Forecasting Impact
Forecasting Impact is a bimonthly podcast that aims to disseminate the science and practice of forecasting by introducing prominent academics, practitioners, and visionaries in the forecasting domain. Our vision is to help grow the forecasting community, foster collaboration between academia, industry, and governments, and promote scientific forecasting and good practices.
We will discuss a range of forecasting topics in economics, supply chain, energy, social goods, AI, machine learning, data analytics, education, healthcare, and more.
Forecasting Impact episodes are also available on the IIF YouTube Channel @IIForecasters.
Podcast Team
Chair and Co-host: Dr. Laila Ahadi-Akhlaghi, Senior Technical Advisor at JSI.
Additional co-hosts:
- Dr. Mahdi Abolghasemi, Lecturer in Data Science at The University of Queensland,
- George Boretos, Founder & CEO at FutureUP,
- Dr. Faranak Golestaneh, Data Science Senior Manager at Commonwealth Bank of Australia,
- Mariana Menchero, Senior Forecaster at Nixtla, and
- Arian Sultan Khan, Data Analyst at VAN
Co-hosts in the past have included: Michał Chojnowski, Shari De Baets, Elaine Deschamps, Dr. Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi, Bahman Rostami-Tabar, Anna Sroginis, and Sarah Van der Auweraer.
We welcome your feedback, questions, and suggestions. Please contact us at forecastingimpact@forecasters.org
Episodes
46 episodes
MLOps and Dockerisation in Forecasting with Rami Krispin
In this episode, we sit down with Rami Krispin, a data scientist at Apple and active producer in forecasting, to explore his journey into forecasting and data science. He shares what first sparked his interest in the field and how that passion ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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52:16
Healthcare Product Forecasting in Africa
In this episode, Dr. Laila Akhlaghi and Professor Bahman Rostami-Tabar host a discussion on healthcare product forecasting in Eastern Africa with Harrison Mariki from Tanzania and Danielson Kennedy Onyango from Kenya. Harrison, founder of Afya ...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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1:08:08
Solar Forecasting with Prof. Jan Kleissl
In this episode of Forecasting Impact, we had the privilege of hosting Professor Jan Kleissl, a leading expert in solar power forecasting. Professor Kleissl began by sharing his journey into solar forecasting, emphasizing the growing i...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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39:33
Forecasting in Healthcare with Hema Srinivasan
In this episode, hosts Arian Sultan and Laila Akhlaghi discuss financial tools that enable healthcare markets to function more efficiently and how forecasting plays an important role in their executi...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:04:20
Panel on Foundational Models with Azul Garza Ramírez and Mononito Goswami- Part 2
In this episode, hosts Mariana Menchero and Faranak Golestaneh explore the cutting-edge world of foundation models for time series forecasting with guests Azul Garza Ramírez, cofounder of Nixtla, and Mononito Goswami, one of the developers ...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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45:42
Panel on Foundational Models with Azul Garza Ramírez and Mononito Goswami - Part 1
In this episode, hosts Mariana Menchero and Faranak Golestaneh explore the cutting-edge world of foundation models for time series forecasting with guests Azul Garza Ramírez, cofounder of Nixtla, and Mononito Goswami, one of the developers of M...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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44:09
Kai Markus Mueller on Neuroscience with Forecasting & AI
In this episode, guest hosts George Boretos and Arian Sultan Khan explore the intersection of Neuroscience with Forecasting & AI with guest Kai Markus Mueller, acclaimed neuroscientist and a pioneer in Neuropricing.Kai, who began hi...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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1:20:46
Mitchell O'Hara-Wild on open source forecasting and R
In this episode, we had the privilege of hosting Mitchell O'Hara-Wild, data scientist and lead developer of the widely used and highly acclaimed forecasting packages, Fable and Feasts. Mitchell is a PhD candidate at Monash...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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47:48
Joannes Vermorel on Quantitative Supply Chain
In this episode, we spoke to Joannes Vermorel, founder and CEO at Lokad, a quantitative supply chain software company. Joannes discussed how supply chain theory is broken down, and that we need to think in terms of paradigms an...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:22:47
Laurent Ferrara, on Nowcasting and Economic Forecasting
In this episode, we spoke to Laurent Ferrara, Professor of International Economics at SKEMA Business School. Laurent discussed the role of nowcasting, particularly in the realm of macroeconomic nowcasting. He delved into the details of the mode...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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45:14
Eric Siegel, on Mastering the rare art of machine learning deployment
In this episode of our podcast, we delve into the intricate world of machine learning (ML) deployment with Dr. Eric Siegel, author of the book AI Playbook, Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment. Dr. Siegel, ...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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48:15
Michele Trovero and Spiros Potamitis, on Software and Large Language Models in Forecasting
Our guests are Michele Trovero, leader of the Forecasting R&D group at SAS, and Spiros Potamitis, Data Scientist and Product Marketing Manager at SAS. We delved into the intriguing intersection of Language Model-based AI (LLMs) and fore...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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56:13
Martie-Louise Verreynne, on Innovation & University-Industry Collaboration
Martie-Louise Verreynne is a Professor in Innovation and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, at the University of Queensland.Prof. Martie-Louise Verreynne joined us to discuss the evolving partnershi...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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49:09
David Schmitt, on Transportation Forecasting
In this episode, we delved into the dynamic realm of transportation forecasting, exploring a wide array of ideas and questions. Our discussion with David began by examining the primary data sources and methodologies that drive moder...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:02:17
Stephan Kolassa, Bahman Rostami-Tabar, and Enno Siemsen
In this episode, we host three scientists, Dr. Stephan Kolassa, Dr. Bahman Rostami-Tabar, and Prof. Enno Siemsen. They are the authors of "Demand Forecasting for Executives and Professionals." In this episode, we delve into discussions about th...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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53:18
Priyanga Dilini Talagala and Thiyanga Talagala
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring academic journey of two sisters from the heart of Sri Lanka. Dr Priyanga Dilini Talagala and Dr Thiyanga Talagala. Dr Priyanga is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Moratuwa, specialising in stat...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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44:59
George Athanasopoulos - President of International Institute of Forecasters
In this episode, we hosted Professor George Athanasopoulos, President of the International Institute of Forecasters (IIF) and Head of the Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics at Monash University. George gave an overv...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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50:45
Forecasting Software Panel
In this episode, we had the honour of having three guests on our panel: Prof Rob Hyndman, Professor of Statistics from Monash University, Federico Garaz, CTO and co-founder of Nixtla, and Eric Stellwagen, CEO and Co-founder of Business Forecast...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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50:02
Eric Siegel on Predictive Analytics Role
Eric Siegel is a leading consultant and former Columbia University professor. He is the founder of the popular
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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39:40
Scott Cunningham, on Technological Forecasting and Social Change
Scott Cunningham is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Strathclyde and is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Technological Forecasting & Social Change. In this episode, we talked about technological foreca...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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44:54
Tao Hong, on Energy Forecasting
In this episode, we talk to Prof. Tao Hong, a Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Tao provides his i...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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43:10
Galit Shmueli, on causal inference, behavioural modifications, and role of ethics.
In this episode, we spoke to Prof Galit Shmueli, Tsing Hua Distinguished Professor at the Institute of Service Science, and Institute Director at the College of Technology Management, National Tsing Hua University. Galit talked wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:01:10
Ataman Ozyildirim, on the business cycle and leading economic indicators
In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Ataman Ozyildrim from The Conference Board. We discussed leading economic indicators and its importance in tracking the economy's business cycle. He prov...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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40:28
Nikos Kourentzes, on business, AI, and hierarchical forecasting
Nikolaos Kourentzes is Professor of Predictive Analytics at the University of Skövde (Sweden) in the Artificial Intelligence Lab as well as a member of the Centre for Marketing Analytics and Forecasting, at Lancaster University in the United Ki...
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34:19
