This course takes an Agile sprint approach where teams from participating NCAs encompassing different areas of competence come together to work on specific issues and technical solutions (e.g., IT, Business/Law Unit and SupTech division, in line with the NCAs organizational structure). Participants work intensively in cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions, often focusing on problem-solving and/or prototyping.
Before the prototype phase, the course will cover advanced theoretical lectures and presentations on use cases in other SupTech projects. The goal is to encourage creativity, teamwork, and the development of functional prototypes, with opportunities for learning, networking and celebration of failures and successes.
This training week is specifically designed for participants actively engaged in designing SupTech application proof-of-concepts or possessing robust coding experience. The program aims to advance both the theoretical understanding and practical skills of participants in the field of SupTech.
An overview of use cases of SupTech applications (EU or Non-EU NCAs)
Advanced AI topics:
Deep learning
Large language models
Generative models
Techniques other than AI/ML used in SupTech applications
Identification of the organizational impact of SupTech solutions for supervisory authorities’ practice
Design proof-of-concept and prototyping of code
SupTech projects in productive set-ups : technology, challenges and learnings
Debugging and unit testing
Potential topics for the sprint:
NLP for automatic reporting
Web scraping and social media analysis
Forecasting tools – e.g. stress testing, credit risk analysis, green finance or a digital twin for physical climate risks
Essential:
General exposure to SupTech
Advanced experience in coding (preferably Python or R) and/or close involvement in the development of a SupTech project
Recommended:
Prior exposure to the design of SupTech application proof-of-concepts
Recommended: Prior exposure to NLP, tree models and cluster analysis
Residential training weeks will take place within the premises of the European University Institute.
Participants are responsible for arranging both their travel and accommodation for the residential weeks in Florence.
FBF will reimburse the cost of their travel up to a given ceiling (economy class for flights on dates close to the event – max two days before and after the course) and a total of EUR 100 for taxis. Participants will also receive a daily allowance to cover accommodation expenses, up to a certain limit and for a maximum of 4 nights (with check-in on Sunday and check-out on Thursday).
Reimbursements will be processed after the training has ended and will require presentation of relevant invoices and receipts.
To help participants travel to and from the event venue, FBF will provide a private shuttle bus from/to the city center every day.
FBF will also provide light lunches and coffee breaks during the training days and one or two evening social activities per week.
