Basingstoke Science Cafe members are invited to the in-person Science in Reading event "LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI" delivered by Paul Leroy.
SiR monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.
So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.
Everyone welcome!
7:00pm Arrivals
7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
7:35pm LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy)
8:05pm Networking & beers
8:30pm Short announcements/updates
8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)
LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy)
Go beyond the hype and dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. This in-person talk will demystify how these powerful models work, explore the critical differences between models and the applications built on them, and discuss the essential topics of data, ownership, and context. Join us for live demonstrations and an open discussion on the real-world capabilities and limitations of this transformative technology.
Paul is a seasoned cloud architect and Senior Google Trainer, he specializes in creating powerful cloud solutions that address real-world business challenges. With a background spanning development, deployment, sales, and strategy, he brings a uniquely holistic perspective to cloud & AI technology.
His passion lies in all things data: its efficient movement, rapid ingestion, and the immense possibilities it unlocks across diverse sources – from IoT devices to high-performance enterprise data pipelines and large-scale data warehouses.
About Reading Geek Night
A friendly and welcoming community for enthusi
Basingstoke Science Cafe members are invited to the in-person Science in Reading event "LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI" delivered by Paul Leroy. SiR monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm. So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers. Everyone welcome! 7:00pm Arrivals 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions 7:35pm LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy) 8:05pm Networking & beers 8:30pm Short announcements/updates 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper) 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs) LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy) Go beyond the hype and dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. This in-person talk will demystify how these powerful models work, explore the critical differences between models and the applications built on them, and discuss the essential topics of data, ownership, and context. Join us for live demonstrations and an open discussion on the real-world capabilities and limitations of this transformative technology. Paul is a seasoned cloud architect and Senior Google Trainer, he specializes in creating powerful cloud solutions that address real-world business challenges. With a background spanning development, deployment, sales, and strategy, he brings a uniquely holistic perspective to cloud & AI technology. His passion lies in all things data: its efficient movement, rapid ingestion, and the immense possibilities it unlocks across diverse sources – from IoT devices to high-performance enterprise data pipelines and large-scale data warehouses. About Reading Geek Night A friendly and welcoming community for enthusi
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