PCD March 2025

Speakers wanted:
If you are working on something you would like to share or you are playing / learning something new, let us know. Let's keep the community alive by sharing and learning from each other.

Location:
The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo
Apostolou Pavlou Ave 51, Paphos 8046 · Paphos
ROOM: GF01

Schedule:
18:50 Doors opening
19:00 Talk by Christos Kyliakoudis.
19:35 Talk by Jürgen Rojahn.
20:30 Networking and Closing

Talk Details:

Talk #1: Beyond Code: Unraveling AI Rights, Responsibilities, and Machine Consciousness.

Let's talk about AI rights, obligations, and even consciousness and what it could mean for your code, career and society. We’ll explore both the challenges and exciting opportunities that intelligent machines bring to the table.

Christos Kyliakoudis is an accomplished internet business leader and AI transformation advisor, currently heading DatumSense – an agency specializing in AI automation, consulting, and education . As the Founder of DatumSense, he helps organizations embrace generative AI to future-proof their operations, co-creating AI-enabled strategies that ensure they stay ahead in an increasingly digital, “After AI” era . He also developed Koroubot.com , an innovative chatbot that communicates in the Cypriot dialect, showcasing how localized AI solutions can engage users and celebrate cultural heritage.

Previously, Kyliakoudis drove the success of major online platforms in Cyprus. He led Bazaraki.com to a staggering 17,000% revenue growth, establishing it as the country’s top online marketplace, and transformed Ergodotisi.com into the leading Cypriot job portal while achieving swift profitability. As co-founder of Satori Analytics, he introduced cutting-edge data science solutions to help organizations thrive in the digital age. Drawing on this extensive experience, Christos remains passionate about AI and digital transformation.
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Talk #2: AI for coding - where we come from, where we are and where things are going.

This provocative talk will take you on a journey through the evolution of artificial intelligence, starting with a historical overview, before diving into the practical tools currently revolutionizing coding, like Copilot, Aider, and Auto-GPT, along with other notable mentions. We'll then look ahead to the future of AI in software development, discussing emerging trends and how you can prepare to stay competent and resilient in this rapidly changing landscape. The session will conclude with an open Q&A and discussion, giving you the chance to engage with the speaker and fellow attendees.

Jürgen Rojahn is a Programming/Engineering freelancer who keeps busy working in financial analysis/automation.