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  • From Keywords to Context: How Elasticsearch Became an AI-Powered Search Engine by Emmanuel Demey – Remember when search meant matching keywords? Those days are over. Elasticsearch now understands what you mean, not just what you type. In this session, I’ll walk you through the AI revolution happening inside Elasticsearch: semantic search with zero configuration, hybrid search that combines the best of both worlds, and practical patterns for building conversational AI applications. No PhD required — just bring your curiosity and leave with working code.
  • Doing 0→1 by Illia Kucheriavyi – learn from more than decade of software engineering experience distilled advices and examples of doing startup, working with critical money infrastructure, leading teams and teams of teams.
  • Pizza, pints & people – free pizza, beer, tech talks, networking - as always :)

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Agenda:

  • 5:45pm - 6:30pm - Welcome • grab a drink • take some pizza • have a quick chat
  • 6:30pm- 7:15pm - Emmanuel Demey – From Keywords to Context: How Elasticsearch Became an AI-Powered Search Engine
  • 7:15pm-7:30pm - q&a • chat break
  • 7:30pm-8:15pm - Illia Kucheriavyi – Doing 0→1: learn from more than a decade of software engineering experience!
  • 8:15pm onwards - q&a • beverages • networking

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Speaker Spotlight:

Emmanuel Demey – freelance consultant based in Edinburgh, Scotland, with over 15 years of experience building web applications – https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanueldemey/. He specializes in Elasticsearch consulting and training, web accessibility audits (RGAA), and Green IT. Emmanuel has worked with major clients including RATP, Back Market, and Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. He co-organizes DevLille, one of France’s largest developer conferences, and runs the Edinburgh JavaScript meetup. He also hosts the Tech Ethic podcast exploring the intersection of technology and ethics.

Illia Kucheriavyi – Senior Software Engineer, Revolut –https://www.linkedin.com/in/illia-kucheriavyi-8ba1a0148/. 13 years of experience in software engineering and software engineering leadership. From Computer Science-related R&D to enabling organisations with Lean Portfolio building and managing scalable teams of teams. Creator of numerous iOS and Software Engineering trainings, giving engineers the ability to achieve results with less time spent.
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  • Clockwise

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