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At OBI we empower people to design their homes creatively and individually. We digitalize the DIY market and develope a comprehensive service ecosystem. Whether in our online store, in the heyOBI app or in the store - we ensure that our customers have the best experience everywhere.
As developers, we see ourselves at OBI as the driving force on the path to the DIY store of the future. Our innovative solutions for Europe's largest DIY retailer are created in an agile environment and rely on state-of-the-art technologies.
With the OBI Tech Talks we want to establish a knowledge and best practices exchange platform for all people who enjoy modern technologies like AWS, Kafka, Spring, Kotlin, Vue.js, Nuxt as much as we do. Hot topics from the fields of Machine Learning, Data Science and AI will also be covered in our tech talk sessions.
We would also be glad to welcome external speakers at our modern location in Cologne (Carlswerk). Just talk to us at one of our events or write us an email techtalks_meetup(at)obi.de
In addition to exciting talks, free drinks and food are waiting for you!
You can find more information about OBI at https://jobs.obi.de/
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/obi
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Parking
Since some gates around the OBI building are locked in the evening, we recommend to park at Schanzenstraße 41, 41b, 41c. If you park directly at OBI, you can leave through the gate at Teltec Köln, Schanzenstraße 29. Here you can find a detailed description of our parking places: parking.
Our OBI parking places are in front of our main entrance (DO NOT PARK NEAR THE E-Werk!): coordinates
Here are the coordinates of the exit gates when leaving our meetup: coordinates
Disclaimer
By attending our meetups you agree that the photos and videos taken during the event can be used in social media platforms like LinkedIn to promote our future events.
Collaboration/Promotional Opportunities
- We are glad to collaborate with other technical meetups and help to build a great tech community in NRW / Germany
- We are also happy to collaborate with small businesses like photography services looking to gain clients, who could e.g. take some photos of our speakers and attendees.
Please send us your proposal to techtalks_meetup(at)obi.de
Bevorstehende Events (1)
Alles ansehen- 17. OBI Tech Talk: AI EditionOBI, Cologne
Join us for this month’s OBI Tech Talk featuring Nazmi Ahmad, Software Developer from Open Reply, alongside Dominique Winter from OBI.
⏰ Event Details:
Doors open: 6:00 PM
6:30 PM – Do LLMs Actually Understand Us? Exploring the Brains Behind AI Tools - Nazmi Ahmad (Open Reply)
7:15 PM – From chatbots to friends: Design Principles for Conversational AI - Dominique Winter (OBI)
8:00 PM - Open end discussion, socialising & pizza!Location: In-Person at OBI, Carlswerk, Cologne
Talks Language: English
Cost: Free (but the knowledge is priceless!)More about the presentations:
1. Talk - Do LLMs Actually Understand Us? Exploring the Brains Behind AI Tools
This talk breaks down the core principals and concepts behind Large Language Models, from tokenization and embeddings to vector spaces and prompt strategies. And we will try to answer the big question: do these models really understand us?
Finally, we’ll tie it all together with a practical example—demonstrating a simple real-world tool built using llms, showcasing how these concepts translate into action.Nazmi Ahmad is a software developer with a background in mobile development and a growing interest in machine learning and XR/VR. He enjoys exploring different technologies—sometimes for serious projects, sometimes just for the fun of it
2. Talk - From chatbots to friends: Design Principles for Conversational AI
Conversational AIs like ChatGPT are no longer just tools—they're becoming companions in our digital everyday life. This talk reveals how seemingly simple behaviors, like politeness or personalized responses, can spark real emotional connections between humans and machines.
Discover how these relationships open the door to richer, more engaging user experiences—and why they challenge us to rethink the way we design digital products. If you're curious about the emotional potential of AI and the role of design in shaping it, this session is for you.Dominique Winter is a senior product development coach at OBI next. In his years at the company he did help many teams and leaders to increase their product focus.
Save the date and join us for a session that will elevate your skills and showcase the core principals behind LLMs and see firsthand how AI can revolutionize your digital everyday life. See you there!
Parking
You can park in front of our main entry (DO NOT PARK NEAR THE E-WERK)
coordinates
Here you can find a photo with a detailed description: Main Entry & Parking
Since some gates around the OBI building are locked in the evening, you can leave through the gate at Teltec Köln, Schanzenstraße 29: coordinatesDisclaimer
By attending our meetups you agree that the photos and videos taken during the event can be used in social media platforms like LinkedIn to promote our future events.
