Two-day meeting also included a hack-a-thon jointly hosted with AGI House to explore key themes.

Redwood City, WA – May 31, 2025 — The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute (TCCI) proudly announces the successful convening of the 2025 AGI House Joint Parametric Memory Workshop, a landmark event on May 30th, bringing together global leaders in artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and computational science. The workshop underscores TCCI’s commitment to harnessing the power of AI to accelerate scientific research and discovery.

Distinguished Speakers and Thought Leaders

The workshop featured an impressive lineup of speakers, including:
• Yiran Chen. John Cocke Distinguished Professor, Duke University
• Prateek Chhikara. Founding AI Engineer for Mem0
• Jian Pei. Arthur S. Pearse Distinguished Professor, Duke University
• Yixin Chen. Professor of Computer Science & Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
• Tatsunori Hashimoto. Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Stanford University
• Yu Su. Assistant Professor, Ohio State University
• Scott Knudstrup. Researcher, Thousand Brains Project
• Charles Packer. CEO, Letta
• Kenneth Norman. Huo Professor in Computational and Theoretical Neuroscience, Princeton University
• Joon Sung Park. CS PhD Candidate, Stanford University
• Yan Liu. Professor, University of Southern California

These distinguished experts shared groundbreaking insights on topics ranging from parametric memory and AGI architectures to the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition. Their presentations fostered vibrant discussions on the future of AI-driven science and the ethical, technical, and societal challenges ahead.

Parametric Memory Workshop: Key Technical Focus Areas
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Delving into RAG techniques and their role in enhancing AI memory systems.
• Parametric Memory Architectures: Discussions on the design and implementation of parametric memory systems that can be tuned for specific tasks.
• Scalability and Real-Time Updating: Addressing challenges related to scaling AI memory systems and ensuring they can be updated in real-time.

Chen Institute’s Vision: Empowering Innovation for Humanity
The Chen Institute organized this workshop and the hack-a-thon to reflect its broader mission to foster innovation at the intersection of brain science and technology. “Artificial intelligence is not just a tool, but a catalyst for scientific breakthroughs that can benefit all of humanity,” said cofounder, Chrissy Luo. “By bringing together world-class experts and supporting collaborative exploration, we aim to accelerate the translation of AI advances into real-world solutions.”

About the Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute
The Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Institute, established in 2016 by philanthropists Tianqiao Chen and Chrissy Luo, seeks to improve the human experience by understanding how our brains perceive, learn, and interact with the world. Based in the Bay Area, the Chen Institute advances scientific research, particularly in neuroscience, aging, and artificial intelligence by working with top academic and research institutions globally. It also supports initiatives in AI development, emphasizing its potential to enhance human well-being. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.cheninstitute.org/meetings/2025-chen-institute-agi-house-joint-parametric-memory-workshop

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