
What we’re about
Willkommen beim Rhein-Neckar AI & Data Hub!
(English version below.
Events and communication will also be held in English, if needed.)
Unsere Mission ist es, die Data-, Analytics- und AI-Community im Rhein-Neckar-Raum zu stärken und den Austausch zwischen Academia und Industrie zu fördern.
Hier treffen sich Expert*innen, Forschende und Interessierte, um gemeinsam an innovativen Themen wie Data Science, KI, Cloud Computing und Data Engineering zu arbeiten.
Was erwartet euch?
- Inspirierende Vorträge zu aktuellen Trends und Best Practices
- Offener Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten aus Forschung und Praxis
- Netzwerken in entspannter Atmosphäre
Egal, ob Einsteiger*in oder Expert*in – bei uns sind alle willkommen, die die Zukunft von Data & AI mitgestalten möchten.
Kontakt:
Ihr habt Fragen oder möchtet aktiv mitmachen? Meldet euch gerne direkt bei Mark Bangert, Andreas Luckert oder Daniar Achakeev.
Bleibt dran – in unserem ersten LinkedIn-Post erfahrt ihr mehr über die Idee und unsere geplante Meetup-Reihe ab Q1/2025.
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English Version:
Welcome to the Rhein-Neckar AI & Data Hub!
(Events and communication will also be held in English, if needed.)
Our mission is to strengthen the Data, Analytics, and AI community in the Rhein-Neckar region and foster collaboration between academia and industry.
Here, experts, researchers, and enthusiasts come together to work on innovative topics such as Data Science, AI, Cloud Computing, and Data Engineering.
What can you expect?
- Inspiring talks on current trends and best practices
- Open exchange with like-minded people from research and industry
- Networking in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere
Whether you are a beginner or an expert – everyone who wants to shape the future of Data & AI is welcome!
Contact:
Do you have questions or want to actively participate? Feel free to reach out directly to Mark Bangert, Andreas Luckert or Daniar Achakeev.
Stay tuned – check out our first LinkedIn Post for more information about the idea and our planned Meetup series starting in Q1/2025!
Upcoming events
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Rhein-Neckar AI & Data Hub Meetup
SRH Hochschule - Gründer-Institut, Kurfürsten-Anlage 52, Heidelberg, DE## Join us for the #sixth Rhein-Neckar AI & Data Hub Meetup!
Edition #6: Legal & Enterprise Perspectives on AI
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries but as innovation accelerates, so do the regulatory and operational challenges that come with it.In this edition, we’ll dive into two essential perspectives: the legal obligations arising from the EU AI Act and the practical realities of scaling Generative AI in corporations.
📍 Location: Gründer-Institut, Kurfürsten-Anlage 52, 69115 Heidelberg
📅 Date & Time: November 20, 2025 | 5:00 pm
🍕 From 8:00 pm onward, we’ll have pizza and networking! The perfect opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with the local AI community!### Our Speakers
👉 Neşe Kanıcıoğlu (She/Her), Technology Lawyer (LL.M.)
Referent, Lecturer & Speaker for AI Law
Referent for Product Safety & Liability Law
Data Protection Officer (Certified)Talk: "The challenges of the AI Act – An introduction to the obligations for business practice"
Get some information about:
- Subject matter & scope of the AI Act
- Addressees of the AI Act
- Liability: Obligations of the addressees
👉 Lukas Neuhauser (Senior Data Scientist, HMS)
Talk: "GenAI for Corporations: Balancing Scalability and Customization"Generative AI applications in an enterprise context are always caught between the conflicting demands of scalability and customization.
A centralized solution enables efficiency, consistency, and cost savings. However, different organizational structures, document landscapes, and use cases require a high degree of local adaptation.
This presentation highlights typical challenges and discusses solutions.### Important Notes
✔ Maximum capacity: 95 attendees – please RSVP only if you can attend.
✔ No-show policy: If you can’t make it, kindly update your RSVP so someone else can take your spot.
✔ Participation is free!Notice on Photo and Video Recordings
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By registering for the event, you consent to the creation and use of such recordings as described above. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or videos, please inform a member of the event team on site.
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Past events
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