Forecasting Benchmark
Forecasting benchmark research aims to establish standardized datasets and evaluation metrics for assessing the accuracy and efficiency of time series forecasting models. Current efforts focus on developing larger, more diverse datasets encompassing various data modalities (including metadata) and addressing challenges like long-term dependencies and distributional shifts, often employing transformer architectures, convolutional neural networks (CNNs), and multi-layer perceptrons (MLPs) with innovative techniques like coarsening and random projections. These advancements are crucial for improving the reliability and generalizability of forecasting models across diverse real-world applications, from weather prediction and financial analysis to energy planning and market trading.