This newsletter is special in a way - by sending it, we are proud to announce that we have been here for you for 2 years! On the 13th of October 2021, at 12:42, KI Park was launched as an AI ecosystem by 12 founding members.
We have since expanded from 12 to over 120 members. We have crossed the borders of Germany and gained members and partners from other European countries. We have held over 80 projects, workshops and networking events. This year, we initiated our inaugural, large-scale AI for Sustainability Connect Programme with the objective of making a genuine impact on the world. We participated in innumerable AI events, summits and conferences, and consequently, our name is now known throughout the AI community. All of this is thanks to you.
Your involvement has made KI Park the dynamic and progressive ecosystem it is today. Every member of KI Park has an important role to play, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership.
In this spirit, we would like to welcome you to the Community Newsletter of December 2023!
Website Redesign: A New Chapter for KI Park e.V.
We could not be more excited and prouder to announce that the KI Park website relaunch is now complete! Except a modernized design and an optimized user interface, there are numerous new features to explore.
Now we also have detailed overview of current projects, workshops, and events. Up-to-date news can now be followed directly on the homepage, and registering for workshops has been made easier than ever.
Learn more about new features and explore the new website by clicking the button below!
We're excited to unveil our ambassador concept, a gem that's already sparkling with success among our corporate members and is now being graciously extended to all KI Park members. Our KI Park Ambassadors? Oh, they're practically the VIPs of our contact list. Their job description? Well, it's as thrilling as it gets:
1) They bring different information, topics, offers and projects from KI Park to the colleagues in your member-organization;
2) They bring your topics into the ecosystem, exchange information with other Ambassadors and kick off new activities in KI Park.
Wonder how to become a KI Park Ambassador? Or you want to know, when will our first Ambassador meeting, called Members Townhall, happen? You can find all the answers by clicking the button below.
As we mark our second anniversary, we reflect on a triumphant founding phase. The recent Administrative Board meeting reaffirmed the trust in our leadership, with the re-election of the Executive Board and the Presidency. Prof. Dr. Sabina Jeschke continues as Chairperson, joined by re-elected Deputy Chairperson Olly Salzmann and newly elected Deputy Chairperson Steffen Legler. Tanja Dreilich maintains her strategic focus in the advisory board.
Explore the details of the elections and upcoming focuses by visiting our website article.
As we bid farewell to our Flagship Manager, Amulya Bondada, we do so with heartfelt gratitude for her unwavering commitment. Her contribution to KI Park and dedication have left a lasting impact on our team. We wish Amulya abundant success and fulfillment in her next adventure!
In the dynamic rhythm of our team's evolution, we're delighted to introduce Clemens Binder as the newest addition to our team, bravely taking the reins of Flagship Management.
Welcome aboard, Clemens!
Clemens has shared with us his background and expertise: learn more about him on our website.
KI Park developed The AI for Sustainability Connect Program. It is aimed to be a highway to using AI for organizations. Guided by AI experts the participants will discover the use cases with business impact. Then KI Park matches the participating companies with the right partners and start working on AI prototype customized to participants’ requirements. After 6 months, prototypes are developed and implemented in the participating companies.
Currently, we are looking for companies and organizations that would like to benefit from an expert-guided approach to AI, successfully turning technological advantage into real impact. Send an email to connect@kipark.de for more information.
KI Park Sweden Satellite
We are delighted to introduce our first international KI Park satellite in Stockholm in collaboration with the German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Sweden is a hotspot for AI and digital technologies, thus at the heart of the European AI ecosystem.
We have already had the KI Park Satellite Launch Event in Stockholm on the 8th of November at German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce. It was a great success, bringing together a diverse mix of participants, ranging from startups and large corporates to public organizations. With over 20 selected organizations, including Bosch, Scania Group, Pactumize, Google, and Scharc Group, actively participating in the kick-off workshop, we engaged in insightful discussions about the current landscape of AI developments in both Sweden and Europe.
Discover more about the past event and the opportunities of joining KI Park Sweden Satellite by reading the full article, by clicking the button below.
The compliance landscape is undergoing a revolutionary shift, with AI at its core. This presents a game-changing opportunity for extensive process automation in compliance, addressing the growing demands, costs, and workforce challenges. The increasing scope of regulations is impacting companies' energy and competitiveness, leading to a need for creative solutions. KI Park recognises the urgency to develop innovative, efficient solutions for extensive legal and compliance process automation. AI technologies, with their unmatched capabilities, provide solutions from process automation to early detection of potential compliance violations.
Your participation is crucial. In collaboration with esteemed partners such as Arthur D. Little, WTS Legal, BDI - Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., VDE, German-Swedish Chamber of Commerce DSHK, German Chemical Industry Association VCI, and Siemens Industry Software GmbH, along with scientific support from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, our survey is available in both German and English .
It takes about 15 minutes, and your anonymous participation is very important to us. Be part of shaping the future of compliance through AI innovation at KI Park!
Together with our valued member, eduBITES, we are proud to announce the birth of the KI Park Academy! At KI Park Academy, our mission is to redefine the way knowledge is shared and empower our community to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape. We firmly believe that the future of knowledge sharing lies in immersive experiences and continuous learning.
Excitingly, you can actively contribute to the KI Park Academy! Explore more about this project and discover your contribution possibilities on our website.
We are pleased to announce that the KI Bundesverband, Germany's largest network in the field of artificial intelligence, is now a partner network of KI Park.
The KI Bundesverband provides a point of contact for more than 400 innovative AI and deep-tech companies and acts as an important link between these companies and established players in business and politics. Learn more about KI Bundesverband and our partnership by clicking the button below.
The AI Beyond Borders Awards (AIBBA) by our KI Park member German Entrepreneurship recognized the top 3 German startups pushing the innovative and international frontiers of AI technology. The award recipients not only received a cash prize, but also additional benefits to support their scaling journey in the global AI ecosystem. This year’s AIBBA winners were announced at the annual Bits and Pretzels convention in Munich, with PreciTaste in 1st place, vialytics in 2nd place, and ACCURE Battery Intelligence in 3rd place.
This year KI Park was a sponsor of AIBBA and offered a 1-year membership in KI Park ecosystem to the winning teams. To learn more about the 2023 AIBBA winners and their innovative AI products, just click the button below.
It was a remarkable journey as ekipa and KI Park joined forces to pave the way for AI innovation and transformation. Aligned with a common vision, our collaboration aimed to accelerate and shape the future of AI through Open Innovation Challenges.
It provided a platform for them to contribute to the ethical advancement of AI, with a specific focus on its potential to create a human-centered future and align with the AI Act of the EU.
Together, our efforts have led to the creation of an inclusive ecosystem, fostering collaboration among AI experts. We emphasize the importance of responsible AI usage, sustainability, and technological sovereignty.
Explore the finer details of the program, its partners, the grand finale, and the winning teams in our article. Click the button below to learn more!
Currently there are 2 open vacancies at KI Park and 5 from our members and partners. Learn more about them and maybe you or your friends will become a part of our growing ecosystem! Feel free to share the vacancies with your community.