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+title: celebrating the success of SSNLP 2024!
+date: 2024-11-06
+authors: [jiaying]
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+The Singapore Symposium on Natural Language Processing (SSNLP 2024) was a success, gathering 288 participants from around the world to celebrate the latest in NLP research and innovation.
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+SSNLP 2024 featured a record-breaking turnout of 288 participants, 7 keynote speakers, and 55 inspiring presentations that highlighted the latest advancements in NLP. Dr. Jiaying Wu, a research fellow from our WING group and this year’s General Chair, led the event's organization, coordinating efforts across co-organizers, sponsors, industry partners, and volunteers to ensure its success.
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+For highlights, speaker details, and more from SSNLP 2024, visit the website [here](https://wing-nus.github.io/SSNLP-2024/). We look forward to continuing the journey at SSNLP 2025!
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