Learning machines - how computers got smart

Machine learning is a hidden power behind many services we use each day, and is set to transform many others, but what exactly is it?

When online streaming services recommend your next movie, a search engine predicts your next query, or a virtual assistant learns to understand your voice, it is thanks to machine learning algorithms.

In future, machine learning could improve transport, security, healthcare and revolutionise industry. But despite its reach, this powerful technology remains mysterious to most.

Join our panel of speakers, chaired by Marcus du Sautoy, to discuss what we mean by machine learning and discover some of the exciting current and future uses of this technology. We’ll have presentations from the Head of Microsoft Research, Chris Bishop and robotics researcher Sabine Hauert.

You’ll also be able to take part in an interactive exhibition where machine learning developers and researchers will showcase examples of the technology in action.

This event is free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 5.30pm, which will give you an opportunity to visit the interactive exhibition before the talks.