BrabantJUG @ Sioux Technologies

On 24 November, BrabantJUG will be hosting our next meetup, this time at a new host: Sioux Technologies. Again we will have some great content for you. See you there!

Timetable
17:00 Doors open
18:00 Food
18:50 Introduction by our host
19:00 Unveiling the simple math that powers AI by Marianne Hoornenborg
19:45 Break
20:00 wAIred! Learn with(out) AI by Simone de Gijt
20:45 Drinks

Unveiling the simple math that powers AI
Don't let math intimidate you — simple math powers complex systems.
As a Java developer without a formal math background, I became curious about the mathematical foundations behind AI and computation. I found that intelligent systems are rooted in surprisingly simple mathematical concepts.
In this beginner-friendly talk, we’ll explore
how vector computation underlies Generative AI and how floating-point precision impacts probability scores. And just for clarity, we’ll even revisit the basics of machine-level binary number representations.
Traveling through the landscape of my talk, we’ll build up to find that the math behind AI is more relatable than we’re led to believe.

About Marianne Hoornenborg
Marianne Hoornenborg is a lead in the Dutch Java community and works in the CIO Office at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK). She is passionate about making technical topics more accessible and engaging. Marianne believes learning should be investigative, inclusive, and fun. Through her talks, she aims to empower developers to grow with confidence in their careers.

wAIred! Learn with(out) AI
In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we learn. This talk will explore how we can use AI tools to enhance our learning experiences, by looking at some (recent) research that has been done on the matter.
But as we embrace these new technologies, we must also ask ourselves: Are we becoming less capable of thinking for ourselves? Do these tools make us smarter, or do they risk dulling our critical thinking skills? This talk will encourage us to think critically about the role of AI in our education. Together, we will discover how to use AI to support our learning journey while still developing our ability to think critically.

About Simone de Gijt
Simone de Gijt is a passionate Java and Kotlin developer at OpenValue Amsterdam. Based in Houten, the Netherlands, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and social energy to every project.
Outside of work, Simone is a scuba diving enthusiast, board game strategist, and Hogwarts Legacy adventurer. She thrives on collaboration, loves sharing ideas, and likes to work together on complex issues. She's defined by the combination: social but nerdy!