The Program

How does data get into AI? (organized by the KMI project at InfAI)

09:00 - 10:30 | Room 259 | German

Chair: Jörg Schließer (Institute for Applied Informatics), Sandra Schumann (Institute for Applied Informatics) and Steven Lehmann (Institute for Applied Informatics)

Dr Sandra Schumann will give an introductory keynote entitled ‘AI: hype or tool?’, which takes a critical look at the question of whether AI is an overrated trend or actually a useful tool that supports people in their everyday lives and in the world of work. When used correctly, AI can improve a variety of work processes or support automation, but the question of the data basis poses challenges for SMEs in particular. The interactive workshop that immediately follows addresses these barriers, sheds light on the technical aspects of developing AI applications with a focus on the data required for this and offers specific assistance.

• Sandra Schumann (Institute for Applied Informatics): AI: hype or tool?

AI for everyday work - practical tools and sharing experiences (organized by the KMI project at InfAI)

11:00 - 12:30 | Room 259 | German

Christina Mamtoumidou (Institute for Applied Informatics), Edgar Schero (Institute for Applied Informatics) and Nadja Hemming (Institute for Applied Informatics)

This workshop provides a practical demonstration of how AI tools can make everyday work easier. Participants will gain contextual knowledge and the basics of generative AI such as ChatGPT and the use of other freely accessible AI tools. They will also learn about ‘prompting’ techniques to better understand how they work. In the subsequent practical part, participants can interact with the AI tools and acquire skills that can be integrated into various areas of everyday work.

Competitiveness in the digital transformation (organized by the KMI project at InfAI)

13:30 - 15:00 | Room 259 | German

Franziska Hein-Pensel (Institute for Applied Informatics), Sebastian Schuhmann (Institute for Applied Informatics) and Stefan Fehser (Netzwerkbüro | Bildung im Strukturwandel in Mitteldeutschland – BiSMit)

The economy is in the midst of a far-reaching transformation process characterized by digitalization, a shortage of skilled workers and the disappearance of traditional industries. For companies in the Central German mining region in particular, this presents particular challenges for competitiveness - but also great opportunities. An interactive workshop will show you specific strategies and generate ideas on how you can make targeted and successful use of the structural change for your own company and strengthen your competitiveness in the future.

The art of data: AI compression and decompression of ERA5 global climate data (starts at 4pm)

16:00 - 17:00 | Room 259 | German

Claudius Wehner (Federal Environmental Agency) and Stephan Klingner (Federal Environmental Agency)

AI offers great potential for increasing efficiency in the processing of weather data. In this event at the interface of science, art and entertainment, participants will experience the fascinating possibilities of AI-supported compression and decompression using the example of ERA5 world climate data. Be inspired by how art and technology come together to make AI and complex data visible and tangible. (Start from 16:00)