Demystifying Large Language Models: How Transformers Actually Work

Discover how Large Language Models work by building them step by step. Starting with a simple bigram language model, we'll introduce embeddings, neural networks, self-attention, and the Transformer architecture through interactive coding and visual explanations. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of the core concepts behind modern LLMs and how they are trained. Eman Elrefai, an Applied Scientist at Microsoft and author of six published papers on NLP, will host a hands-on workshop on LLMs, exploring how the current AI boom became possible. Bring your laptop and join us!