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What Data Science Trends did we see this September? In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, companies are navigating many complexities. September trends in data science saw introductions into advanced search engines, internal developments & data protection from potential AI threats. We’ve covered some exciting news from some big names! ▪️ Vinted’s migration to Vespa: how they’re keeping up with their growth & data complexity ▪️ QueryGBT: allowing easier & faster data analysis for Uber ▪️ Dropbox & their use of Lakera Guard to protect LLM’s from potential AI threats. Link in comments for the full Data & AI Report 🔗

It’s World AI week this week & InspiredMinds! are bringing a full programme of events to Amsterdam for the annual global gathering, bringing together industry leaders, researchers & enthusiasts to discuss the latest developments, trends & the future of artificial intelligence. Check out some of our picks from the lineup below! 👉 World Summit AI – 9 & 10 October Closely associated with World AI Week, this is the world’s largest AI summit with the conference seeing 6000 attendees and 200 speakers. 👉 Women in AI Breakfast – October 10 An event in collaboration with InspiredMinds. An opportunity to connect, collaborate & support in the mission to bridge the gender gap in the tech industry. 👉 Music Meditation – October 9 Something a little different combining music creativity with AI. A 30-minute performance and exploration of how human skill and AI can work together, taking the audience on a relaxing journey through different musical styles. 👉 AI Regulation – October 10 An interactive workshop on practical strategies for AI regulation, encouraging innovation whilst maintaining ethical standards. A way to learn about valuable tools and insights to help navigate and influence the changing world of AI regulation. The week promises to be a dynamic and inspiring event, bringing together the brightest minds in AI to explore its future impact on industries and society. For the full programme, head to the official website – link in comments 🔗

Monthly Funding Roundup - September September marked a significant month for tech funding, seeing thirteen rounds ranging from pre-seed to Series D, a significant jump from just five rounds in August. We’ve highlighted the most exciting ones below 👇 Talk360 raises €1.3 million in seed funding, led by long-standing investor HAVAÍC. Already revolutionsing communication in African communities, the capital injection will further drive the company’s goal of connecting seven million people by 2025. Userguest has secured €2.2 million to aid in accelerating their growth and enhance their impressive product offerings to empower hotels around the world. Funding led by Al Mada Ventures. Churned proves the growing investor confidence in AI-driven solutions as they raise €2.5 million in funding to continue accelerating their international expansion. Funding led by Newion and Volta Ventures, plus support from existing investor Goldfish Global. Rotterdam-based Engaige sees €1 million in seed funding, led by Graduate Entrepreneur Fund. They plan to continue enhancing customer service through AI automation, with team expansion and international rollout at the center of the funding plans. These impressive funding rounds signal a promising period of growth & innovation within the tech landscape. Check back next month to see what October brings!

HOT JOBS THIS WEEK We have a great range of roles this week to see us into October - check them out here 👇 ⭐ Permanent Data Engineer - https://buff.ly/4eplJLL ⭐ Permanent Cloud Engineer - https://buff.ly/4eA3qmE ⭐ Freelance Senior Full-stack Engineer - https://buff.ly/3TLPUob

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October Event Highlights If attending the biggest and best events is your thing, here’s a roundup of some of the top events happening in the Netherlands in October! ⭐ AI & Big Data Expo World Series - Amsterdam Rai - October 1-2 Leading event for Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Security, Ethical AI, Deep Learning, Data Ecosystems, and NLP. ⭐ Snowflake World Tour Amsterdam - Zaandam - October 3 Check out Snowflake’s latest advancements in AI, open table formats, streaming, privacy-preserving collaboration, flexible programmability, application development and much more. ⭐ Bitcoin Amsterdam - Westergas - October 9-10 A two-day forum on Bitcoin's global future and the trends that are tipping the scales. ⭐ PyCon NL - Utrecht - October 10 The first ever PyCon conference, curious minds converge to explore the endless possibilities of this dynamic language. ⭐ Frontmania - The Frontend Conference - Utrecht - October 10 Join 600+ attendees to share knowledge, ideas and know-how concerning the newest frontend technologies and innovations. Check out the links in the comments section for more info and to book your ticket now!

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HOT JOBS THIS WEEK! Check them out below. ⭐ Permanent DevOps/Cloud Engineer - https://lnkd.in/e-ZBqKJf ⭐ Permanent AWS Serverless Engineer - https://lnkd.in/eduvUQp6 ⭐ Permanent HR Operations Manager - https://lnkd.in/e_d_ZxS9 ⭐ Freelance iOS Developer - https://lnkd.in/eWYezk8h ⭐ Freelance Data Engineer - https://lnkd.in/excQ4BAR

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Conferences & Events This September With summer winding down, it's the perfect time to refocus and upskill. Whether you're looking to network, learn new industry trends, or just get inspired, there are plenty of opportunities this month to dive back in after the holiday break. 👉 PromCon EU 2024 – Berlin – September 11-12 A conference that serves as a platform to bring together Prometheus users and developers from across the globe, facilitating the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and experiences related to the use of Prometheus. 👉 Azure Fest – Netherlands – September 13 A free, single day event where attendees will have the opportunity to learn from world-class speakers, both local and international, who will share their real-world experiences and the latest updates on Azure. 👉 PyData – Amsterdam – September 18-20 Join the Python community in workshops & talks around best practices, emerging technologies, new approaches and more. 👉 Data Makers Fest – Porto – September 23-25 The ultimate gathering for data enthusiasts with three days of learning, networking and creating. Dive into the future of AI with dynamic sessions covering cutting-edge topics.