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WHAT A(I) WEEK! 🎉🤖 On behalf of the entire @AIWeek team, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this week unforgettable! 🙏✨ A heartfelt thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and insights through inspiring panel discussions, keynotes, and fireside chats. Your perspectives are what make AI Week such an enlightening experience! 💡🎤 To our incredible visitors, thank you for being the heart of AI Week. ❤️ We do this for you, and it’s your enthusiasm, curiosity, and ideas that shape and elevate this event year after year. 🌟 Sponsors & Partners: A special thanks to our sponsors, without whom this week wouldn’t be possible. Your support allows us to bring the latest in AI to Frankfurt and foster a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts and professionals. A big shoutout to our sponsors, including Cognaize , Canva, Dataiku, DataRobot, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, F.A.Z. PRO Digitalwirtschaft, fritz-kola GmbH, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region, HP, KI Bundesverband, Merck Group, Bankhaus Metzler, Microsoft, new office, NVIDIA, Z by HP, SAS, SPARK Europe, @STATION, statworx, Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt GmbH, Wirtschaftsinitiative FrankfurtRheinMain e.V. , WOMEN IN TECH ® Global, zeroG - AI in Aviation, Google Cloud, IBM, Avanade, Albert Invent 🙌💼 This is not the last post of AI Week—stay tuned over the next few days as we continue to share insights and memorable moments from the event. 📸✨ We’d also love your feedback to make next year even bigger, better, and more impactful. Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of AI and innovation together. Until next year! 🚀🤝 #AIWeekFrankfurt #AI #Innovation #Networking #ThankYou #Sponsors 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography

🚀 Final Day of AI WEEK 2024! 🚀 Today is all about the future makers: Start-ups, Founders, Investors, and AI Enthusiasts! 🌐✨ Dive into some of the most exciting sessions of the week, covering today’s themes: - The Fusion of Heritage and Innovation: Exploring how tradition meets cutting-edge technology in AI - Breaking Barriers: A panel discussion on Women Pioneering AI Innovation - State of German VC: Insights into the current landscape of venture capital in Germany - From Dangerous to Digital: How robots are stepping in where humans shouldn't - David vs. Goliath: How AI startups compete in a world where giants can replicate their innovations And don’t miss the AI Startup Pitches at 4 PM! 🕓✨ Don’t miss the chance to connect with other startups and investors—today’s the day to create meaningful connections that could shape the future of AI. Let’s close out AI WEEK with unforgettable conversations and fresh inspiration! 💡💬 👉 Sponsors & Partners: All of this would not be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors, including Cognaize , Canva, Dataiku, DataRobot, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, F.A.Z. PRO Digitalwirtschaft, fritz-kola GmbH, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region, HP, KI Bundesverband, Merck Group, Bankhaus Metzler, Microsoft, new office, NVIDIA, Z by HP, SAS, SPARK Europe, Frankfurt am Main: Wirtschaft, Recht und Reformen, @STATION, statworx, Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt GmbH, Wirtschaftsinitiative FrankfurtRheinMain e.V., WOMEN IN TECH ® Global, zeroG - AI in Aviation, Google Cloud, Google, IBM, Avanade, Albert Invent 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography #AIWeek2024 #AIInnovation #FutureOfAI #StartupEcosystem #Networking

✨ 🔄 Recap of Day 4 at AI Week: Banking & Finance brought together key voices in finance to explore AI’s role in shaping the sector. Maria Frantzi, Team Lead in Supervisory Data Technologies at the European Central Bank, showcased Athena 2.0, demonstrating GenAI’s potential in regulatory supervision 💼. Marco Di Sazio, Head of Innovation at Bankhaus Metzler, provided insights into the future of AI in private banking, setting the stage for an engaging morning 🌅. In a thought-provoking panel on "Trustworthy AI & Regulatory Challenges," Adrian Seeliger from DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e. V. , John Ho of Standard Chartered, Andreas Gödde from SAS, and Thomas Keil of SAS delved into the ethical considerations and regulatory landscape surrounding AI in finance 🧩. In the afternoon, Nora Stirnat and Chelsea Murray from ING explored essential factors for implementing AI systems end-to-end 🔄, while Dieter Konrad, CFA from Union Investment highlighted the challenges and best practices for AI in portfolio management 📈. Henry Byers from Zurich Gruppe Deutschland and Fabian Müller of statworx discussed the transformative impact of AI in customer service 🤖. Sebastian Heinz from AI Hub Frankfurt and Vahe Andonians, CEO of Cognaize , led a fireside chat on the integration of AI within banking 🔥. Lennart Kraft from DZ BANK AG Bank and Vincent Rijnbeek from Dataiku shared their experience in building explainable AI, a crucial aspect in data-driven finance today 💡. Great insights at DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale’s talk on AI strategy with Dr. Cäcilia Zirn and Katharina Maria Duevel. Jaume Masip, Ph.D. from DataRobot closed the afternoon by addressing how to trust AI solutions in financial applications 🤔. The day ended with a panel on the future of AI in banking, featuring Marius Siegert from Sub Capitals, Julien Florian Jensen from Ultramarin, and Sebastian Heinz of AI Hub Frankfurt. With a closing keynote by Sergey Lagodinsky from the European Parliament, Day 4 wrapped up with an evening of networking, inspiring ideas, and discussions on AI’s future in finance 💬. Thank you to our moderators, Amy Curlee and Emily J. Ryan, for the excellent moderation! 👏 ✨ #AIWeekFrankfurt #AI #AIHubFrankfurt #AIInBanking #AIInFinance 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography

💡 Fireside Chat Recap: Digital Transformation in Pharma – From Idea to Production 💡 It was an honor to join Sebastian Heinz for a conversation about how digital transformation revolutionizes data work and the design of tools that drive innovation. At Takeda, our transformation program is a key digital enabler, using data and AI to accelerate innovation and improve patient outcomes. But it’s not just about the technology—effective design and change management are crucial to ensure adoption. AI is reshaping our workflows, but the success of any digital initiative depends on designing tools that are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with the needs of diverse stakeholders across manufacturing, quality, and other domains. 🚀 A key takeaway: The future of pharma lies in advanced analytics and designing systems people want to use. This is how we truly unlock the power of data to drive meaningful change. Thanks to Sebastian Heinz and the AI Hub team for hosting such an inspiring event. I’m excited about the next steps in this transformative journey! #AI #DigitalTransformation #Pharma #Innovation #Data #Design #ChangeManagement #AIinPharma #Strategy #PatientCare Photos by Maximilian Kafanke

Some more impressions from yesterday at AI Week 2024! 🚀✨ Check out the link below for photos from all the days. Feel free to share and relive the highlights! 📸 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eHCsjWJ4 👉 Sponsors & Partners: A special thanks to our sponsors, without whom this week wouldn’t be possible. Your support allows us to bring the latest in AI to Frankfurt and foster a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts and professionals. A big shoutout to our sponsors, including Cognaize , Canva, Dataiku, DataRobot, DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, F.A.Z. PRO Digitalwirtschaft, fritz-kola GmbH, FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region, HP, KI Bundesverband, Merck Group, Bankhaus Metzler, Microsoft, new office, NVIDIA, Z by HP, SAS, SPARK Europe, Frankfurt am Main: Wirtschaft, Recht und Reformen, @STATION, statworx, Wirtschaftsförderung Frankfurt GmbH, Wirtschaftsinitiative FrankfurtRheinMain e.V., WOMEN IN TECH ® Global, zeroG - AI in Aviation, Google Cloud, IBM, Avanade, Albert Invent 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography  #AIWeekFrankfurt #AI #Innovation #Networking #Highlights

🗣 Emily J. Ryan, Head of Partner Engineering at Google, emphasized how AI is becoming a critical driver of success in marketing with Marco Schierhorn and Jana Schierhorn (van den Bos) from Digitl, ➡️"AI is your competitive advantage, and if you don't take advantage you will be left behind." 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 from Douglas especially within the beauty sector.

📖 Join us for the last round of workshops! ⏰ Tomorrow is free for networking in the workshop areas, so don’t miss today’s insightful sessions: 🛡️ 14:00 - 15:00: IBM - AI Governance Workshop with Max Lennart Kraemer  ℹ️AI risk management is a crucial topic. Through real-world examples, this session will explore how to identify different categories of AI risks. You’ll also learn how specialized tools can help mitigate these risks, leaving you with a comprehensive understanding of AI governance and risk handling. 🗳️ 15:00 - 16:00: statworx - Predicting the Next US President with AI with Daniel Schroter ℹ️AI can be used to predict the outcome of the upcoming US elections. This session will demonstrate how key factors, like population density, impact results, and how explainable AI models increase trust in data-driven decisions. 🏢 16:00 - 17:00: Avanade - Glimpse the Future of Work with Dr. Uta Renken  ℹ️Discover how AI is revolutionizing the workplace. This session will explore the benefits of introducing GenAI and the key factors that make AI assistants successful. Get a glimpse into the future of AI-enhanced work environments. 🔗 Don't miss out on these final workshops before networking kicks off tomorrow! #AIWeekFrankfurt #AI #Governance #PredictiveAI #FutureOfWork #Innovation #TechTransformation

📊 Data-Driven Future: Digital Transformation in Healthcare 🧬 Nadja Schäfer, from Roche Diagnostics GmbH, highlights the critical role of data in transforming the healthcare industry. 💡 *"Digital transformation is the foundation for data-driven activities and business,"* Nadja emphasizes. 🌐 🔍 The Insight: To develop innovative diagnostics and digital health solutions, a robust data culture is essential. Without it, organizations cannot effectively collect, manage, or leverage real-time data to scale AI and machine learning efforts. 🌱 The Challenge: Only 13% of global organizations excel at implementing effective data strategies. For Roche, building a high-performance data infrastructure is key to driving innovation and moving toward a future where data isn't just a support tool but a core business driver. 🏥 The Vision: Embracing digital transformation and fostering a strong data culture are necessary steps to ensure success in healthcare's evolving landscape. Data isn't just about efficiency—it's about reshaping how healthcare solutions are created, shared, and delivered. #DigitalTransformation #HealthcareInnovation #DataCulture #AI #RocheDiagnostics #FutureOfMedicine #AIWeekFrankfurt 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography

🎉 DAY 3 RECAP 📸 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY ✨ Here are some highlights from today’s inspiring sessions: We started the day with a warm welcome from Umut Sönmez, Wirtschaftsstaatssekretär, emphasizing the importance of fostering an AI ecosystem in our region. Nadja Schäfer from Roche captivated us with her insights on cultivating a digital business culture through data literacy. Following that, Isabelle Adelt from FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO. and Wolfgang Lippert from Microsoft presented how AI is being utilized in the chemical industry. A thought-provoking fireside chat featured Dr. Jan Felix Meyer from Takeda and Sebastian Heinz from AI Hub Frankfurt, discussing digital transformation in the pharmaceutical sector, from idea to production. After a lunch break, the panel on Ethics and Gender Parity in AI, co-hosted by Women in Tech®Germany, brought together Eileen O'Sullivan, Noha Salama, MBA PMP, Roberta Pandolfi and Prof. Dr. Frauke Kreuter, tackling critical issues in the field. Elika Shahmohammadi from Beiersdorf shared insights into AI applications at Beiersdorf, followed by Maurice E. from STADA Arzneimittel GmbH, who presented a practical blueprint for leveraging GenAI. Jasmin Weimüller from BASF and Sarah Lewandowski from Bayer offered valuable learnings from their experiences in creating value with generative AI. The day concluded with keynotes from Stefan Würtemberger of Marabu Inks and Amy Curlee from FrankfurtRheinMain GmbH International Marketing of the Region, paving the way for a vibrant networking session. Today was filled with innovation, collaboration, and the promise of a transformative future. Excited for what’s next! 🚀✨ #AIWeekFrankfurt #AI #Innovation #Pharma #Networking 📸 Photos by Maximilian Kafanke / Maximalfocus Photography

🚗 Autonomous Driving: The Key to the Mobility Revolution 🤖 Guenter Bertolini, Project Manager at Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund GmbH, and Sofia Pavlakis, Consultant for New Mobility at rms GmbH, emphasize that autonomous driving is crucial for the future of public transportation. 🌍🚍 🛑 The Core Insight: Autonomous vehicles are not just a technological innovation, but a necessary solution to create a flexible, comprehensive public transport system. This will provide a real alternative for changing mobility habits, especially as driver shortages grow. 🎯 The Vision: Autonomous driving is essential for achieving the mobility shift. Without it, we can't offer the alternatives needed to make public transport more accessible and sustainable across the region. 💡 "If we want a true mobility revolution, we need autonomous vehicles in public transport to provide flexible and far-reaching solutions." – Günter Bertolini 👉 #AutonomousDriving #PublicTransport #MobilityRevolution #Innovation #RheinMain #FutureOfTransport