Qualification | Responsible AI – Sustainable AI applications for SMEs

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a topic for large companies or the tech industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also benefit from AI today. For this to succeed and for AI to be used to its full potential, a conscious and sustainable approach is required. But what does that mean in concrete terms?

As part of our Zukunftszentrum Nord project, we offer a free qualification program entitled Responsible AI – Sustainable AI applications for SMEs for SMEs. In this qualification program, you will get a practical introduction to the responsible use of AI and learn how AI can be used in your company not only efficiently and innovatively, but also fairly, transparently and in a resource-saving manner. Apply for a place, participation is free of charge!

• Title: Responsible AI – Sustainable AI applications for SMEs
• Date: October 17
• Time: 10-16 h
• Location: Dockland

Procedure of the qualification concept

1. Introduction to Responsible AI
   In an interactive keynote speech on the responsible use of AI in companies, you will learn the basics of Responsible AI – in particular the dimensions of explainability, fairness & sustainability, law & ethics, security & robustness and governance. Five interactive tasks will encourage you to take a practical look at specific AI use cases.
2. Responsible AI tools for SMEs
   Artificial intelligence does not always have to come from the USA; powerful and practical AI applications are also being developed in Europe that are particularly exciting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this session, we will provide a compact overview of responsible AI tools such as the AI-on-Demand Platform, n8n and Mistral. The focus is on interactive experimentation and discovering how these tools can be used profitably in everyday working life.
3. Showroom tour & hands-on AI
   During a guided tour of the ARIC showroom, the speakers will use selected exhibits to show how Responsible AI principles can be taken into account in the development and application of AI solutions.
4. Workshop: Using AI sustainably in companies
   As part of a workshop, you will develop approaches in small groups on how AI projects can be implemented sustainably in companies. The focus will be on data protection and security, energy consumption of AI models and social partnership transformation processes. The group results will be presented and discussed in plenary.

General conditions

• For employees of SMEs from the Hamburg metropolitan region who are interested in AI
• No previous knowledge required
• Free of charge
• Face-to-face event in Hamburg
• Please bring an internet-enabled laptop
• Employer exemption required for the duration of the event

Registration

If you would like to take part in the qualification concept, you are welcome to apply under the following link:
Please fill out this form

Please note: By completing this questionnaire, you are applying for a place on our innovative qualification program. You will receive feedback by e-mail as to whether participation is possible.

If you have any questions about the registration process or the qualification concept, please contact Alina Chis: chis@aric-hamburg.de

About the project sponsor

The qualification program is offered in cooperation with the Zukunftszentrum Nord. The Zukunftszentrum supports companies in northern Germany in their digital transformation and ensures that technological innovations benefit people, the environment and the economy in equal measure.

About the speakers

Anselm Fehnker works as Senior AI Project Manager at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg e.V. (ARIC). In his work, he advises and supports numerous companies in the successful implementation of AI projects. He has a master’s degree in computer science with a focus on artificial intelligence, which makes him a good contact person for questions about algorithms and the application of AI. A particular focus of his work is on all types of machine learning algorithms and the responsible and sustainable use of AI.

Jakob Mertes is a Machine Learning Engineer at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg e.V. (ARIC). He studied data science and works with SMEs and public services to integrate AI into their processes.

Amar Bolkan is a Machine Learning Engineer at the Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg e.V. (ARIC). He develops AI-based solutions and supports companies in the implementation of their projects – from the idea to the practical application. Thanks to his master’s degree in computer science with a focus on technology, he has in-depth knowledge, especially when it comes to hardware-related questions about artificial intelligence. He is particularly interested in the use of AI in autonomous systems such as drones, robots and vehicles.

Alina Chiș works at ARIC as a project assistant and her areas of activity include the Regional Future Center North.