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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- OBI Tech Talk: AI Edition by taodOBI, Cologne
Join us for this month’s OBI Tech Talk featuring Sven Buchholz, Christopher König & Marina Berg from taod Consulting, telling us more about AI, it's current uses and their expectations for the future.
⏰ Event Details:
Doors open: 6:00 PM
6:30 PM – AI Analyst - RAG on SQL-Databases - Christopher König & Marina Berg (toad consulting)
7:15 PM – Post-Hype AI: What Matters Now - Sven Buchholz (toad Consulting)
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:
Talk 1:
AI Analyst - RAG on SQL-Databases
During the last 18 months Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has evolved into a cornerstone of improving and grounding LLM-answers. Most of the time, RAG is associated with querying the web or vector databases to retrieve unstructured data.
In this talk, we'll explore how RAG on SQL databases offers a novel way to interact with structured data. We'll share experiences from developing a real-world AI Analyst that uses a natural language interface to convert queries into precise SQL commands, process the data, and instantly provide actionable insights.Christopher König is an expert in leveraging AI to make companies smarter, more efficient, and more competitive. Driven by the vision of "Augmented Intelligence"—the synergistic combination of human expertise and artificial intelligence—Christopher is dedicated to empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of modern technologies. His mission: to deploy AI in ways that complement human capabilities and set new benchmarks for efficiency and productivity.
Marina Berg is a data engineer who crafts intelligent data solutions - blending modern data stacks with AI-powered technologies. Her focus is on making clean data accessible across all company levels, empowering teams to unlock the full potential of data-driven decision-making.
Talk 2:
Post-Hype AI: What Matters Now
AI has passed the peak of its hype — and that’s a good thing. In his talk, Sven explores the key trends shaping the AI landscape in 2025 and beyond. From GenAI evolutions to post-hype platform thinking and real-world implementations, the session outlines what companies should focus on now to turn noise into value. Attendees will leave with a clear view of what’s next and how to practically prepare for it—strategically, technically, and culturally. (Sven)As a Senior AI Consultant at taod.ai, Sven Buchholz supports companies across industries in converting AI ambitions into measurable results — from hands-on implementation of technical use cases and AI platforms to strategic consulting and executive trainings. With a dedicated focus on AI since 2022, Sven combines strategic expertise with a practical understanding of how to drive real business value from AI adoption.
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.
