DeepSeek R1 & the Future of LLMs – AI Meetup #18 @Netlight


Details
We’re back with another exciting MeetupAI Hamburg session, this time diving deep into LLMs! Our focus will be on the rapidly evolving landscape of Large Language Models, with a special highlight on DeepSeek R1—one of the most talked-about open-source LLMs right now.
Our featured speaker, Jannik Malte Meissner, Co-Founder & CEO of Neuralfinity, will provide an in-depth look at DeepSeek R1’s architecture, training methodologies, and its implications for the future of AI. Jannik has extensively analyzed this model and shared his insights in a recent blog post: A Deep Dive on DeepSeek R1.
We’re also hosting another LLM-related talk, this time focused on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Jingwen Yang will walk us through the fundamentals of RAG, demonstrating a practical use case and the infrastructure required to deploy a basic RAG system on AWS. We’ll explore how Agentic RAG builds upon this foundation—highlighting when and why you might need autonomous agents, what capabilities they bring, and how they enhance traditional RAG with dynamic decision-making and tool use.
As always, there will be plenty of opportunities to network and connect with the community. Thanks to Netlight, our co-hosts, snacks and drinks will be provided!
Livestream Info
Can’t make it in person? No worries! We’re streaming the talks live:
https://vimeo.com/event/4938741/fa2166958c
Confirmed Speaker:
• Jannik Malte Meissner – Co-Founder & CEO @Neuralfinity
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Talk: DeepSeek R1 – Architecture, Training & Innovations
• Jingwen Yang
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Talk: Agentic RAG: Use Cases and Infrastructure
Agenda:
• Start: 18:00
• 18:10 - 18:40 – Jannik Malte Meissner (DeepSeek R1)
• 18:45 - 19:15 – Jingwen Yang (Agentic RAG: Use Cases and Infrastructure)
• 20:05 - 22:00 – Wrap-Up & Networking
• What to bring
Your enthusiasm!
📍 Location: Netlight, Kaisergalerie (Große Bleichen 23-27), 6th floor
🚆 Nearest stations: Jungfernstieg or Stadthausbrücke
🛎️ Entrance: Enter the Kaisergalerie passage and look for the Netlight sign on the right-hand side. At the entrance, select “Netlight” on the intercom menu and ring the bell. Take the elevator to the 6th floor.
This Meetup will be held in English.

DeepSeek R1 & the Future of LLMs – AI Meetup #18 @Netlight