- Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning conferences
- Local tech groups/meet-ups with a focus on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning
- Local University conferences, hackathons, and meetups with a focus on Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Machine Learning
- Groups that Microsoft supports, and which support our values, such as DigiGirlz, TEALS, Diversity in tech, etc.
- Case by case requests for other non-profits, government groups, local technology companies, and university groups based on availability and subject matter
- All external events must be open to the public (no team off-sites, board meetings, etc), and be free of charge. If there is a fee, it must be nominal (under $100), and only to recoup some operating expense for the event
Microsoft New England Conference Center Criteria for Use
Microsoft NERD AI
Committed to developing the next generation of AI technology and AI leaders.
AI is changing everything, and the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center (NERD) is at the forefront of this rapidly-evolving field. In addition to the pioneering technology we create, NERD AI provides opportunities for the next generation of AI innovators to work alongside our teams, and our world class event space plays host to leaders from around the world—and around the corner—who are furthering this exciting field.
MAIDAP: Join us on the leading edge of AI
A new technology paradigm is emerging, one with an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. To foster Microsoft’s leadership in this field, Microsoft has launched a ground-breaking program to develop the next generation of leaders in AI. Located at the Microsoft New England Research and Development Center (NERD), the Microsoft AI Development Acceleration Program (MAIDAP), is an early-in-career program for new graduates to gain exposure to a diverse set of AI opportunities at Microsoft. Every summer, a new cohort begins a two-year rotation program.
Microsoft Artificial Intelligence Development Acceleration Program (MAIDAP) offers recent BS/MS/PhD graduates the opportunity to collaborate with product groups across Microsoft by providing AI as a service in solving some of our most exciting and challenging AI problems.
Learn more about the MAIDAP program and their work here: MAIDAP’s impact, Cohort reflections, work on computer vision, and NLP toolkits.
Candidate Qualifications
Graduates with a PhD /MS/BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or other relevant fields, and any of the following experience:
- Deep learning frameworks
- C/C++/Java/C# and 1+ scripting languages
- Program management and customer design
- Designing and developing high-scale distributed systems
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
Microsoft New England AI Conference Center
This is a place designed to inspire AI innovation. Our world class facility is exclusively dedicated to teams and events that bring together leading technologist, thinkers and makers to help further AI technology and better understand its potential to impact peoples’ lives.
If you have a qualifying event and would like to request use of the Microsoft New England AI Conference Center, please fill out and submit the reservation request form below.
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