PyData Wolverhampton - April 2026: Building a Live RAG System

# PyData Wolverhampton - April 2026: Building a Live RAG System

Join us for our 2nd PyData Wolverhampton meetup as we dive into building real-world AI systems with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).

## What to Expect:

Watch AI being built in real-time! This event features a live demonstration where we'll build a production-ready RAG system from the ground up. Perfect for anyone who wants to see how modern AI applications actually work behind the scenes.
Talk: "Building a Production RAG System: Live Demo"
Speaker: Akinyemi (Ezekiel) Arabambi (AI Researcher, Tech Industry Specialist)
Akinyemi will walk through building a complete RAG system live, covering:

• What RAG is and why it matters
• Setting up the architecture
• Connecting to data sources
• Building the retrieval mechanism
• Integrating with Large Language Models
• Real-world implementation challenges

This is a hands-on demonstration - you'll see exactly how to build AI systems that work with your own data.

## Agenda:

• 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Arrivals, networking, and pizza
• 6:30 PM - 6:45 PM: Welcome and introductions
• 6:45 PM - 7:35 PM: Live RAG System Build - Akinyemi Arabambi
• 7:35 PM - 8:00 PM: Q&A and discussion
• 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Networking

## What to Bring:

Just yourself! No laptop or preparation needed. Bring business cards if you'd like to connect with other attendees.

## Food & Drinks:

Free pizza and soft drinks provided.

## How to Find Us:

University of Wolverhampton Science Park - Technology Building Wolverhampton WV10 9RU
By Public Transport: From Wolverhampton train station, walk 5 minutes to the bus station. Take bus 32 or 33, ride for 7 stops (approximately 12 minutes) and drop off at Stafford Road. Walk 5 minutes to the Science Park.
By Taxi: 7-minute drive from Wolverhampton train/bus station.
By Car: Free parking available on-site.
Accessibility: The venue is on the ground floor and fully accessible.
We'll have PyData signage at the entrance to help you find us.

## Who Should Attend:

Data scientists, data analysts, machine learning engineers, software developers, students, and anyone interested in Python, data science, or AI. All skill levels welcome - whether you're curious about RAG or already building AI systems!
PyData Wolverhampton is part of the global PyData network, supported by NumFOCUS. We're building a community for data professionals in the Black Country.
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See you there!