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Hi everyone! 👋

We are excited to announce our November in person event of 2024 🎉

Register now and join us for a wonderful evening hosted by Paddle 🥳

Please provide us with your name for registration purposes.

(Judd House, 18-29 Mora Street, London, EC1V 8BT)

Agenda

• 6:00 PM - Refreshments and registration
• 6:30 PM - Welcome and a few words from hosts
• 6:40 PM - 🗣️ The Principal Engineer Path with Daniela Petruzalek
• 7:10 PM - Break
• 7:30 PM - 🗣️ Idempotency in Distributed Systems: Preventing Duplicate Data with Paddle's own Alec Sammon\, Jelena Crawford and Natalia Chmurak
• 8:00 PM - Networking/Discussion
• 8:30 PM - Leave Paddle offices. Optionally\, go to a nearby pub.

==================== The Principal Engineer Path Have you ever been curious what it takes to become a Principal Engineer? This is the story of a random Brazilian woman who made lots of mistakes and weird career choices, but still became a Principal Engineer in one of the biggest banks in the world. In this talk I do not aim to give you all the answers, but I’ll share my biggest mistakes and lessons learned, so that you don’t need to make them yourself, sprinkled with a bit of Women Who Go lore. Key points covered in this talk:

• Career Planning
• Education vs Learning
• Technical skills
• Soft skills
• Community engagement
• Open source

Idempotency in Distributed Systems: Preventing Duplicate Data As Paddle migrated from a PHP Monolith into a Go microservice based architecture we needed to add good idempotency controls. This is the story of subscriptions imports journey to deduplication, how data integrity is achieved now and where it might go in the future.

==================== 🗣️ If you'd like to give a talk at any of our events, you can sign up to be a speaker on our ongoing Call for Papers. We will then get in touch with you to find a time to present and help you prepare your talk. 💪

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🏡 Interested in hosting or supporting us? Please get in touch [email protected] and we can discuss how you can get involved.

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📜 All Women Who Go events operate under the Go Community Code of Conduct - https://golang.org/conduct

🗺 Hey PyData Hamburg Community 💚, The PyData Hamburg community is hosting an exciting meetup on supply chain topics with a focus on AI. This event is sponsored by Blue Yonder and will take place at their new office located in the heart of the Altstadt. We are looking forward to an evening of learning and collaboration! (drum rolls & background music please♬ ♭) The talk schedule is as follows: 1. Artificial Intelligence in Logistics - Leveraging Digital Twins for AI-driven Price Optimization: Intelligent pricing in logistics is tailored to customers and market conditions. We use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate optimized prices and a digital twin to simulate strategic decisions and KPIs. Our AI models face various challenges, including sparse data, configurable products, and local market conditions. Our ultimate goals are customer-specific price elasticities and AI predictions explainable to humans. In my presentation, I will explain how we use AI for price optimization and its integration into Kuehne+Nagel's daily operations. 2. Let Them Talk! The Future of Supply Chain Management with Conversable Agents: Discover how a new conversational, multi-modal, and agentic forecasting approach is set to transform demand planning by bringing the power of AI to all users. Learn how conversational agents are shaping the future of supply chain decision-making and making sophisticated forecasting tools accessible for everyone. 3. The Fine Line of Bias Correction in Generative AI: Bias correction in Generative Al can create both positive and negative impacts. While it can reduce harmful biases like discriminatory language, it can also limit open dialogue or influence information. This talk examines how biases emerge in Al, explores unintended consequences of bias correction, and addresses the technical and ethical challenges of mitigating biases without restricting discussion. *************************************** 🦸‍♀️🦸🏾🦸🏼‍♂️🦸🏿‍♂️Who Will Be There: - Lifelong tech enthusiasts - Scientists - Open source enthusiasts - Experts in the world’s most pressing challenges (e.g.\, AI\, forecasting\, logistics\, supply chain\, and more!) *** ⭐️Agenda⭐️: - 18:00 - Open Doors - 18:20 - Short Intro - 18:30 -19:00 First Talk and Questions - Break - - 19:10 - 19:40 Second Talk and Questions - 19:45 - 20:15 Third Talk and Questions - 20:15 - 21:00 Networking & Pizza 🍕

*** 📣Speakers💫 Talk 1: ⭐ Dr. Dirk-Sören Lühmann Dr. Dirk-Sören Lühmann leads Kühne + Nagel’s Data Science team Talk 2: ⭐️ Morteza Khani AI & Forecasting Expert, Founder Talk 3: ⭐️ Dr. Annemarie Paul Data Science team Lead & AI Strategist *** Special Perks: 🎫€Free 🍕Food & Snacks on us! 🍻Drinks on us! *** Where: 📍Blue Yonder c/o Mindspace, Rödingsmarkt 9, 20457 Hamburg (1st Floor) *** ❗️“Space is limited, and so is the maximal occupancy of the Mindspace venue – so please register to attend! If you happen to not come after all, please cancel your registration so others can take your spot.” *************************************** 💚 WHO ARE WE - PyData Hamburg: Your Hamburg local AI & Data Community- PyData is a community for developers and users of open-source data tools. PyData is an educational program of NumFOCUS, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the United States. The PyData Code of Conduct governs this meetup.

Welcome to the PyData Berlin November meetup!

We would like to welcome you all starting from 18:45. There will be food and drinks. The talks begin around 19.30 and the doors will close at 19:30. Make sure to arrive on time!

Please provide your first and last name for the registration because this is required for the venue's entry policy. If you cannot attend, please cancel your spot so others are able to join as the space is limited.

Host: Bonial is excited to welcome you to this month's version of PyData. ************************************************************************** The Lineup for the evening

Talk 1: Running Python data transformations at scale with dbt and Astronomer Cosmos Abstract: I will discuss how we built a tool using dbt and Astronomer Cosmos to orchestrate Python data transformations at scale. As part of a global team, we faced the challenge of developing and scaling data transformations for our entities across more than 50 countries. Our data scientists write these transformations to improve our machine learning models, and the need to manage such a large number of entities required an efficient and scalable solution. This tool streamlines the entire process, enabling data scientists to quickly develop data transformations, leverage built-in dbt tests for data validation, and seamlessly deploy these transformations to production environments. The integration of dbt and Astronomer Cosmos has significantly accelerated our workflows, ensuring robust and scalable data operations while also empowering our data scientists to deliver more value, faster.

Speaker: Galuh Sahid currently works as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Delivery Hero. She is also recognized as a Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning. She previously worked at Twitter and Gojek. She has developed and productionized various ML applications, including fraud detection, content moderation, and marketing using traditional ML, NLP, and computer vision. In her free time, Galuh enjoys painting and hiking.

Talk 2: Anomaly Detection in Track Scenes Abstract: In the “Digitale Schiene Deutschland” initiative, Deutsche Bahn is developing an automated train driving system. To support this, we collaborated with them to create a machine learning solution that detects anomalous objects on and around tracks using onboard RGB cameras. Rather than recognizing specific object classes (e.g., people, signals), this system identifies any object and ranks it by anomaly. This presentation covers challenges, approaches, and the final solution: a unique pipeline using multiple machine learning components, including monocular depth estimation, segmentation, image embedding, and anomaly detection. The OSDAR23 dataset, containing 45 scenes with RGB, infrared, radar, and lidar data, aids in model finetuning and evaluation. Additionally, unannotated data was used for self-supervised learning.

Speaker: Maximilian Trescher studied physics in Berlin and Paris, PhD in theoretical physics in 2018 (Freie Universität Berlin). Then he worked 4 years (18-22) as a software engineer (Java, databases etc). Since 2022 he is a machine learning Scientist at dida (www.dida.do).

Lightning talks There will be slots for 2-3 Lightning Talks (3-5 Minutes for each). Kindly let us know if you would like to present something at the start of the meetup :)

*** NumFOCUS Code of Conduct THE SHORT VERSION Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for NumFOCUS. All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of many different backgrounds. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate. NumFOCUS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form. Thank you for helping make this a welcoming, friendly community for all. If you haven't yet, please read the detailed version here: https://numfocus.org/code-of-conduct ***

Join us for our next developer meetup, where we'll be exploring Vector search and Graph use cases in SurrealDB, and how you can leverage this functionality in your own projects.

Whether you're a software engineer, developer, architect, data scientist, or data engineer, this event is for you. Expect an evening filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and the chance to learn more about the latest in database technology!

🗣️ Speaker opportunity - submit your talk! Working on an interesting project that you would like to share with the community? Submit your talk here.

⏰ Date/time: November 12, 6:30 - 9:00PM

📍 Location: The Yard: Columbus Circle Coworking Office Space NYC

Agenda

18:30 - 19:00 Welcome drinks, pizza & networking Attendees arrive – grab a drink, explore the space and meet the SurrealDB team.

19:00 - 19:30 Intro to SurrealDB: Leveraging Graphs and Vectors in your projects Alessandro Pireno, Director Solutions Engineering at SurrealDB

This talk will explore the world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems. Using Jupyter notebooks, we will demonstrate a graph-based approach to RAG, leveraging the unique capabilities of SurrealDB. The presentation will show how to construct a knowledge graph from unstructured text data, covering key aspects like entity and relation extraction. Then, using the created knowledge graph, the talk will demonstrate how to implement and utilize a graph-based RAG system for question answering. The talk will highlight SurrealDB's graph capabilities for representing relationships between entities and its vector capabilities for semantic search within the knowledge graph. Attendees will learn how to construct a knowledge graph, use the graph structure for contextually rich question answering, and use SurrealDB's graph and vector features to power a RAG system

19:30 - 20:00 Refreshments & networking Connect with others in the tech community. Grab a slice of pizza & a drink and chat with other attendees and members of the SurrealDB team.

20:00 - 20:30 Understanding the AI & ML landscape Ashok Chandra, Alessandro Pireno Ashok will draw on his legal expertise and understanding of data privacy to discuss the legal and ethical considerations for developers and data scientists using generative AI (GenAI) to generate or extract data.

20:30 - 21:00 Refreshments and networking

21:00 End of event

-- Speaker: Alessandro Pireno \| LinkedIn Alessandro is a seasoned product development and solutions leader with a proven track record of building and scaling data-driven solutions across diverse industries. He has led product strategy and development at companies like HUMAN and Omnicom Media Group, optimized data collection and distribution at GroupM, and was an early leader of success at Snowflake. With a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s tech landscape, Alessandro is passionate about empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their data through innovative database solutions.

Speaker: Ashok Chandra \| LinkedIn Ashok Chandra is an attorney and finance professional with expertise in data privacy and intellectual property law. He holds certifications as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). He is also a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office Bar.

Ashok's educational background includes a degree from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he was active in the Entertainment and Media Association. He also served as the Managing Editor of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media, and Entertainment Law Journal. His published work includes a note on how companies attempt to extend copyright protection through derivative works and trademarks.

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FAQs

Is the venue accessible? The Yard is located on the 2nd floor. When you arrive, just let security know that you're heading up to The Yard.

Am I guaranteed a ticket at this event? Our events are tech-focused and in the interest of keeping our events relevant and meaningful for those attending, tickets are issued at our discretion. We therefore reserve the right to refund ticket orders before the event and to request proof of identity and/or professional background upon entry.

Is this event for me? SurrealDB events are for software engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, data engineers, or any tech professionals keen to discover more about SurrealDB: a scalable multi-model database that allows users and developers to focus on building their applications with ease and speed.

Are there any House Rules? At SurrealDB, we are committed to providing live and online events that are safe and enjoyable for all attending. Please review our Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy for more information. It is compulsory for all attendees to be registered with a first and last name in order to attend. Any attendees who do not adhere to these requirements will be refused a ticket.

We are delighted to announce the nineteenth London Information Retrieval Meetup, a free evening event aimed at enthusiasts and professionals curious to explore and discuss the latest trends in the field.

This time the Meetup is Hybrid, with a live event in London, thanks to BCS and Search Solutions, being streamed online on Zoom!

ATTENTION: Remember to fill out the form to confirm the registration: https://forms.gle/rX1f6HVqVp65sqEm7

>>>> IN-PRESENCE MEETUP

Location: BCS London Headquarters, Ground Floor, 25 Copthall Avenue EC2R 7BP

Date: 20th November 2023 \| open doors from 6:00 PM (GMT) This is a satellite event of the annual Search Solution Conference. Feel free to register for the main event here:

Search solutions tutorials Search solutions conference

>>>> ONLINE MEETUP

Location: Zoom

Date: 20th November 2023 \| 6:15-8:00 PM (GMT)

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The event will be structured around 2 technical talks, each followed by a Q&A session. The event will end with a networking session.

> Open doors from 6:00 GMT (in-presence)

> 6:15 GMT open doors for virtual attendees

• Welcome & Latest News - Alessandro Benedetti, Director @ Sease

> 6:30 GMT First talk - User-Centred Interactive Information Access - Haiming Liu \| Associate Professor and Director @ Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) - University of Southampton

> 7:15 GMT Second talk - Dataset Discovery in Data Spaces - Luis-Daniel Ibáñez \| Lecturer in the Web and Internet Science team @ University of Southampton

> 8:00 GMT Networking session + buffet

For more info, including speaker bios, abstracts and timing please check our website https://sease.io/

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 Please note that this is not the registration page for this event. If you would like to attend this event in-person, please register on the Reactor Website:

https://developer.microsoft.com/reactor/events/21011

About this event: Join us on 26th October 2023 at the Microsoft Office in London Paddington for an evening of inspiring talks and practical advice on how to turn your startup ideas into reality. Our speakers will share their experiences and provide valuable insights on how to build a successful startup. We will also explore the latest trends in AI and how to bring your AI ideas to life. Refreshments will be provided during the event. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded students and tech entrepreneurs and gain the knowledge and skills you need to launch your own startup.

Agenda 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: Registration & Networking 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm: Welcome Note & Build AI Recap by Liam Hampton 6:00 pm - 6:25 pm: Data and AI Solutions, a view from the Community - Darshna Shah 6:25 pm - 7:15 pm: Refreshment Break 7:15 pm - 7:45 pm: From Student to Startup: The Journey of Building a Company as a Student - Tomás Zilhão Borges 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm: Decoding Entrepreneurship in AI: A Journey of Triumphs and Trials by Krishna Dubba 8:15 pm - 8:30 pm: Closing & Networking

Session Descriptions:

How to build game-changing AI industry solutions

Whilst generative AI models have been developed for a long time, the release of chat GPT 3.5 in November 2022 marked a pivotal moment when the world acknowledged this ground-breaking technology. It has unleashed an accelerated cascade of AI adoption and evolution. ChatGPT reached a million users in just 5 days. Recent research by McKinsey has estimated that generative AI alone could add up to $4.4 trillion annually, more than doubling the current annual GDP of the UK. So in this era of mass adoption, how can startups focus on developing game-changing AI industry solutions? During this session will explore critical considerations, examples of great AI solutions and resources to expand and evolve your strategic AI development plans.

From Student to Startup: The Journey of Building a Company as a Student - Tomás Zilhão Borges

This talk delves into the challenging yet rewarding journey of creating the startup 'Unilinkr' while navigating the life of a student. It shares the insights, struggles, and experiences encountered during the process of building a company from scratch. From ideation to execution, learn about the resilience, resourcefulness, and intelligent thinking required to balance academical and other professional commitments with entrepreneurial aspirations. The talk aims to inspire and inform aspiring students about the possibilities and realities of initiating a startup venture while pursuing their studies by sharing the beaten path of building ‘Unilinkr’.

Decoding Entrepreneurship in AI: A Journey of Triumphs and Trials by Krishna Dubba

During this session, Krishna will provide a comprehensive analysis of his entrepreneurial experiences, shedding light on the successful strategies that contributed to his ventures' achievements and the challenges that impede progress. His guidance is underpinned by a wealth of knowledge and practical insights accumulated over a decade in various domains within the field of Artificial Intelligence.

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Please note that this is not the registration page for this event. If you would like to attend this event in-person, please register on the Reactor Website:

https://developer.microsoft.com/reactor/events/21011