This event took place on September 21, 2023. Don't worry if you missed it, we've got more upcoming Meetups you can join!
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‍‍Come along to a Kickstart AI Meetup in collaboration with TechLabs Rotterdam and meet like-minded people who really make AI happen. Our events create a platform for you to learn from the best and share your own expertise too — helping us all to get further, faster! 🚀

Come along to a Kickstart AI Meetup in collaboration with TechLabs Rotterdam and meet like-minded people who really make AI happen. Our events create a platform for you to learn from the best and share your own expertise too — helping us all to get further faster!
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With AI transforming our world at an unprecedented pace the focus is now towards one of its intriguing fields: Generative AI.
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Whether it's creating original music captivating visual arts or delving into the psychological facets of AI this fusion of science technology and creativity holds immense promise. Let's delve deeper into understanding generative models their implementation psychological aspects and implications for our future!
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Join Christiaan Poolen (Manager Digital Analytics Albert Heijn), Dick Heerkens (Innovation Lead, Gen AI Labs Albert Heijn), Georgios Stathis (Founder Venterp), Marvin Kunz (Co-founder shift2.ai) and Thanasis Trantas (Scientist Innovator AI/ML TNO) for an evening of insightful conversations about how GenAI is reshaping various fields?
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September 21, 2023
17:30 - 21:00
42workspace Schiedamse Vest 154 3011 BH Rotterdam
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Register now for an evening of invaluable learning networking opportunities and exciting inspiration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Talks


Gen AI Labs at Albert Heijn

Unearth the secrets of Albert Heijn's Analytics & Data Science Department in this eye-opening talk presented by Christiaan Poolen and Dick Heerkens. Venture with us behind the scenes of their ground-breaking Gen AI Labs Initiative, where you'll gain insider knowledge on their team dynamics, innovative projects in-progress, and practical guidance on building your own GenAI applications. This isn't just a talk - it's an invitation to ignite your imagination and start architecting your own groundbreaking solutions today.


A Research Perspective on Generative AI

In this talk, Georgios and Thanasis will delve into the ever-progressing world of Generative AI from a research-oriented perspective. Discover how AI's creative capabilities are transforming industries by generating original content, from music to visual arts, and writing to design. Unearth its profound implications on our future, the potential complexities, and ethical considerations. Join us as we explore this captivating intersection of technology and creativity, and envision the possibilities of a generatively intelligent future.

The Psychology of GenAI

The influence of AI is becoming increasingly prevalent across businesses and governing bodies alike. Nonetheless, the mechanisms and decision-making processes of AI still remain a perplexing mystery to us. Through the lens of psychological insights, Marvin will scrutinize important issues such as AI's varying performance, its often opaque functioning, and the delicate balancing act in its execution.
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About Kickstart AI Meetups

Kickstart AI is a non-profit initiative by four corporations (Ahold Delhaize, ING, KLM and NS) that aims to accelerate AI adoption in the Netherlands, and improve society through the use of AI. We're hosting monthly Meetups for data scientists, software engineers, and tech professionals working closely with AI. Meetups are a fun way to network with like-minded people and find out about what’s going on in the Dutch AI community in an informal setting.

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