We are excited to announce the 2021 Practical Predictive Analytics Seminar as a stand-alone event. This virtual seminar offers participants the opportunity to learn how to perform basic data manipulations with hands-on instruction and a brief introduction to both R and Python.
Experts will introduce the key concepts of predictive modeling including:
- An exploration of tools and language
- Coding best practices in R
- Translating a question into a model form
- Finding the right balance of model complexity and interpretability
- Communicating results to stakeholders
Presenters will also share insights into more advanced Machine Learning techniques as well as discuss industry trends and research advancements in the area of predictive analytics.
Attendees will need to install software and go through a brief introduction to R prior to the seminar. Software and dataset download locations will be distributed in advance.
Continue to challenge yourself. Sign up for the Predictive Analytics Hack-A-Thon on October 7 and demonstrate your machine learning skills through a fun, interactive competition.
This event is brought to you by the Predictive Analytics and Futurism Section.
Pricing:
Individual price: $150
Discount for members of the Predictive Analytics & Futurism Section.
Pricing is the same for SOA members and non-members - all are welcome!
Presenter(s)/Moderator(s)
Talex A. Diede, ASA, MAAA
Milliman Inc
Presenter(s)
Jean-Marc Fix, FSA, MAAA
Vice President, R&D Biometric Risks
Optimum Life Re
Marshall Lagani, MA
Consulting Director, Data Science
Securian Financial Group
Arthur da Silva, FSA, FCIA
Slope Software
Nicholas Scott Hanewinckel, FSA, CERA
Head of Data Analytics
Martello Re
Sidharth Sadani, ASA
Ryan Fryer, ASA
Senior Actuarial Associate
Gen Re
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