivated, freely behaving autonomous artificial agents.
DEADLINES:
* Paper  Submission (if you want to submit a paper for the Symposium): May 14, 2021 (Anywhere on Earth).
* Notification of Decision for Papers (Symposium): by Friday July 30, 2021
 
* Early Registration (Symposium & Course): by Monday August 9, 2021
* Late Registration (Symposium & Course): from Tuesday August 10, 2021
 
* Oral/Poster Presentation Submission (Course): by Thursday July 15, 2021
* Notification of Decision for Oral/Poster Presentation (Course): by Friday July 30, 2021
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION:
The Wordsworth Hotel & Spa (****)
Address: Grasmere, Ambleside, Lake District, Cumbria, LA22 9SW, England, UK
P: +44-1539-435592
You need to book your accommodation at the venue and pay the amount for accommodation, meals directly to the Wordsworth Hotel & SPA. 
The Form for accommodation, all meals (all breakfasts, lunches, dinners): TBA
ACCOMMODATION:
ACTIVITIES:
WALKS:
REGISTRATION:
See you in 3D or 2D 🙂 in Lake District in October!
              ACAIN 2021 Organizing Committee.

*LOD 2021*
7th International Conference on machine Learning, Optimization & Data science – LOD 2021  
Wordsworth Hotel & Spa  – Grasmere, Lake District, England, UK  
October 4 – 8, 2021

Paper Submission deadline:  April 29 (Anywhere on Earth)

E:    lod@icas.cc

*ACDL 2021*
4th Advanced Course on Data Science & Machine Learning – ACDL2021
July 19-23, 2021, Certosa di Pontignano, Siena – Tuscany, Italy 
An Interdisciplinary Course: Big Data, Deep Learning & Artificial intelligence without Borders

Early Registration: by Friday May 14 (Anywhere on Earth)

* ACAIN2021 * the 1st International Advanced Course & Symposium on Artificial Intelligence & Neuroscience, October 4 – 8, 2021, The Wordsworth Hotel & SPA, Grasmere, Lake District, England – UK

Paper Submission Deadline (Symposium): by Friday May 14 (Anywhere on Earth)
Early Registration Deadline (Course): by Monday August 9 (Anywhere on Earth)


The Course is equivalent to 8 ECTS points for the PhD Students and the Master Students attending the Course.

Live e-Lecture by Prof. Anibal Ollero: “Toward efficient and safe intelligent aerial robotics and aerial manipulation”, 4th May 2021 17:00-18:00 CET. Upcoming AIDA AI excellence lectures

Prof. Anibal Ollero (University Seville, Spain), a prominent AI & Robotics researcher internationally, will deliver the e-lecture:

‘Toward efficient and safe intelligent aerial robotics and aerial manipulation’, on Tuesday 4th May 2021 17:00-18:00 CET (8:00-9:00 am PST), (12:00 am-1:00am CST),

see details in: http://www.i-aida.org/ai-lectures/

You can join for free using the zoom link: https://authgr.zoom.us/j/91092951412 & Passcode: 148148

 

The International AI Doctoral Academy (AIDA), a joint initiative of the European R&D projects AI4Media, ELISE, Humane AI Net, TAILOR, VISION, currently in the process of formation,

is very pleased to offer you top quality scientific lectures on several current hot AI topics.

 

Lectures will be offered alternatingly by:

Top highly-cited senior AI scientists internationally or

Young AI scientists with promise of excellence (AI sprint lectures)

 

Lectures are typically held once per week, Tuesdays 17:00-18:00 CET (8:00-9:00 am PST), (12:00 am-1:00am CST).  Attendance is free.

 

Other upcoming lectures:

1. Prof. John Shawe-Taylor (University College London, UK), 18th May 2021 17:00 – 18:00 CET.

More lecture infos in: http://www.i-aida.org/future-lectures/

 

These lectures are disseminated through multiple channels and email lists (we apologize if you received it through various channels).

If you want to stay informed on future lectures, you can register in the email lists AIDA email list and CVML email list.

 

Best regards

Profs. M. Chetouani, P. Flach, B. O’Sullivan, I. Pitas, N. Sebe

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