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Lecture

Transforming everyday life through Machine Learning

May
20
20 May 2026 /  
7:00pm - 9:00pm

About

Machine Learning (ML) is changing our lives by enabling our everyday appliances to learn from data, adjust to user behaviour, and make strategic decisions. From smartphones to smart homes, machine learning powers features like facial recognition, voice assistants, personalized recommendations, and predictive text. In daily routines, smart appliances such as thermostats, refrigerators, and robot vacuums use machine learning to optimize energy use and automate tasks. Transportation benefits from navigation apps, real-time traffic updates, and self-driving technologies. Machine learning helps medical professionals make better decisions, improve diagnoses, and manage large volumes of health data efficiently. It also enhances online experiences by recommending products and content tailored to individual preferences. In finance, it helps detect fraud and manage spending patterns. By improving convenience, efficiency, and automation, machine learning is reshaping how we live, work, and interact with technology.

This presentation highlights how machine learning and associated technologies impact everybody's life.

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Continuing Professional Development

This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.

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20 May 2026 

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Organiser

  • Western Canada Local Network

Registration information

No registration required.

Location

Accent Inns Burnaby

3777 Henning Drive
Burnaby
Metro Vancouver
V5C 6M2
Canada

Kensington Room