FM4TS: AAAI'25 Tutorial




Foundation Models


for Time Series:




Theory, Algorithms, and Applications


In recent years, foundation models (FMs) have significantly enhanced various tasks and transformed model design in time series analysis. In this manuscript, We propose a comprehensive half-day tutorial at AAAI'25, tailored for professionals, researchers, and practitioners interested in utilizing FMs for time series analysis. This tutorial offers insights into FM theory, implementation, and practical applications, including principles, pre-processing techniques, and modeling strategies. Attendees will also learn best practices for integrating FMs into workflows and exploring applications in diverse fields, such as finance, healthcare, and transportation. Sponsored by Squirrel AI, the tutorial promises enhanced understanding, practical skills acquisition, and networking opportunities, bridging theory with practice.

Detailed Schedule (February 27 to March 4)

TimeSpeakerTitle
10 min Yuxuan Liang Opening and Introduction
30 min Yuxuan Liang  Preliminary of Time Series Analysis and Foundation Models
45 min Yuxuan LiangTime Series Data: Standard Time Seris, Spatial Time Series, Other Types
15 min - Break
25 min Dongjin Song Time Series Foundation Model Architectures
25 min Ming Jin Time Series Foundation Model Pipeline
25 min Ming Jin Multimodal Time Series Foundation Model
30 min Ming Jin Outlook and Future Work
 

Organizers

 

Yuxuan Liang

Assistant Professor
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou).

 

Dongjin Song

Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut

 

Shirui Pan

Professor
Griffith University, Australia

 
 
 
 

Qingsong Wen

Head of AI Research & Chief Scientist
Squirrel Ai

Contributor

 

Jiaxi Hu

Ph.D.
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou)

 

Ming Jin

Assistant Professor, Griffith University

 

Yushan Jiang

Ph.D.,
University of Connecticut