Columbia University Federated Learning Workshop

The Federated Learning Workshop, hosted by Columbia University's AI initiative, will take place on May 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center in New York City. This event is designed to demystify federated learning (FL) and showcase its transformative potential in biomedicine and healthcare.

Participants will explore how FL enables collaborative AI development across institutions without compromising data privacy. The workshop will feature case studies from various medical domains, examine ethical and regulatory considerations, and highlight emerging approaches like personalized FL. The day will conclude with an industry panel and demo session to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and build momentum toward a federated learning infrastructure at Columbia.

The event is geared toward clinicians, biomedical researchers, biomedical informaticists, computer scientists, data scientists, engineers, data privacy experts, IT and IRB leaders, and industry professionals. Whether attendees are new to FL or already deploying it, the workshop offers an opportunity to deepen understanding, challenge assumptions, and connect with others advancing privacy-preserving AI in healthcare.