Play To Win: Generative AI Belgium #7
The 7th meetup reached full capacity weeks in advance with 130 attendees eager to explore AI applications across different domains. Four speakers showcased diverse GenAI implementations from sales support to media experiments, demonstrating the community's growing sophistication. I co-organized the event, curating speakers who represented the cutting edge of practical GenAI product development.
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The 'Play To Win' theme reflected the community's maturation from theoretical discussions to practical implementation strategies. Xander Berkein from Donna presented AI-powered sales support systems, showing how conversational AI can enhance customer interactions. Lucas Belpaire from Bizzy demonstrated techniques for extracting insights from unstructured data, addressing a common challenge across industries. Raphaël Vorias from GLIF showcased AI-native media experiments, exploring how generative models can create entirely new forms of content and interaction. Tiebe Parmentier from Tekst provided technical depth on finetuning large language models, sharing practical approaches for customizing AI systems for specific use cases. The event was sponsored by Donna and Bizzy, reflecting the growing commercial interest in the community. The quick sell-out and high engagement demonstrated the Belgian GenAI community's evolution from early adopters to serious practitioners building the next generation of AI-powered products.
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2024