Workshop Format & Activities
Draft schedule — subject to updates.
Session 1: Edge AI in Action Keynote Talk
- Welcome and context: why edge AI matters for conservation
- Keynote talk followed by Q&A
Break
Session 2: ICICLE Infrastructure and Tools Deep Dive (60 min)
- ICICLE cyberinfrastructure for animal ecology: resources, data platforms, tools
- Access paths, integration between edge devices and cloud resources
- Technical showcase of leading edge AI hardware/software
- Demo station rotation: hands-on with edge AI systems
Lunch Break
Session 3: Panel Discussion
- Experts from academia, industry, and conservation practice discuss:
- Deployment strategies for resource-limited settings
- Ethical considerations and governance of edge AI in conservation
- Future directions and community needs
- Q&A on common challenges and cross-platform opportunities
Break
Session 4: Community Demos & Knowledge Exchange
- Bioacoustics — deploying edge AI for sound-based monitoring
- Camera traps — training and deploying vision models on edge devices
- Aerial systems — edge AI for drone-based conservation
- Getting started — edge AI fundamentals for beginners
- Community-led sessions and breakout troubleshooting
Break
Session 4: WILDLABS Edge Computing Community Launch
- Vision, mission, and governance
- Working group formation: domain, cross-cutting themes, regional contexts
- Collaborative action planning and next steps beyond ICTC
Close and transition to social time.
Poster Session & Networking Mixer (to be confirmed)
- Poster and demo presentations from community members
- Networking and discussion