Amsterdam AI

Thank you AI Labs (Utrecht University) for an inspiring day, we love to see AI reach it's potential 🚀 We've seen some great use-cases today that highlight the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, government and the general public. Let's come together more often and share insights, we're open to the conversation!

🚨 Amsterdam Data Systems Meetup with Marcin Zukowski, Andy Pavlo and more is TODAY! 🚨 Join us for an inspiring Industry Session: "Amsterdam Data Systems" this afternoon in Amsterdam, packed with talks/discussions and insights from leading experts in data systems and AI. 💡 Today’s Programme: 15:00: Walk-in 15:15-15:45: Keynote: Marcin Żukowski (Co-founder of Snowflake & @VectorWise) "A series of fortunate events. Or is it?" 15:45-16:30: Panel Discussion: "What are important data systems problems, ignored by research?" Panelists: Andy Pavlo (CMU), Hannes Mühleisen (DuckDB), Allison Lee (Snowflake). Moderator: Viktor Leis (TUM) 16:30-16:45 Etienne Dilocker (Weaviate): Advances of Filtered Vector Search 16:45-17:00 Bart Samwel (Databricks): Follow your rows (wherever they may go) 17:00-17:15 Alexey Milovidov (ClickHouse): My Database Can Do This 17:15-17:30 Boaz Leskes (MotherDuck): 60fps of UX Joy with DuckDB+Cloud 🎟️ Tickets: €11.20 – Register (only few spots left) here: https://lnkd.in/eUrrPpFr 📍 Location: Turing Room, Science Park Congress Center, Amsterdam #DBDBD2024 #DataSystems #AI #Amsterdam Peter Boncz, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica, Paul Groth

🎓 PhD students, don’t miss this! Join the 3rd Spring School on Social XR in Amsterdam, April 7–10, 2025, hosted by Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica. ⏳ Apply by December 15, 2024! Explore immersive communication through topics like: 🔹 Realistic 3D avatars and behaviors 🔹 Volumetric video coding and optimization 🔹 Ethics for responsible XR design 🔹 Multi-sensory experiences and evaluation This interdisciplinary program is foe students in technology, social sciences, and humanities. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gqvXQRae #SocialXR #PhDOpportunities #AmsterdamAI #AI #Amsterdam

🚀 Spot's almost filled! We've got a amazing panel discussion planned for you tomorrow at the Amsterdam Data Systems Meetup with Marcin Zukowski, Andy Pavlo and more! 💡 What critical challenges in data systems are consistently overlooked by researchers? Panelists: 1️⃣ @Allison Lee (Snowflake): Founding engineer at Snowflake with over a decade of experience building and scaling data solutions. 2️⃣ Hannes Mühleisen (DuckDB Labs): Creator of DuckDB, CEO of DuckDB Labs, and Professor of Data Engineering at Radboud University. 3️⃣ Andy Pavlou (Carnegie Mellon University): A leader in self-driving database research and one of the most engaging voices in database education. ✨Moderator: 4️⃣ Viktor Leis (@TUM): Professor and database systems expert, known for his work on Hyper, Umbra, and LeanStore. 📅 Date: November 22nd 📍 Location: Turing Room, Science Park Congress Center, Amsterdam 🎟️ Tickets: €11.20 – Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUrrPpFr #DBDBD2024 #AI #AIMeetup Peter Boncz, Paul Groth, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

🚀 Join us at Amsterdam Data Systems Meetup with Marcin Zukowski ( co founder Snowflake), Andy Pavlo (@CMU) and more 2024! We're hosting an Industry Session/Meetup packed with insights from leading experts in data and #AI. 📅 Date: November 22nd 📍 Location: Turing Room, Science Park Congress Center, Amsterdam Here's a preview of two talks from the program: 1️⃣ Etienne Dilocker (Weaviate): 💡Advances of Filtered Vector Search Explore the evolution of filtered vector search and how Weaviate achieves low latencies at scale, pushing the boundaries of AI-powered retrieval systems. 2️⃣ Bart Samwel (Databricks): 💡Follow Your Rows (Wherever They May Go) Dive into row tracking in Delta Lake and Apache Iceberg tables, from identity sequencing to efficiently comparing snapshot versions. 🎟️ Tickets: €11.20 – Register here: https://lnkd.in/eUrrPpFr Network, learn, and explore the future of data systems. See you there! #DBDBD2024 #AI #Amsterdam Peter Boncz, Paul Groth, Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica

✨ A LAB42 community get together: This monday, we had the pleasure of attending the LAB42 Pitch & Lunch event, a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow companies and colleagues in the Amsterdam AI ecosystem. It was nice to learn about the work happening around us and exploring collaborations within our AI community. A big thank you to the LAB42 team for organizing this event and bringing us together! 🙌 We’re excited to be part of a growing hub. If you’re based at LAB42 or in the Amsterdam AI community, let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate! ✨All the Comapanies at Lab42: Zeta Alpha, ALLAI, ICAI - Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence , IntelliBio.Tech, The Code To Change , @Dutch Nano Team, @Unexplored AIML, @IVI Institute, Rhite , @Fortaegis Technologies BV, AmsterdamAI, @SME DataLAB, Rosetta Suite, Institute for Logic, Language and Computation (ILLC) - University of Amsterdam (UvA), CuspAI, LifeWatch ERIC, kaiko.ai, @VIA Student Association, @TNO, UbiOps - powerful AI model serving & orchestration, @ProductsThatLast ✨ https://lnkd.in/eBCtcDrw

🚀 Go go go responsible AI! 🚀 After the tremendous success of our first AI Ethics Roundtable event, which saw over 100 enthusiastic participants come together, we’re excited to announce the next chapter - the Responsible AI Roundtable! Hosted in partnership with Erasmus University Rotterdam, ICAI - Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence and Convergence | TU Delft-Erasmus MC-EUR, this roundtable also brings on board our new partner, Amsterdam AI, promising an even more enriching experience! 💡 Join us for a day filled with dynamic roundtable discussions, semi-structured debates, and deep dive sessions focused on responsible AI, trustworthy systems, AI policy, and the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence. With an expanded program, this event will feature in-depth discussions and real-world case studies on international collaboration, healthcare, law, education, culture, communication, human resources, and more. Stay tuned for exciting updates! Date: December 11, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM - 5:45 PM Location: De Brug, Amsterdam Roeterseiland Campus (only 10 minutes by metro from Amsterdam Central Station) The event will provide a platform for meaningful dialogues and diverse perspectives from academics, industry experts, startup founders, and government leaders. Due to its exclusive nature, spots are limited. If you’re passionate about responsible AI or work in a field that promotes it, secure your place by registering via the link in the comments below. Let’s shape the future of responsible AI, together! #ResponsibleAI #AIethics #ErasmusUniversity #Innovation #DiversityInTech #AIroundtable #ECDA #ICAI #AmsterdamAI #Convergence

📢 Last call! 📢 Join us this Thursday, November 21, 17:00 for the 5th AI Salon Amsterdam. 🎤 Speakers: - Onno Zoeter, Principal Data Scientist Booking.com - Massimiliano Ungheretti, Staff Data Scientist TomTom 🪩 Demos by Inqqa AI, NXTminds, Duo!, Spectro-AI, Sunny Day, Follow, Loveen, SiteBoon AI, StyleAI, OVS, Irmin, Pro AI Solutions, and you?! (register and tick the 'I would like to demo' checkbox.) 🍻 Sponsored by Twintos & Sira Incentives 🛎️ Hosted by BrainCreators & Techleap. Community partners: Amsterdam AI, Women in AI Benelux & Blitzscaling Ventures. 🏢 Location: The Flow Amsterdam, Moermanskkade 600, 1013BC. ❤️ Shoutout: Maxime Lübbers, Anne Bakker, Sterre Telman, Tamara Franssen, Geert Wissink, Erik van Zwol, Paulette van Bossum, Andreia Dos Santos, Jeffrey D. Abbott

🚀 Grab your ticket and join us at Amsterdam Data Systems Meetup with Marcin Zukowski, Andy Pavlo and more! Introducing: 1️⃣ Boaz Leskes (MotherDuck Amsterdam) Title: MotherDuck: DuckDB + Cloud + Your Laptop = 60fps of UX Joy In the age of ever more powerful hardware, where your laptop can do more than your typical Datacenter server, MotherDuck leverages DuckDB’s state of the art analytical prowess to drive compute down to your laptop as well as making the most of the Cloud. Combine DuckDB’s versatility to run everywhere (including your browser), augment it with a server-less CDW, and you get (interactive) analytical sessions delivering results in unprecedented speed. So fast it updates your dashboard in 60fps. 2️⃣ Alexei Milovidov (ClickHouse) Title: My Database Can Do This Relational databases have existed for 50 years. Still, there are constant attempts to re-introduce specialized databases for specific use cases, such as stream processing, time series data, web applications, geospatial analysis, graphs, and vector search. I will provide examples of specialized data models and applications and how they fit (or not fit) into my favorite analytical database, ClickHouse. 🗓️ Date: November 11, 15:15 - 17:30 📍 Location: Turing Room, Science Park Congress Center (Enter through the door to your left when facing the main CWI entrance with the revolving door.) Whether you're a researcher, developer, or just a data enthusiast, this event is for you! 👉 Mark your calendar and join us for an afternoon of innovation and inspiration! See you there! https://lnkd.in/eUrrPpFr #DBDBD2024 #DataSystems #Innovation #Amsterdam #TechMeetup

🌟 How does Generative AI impact human creativity? And how do we ensure it remains a force for good? 🌟 At Amsterdam AI, we are proud to collaborate with partners like the University of Amsterdam’s Responsible Digital Transformations initiative, who are tackling these important questions. Their recent article delves into the fascinating interplay between creativity and generative AI, exploring its potential to inspire innovation while also addressing the ethical challenges it raises. Amsterdam AI is dedicated to fostering AI that is human-centric, fair, and trustworthy. Together with our network of researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers, we aim to push the boundaries of what’s possible while staying true to our shared values of responsibility and ethical innovation. 💡 Curious about how AI and creativity intersect? Check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/entPBBBv Let’s work together to shape a future where AI amplifies creativity while respecting humanity. Join the conversation! 👇 #AI #Creativity #GenerativeAI #ResponsibleAI