17. OBI Tech Talk: AI Edition

Join us for this month’s OBI Tech Talk featuring Nazmi Ahmad, Software Developer from Open Reply, alongside Dominique Winter from OBI.

⏰ Event Details:
Doors open: 6:00 PM
6:30 PM – Do LLMs Actually Understand Us? Exploring the Brains Behind AI Tools - Nazmi Ahmad (Open Reply)
7:15 PM – From chatbots to friends: Design Principles for Conversational AI - Dominique Winter (OBI)
8:00 PM - Open end discussion, socialising & pizza!

Location: In-Person at OBI, Carlswerk, Cologne
Talks Language: English
Cost: Free (but the knowledge is priceless!)

More about the presentations:
1. Talk - Do LLMs Actually Understand Us? Exploring the Brains Behind AI Tools
This talk breaks down the core principals and concepts behind Large Language Models, from tokenization and embeddings to vector spaces and prompt strategies. And we will try to answer the big question: do these models really understand us?
Finally, we’ll tie it all together with a practical example—demonstrating a simple real-world tool built using llms, showcasing how these concepts translate into action.

Nazmi Ahmad is a software developer with a background in mobile development and a growing interest in machine learning and XR/VR. He enjoys exploring different technologies—sometimes for serious projects, sometimes just for the fun of it

2. Talk - From chatbots to friends: Design Principles for Conversational AI
Conversational AIs like ChatGPT are no longer just tools—they're becoming companions in our digital everyday life. This talk reveals how seemingly simple behaviors, like politeness or personalized responses, can spark real emotional connections between humans and machines.
Discover how these relationships open the door to richer, more engaging user experiences—and why they challenge us to rethink the way we design digital products. If you're curious about the emotional potential of AI and the role of design in shaping it, this session is for you.

Dominique Winter is a senior product development coach at OBI next. In his years at the company he did help many teams and leaders to increase their product focus.

Save the date and join us for a session that will elevate your skills and showcase the core principals behind LLMs and see firsthand how AI can revolutionize your digital everyday life. See you there!

Parking
You can park in front of our main entry (DO NOT PARK NEAR THE E-WERK)
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Here you can find a photo with a detailed description: Main Entry & Parking
Since some gates around the OBI building are locked in the evening, you can leave through the gate at Teltec Köln, Schanzenstraße 29: coordinates

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