Name: AI & Knowledge Graphs in Action Meetup
Start: 2025-07-01T15:30:00.000Z
Location: metaphacts GmbH

Join us for the very first edition of the Knowledge Graphs & AI Hub—a new meetup series and community bringing together practitioners, researchers and enthusiasts. Our kickoff event, “AI & Knowledge Graphs in Action”, explores how symbolic and non-symbolic AI approaches can work together to shape the future of intelligent systems.

Whether you're deep into AI and knowledge graphs, just starting out, or simply curious about what happens when these two worlds intersect—you’re in the right place.

**🕠 Agenda**

**5:00 – 5:30 PM \| Doors open**

**5:30 – 5:35 PM \| Welcome & Introduction**
A short welcome to set the stage, introduce the theme and go over the format and speakers.

**5:35 – 5:55 PM \| Lightning Talks**
Get up to speed with rapid-fire insights from our expert panelists on the integration of knowledge graphs and AI—setting the context for the discussion to follow.

**6:00 – 7:00 PM \| Panel Discussion**

🎤 Moderator: Larry Swanson
👥 Panelists:

* Peter Haase ([metaphacts](https://metaphacts.com/))
* Harald Sack ([FIZ Karlsruhe](https://www.fiz-karlsruhe.de/) & [KIT Karlsruhe](https://www.kit.edu/))
* Jennifer Lechner ([d-fine](https://www.d-fine.com/en/))
* André Teege ([Piterion](https://www.piterion.com/))

Topics include:

* Can LLMs actually “understand” symbols, or are they just statistically impressive?
* How does symbolic reasoning enhance comprehension and trust?
* Should neuro-symbolic AI be the gold standard for safety and regulation?
* Is interpretability more important than raw performance?
* Whose knowledge do symbolic systems represent—and what are the implications?

**7:00 – 8:00 PM \| Networking & Refreshments\***
Unwind with drinks, snacks and great conversation. Connect with fellow attendees, share your thoughts and expand your network in this growing community.

🎯 Come for the insights, stay for the connections.

\*Disclaimer: This will be an alcohol-free event. But don’t worry - we’ve got you covered with some special treats to keep things fun and festive!

*Please note: All participants are expected to follow our [Code of Conduct](https://metaphacts.com/knowledge-graph-and-ai-hub-code-of-conduct) to ensure a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.*

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