Unlocking the Power of LLMs in Enterprises using Google Cloud

Unlocking the Power of LLMs in Enterprises using Google Cloud
We are very happy to announce that we are organising the 15th edition of the Eindhoven Data Community meetup. This time we will be back at one of our favourite locations, the Skybar in Microlab!

This meetup will be all about LLMs! Our speakers from Google and Xebia will tell you all about the possibilities- and challenges of building LLM-driven applications. First, Pankaj Barawal, Customer Engineer Smart Analytics and AI at Google, will showcase how Google can be leveraged to build LLM driven applications. Moreover, he will dive deeper into Gemini, Google’s latest state-of-art GenAI model. Second, Diederik Greveling, CTO at Xebia Base, will talk about how the requirements to bring your GenAI applications into production, and how they differ from traditional ML use cases.

Introduction to Google Cloud LLMs and deep dive on Gemini (Pro/Ultra)
During this presentation, we'll delve into the latest advancements from Google in the field of Generative AI, with a particular focus on Gemini, the company's newest multi-modal Generative AI model. Gemini is Google’s most capable and general model yet, with state-of-the-art performance across many leading benchmarks. During this talk, Pankaj will provide an in-depth exploration of Gemini, both the Pro- and Ultra versions. Moreover, Pankaj will showcase how Gemini can be leveraged to build LLM-driven applications on Google Cloud. Don't miss out on this possibility to learn more about Gemini's potential and how it can open up new possibilities for innovation within your organisation.

How to bring your GenAI applications into production: moving from MLOps to LLMOPs
Diederik Greveling from Xebia will be sharing insights based on a real-world use case from one of Xebia's clients, which is one of the largest payment service providers in the Netherlands. This presentation will delve deeper into the challenges of bringing GenAI applications into production. More specifically, he will explore the numerous possibilities and challenges surrounding LLMOps (Large Language Model Operations). Moreover, Diederik will highlight how LLMOps architectures differ from traditional MLOps architectures. This is a unique opportunity to learn from direct, hands-on experience and gain a practical understanding of the challenges and solutions involved in implementing these systems.

Program

• 17:00 – 18:00: 🍕Pizza
• 18:00 – 18:10: 🎤 Welcome
• 18:10 – 19:00: 🎤 Pankaj Barawal: Introduction to Google Cloud LLMs and deep dive on Gemini (Pro/Ultra)
• 19:00 – 19:15: ⏸️ Break
• 19:15 – 20:00: 🎤 Diederik Greveling: How to bring your GenAI applications into production: moving from MLOps to LLMOPs
• 20:00-21:00: 🥤Drinks

Speaker 1: Diederik Greveling
Diederik Greveling is the CTO at Xebia Base. During his time at Xebia, he has been responsible for migrating multiple companies to the cloud. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Technology Officer at Xebia Base. Xebia Base specialises in providing customised data and cloud solutions that aim to generate business value and accelerate organisations.

Speaker 2: Pankaj Barawal
Pankaj Barawal, currently based in Amsterdam, is a seasoned professional with over 11 years of industry experience and presently serves as a Customer Engineer for Smart Analytics and AI at Google Cloud. He holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science and is proficient in various skills, including Data Warehousing, ETL, AIML, and GenAI. For the past two years, he has been focusing on Data and AI for Enterprise customers across Benelux at Google Cloud. Before joining Google, Pankaj was associated with HCL and Atos, working on an array of data technologies like AbInitio, Talend, Oracle, and various BigData and Cloud projects.