Frederik David de Kock

Senior Director of Data Science & Analytics Product Management Elsevier

David de Kock, Senior Director of Data Science & Analytics Product Management at Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, leads the Product Data Science and Analytics Platform and Services teams. He and his teams have pioneered the application of Elsevier's RAI principles to an in-house recommender and decision support system, to understand and mitigate bias amplification to assure fairness. This achievement laid the foundation for a dedicated central function at Elsevier focused on RAI and DS/AI governance and strategy. David's academic background includes an MSc in Physics from the University of Amsterdam, and he began his professional journey in management consultancy at PwC. With a diverse career, he has held various roles in technology and data management, and he ran his own successful start-ups.

Responsible AI Summit Workshop Day - Monday 22 September

1:00 PM Workshop 3 - Testing AI Systems: A Hands-On Guide to Effective Evaluation and Validation

In today's rapidly evolving AI landscape, thorough testing of AI systems has become critical yet significantly more complex than traditional software testing. Organizations struggle with selecting appropriate evaluation methods for different AI modalities, interpreting benchmark results accurately, and establishing reliable validation processes that address fairness, safety, and performance concerns.

·       Implementing testing strategies tailored to specific AI types and use cases

·       Evaluating benchmark reliability through structured criteria and statistical validation

·       Designing comprehensive testing frameworks that anticipate regulatory requirements

This interactive workshop provides practical experience with diverse AI testing methodologies across different system types. You'll depart with a customizable testing framework, techniques to critically assess benchmark results, and strategies to build robust validation processes that can adapt to emerging AI capabilities and governance requirements.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Frederik David.

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