Thought Leadership
The-Future-is-SkillsBased-How-Snowflake-Academia-Empowers-the-Next-Generation-of-AI-and-Data-Professionals
29OCT
07:00 AM PT
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In a data-driven world, equipping students with the right skills is key. This webinar will show how the Snowflake Data Cloud is a powerful platform for teaching data science, AI, and machine learning. We will explore data literacy's core principles and demonstrate how a skills-based approach, supported by Snowflake's Academia program, prepares students for a successful career.
At the session, we’ll cover:
- Introduction to Snowflake and What’s New: A quick overview of Snowflake's mission to empower the next generation of data professionals and exploration of the key trends shaping academia, from the rise of AI to the demand for practical, skills-based learning.
- Unlocking Potential with Snowflake Academia: An overview of Snowflake Academia Program and what’s new including the 1 Million Minds 1 Platform Initiative
- A Story of Success: Get inspired by Benjamin Gigerl, an educator who has successfully transformed their curriculum by integrating Snowflake.
- Empowering the Next Generation of AI Innovators: A look at our new AI and machine learning resources and how they can be used to accelerate research and student projects.
Who is this for:
This webinar is intended for University academics/ professors and students who are interested in joining or have just joined the program. But we also welcome anyone who would like more information and who can help us spread the word about our great free resources.

Benjamin GigerlMSc - AI Researcher, University of Graz

Seeling CheungTechnical Director, Head of Global Academia, Snowflake

Jewell WrightTechnical Academic Advocacy and Curriculum, Snowflake

Rajesh NambiarAcademic Program Growth and Advocacy Lead, India and APJ, Snowflake