Schedule for: 23w2004 - Stochastic Modelling of Big Data in Finance, Insurance and Energy Markets

Beginning on Friday, May 19 and ending Sunday May 21, 2023

All times in Banff, Alberta time, MDT (UTC-6).

Friday, May 19
16:00 - 19:30 Check-in begins (Front Desk – Professional Development Centre - open 24 hours)
Note: the Lecture rooms are available after 16:00.
(Front Desk – Professional Development Centre)
19:30 - 22:00 Lectures (if desired) or informal gathering in TCPL (if desired)
Beverages and a small assortment of snacks are available in the lounge on a cash honour system.
(TCPL)
20:00 - 22:00 Detailed Program of the workshop is available upon request (Anatoliy Swishchuk: aswish@ucalgary.ca) (TCPL 201)
Saturday, May 20
07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00am and 9:00am in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
08:45 - 09:00 Welcome Talk by BIRS Staff
A brief introduction to BIRS with important logistical information, technology instruction, and opportunity for participants to ask questions.
(TCPL 201)
09:00 - 10:30 Tony Ware: Session 1 (TCPL 201)
10:30 - 10:50 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
10:50 - 12:20 Anatoliy Swishchuk: Session 2 (TCPL 201)
11:30 - 13:30 Lunch
A buffet lunch is served daily between 11:30am and 1:30pm in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
12:20 - 12:35 Group Photo
Meet in foyer of TCPL to participate in the BIRS group photo. The photograph will be taken outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Please don't be late, or you might not be in the official group photo!
(TCPL Foyer)
14:00 - 15:30 Rudi Zagst: Session 3 (TCPL 201)
15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
15:30 - 16:30 Anatoliy Swishchuk: Industry Panel (TCPL 201)
16:30 - 18:30 Walk to Tunnel Mountain or along the Bow River (Banff National Park)
17:30 - 19:30 Dinner
A buffet dinner is served daily between 5:30pm and 7:30pm in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
Sunday, May 21
07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast (Vistas Dining Room)
09:00 - 10:35 Wenjun Jiang: Session 4 (TCPL 201)
10:30 - 11:00 Checkout by 11
2-day workshop participants are welcome to use BIRS facilities (TCPL) until 15:00 on Sunday, although participants are still required to checkout of the guest rooms by 11 M. There is no coffee break service on Sunday afternoon, but self-serve coffee and tea are always available in the 2nd floor lounge, Corbett Hall.
(Front Desk – Professional Development Centre)
10:30 - 10:50 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
10:50 - 12:30 Alexandru Badescu: Session 5 (TCPL 201)
12:30 - 12:35 Closing (TCPL 201)
12:35 - 13:30 Lunch (Vistas Dining Room)