Knowledge Based Systems and MCP

Dear data science enthusiasts,
we are happy to announce our next MeetUp on on Knowledge-Based Systems and MCPs – The Good!
In an era where intelligent systems are shaping how we solve complex problems, KBS and MCPs stand out as powerful tools for decision-making, automation, and innovation. Today, we’re diving into the benefits, breakthroughs, and best practices of these technologies — from enhancing expert systems to building more adaptive and explainable AI.

Knowledge Based Systems
Manuel Pasieka, AI Solution Architect @ Pasieka AI Solutions

[Knowledge-based Systems] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knowledge-based_systems) are intelligent reasoning systems that can be used with natural language to solve complex problems based on structured and unstructured data. In this talk, we will explore different variants of increasing complexity that range from RAG based Question/Answering systems to AI Agent platforms that are used for business process automation.

Pasieka Manuel is the CEO of Pasieka AI Solutions, that helps companies to succeed with their AI Projects, providing strategic and technical consultancy. He has a background in machine learning and distributed systems, applying both in academia and industry. In addition, Manuel hosts the Austrian Artificial Intelligence Podcast, that explores the Austrian AI Landscape through expert interviews.

MCPs - The Good Parts
Zoltan Toth, Data Architecture and AI Integration expert

Model Context Protocol, or MCPs, are the talk of the AI town these days. But what exactly are MCPs, really? Why is this emerging concept generating such hype?
In this talk, I'll give you a short intro and show a hands-on MCP deployment. After this talk you'll walk away understanding not only the concepts, but also the common pitfalls and aspects where MCPs shine.

Zoltan C. Toth is a Data Architecture and AI Integration expert with over 20 years in the field who combines hands-on engineering experience with instructional work. As a consultant for Fortune 500 companies and Professor of Practice at Central European University, he helps organizations navigate the challenges of implementing modern data and AI solutions.

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Best,
The Organizer Team