Lunch & Learn | Update on the Generative AI landscape

Join us on March 20th at The Beacon for an inspiring Lunch & Learn session! Microsoft will provide an update on the Generative AI landscape, followed by practical real-world use cases.

🏢 Location: The Beacon, Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen

🛗 Room: Boardroom, 8th floor

📅 Date: Thursday 20/03/2025

🕛 Timing: 12u00 – 14u00

🎟️ Pricing: 30 euros, free for Beacon Community members with discount code BeaconMember100. We will verify the membership afterwards and apply costs if the discount code was used inappropriately.

What to Expect:

AI Landscape Update: Insights from Microsoft on the latest in Generative AI,presented by Hans Verbeek, Technology Manager at Microsoft and former CTO of Nxtport.

Practical Use Cases: How AI is revolutionizing Logistics, Procurement, and Finance Departments – Insights from Arxus, MbarQ and Rebatch. Through real-world examples we showcase how AI is transforming these critical business functions.

• For a leading Belgian dredging company, we have developed an AI assistant with access to over 100,000 technical manuals. Engineers can now instantly request advice on faulty components and are directed to the exact manual and page with the necessary guidance. This solution streamlines troubleshooting, enhances efficiency, and ensures faster, more accurate maintenance decisions.
• For a leading transport company, we have developed a Gen AI system that automates the processing of transport Safety Data Sheets (SDS). The system extracts all relevant information from SDS documents and converts it into a structured, easily accessible format for employees.

🥪Lunch will be served!

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HOW TO REACH THE BEACON - Sint-Pietersvliet 7, 2000 Antwerpen?

• TRAM: take tram 7 to stop Sint-Paulusplaats
• VELO: Velo station 049, Tolhuis / 050, Klapdorp / 058, Noorderterras
• BIKE: secure your bike on the Sint-Paulusplaats near the building
• CAR: parking Rijnkaai - 12-minute walk / parking Grote Markt - 10-minute walk

Take note of the fact that The Beacon is located in the LEZ zone and that the rules regarding public parking have been made stricter.

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