Artificial Intelligence Meetup Frankfurt

18:15 - 18:45; Speaker I: Kenneth Tan, Sardina Systems
Talk: Behind the AI Curtain: Infrastructure That Powers AI/ML Systems
Abstract: As AI/ML systems continue to evolve, the infrastructure behind them plays a more critical role than ever. In this talk, the speaker will explore the essential components that support AI computing—from hardware and data storage to orchestration and scaling. The speaker will also dive into a real-world case from Tübingen University, examining how infrastructure decisions shape the success of AI projects. Whether you’re an engineer, researcher, or tech enthusiast, this session offers insights into the operational backbone that enables intelligent systems.

18:45 - 19:15; Speaker II: Aarti Gupta, Deutsche Bank
19:15 - 19:45; Break (food & drinks)

19:45 - 20:15; Speaker III: Viktor Malyi, simpleclub
Talk: How to Get the Most from AI in Your Organization Today?
Notes from the Speaker: Most organizations already adopted AI are either stuck in AI demo hell or rushing into production without proper foundations. Having spent the last three years building AI systems and leading the transformation of AI platforms at scale, the speaker has repeatedly seen the same three critical gaps derail AI initiatives across organisations of all sizes.
In this talk, the speaker will share the three essential pillars that separate AI success stories from expensive failures:
- Leveraging AI coding assistants for immediate productivity gains
- Implementing observability and evaluation frameworks that prevent costly mistakes
- Building high-performing AI teams through strategic talent development

20:15 - 20:30; Announcements
20:30 - Socializing

We come together at ITCS fair to have an inspiring time. A big thank you especially to ITCS for welcoming us all as their guests and for sponsoring the drinks at the afterparty directly following our AI Meetup Event.
ITCS Tickets: https://it-cs.io/events/frankfurt/
Speaker I: Prof. Dr. Christian Debes, Technische Universität Darmstadt, SPRYFOX GmbH
Talk: Why do 67% of AI projects fail? And what leads to success?
Abstract: Despite massive investments and excitement around AI, the reality is stark: most AI projects fail to deliver meaningful business value. Our recent survey of 64 experienced AI practitioners from the DACH region confirms this challenge, revealing that 67% of AI projects fail, with generative AI projects showing even higher failure rates according to MIT research reaching 95%. This talk examines what drives these failures and what characterizes the successful minority. Based on detailed practitioner responses, we'll explore why organizational challenges consistently outweigh technical ones in determining project outcomes, and examine how generative AI's rapid prototyping capabilities create unique management challenges.

Speaker II: TBA
Speaker III: TBA

Host and Sponsor: ITCS
Messe Frankfurt, Halle 1.2,
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1,
60327 Frankfurt am Main

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The event is free of charge and all talks will be in English.

Organizers:
Danko
Gautam
Frank
Madhu
AI Meet-up Linkedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-meetup-frankfurt/