Speaking Engagements

Snowflake Summit 2023 in Las Vegas US offered an exciting view into what’s possible for organizations in a world of data—from cutting-edge innovations, including generative AI and LLMs advancements, to enabling seamless alignment and data collaboration across your organization.

Public Talk on Effective Record Linking

Given a talk on Probabilistic Matching in data platforms, addressing the challenges of record linkage when traditional indexing fields are absent. This approach is critical for organizations aiming to integrate third-party transactional or event data seamlessly. The session included a live application demo, resulting in four clients signing on to implement the solution within their own organizations.

First Place - Snowflake Summit

At Snowflake Summit 2023 in Las Vegas US, I secured first place in the Fosfor Decision Cloud competition. Thrilled to receive a PlayStation as the prize and honored to be recognized among top industry peers.

Public Talk on Ad Campaign Optimization

Delivered a talk at the PGS Big Data Innovation Conference in Prague Europe on leveraging AI to optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns. I discussed how AI-driven insights can refine cost allocations across channels, ultimately enhancing budget efficiency and maximizing marketing ROI.

Past Public Speaking Engagements

Dr. Gayan de Silva, Ph.D. has been actively engaged in public speaking since 2009, delivering impactful speeches at prestigious conferences across the US, Europe, Russia, and Asia. His talks cover a wide range of topics, including industrial AI development, research projects, and innovative approaches to solving complex industry challenges. Additionally, he has hosted podcasts sharing personal experiences, offering career guidance, and providing strategies for adapting to technological advancements effectively.