Konstantinos Kechagias
Konstantinos Kechagias is a master's degree holder and doctoral student, graduated top of his class from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been granted significant scholarships from major technology companies such as Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook, and Google.
Konstantinos is recognized as a Google Developer Expert & Innovation Champion, showcasing his expertise and capabilities in critical thinking and software development technologies. His successful entrepreneurial venture earned him a spot in Forbes Greece's "30 Under 30" list.
Beyond his technical contributions, Konstantinos actively supports open science, inclusion, and the integration of social and humanitarian sciences. He is an ambassador for Google’s Women Techmaker Program and the founder of academic and technology communities, including the Google Developer Student Club and the ACM Student Chapter at his university.
Sessions
Ever wondered how your smartphone's keyboard seems to anticipate your next word or phrase perfectly? Gboard, Google's virtual keyboard app used by billions every day, is constantly learning and improving—without compromising your privacy.
Join us for a captivating journey into the world of federated learning, a revolutionary approach that allows Gboard to enhance its language models directly on your device. Discover how this cutting-edge technology enables collaborative machine learning without the need to send your personal data to the cloud.
In this enlightening session, we'll reveal:
🔑 The Secret Sauce of Federated Learning: How Gboard taps into the collective intelligence of millions of devices while keeping data decentralized and secure. 🛡️ Privacy-Preserving Innovations: Unpack how differential privacy ensures your personal information remains confidential, even as the AI gets smarter. 🌐 Scaling AI to Billions: Explore the challenges and breakthroughs in deploying federated learning on a global scale, serving diverse languages and regions. 🚀 Real-World Impact: See how these advancements translate into a smoother, more intuitive typing experience that you benefit from every day. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or just curious about the technology that powers your daily digital interactions, this session promises to be both informative and inspiring.