Real-world applications of data science

## 🚀 Data Science Meetup at Zalando Dortmund

Join us for our next on-site event! We're excited to open our doors for a special evening dedicated to the fascinating world of data science, featuring speakers from Zalando and other innovative companies.

When? Wednesday, 24th of September 2025
Where? Freie-Vogel-Straße 387, 44269 Dortmund

### 🎤 Talks and Speakers

Talk #1: “How Regional clustering and machine learning improve delivery time predictions”
Dr. Nicolas Hubert & Dr. Chiara Balestra - Applied Scientists at Zalando

Talk #2: “From Pixels to Plots: turning tedious lab work quickly into actionable insights”
Dr. Jens Winkelmann - Expert Data Scientist at EDT

Talk #3: “Forecasting with Sktime - including some useful examples”
Dr. Robert Kübler - Senior Staff Data Scientist at Aldi South

### 📜 About the Event

Curious about how data science impacts a massive e-commerce platform and other game-changing companies? This is your chance to find out! Our speakers will take you on a journey through the real-world applications of data science. They’ll share their experiences applying cutting-edge techniques to solve challenging business problems, share their key learnings, and reveal the impact of their work. This is a unique opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at how to turn data into customer-focused solutions.
We’ll also have food, drinks, and a great atmosphere for networking with fellow data enthusiasts and the Zalando team.

### 👉 What to expect 👈

• Real-World Insights: Discover how data science is leveraged to drive innovation and solve complex business challenges across different companies.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals and fellow data enthusiasts from the local tech community.
• Food & Drinks: Enjoy complimentary refreshments and snacks while you chat.
• Meet the Team: Get a chance to meet the Zalando team and see our office space.

### ⏰ Agenda

5:00 PM | Doors open
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Networking, Food and Drinks
5:30 PM - 5:40 PM | Opening Remarks
5:40 PM - 6:20 PM | Talk #1: 🗺️ "How Regional Clustering & ML Improve Delivery Time Predictions" with Q&A Dr. Nicolas Hubert & Dr. Chiara Balestra, Zalando
6:20 PM - 7:00 PM | Talk #2: 🔬 "From Pixels to Plots: Turning Tedious Lab Work into Actionable Insights" with Q&A Dr. Jens Winkelmann, EDT
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM | Break & Refreshments
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM | Talk #3: 📈 "Forecasting with sktime: Practical Examples" with Q&A Dr. Robert Kübler, Aldi South
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Networking
9:00 PM | Event Close

Don't miss out on this insightful journey into the world of Zalando's tech innovations! Reserve your spot now and be part of this enriching experience.

We look forward to seeing you,
Your Zalando Team