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🚚 Last Mile Delivery Meetup #10: AI-Powered Parcel Intelligence

In this 10th edition of the Last Mile Delivery Meetup, we’re exploring practical applications of Artificial Intelligence in parcel logistics and smarter fleet management. Join this meetup to learn how AI is being applied in real-world delivery, explore practical solutions to everyday challenges, and see what’s shaping the future of last mile logistics.

🎯 Speakers:

Brody Buhler \| CEO\, Escher Group Brody Buhler has led the development of Escher’s retail, delivery, and OCR solutions, creating a platform solution to address end-to-end postal operations. He will share Escher’s latest research and strategy on AI in parcel logistics, including real-world use cases and emerging trends.

Ravi Kiran \| Digital Transformation Strategist\, PostNord Ravi has over a decade of experience in AI, computer vision, and digital transformation initiatives. He will discuss AI-powered photo detection for automated vehicle inspection and demonstrate how fleets can use it to identify damage early, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency.

Steffen Ochsenreither \| Digital Lead for Logistics\, Swiss Post Steffen drives the adoption of IoT, AI, and data-driven business models, focusing on digitizing workflows and implementing advanced AI use cases. He will share practical insights on how employees can integrate AI into their daily routines to create real value in logistics.

👉 Adrian \| Product Lead\, Bettermile Adrian has nearly a decade of experience in product design and management, and over five years working with AI and ML solutions in parcel tracking. He will discuss how time window predictions across the value chain help delivery companies improve planability, provide real-time visibility, and enable last-minute flexibility.

📌 About the Meetup The #lastmilemeetup brings together parcel industry professionals, tech innovators, and last mile disruptors to discuss challenges, strategies and tools to transform last mile delivery and create a better experience for everyone.

📅 30th of September, 6:00 PM 📍 Join us Online or in Better Space, Berlin

Note: Photographs and video recordings will be made during the event for documentation and promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in any visual material, you can participate online without being recorded.

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Send us a text We’re back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dave Garrison, leadership strategist and veteran CEO, on what it really takes to unlock performance through engagement. In this episode, we go deeper into the psychological drivers of motivation — autonomy, mastery, and purpose — and explore how to stop employee churn, combat burnout, and lead with clarity (not just charisma). Plus: how to rethink your approach to hiring and the controversial take on using AI in leadership decisions. Stick around for a surprise recap guest who brings it all home. 💥 🕒 Time-Stamps: 00:12 – Autonomy, Mastery, Purpose 04:48 – How to Stop Churn 07:10 – Laying the Hammer Down 08:00 – Burnout 14:50 – Are You Using AI Wrong? 16:27 – Energy Level 17:40 – Coach Katherine Mayne's Take 19:57 – Hire for Aptitude, Fire for Attitude 22:19 – The Recap 🔗 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn 📘 Explore his book, Buy-In Want to be featured as a guest on Making Data Simple? Reach out to us at [email protected] and tell us why you should be next. The Making Data Simple Podcast is hosted by Al Martin, WW VP Technical Sales, IBM, where we explore trending technologies, business innovation, and leadership ... while keeping it simple & fun.

Step into your power at the “Amplifying Women’s Voices in Data Leadership” workshop, where influence meets impact.

Brought to life through the inspiring partnership between Women in Big Data Berlin and Thoughtworks, this interactive evening is dedicated to advancing women in data-driven roles. United by our shared commitment to building a strong, inclusive community, we’re creating a space where women can connect, learn, and lead with confidence.

Expect meaningful mentorship, dynamic networking, and practical insights designed to elevate your voice and your career in data leadership. Let’s amplify together.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 15 May
• Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
• Location: Thoughtworks Event Space (Revaler Str. 31, 10245 Berlin)

Event Format Begin the evening with engaging keynote speeches from influential voices in the data field, followed by hands-on workshops designed to strengthen leadership capabilities. This collaborative setting offers a space to connect, strategize, and develop key skills for navigating your data leadership path.

Agenda 6:30 - 7:00 PM \| Keynote speakers

• Introduction of Women in Big Data Berlin and Thoughtworks
• Katarzyna (Kasia) Stoltmann, Head of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence @AstraZeneca\| Founder & Founder @Women in Big Data Berlin and Aliya Boranbayeva\, communications & Events @Hertie School Data Science Lab

Community Development Gain perspective on creating value through AI innovation or building meaningful communities.

• Neil Metzler\, Founder @Stealth AI Startup \| Host\, 'Your Next Big Thing' \| Ally in Tech

The Role of Allyship Understand how allyship supports inclusion and drives lasting impact in leadership.

7:10 - 8:30 PM \| Workshop sessions

1. Developing a Data-Driven Leadership Mindset

Led by Maria Beiner - Product Manager Pricing at thermondo Learn how adopting a data-driven perspective can refine decision-making and leadership.

1. Bias-Free AI-Driven End-to-End Solutions and Personal Branding and Data-Driven Visibility

Led by Katarzyna (Kasia) Stoltmann and Aliya Boranbayeva Delve into the principles of creating AI solutions that are equitable, ethical, and impactful. Build your personal brand and amplify your presence in the data field through powerful storytelling.

1. From Data Strategy to Seat at the Table

Led by Amy Raygada - Principal Data and AI Strategist at Thoughtworks Explore strategies for crafting a data vision that propels you to the heart of business leadership.

1. Our crisis of trust calls on allies to champion inclusion & belonging

Led by Neil Metzler - Founder @Stealth AI Startup

More about the workshops:

From Data Strategy to Seat at the Table - by Amy Raygada

Data is everywhere, yet influence is often unevenly distributed. This workshop is designed to empower women in data roles with the skills to lead with confidence and secure a strategic seat at the table. Join us for an evening of practical advice, collaborative activities, and candid conversations aimed at helping you transform data insights into influence. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to align data work with business impact, engage stakeholders effectively, and overcome challenges with resilience and clarity.

Key Takeaways

• A clear framework that links data strategy to business initiatives.
• Tools and tactics for crafting compelling narratives to engage stakeholders.
• Real-world, scenario-based activities to refine your influence skills.
• A supportive environment for networking and sharing experiences with other women in data leadership.

***Bias-Free AI-Driven End-to-End Solutions - ***by Katarrzyna (Kasia) Stoltmann and Build your personal brand and amplify your presence in the data field through powerful storytelling - by Aliya Boranbayeva

In today’s digital world, standing out isn’t just about technical skills, it’s about how you tell your story. This interactive workshop is designed for data professionals, aspiring analysts, and tech enthusiasts who want to build a strong personal brand and communicate their value with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. We'll explore how to craft your unique narrative, showcase your expertise, and strategically position yourself on platforms like LinkedIn and beyond. You’ll leave with actionable steps to develop your personal brand, create meaningful content, and network with intention — all through the lens of impactful storytelling.

Key Takeaways

• Understand the foundations of personal branding in the data/tech field
• Learn how to identify and shape your unique story
• Discover storytelling techniques that make your profile, posts, and presentations more engaging
• Explore strategies to increase visibility on LinkedIn and other professional platforms
• Get a simple framework to talk about your career journey with confidence
• Learn how to build trust and connection with your audience — online and offline

Learn how adopting a data-driven perspective can refine decision-making and Leadership - by Maria Beiner

In today’s fast-moving business world, data is most valuable when it drives thoughtful, strategic decisions. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore what it means to lead with data—not just analyse it. Through real-world examples from pricing and product strategy, Maria will share practical tools to help you align data with business goals, communicate insights clearly and lead with confidence in data-rich environments. Whether you're influencing stakeholders or shaping key decisions, this workshop will help you strengthen your leadership mindset and turn insight into impact.

Key Takeaways

• Practical strategies and tools for turning data insights into strategic leadership decisions
• Approaches for effectively communicating data insights to influence Stakeholders
• Mindset shifts to move from analysis to impactful leadership

Our crisis of trust calls on allies to champion inclusion & belonging - by Neil Metzler

There is a deep, persistent crisis of trust in the workplace. Trust in organizations, leaders, and management has never been lower. This crisis underscores the challenges and opportunities for inclusion and belonging at work. Allies in particular have a critical role to play. Allies who seize the opportunity will succeed and emerge as top performing leaders. They will prove themselves capable of managing through change, driving innovation and navigating uncertainty. Leaders who fail to invest in I&B to nurture and grow trust at work will become expendable and sidelined in role.

Take this opportunity to amplify your voice, showcase your expertise, and step confidently into your role as a data leader. We look forward to seeing you on 15 May!

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Please note: By attending this event, you consent to being photographed and/or recorded on video. These materials may be used for promotional purposes by Women in Big Data Berlin and Thoughtworks, including on social media, websites, and future event materials. If you prefer not to appear in photos or videos, please let a member of the organizing team know upon arrival.

REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for an in-person event on Data Mesh and AI. Hear from experts, gain practical insights, and network with peers to see how these technologies are transforming data strategy.

About the event:

As organizations strive to become more data-driven, data mesh has emerged as a transformative approach to decentralizing data ownership, making data more accessible and valuable across teams.

From automating data governance to enhancing data discoverability, AI holds the potential to unlock new efficiencies and deliver even greater business value. However, challenges persist—how can we ensure that AI continues to support human-centric decision-making? Join our subject matter experts from mobile.de, Kleinanzeigen and Thoughtworks, to explore the intersection of AI and data mesh, discussing key considerations for leveraging AI to create a more scalable, intelligent, and impactful data strategy. After the panel, the discussion will continue in our networking space, where you'll enjoy complimentary food and drinks.

Who should attend? Whether you're a data leader, IT professional, or a driving force for organizational change, this discussion will offer valuable, actionable insights to enhance your Data and AI strategy.

Panelists

• Marcus Mansson - Team Lead - Product Team going through Data Mesh transition at Mobile.de an Adevinta company
• Amy Raygada - Principal AI and Data Strategist & Governance at Thougthworks
• Romain Thibault - Data Transformation Manager at Mobile.de an Adevinta company *

REGISTRATION via Thoughtworks website NECESSARY CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Register for the event to reserve your spot!

Date and Time Feb 7, 2025 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Location The Meetup will take place at MotionLab.Berlin, Bouchéstraße 12/Halle 20 in Berlin

Smart Data Loops: A New Paradigm for AI Development and Anomaly Detection

In the era of autonomous driving, the quality and efficiency of AI development hinge on the ability to manage data intelligently. This talk introduces the concept of Smart Data Loop, a novel paradigm that revolutionizes data handling by improving out-of-distribution detection, and leveraging trigger functions to refine AI models continuously. We will explore how these innovative approaches enhance anomaly detection and streamline AI workflows.

About the Speaker

Dr. Azarm Nowzad holds a PhD in Computer Science and serves as the Technical Project Lead and Product Owner for “Data for AI” at Continental Automotive. She is currently leading the publicly funded project “justbetterDATA”, which focuses on developing efficient and highly accurate data generation methods for AI applications, particularly in the field of autonomous driving. With her expertise in computer vision and AI, she plays a pivotal role in advancing data-driven solutions for next-generation mobility.

All About Agentic AI

Today, the concept of Agentic AI is shaping how we think about intelligent systems. These are AI systems designed to act autonomously, making decisions, completing tasks, and interacting with their environment—beyond traditional AI models. Understanding how to design and develop Agentic AI products is essential for staying ahead in the competitive landscape of AI-driven innovation. In this talk, Dr. Arman Nassirtoussi introduces Agentic AI. He’ll cover how these systems differ from standard AI, the evolving architectures that support them, and why they’re becoming critical.

About the Speaker

Dr. Arman Nassirtoussi earned his PhD in AI over a decade ago, focusing on predictive AI algorithms for intraday financial trading using Natural Language Processing (NLP), sentiment analysis, and text mining of online news. His main publication has quickly received over 1,200 citations on Google Scholar. Arman has led large data engineering, data science, and AI teams at companies like Henkel, Zalando, and T-Systems, helping build infrastructure, platforms, and products with a major focus on personalization and product analytics in e-commerce. Arman has also created a number of startups in multiple countries, and he is currently shaping a new one in the Agentic AI space.

Bridging Minds and Machines: Aligning Human Behavior and Machine Algorithm

As AI systems increasingly support human decision-making, integrating human-centered design principles into ML engineering has become essential. This talk bridges the foundational concepts of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with the complex demands of algorithmic decision-making, focusing on bidirectional Human-AI alignment, trust calibration, and Reciprocal Human-Machine Learning (RHML).

We explore the necessity of embedding human behavior and neurocognitive feedback loops into ML pipelines to enable adaptive and trustworthy systems. Addressing overtrust, undertrust, and trust miscalibration, we emphasize aligning ML systems with both high-performance metrics and user behavior, ensuring systems are effective and ethically aligned.

About the Speaker

Anke Borchers is an AI Strategist and Consultant specializing in Machine Learning (ML), Generative AI, and Trustworthy AI. With a background in Industrial and Communication Design and over 15 years of experience in innovation and business strategy, she bridges the gap between human-centered design and advanced AI systems.

Dedicated to crafting tailored solutions for the medical and business sectors, Anke highlights the critical importance of human-centered AI systems. She offers deep expertise in cognitive and machine decision-making, as well as AI Alignment, empowering organizations to develop AI solutions that are high-performing, ethically sound, and optimized to address user needs effectively.

Attention is All We Need: Using Transformers in Vision Tasks

Attention mechanism, initially developed for natural language processing, is now being effectively applied in Computer Vision. This talk will focus on how attention enables Visual Transformers to capture context and why they are overpowering the classical approaches to vision tasks.

About the Speaker

Kira Kravets is a Machine Learning engineer at Kertos, specializing in LLMs and the development of trustworthy AI systems. With experience in Computer Vision, particularly in the highly demanding medical field, she is passionate about building real-world AI applications with all the limitations and restrictions of production environments.

🗺 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.

Redefine the way you think about your sales strategies by joining us for Boosting Sales with Artificial Intelligence from ecosystem.Ai. Hosted by Dr. Jay van Zyl, who brings a unique perspective on integrating AI with behavioral science to predict and influence customer behavior.

We have two very special Featured Guest Speakers! Vukosi Sambo is a strategist and thought leader from the AfroCentric Group. His expertise in molding AI to unlock deep business insights has revolutionized strategies for sustainable growth and profitability. Nkululeko Thangelane, a leader in Big Data and AI at Vodacom, harnesses his extensive experience to transform business operations and customer service across the telecommunications landscape.

Register on Luma https://lu.ma/ywzetk9h Register on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/events/boostingsaleswithartificialinte7197618451815755776/

We will explore practical applications that enhance customer interaction, navigate the challenges of AI implementation, and highlight strategies that ensure businesses not only keep pace with technological advancements but lead the charge. This webinar is an excellent opportunity for business leaders to understand and implement AI in their sales strategies. Gain valuable insights from our two industry leader guests, learn about the ecosystem.Ai Prediction Platform and integrated technologies, as well as have your chance to ask questions.

Agenda:

• 18:00 - Opening doors of the venue

• 18:20 - Welcome to PyBerlin! // Organisers

• 18:30 - Welcome from the host // Native Instruments

• 18:40 - Welcome from the sponsor // Sentry For software teams, Sentry is essential for monitoring application code quality. From Error tracking to Performance monitoring, developers can see clearer, solve quicker, and learn continuously about their applications — from frontend to backend. Loved by nearly 4 million developers and 90,000 organizations worldwide, Sentry provides code-level observability to many of the world’s best-known companies like Disney, Cloudflare, Eventbrite, Slack, Supercell, and Rockstar Games. Learn more at sentry.io or follow Sentry on GitHub, Twitter, Dribbble or LinkedIn.

• 18:50 - 19:20 - Pythonizing Microcontrollers: A Beginner's Guide to Hardware Programming with Python // Dr. Fatih Tekin Microcontrollers, the brains behind countless devices like kitchen appliances, wearables, and cars, come in an impressive array of capabilities. From Arduino and Raspberry Pi to ESP32 and Micro:Bit, each board typically leans on specific development frameworks and languages, predominantly C and C++. However, Python breaks the mold with MicroPython and CircuitPython, offering a versatile alternative for programming these platforms. This talk aims to demystify the ease of interfacing with hardware using Python, providing a beginner-friendly introduction to the world of microcontrollers through the lens of Python's simplicity and power.

Speaker's bio: Hi, I'm Fatih, a Principal Software Engineer at MBition, a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary in Berlin, specializing in developing the infotainment system for Mercedes-Benz Cars.

• 19:20 - 19:30 - ReDI School mission and programs // Lidice Jaramillo Santillan ReDI School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school providing migrants and marginalized locals free and equitable access to digital education.

• 19:30 - 20:00 - Short break

• 20:00 - 20:20 - Why you should learn Rust // Daniel Szöke This lightning talk explains why Python developers should learn Rust. The talk highlights Rust’s strong emphasis on type and memory safety, as well the language’s the unique concept of ownership. The talk discusses how Rust eliminates entire classes of runtime errors present in Python and other languages by enforcing these guarantees. After the talk, the audience will understand why they, as Python developers, should learn Rust, even if only to gain an understanding of Rust’s safety guarantees and how the Rust compiler enforces them.

Speaker's bio: Hello! My name is Daniel and I am a software engineer at Sentry. At Sentry, my responsibilities include maintaining the Python SDK and the Sentry CLI, which are written in Python and Rust, respectively. During this talk, I hope to share some of the insights I have gained as a developer working in both Python and Rust.

• 20:20 - 20:50 - Metaflow - A Framework for AI projects // Jacek Filipczuk Metaflow is an open source framework for managing AI projects. In this talk Jacek Filipczuk will give a short introduction of the framework and will share his personal experience on using it, with insights on what worked and what didn't during his project.

Speaker's bio: Jacek Filipczuk is a seasoned Lead Machine Learning engineer with 8 years of experience applying various AI tools in over 5 different startups. Jacek worked in different domains, with a focus on text data and NLP solutions. In the past 5 years he focused on kickstarting AI projects in startups which defined his role as a blend of Machine Learning Engineer and business strategist, bridging the gap between company objectives and AI solutions. Currently Jacek is working at Walking on Earth leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to help users with stress management.

• 20:50 - Closing session // Organisers

This event will be only in-person. Please check our Code of Conduct and official health regulation in Berlin before coming. If you feel some signs of sickness, please consider skipping this event and attending another time. We will have plenty of events in different formats in the future.

Looking forward seeing you all soon!

Welcome to the March of Pydata Berlin meetup!

We would like to welcome you all starting from 18:45. The talks begin around 19.15.

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.

************************************************************************** The Lineup for the Evening

Talk 1: Deploying ML to production with Metaflow

Abstract: Metaflow is an open-source framework for managing AI projects. In this talk, Jacek Filipczuk will give a short introduction to the framework and will share his personal experience of using it, with insights on what worked and what didn't during his project.

Speaker: Jacek Filipczuk is a seasoned Lead Machine Learning engineer with 8 years of experience applying various AI tools in over 5 different startups. Jacek worked in different domains, with a focus on text data and NLP solutions. In the past 5 years, he focused on kickstarting AI projects in startups which defined his role as a blend of Machine Learning Engineer and business strategist, bridging the gap between company objectives and AI solutions. Currently, Jacek is working at Walking on Earth leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to help users with stress management.

Talk 2: Switching from IC to EM (fresh perspective)

Abstract: In this presentation, I will address his shift from Data scientist to management. It covers the essential aspects of managerial responsibilities and offers resources for navigating the transition.

Speaker: Theodore meynard is a Data Science Manager at GetYourGuide. He worked previously as a Data Science manager for 3 years and switched to management beginning of 2023.

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 *** HOSTS: Google Cloud is excited to welcome you for this month's version of pydata.