Federated Learning and Edge AI

• Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning concepts
• Experience with Python programming and AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar)
• Basic knowledge of distributed computing and networking
• Familiarity with data privacy and security concepts in AI

Audience

• AI researchers
• Data scientists
• Security specialists

Federated learning is a decentralized AI training approach that enables edge devices to collaboratively train models without sharing raw data, enhancing privacy and efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level AI researchers, data scientists, and security specialists who wish to implement federated learning techniques for training AI models across multiple edge devices while preserving data privacy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and benefits of federated learning in Edge AI.
• Implement federated learning models using TensorFlow Federated and PyTorch.
• Optimize AI training across distributed edge devices.
• Address data privacy and security challenges in federated learning.
• Deploy and monitor federated learning systems in real-world applications.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to Federated Learning

• Overview of traditional AI training vs. federated learning
• Key principles and advantages of federated learning
• Use cases of federated learning in Edge AI applications

Federated Learning Architecture and Workflow

• Understanding client-server and peer-to-peer federated learning models
• Data partitioning and decentralized model training
• Communication protocols and aggregation strategies

Implementing Federated Learning with TensorFlow Federated

• Setting up TensorFlow Federated for distributed AI training
• Building federated learning models using Python
• Simulating federated learning on edge devices

Federated Learning with PyTorch and OpenFL

• Introduction to OpenFL for federated learning
• Implementing PyTorch-based federated models
• Customizing federated aggregation techniques

Optimizing Performance for Edge AI

• Hardware acceleration for federated learning
• Reducing communication overhead and latency
• Adaptive learning strategies for resource-constrained devices

Data Privacy and Security in Federated Learning

• Privacy-preserving techniques (Secure Aggregation, Differential Privacy, Homomorphic Encryption)
• Mitigating data leakage risks in federated AI models
• Regulatory compliance and ethical considerations

Deploying Federated Learning Systems

• Setting up federated learning on real edge devices
• Monitoring and updating federated models
• Scaling federated learning deployments in enterprise environments

Future Trends and Case Studies

• Emerging research in federated learning and Edge AI
• Real-world case studies in healthcare, finance, and IoT
• Next steps for advancing federated learning solutions

Summary and Next Steps