The Fifth Elephant Winter Edition 2026

Birds of a Feather

If problem/reverse CfP
Breaking down the overall AI problem solving process into 4 (or more) buckets and discussing what carries over from traditional statistics/data science, what fades away, and what becomes more important.

What kind of help would be useful?

• collaborator
• critique
• domain context
• implementation help}

Topic/domain tags

• governance
• evaluation
• safety

Are you willing to be contacted before the event for matching or clarification?
Yes

Name, affiliation, and short bio. Make it intriguing!
Name: Nisseem Nabar
Affiliation: MathCo
Short bio: Nisseem started in data science when the going joke was that data science was “Statistics done on a Mac”. Now, a generation older, he feels there are things being “rediscovered” by the AI crowd.

What can you help with?

• ideas
• experience
• technique
• collaborator intro
• critique
• facilitation

Availability: are you available before the event for light-touch matching/facilitation?
Yes