Tech Events in Potsdam
Upcoming tech events in Potsdam, Germany.
Upcoming events in Potsdam
Efficient Information Retrieval â Part I
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
AI Workshop | Introduction to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Do you spend too much time searching for information in PDFs, folder structures or internal documentation? Traditional AI chatbots quickly reach their limits here, either because they do not have access to your data or because sensitive content would have to be passed on to external providers.
In part I of this four-part workshop series, you will learn how to set up a local, data-secure system on your laptop. This system enables you to retrieve specific information from your own documents and generate context-related, comprehensible answers from it, without sharing your data with third-party providers.
Typical applications include internal knowledge databases, guidelines, and project documentation.
A retrieval-augmented generation system (RAG system) can generate answers based on your data. In this workshop you will learn the fundamental building blocks: local large language models (LLM), embeddings, and vector databases. By the end, you will understand how RAG works, its advantages over pure LLM queries, and how to evaluate whether RAG is suitable for your own data and use cases.
In the practical part of this workshop, you will install a complete minimal version of a RAG system:
· Local LLM (CPU- or GPU-accelerated), hosted with vLLM
· Simple vector database based on Qdrant
· Example documents indexed using different embedding models
· Retrieval using various semantic search techniques
· Generating answers based on relevant information and your own prompts
You will learn the basics of semantic vectors (e.g., distance metrics such as cosine similarity) and explore various open-source models. Advanced concepts such as Graph RAG or HNSW are introduced conceptually but not yet covered in depth.
đ This workshop lays the foundation for all other parts of the series.
After the workshop, you will have a working local RAG system and know how to transfer it to your own data.
Requirements
Experience with Python, GitHub, and Docker.
or completion of our Getting Started Guide
or participation in our basic workshop âFirst steps towards your own AI applicationâ.
Registration & participation
Registration is binding. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket in good time to allow other participants to take your place.
Important Information
Photographs, audio recordings and films will be made during the event. By participating in the event, you agree that photos, audio and video recordings in which you are recognizable may be published as part of the public relations work of the AI Service Center Berlin-Brandenburg and the HPI.
The AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg is a project of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Its aim is to lower the barriers for using AI in business and society.
Are you interested in our free workshops and other events that we offer? Then sign up for our newsletter.
Analytics Pioneers Meetup - POTSDAM - Mai 2026
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
Wir laden zum ersten Meetup der Analytics Pioneers in den neuen RĂ€umlichkeiten von mohrstade in Potsdam!
Am 07.05. begrĂŒĂen wir euch um 17:00 Uhr in der KurfĂŒrstenstraĂe 21, 14467 Potsdam.
Auf folgenden Vortrag (auf Englisch) dĂŒrft ihr euch schon mal freuen:
1. Same Origin Setup (Fabian Lampe)
2. The Death of the Dashboard: Why We Need to Generate Our Own Insights (Bert Winterfeld)
Fragen und Austausch sind jederzeit und auch im Anschluss willkommen.
GetrĂ€nke und Snacks stehen kostenlos fĂŒr euch bereit.
Wir freuen uns auf einen entspannten Abend mit euch!
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We invite you to the first Analytics Pioneers Meetup in the new offices of mohrstade in Potsdam!
On 7 May we welcome you at 5:00 PM at KurfĂŒrstenstraĂe 21, 14467 Potsdam.
You can already look forward to the following talk (in English):
1. Same Origin Setup (Fabian Lampe)
2. The Death of the Dashboard: Why We Need to Generate Our Own Insights (Bert Winterfeld)
Questions and discussion are welcome at any time, including afterwards.
Free drinks and snacks will be available for you.
Weâre looking forward to a relaxed evening with you!
ALL-Berlin (agile learning lab Berlin)
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
Dear Friends,
"VCAT" in Potsdam will be our host in May 2026! YAY!
Address is: August-Bebel-Street. 26-53, 14482 Potsdam .... this is our first time outside of Berlin:
You will find VCAT in the "MedienHaus", please see this page https://www.vcat.de/meta/kontakt/ for the description how to get there:
Bus Stop "Studio Babelsberg" - a bus goes from S-Bahnhof Griebnitzsee (S7) or RE Bahnhof Medienstadt.
We are invited to run our Open Space (15h -18h) as usual and then stay a little longer for a beer and some more friendly conversations.
Our standard-text:
Are you an agile practitioner and learner? A Problem-Solver, Scrum Master, Product Owner, Developer, Agile Coach or an awesome Manager? This is our space to learn together. Bring your challenge, opportunity or problem! Anything you want to share, practice or learn about!
This afternoon will be all about learning through exchanging. We will create a list of topics and form small groups to work together in an open space format.
Options include:
- ask for help with a current situation
- bring and practice a method or technique
- practice coaching, where the coach and the coachee both learn
this space is safe to fail!
Happy to have you as a part of our awesome community!
Your ALL crew: Simon & Alex
"Rund um SelbststÀndigkeit und WordPress" - Online Meetup Potsdam - #wpdm 0526
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
Programm
19:00 | Thema " WordPress Agentur / SelbststĂ€ndige â Doâs and Dontâs worauf es im Business ankommt"
20:00 | Allgemeine Fragerunde oder Vertiefung des Themas.
Das Meetup fĂŒr Online Business & Online Marketing â mit WordPress als Fundament.
Details zum Thema folgen.
Weg von Bits & Bytes. Hin zu Reichweite, Leads und Wachstum.
Weniger Technik-Diskussionen. Mehr Sichtbarkeit, Conversion und Umsatz.
Es wird ein Brainstorming-Meetup.... Sei herzlich willkommen oder empfehle uns weiter
Nach dem Thema und vor dem Netzwerken und einem regen Erfahrungsaustauschgibt gibt es Zeit fĂŒr eure allgemeinen Fragen ĂŒber alles was ihr wissen wollt. Wir sind fĂŒr Support da um die eine oder andere technische Frage rund um WordPress zu lösen.
Weitere Informationen zum Meetup, der Location und RĂŒckblicke auf vergangene Veranstaltungen findet ihr in unserem Blog unter https://wpmeetup-potsdam.de
Efficient Information Retrieval â Part III
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
AI Workshop | Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback for RAG
A RAG system may produce good results â but how can it be optimised to meet the exact requirements and quality standards of a specific application?
In Part III of the workshop series, you will learn how to systematically improve RAG systems with the help of human feedback. The goal is to create a system that is more accurate, robust and better adapted to real-world usage scenarios.
Key topics:
· Core principles of Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF) in the context of RAG
· Creating and evaluating feedback datasets
· Adjusting retrieval parameters based on human judgments
· Retrieval optimisation vs. generation optimisation
· Practical tools for feedback loops and logging
You will evaluate real RAG answers, run small optimisation cycles and observe how the system measurably improves.
đ Part III bridges the gap between technical RAG design (Parts I & II) and productive assistance systems (Part IV).
After the workshop, you will know how to optimise RAG systems with the help of human feedback.
Requirements:
Participation in Part I & II of the workshop series
or equivalent experience with programming and RAG systems.
Registration & participation
Registration is binding. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket in good time to allow other participants to take your place.
Important Information
Photographs, audio recordings and films will be made during the event. By participating in the event, you agree that photos, audio and video recordings in which you are recognizable may be published as part of the public relations work of the AI Service Center Berlin-Brandenburg and the HPI.
The AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg is a project of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Its aim is to lower the barriers for using AI in business and society.
Are you interested in our free workshops and other events that we offer? Then sign up for our newsletter.
FUTURE FRAMES â Explore whatâs next in MediaTech #2
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
FUTURE FRAMES â Explore whatâs next in MediaTech
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
AI Film Produktion: Die Werbebranche machtâs vor
AI Film Produktion: Die Werbebranche machtâs vorDeep Dives, die Technologie greifbar machen
VR, XR, KI-Workflows: In unserer neuen Eventreihe Future Frames bekommt ihr Einblicke in den Maschinenraum der Medienbranche â und zwar von Menschen, die ihn wie ihre Westentasche kennen. Euch erwarten spannende Use Cases in Kombination mit offener Diskussion.
Das Deep-Dive-Format des MediaTech Hub Potsdam ermöglicht euch am Standort Babelsberg regelmĂ€Ăig den direkten Austausch mit Brancheninsider:innen, CEOs und Expert:innen aus der bundesweiten Tech-Szene.
Ausgabe #2: âAI Film Produktion: Die Werbebranche machtâs vorâ
Die Produktionsfirma TEKTIKE hat sich der Full GenAI Commercial Production verschrieben â als einer der ersten Akteure in Deutschland ĂŒberhaupt.
Am 20. Mai sprechen wir mit Max Penk, Tech- und Innovationsstratege bei TEKTIKE, ĂŒber seine Leidenschaft fĂŒr das bewegte Bild im Spannungsfeld zwischen Informatik und Film, ĂŒber sich verĂ€ndernde Berufsbilder und ĂŒber neue Arten der Kommunikation wĂ€hrend Produktionsphasen.
Was euch erwartet âŠ
- Kompakter Input zu aktuellen MediaTech-Themen
- Konkrete Use Cases und Einblicke aus der Praxis
- Direkter Austausch mit Expert:innen und Teilnehmenden
- Impulse fĂŒr eigene Projekte und Workflows
- Raum fĂŒr Diskussion und Vernetzung
Agenda
16:00-16:05 Uhr â Ankommen & BegrĂŒĂung durch MTH-Potsdam (Simon Sturzenegger)
16:05-16:15 Uhr â Kurzes Screening der Cases von TEKTITE
16:15-17:30 Uhr â Deep Dive mit Max Penk, Tech- und Innovationsstratege
17:30-18:00 Uhr â Ausklang & Networking
Wann? 20.05.2026, 16:00â18:00 Uhr
Wo? MediaTech Hub Potsdam, August-Bebel-Str. 26-53 (Haus 4), 14482 Potsdam
Efficient Information Retrieval â Part IV
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
AI Workshop | AI Assistants for Office Work
Do you spend a lot of time every day researching, documenting and summarising? Modern RAG systems are more than just question-and-answer systems â they can actively support you in completing tasks.
In part IV of the workshop series, you will learn how to use agentic RAG systems as productive, local and secure AI assistants. These systems combine knowledge access with the ability to execute specific tasks: from document updates to workflow support.
Key topics:
· Architecture of agentic RAG systems
· Tools for agentic actions (file operations, search, planning, extraction etc.)
· Combining retrieval, reasoning, and action (âRAG + Agentâ)
· Error control and safety for agents (guardrails, policy layers)
· Example use cases: document generators, research assistants, workflow automation
In the workshop, you will configure a RAG agent, define tools, and test realistic office workflows.
đ Part IV concludes the workshops series and shows how RAG prototypes can be turned into productive AI assistants.
After the workshop, you will understand how such systems can be used productively in organisations.
Requirements:
Participation in Parts IâIII of the workshop series
or equivalent experience with programming and RAG systems.
Registration & participation
Registration is binding. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket in good time to allow other participants to take your place.
Important Information
Photographs, audio recordings and films will be made during the event. By participating in the event, you agree that photos, audio and video recordings in which you are recognizable may be published as part of the public relations work of the AI Service Center Berlin-Brandenburg and the HPI.
The AI Service Centre Berlin-Brandenburg is a project of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Its aim is to lower the barriers for using AI in business and society.
Are you interested in our free workshops and other events that we offer? Then sign up for our newsletter.
Kreative KI & Immersive ZukĂŒnfte â Technologie in Potsdam erleben
Potsdam, đ©đȘ Germany
Entdecke KI- und XR-Technologien live in Potsdam â Kreativ-Akteure, zukĂŒnftige Arbeitswelten und neue GeschĂ€ftsideen warten auf dich!
Erlebe Technologie hautnah in Potsdam! Tauche ein in die Welt der kreativen KĂŒnstlichen Intelligenz und entdecke, wie immersive Technologien unsere Zukunft gestalten. Sei dabei, lerne spannende Anwendungen kennen und tausche dich mit Gleichgesinnten aus â alles live vor Ort. Lass dich inspirieren und verpasse nicht diese spannende Reise in die digitale Zukunft!
Kreative KI & Immersive ZukĂŒnfte â Open Space im Kreativ Quartier Potsdam (Ausstellung und Konferenz)Wie gestalten wir unsere Zukunft mit KĂŒnstlicher Intelligenz, immersiven Technologien und KreativitĂ€t? Beim Open Space Kreative KI & Immersive ZukĂŒnfte erleben Sie einen inspirierenden Tag mit Tech-Exponaten, Impulsen und Dialogformaten rund um KI, VR/AR/XR, Medien, Design und Architektur an der Schnittstelle von Kunst & KreativitĂ€t, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Politik.
Mit dieser Ausstellung und Konferenz öffnet das Kreativ Quartier Potsdam erstmalig seine TĂŒren fĂŒr ein auĂergewöhnliches Event. In einem offenen, experimentellen Raum kommen Kreativschaffende, Unternehmer:innen**,** Start-ups, Forschende, NachwuchsfĂŒhrungskrĂ€fte sowie Akteure aus Verwaltung und Politik zusammen, um KI und immersive Technologien auszuprobieren und sich ĂŒber menschenzentrierte Innovation auszutauschen.
Im Mittelpunkt stehen Fragen wie:
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Wie können kleine und mittelstÀndische Unternehmen, Kreativwirtschaft und Forschungseinrichtungen gemeinsam technische und nicht-technische Innovationen voranbringen?
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Welche Rolle spielen kĂŒnstlerische Perspektiven in der Technologieentwicklung?
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Wie gelingen eine verantwortungsvolle, menschenorientierte digitale Transformation und KI-Entwicklung? Und wie lÀsst sich dadurch die Technologieakzeptanz stÀrken.
Dieser Tag versteht sich als Plattform fĂŒr Austausch, Co-Creation und Vernetzung: zum Ausprobieren neuer Technologien, zum Teilen von Erfahrungen und zum Entdecken gemeinsamer Potenziale â in einer kreativen und offenen AtmosphĂ€re.
Zeit & Ort
04.06.2026 | 12:00 â 19:00 Uhr (ab 18:00 Uhr Networking)
Kreativ Quartier Potsdam â Eingangshalle sowie 1. und 2. Etage
Neue Plantage, 14467 Potsdam
Wegbeschreibung: https://maps.app.goo.gl/txvKo5dWW5ELUyK36
Link zur Karte fĂŒr die letzten Meter: Wegbeschreibung letzte Meter.png
Veranstalter
Der Open Space wird gemeinschaftlich organisiert von:
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Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Zukunftskultur
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Wirtschaftsförderung der Landeshauptstadt Potsdam
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Kreativ Quartier Potsdam
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Langer Stall eG (i.G.)
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Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Magdeburg
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MIZ â Medieninnovationszentrum Babelsberg
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medianet berlinbrandenburg e.V.
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FilmuniversitÀt Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
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MediaTech Hub Potsdam
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glockenweiĂ â Gut fĂŒr den Kiez
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Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg (WFBB) â Cluster IKT, Medien und Kreativwirtschaft
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Net4AI â Netzwerk fĂŒr KĂŒnstliche Intelligenz
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