From Search to Insights: Digitec Semantic search and ABB Data insights

Join us for an exciting meetup where we explore how cutting-edge search technologies and AI are transforming the way organizations unlock value from their data.

From e-commerce to enterprise insights, we’ll showcase real-world examples of leveraging semantic search and AI-powered analytics to solve complex challenges and deliver tangible user and business impact.

This session will include:

• Case Study: Discover how Digitec Galaxus, Switzerland’s largest e-commerce platform, built and scaled semantic search for 8 million products across multiple languages. Learn how they implemented Elasticsearch to power over 100,000 daily searches, leveraging HNSW, quantization, and other configurations to maximize performance.
• ABB use case: Discover how ABB leverages Elastic Search and Large Language Models (LLMs) to power an intelligent Digital Assistant that transforms enterprise search. This session covers the technical architecture behind the conversational search interface, enabling users to retrieve precise information through natural language queries, along with key insights from integrating AI-driven enterprise search.

Whether you're working with customer data, enterprise systems, or e-commerce platforms, this meetup offers valuable insights and practical takeaways to apply in your own projects.

Who Should Attend:
Data scientists, engineers, product managers, and anyone passionate about search, AI, or data-driven innovation.

Agenda:

• 18:00 - 18:15 - Open Door and Networking
• 18:15 - 18:20 - Welcome and quick intro from Elastic
• 18:20 - 19:05 - Talk 1: An Unexpected Journey: Building Semantic Search for Digitec Galaxus
  This talk will take us on a journey through how Galaxus introduced semantic search, starting with a PoC using Elasticsearch that took just three days. From there, we’ll delve into the PoV phase, focusing on refining the model, and finally deploying production-level semantic search across three online shops in four languages. We’ll explore the lessons learned and the successes achieved in scaling semantic search to support over 8 million products and 100,000 daily searches. We’ll also demonstrate the user and business value derived from leveraging HSNW, quantization, and other Elasticsearch configurations that enabled us to scale semantic search effectively while maximizing its impact.
  Presented by: Abel Camacho Guardian, and Elzbieta Jakubowska.
• 19:10 - 19:55 Talk 2: ABB's Enterprise Digital Assistant: Powering Intelligent Conversational Search with Elastic and LLMs
  Discover how ABB combines Elastic Search and Large Language Models to create an intelligent Digital Assistant that revolutionizes enterprise search. We'll explore the technical architecture behind our conversational search interface, which enables users to find precise information through natural conversation and share key learnings from integrating enterprise search with AI.
  Presented by: David Campilo (ABB)
• 20:00 - ... Connect & Learn Aperò
  Grab a drink, network with fellow professionals, and get inspired by these short, impactful speed-talks!
  🔹 Yury Kuchmel – Serrec Elastic's Partner
  Learn how Serrec supports businesses with professional services to implement Elastic solutions and beyond. (max 5-10 mins)
  🔹 Philippe Bouzaglou – AI Foundation Models for E-Commerce Search
  Discover the latest advancements in AI-powered search and how Foundation Models are transforming the e-commerce experience. (max 5-10 mins)

Come connect with like-minded professionals and gain new perspectives on how to unlock the full potential of your data. We look forward to seeing you there!