Netlight x FDS: A Hands-On Campfire Session

Welcome to Netlight x FDS

A Hands-On Campfire Session

This year, Netlight and the Frankfurt Data Science community invite you to a hands-on data meetup with campfire sessions, where we spark ideas on ESG, Finance and Al.

On April 29th 2025, we'll bring together bright minds to explore cutting-edge insights and hands-on solutions. Like every great campfire, this evening is about connection and uniting experts and industry leaders to inspire and learn from one another.

Expect an interactive mix of engaging talks and hands-on workshops designed to leave you with practical takeaways. Whether you're here to gain insights or exchange ideas, this is your chance to drive change and professional growth.

Join us as we turn up the heat on innovation - we will see you by the fire!

TechQuartier

Platz d. Einheit 2 60327 Frankfurt am Main Germany

Agenda

18:00 - Welcome Drinks & Finger Food
Doors open. Join us for a warm welcome and mingling.

18:30 - Official Kick-Off
Our event officially begins. Get ready for an exciting evening!

18:45 - Lightning Talk
Let’s set the scene for the evening.

19:00 - Campfire Round 1
Engage in insightful campfire sessions to discuss special topics around data and AI.

20:00 - Refreshment Break
Take a break, enjoy some refreshments and network with fellow attendees.

20:15 - Campfire Round 2
Engage in insightful campfire sessions to discuss special topics around data and AI.

21:00 - Networking
Let’s wrap up with a brief recap and continue the conversation over drinks and pizza.

22:00 - End of the Event
Time to say goodbye.

Experts

Eldar Rakhmatullaev

EU AI Act Essentials: From Theory to Practice

19:00 Tuesday

45m

Hands-on crash session covering the essentials of the EU AI Act through interactive case studies and role-play. We'll simplify complex rules into clear, practical steps as you team up with peers to tackle real-world scenarios. Learn how to classify AI systems and build department-specific action plans you can start draft immediately. You'll walk away with practical tools and the confidence to handle the EU AI Act—all delivered through enjoyable activities and industry examples.

AI in Finance: State of the Play

19:00 Tuesday

45m

AI in finance is transforming the industry, offering both opportunities and challenges. Our campfire delves into the backstages of innovation-driven initiatives and decision-making in evolving environments. Join us to explore practical insights and evaluate your organization's AI maturity, positioning yourself to leverage AI for strategic advantage in today's dynamic financial landscape.

RAG in Action: Components, Architecture & Lessons learned

19:00 Tuesday

45m

Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is one of the hottest trends in GenAI applications. In our campfire, we will review an example use case and break down the core components and architecture of RAG with top experts from the industry. Join us to discuss the challenges, best practices and key learnings.

From ESG Data to Business Intelligence: A New Perspective on Sustainability

19:00 Tuesday

45m

ESG data isn’t just for reports—it’s a goldmine for strategic decision-making. This campfire highlights how sustainability data can fuel business-critical use cases, from risk mitigation to innovation and customer engagement. Join in to gain practical insights into leveraging sustainability information for real business impact.

Organized by

Netlight Consulting @netlightconsulting

Netlight is a leading digital consultant company of 2,000 role models making aspiring digital leaders successful. Providing a full range of hands-on consultancy services from technology and design to data and management.

Frankfurt Data Science @ffm_datascience

Frankfurt Data Science is a group for aspiring and experienced data scientists interested in shaping next generation analytics and pushing fast forward local analytics ecosystem.

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