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Masterclass on Information Theory: From Entropy to Huffman Coding


Starts at:
Wednesday, April 30 @ 2:30 p.m. UTC
Ends at:
Wednesday, April 30 @ 4:30 p.m. UTC

About the Event

Have you ever thought about how we measure information, or why some files take up less space than others?

That’s where Information Theory comes in. It helps us understand how information works, and forms the basis for things like data compression, secure communication, and even modern AI systems.

In this masterclass, we’ll start from the very basics of Information Theory and build up step-by-step toward powerful algorithms like Huffman Coding, all explained intuitively and with real-world relevance.

Whether you're from a CS background or just curious about the science behind efficient communication, this session will help you grasp the core ideas in a simple and engaging way.

What you will learn:

  • What is Information? Learn how we define and measure information using concepts like entropy.

  • Shannon’s Pioneering Work: Understand the foundation laid by Claude Shannon that changed the world of communication.

  • Redundancy & Efficiency: Discover how we represent information more efficiently using probabilistic insights.

  • Huffman Coding Explained: Dive into one of the most elegant and widely-used compression algorithms.

  • Real-Life Applications: See how these concepts power file compression, data transmission, and even machine learning.

Prerequisites:

No prior knowledge is required — just curiosity! We’ll start from scratch, making this session perfect for students, developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts looking to build strong intuition around how information works.

Whether you're interested in compression, cryptography, or just foundational computer science concepts, this masterclass will give you a solid starting point and a sense of wonder for how bits and bytes carry meaning.

-- Join us to decode the language of information! Reserve your seat now.

Bonus: Attendees will receive FREE CERTIFICATE of participation.

About Presenters

Sandeep Giri

Sandeep Giri

Founder @ CloudxLab

Past - Amazon, InMobi, tBits Global, D.E.Shaw

 
For the last 20 years, Sandeep has been building products and churning large amounts of data for various product companies. He has an all-around experience in software development and big data analysis. Apart from digging data and technologies, Sandeep enjoys conducting interviews and explaining difficult concepts in simple ways.
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