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Guided tour of the ARIC-KI showroom for children and young people
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V., Van-der-Smissen-Strasse 9, Hamburg, HH, 22767, Germany
During the guided tour of the ARIC showroom, you will learn how artificial intelligence is used in practice.

In the ARIC showroom, you can experience how artificial intelligence is already being used in many areas – for example in beekeeping or in local and long-distance public transport.
In this special tour just for children and young people aged between 8 and 16, ARIC employees explain how the AI stations work and what they are used for.
You can watch, ask questions and find out for yourself how AI systems work and support decisions. Whether you already know something about AI or are completely new to it – here you will get exciting insights into a technology that is changing our world.
You can find out more about our showroom on the ARIC website: https://aric-hamburg.de/pressemeldung/ai-showroom/
Premises:
The showroom is located on the fifth floor of Dockland at Van-der-Smissen-Straße 9 in Altona. Please arrive on time and gather on the first floor in front of the main entrance of Dockland. We will pick you up there and take you to our showroom. An elevator is available.
Remember to cancel your appointment in good time if you cannot make it.
If not stated otherwise, the tour will be conducted in german. Please let us know in advance if you want the tour to be conducted in english or if you need assistance with any special needs via info@aric-hamburg.de

This format is used within the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: Unproductive generative AI?
2026-02-05 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

“AI will make many jobs redundant” — “Employees report more effort due to AI”. The headlines you read about generative AI couldn’t be much more different. What does (un)productive AI mean? What could be the causes here?

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag: No Code AI workflows with the AI.Lab
2026-02-10 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

With the AI.Lab, AI workflows can be created from reusable AI modules in a no-code environment. In this presentation, we will use practical examples to demonstrate the use of SmartRAG, Agentic AI and Long Term Memory.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: AI Threat Modeling Assistant - Overview and Demo
2026-02-12 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

What is threat modeling?In this session, you will experience a hands-on demo of Microsoft’s internal AI Threat Modeling Assistant, which can also be used in customer projects. The tool automates and accelerates central steps of threat modeling: from the analysis of architecture artefacts to the automatic generation of threats, attack scenarios and countermeasures through to structured reporting. The demo shows how you can identify and mitigate risks more efficiently with AI support.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

The basics of IT security in SMEs
2026-02-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, Am Sandtorkai 32, Hamburg, HH, 20457, Germany
Learn how to protect your company digitally without any prior knowledge.

💡Protect your company with simple IT security measures💡
The workshop from 3S – Solution Support Service offers you a practical introduction to protection against cyber attacks for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
What you can expect:
– Insight into the threat situation for SMEs
– Experience live hacking – how attackers proceed
– Comprehensible explanations on IT security and correct reactions
– Tips on e-mail, download and web management
– Importance and function of a backup
– Practical everyday tips to protect your company

🗣️ Speakers:Bernd Hennig – IT-Specialist – HITeC e.V. – Hamburger Informatik Technologie-Center
Phillip Warczak – IT Specialist – HITeC e.V. – Hamburger Informatik Technologie-Center
Alexander Steffens – IT Specialist – HITeC e.V. – Hamburg Information Technology Center
Matthias Kruspe – IT Specialist – HITeC e.V. – Hamburger Informatik Technologie-Center

🇩🇪 Language: German

🫵 Secure your place now! Places are limited.

We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop and getting to know the most important protective measures together! 🌟

Disclaimer: This event is offered by HITeC e.V. as part of EDIH Hamburg.
EDIH Hamburg is part of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) program. The aim of the program is to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies and public sector organizations (PSOs) in the Hamburg metropolitan region in particular for the challenges of tomorrow. The requirements for critical infrastructures are changing and new solutions need to be evaluated and implemented – from general digitalization topics to cybersecurity issues, artificial intelligence, distributed infrastructure and high-performance computing.

Data as a bridge to AI - building your own database with sensor technology
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | HH
In this practical information event, we will show you how to record and evaluate data with simple tools and generate added value.

Data as a bridge to AI – building your own database with sensor technology
Many small and medium-sized companies already collect valuable information on a daily basis – often unconsciously. But how can this existing data be put to good use? And how can you enter the world of AI, sensor technology and digitalization without large investments or an IT department?
In this practical information event, we will show you how you can record and evaluate data with simple tools and generate real added value for your business – whether in trade, warehousing or production.

Contents
– What does “AI-ready” mean for small businesses – without technical jargon
– Where data is already being generated throughout the company
– Simple sensor technology and affordable entry-level solutions for production and logistics
– Practical examples: How other SMEs use data
– Tools & approaches for initial analyses

Goals and benefits
– You recognize which data is already dormant in your company
– You will learn how to take your first digital steps without any prior knowledge
– You will learn about tried-and-tested, cost-effective solutions
– You will receive ideas on how sensor technology and AI can support your work in concrete terms
– You know where you can get support for implementation

Target group: Owners, plant and department managers, digital managers and people interested in technology from the trades, production and logistics.

Contact
Steffen Treske
Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
steffen.treske@haw-hamburg.de

Date: February 18, 2025 16:00 – 17:00
Place: Online
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Participation free of charge – registration required
This event takes place in cooperation with the European Digital Innovation Hub Hamburg EDIH Hamburg

Please note the following information:

By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2025 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2025 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.

Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

AI consultation hour
2026-02-19 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-05 09:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 18:00 | HH
AI can reduce energy costs, relieve your employees and much more. Find out with us where your company can benefit.

You hear everywhere how AI can optimize all areas, but you want to find out what this means for your company?
To give you an idea of how AI is used successfully, here are two examples:

Quality assurance (QA): In many cases, QA is carried out visually. Be it by looking at the product or with the help of X-ray images. AI recognizes anomalies at the same level as trained experts, but much faster. AI can therefore filter out unobjectionable cases at lightning speed, giving your employees more time to assess unclear cases. This increases performance and frees up your specialists, who are now available for other tasks.
Supply chain management: An important area of supply chain management is assessing the delivery reliability of suppliers. AI can predict the reliability of deliveries with an approx. 80% probability, which enables forward planning: regardless of whether you place the order elsewhere or instruct your production to bring forward other orders – you will be prepared.

Do you have a different problem or would you like to find out more? Then book a lesson with our AI trainer Christian Bruss. Whether you already have an elaborate plan for implementing your AI concept or are just reading the letters AI for the first time, our AI trainer will be happy to help you!
Procedure: By registering, you agree to a time slot in the period from 9:00 – 18:00. Your final time slot for the AI consultation hour will be allocated to you by our AI trainer. The sender of the e-mail with the information about your personal time slot and your access data is the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). In addition, our AI trainer will contact you in advance to define your individual wishes with regard to the content of the AI consultation hour.
Choose from the following time slots:

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
12:00 to 13:00
14:00 to 15:00
15:30 to 16:30
17:00 to 18:00

Target group: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with and without prior knowledge
Location: This event will take place virtually via webinar/video conference. After confirmation of your registration, you will receive at the latest One day before the event, you will receive the access data and further information on logging in from the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) by e-mail. Please make sure that your e-mail address is spelled correctly!
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Please note the following information:

By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de)). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.

Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

ARIC Brown Bag Session: How AI is changing software development
2026-02-19 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Hardly any other professional group is experiencing the influence of AI as directly as software developers. This presentation traces the rapid development from ChatGPT to autonomous coding agents and sheds light on the current status quo of the technology.
The focus is on how this will change the job of developers, but also the structures of the entire software industry.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag: Algorithmic distortions, fake news and filter bubbles.
2026-02-24 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

AI Mix & Mingle in February| AI regulars' table in February
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Zoë II – Sofa bar, New horse market 17, Hamburg, HH, 20359, Germany
We are calling in all AI enthusiasts in Hamburg. Let’s talk and exchange thoughts and ideas!

(english below)
We cordially invite you to meet us every last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-9 pm at ZOË (“Sofabar”, Neuer Pferdemarkt 17, Hamburg Sternschanze, left entrance).
Meet other AI and technology enthusiasts at our established AI regulars’ table, which has been bringing the Hamburg AI scene together for more than three years. At the AI Mix & Mingle in the Sofabar, you can exchange ideas or talk about your AI projects in a relaxed atmosphere. There are no lectures. The focus is on exchanging ideas and making contacts.
Your registration is not mandatory, but very welcome: For better planning, we would be happy if you register in advance via Eventbrite. You are also welcome to drop by spontaneously to network with us and others and have interesting conversations about AI and the world!
We look forward to seeing you!
Please send your questions, comments and feedback by e-mail to: cm@aric-hamburg.de
Further information can also be found on our website: https://aric-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/ai-mix-mingle-ki-stammtisch-hamburg/
Upcoming dates:

March: Spring break
April: 28.04.2026
May: 26.05.2026
June: 30.06.2026
July: Summer break
August: Summer break
September: 29.09.2026
October: Fall break
November: 24.11.2026
December: Winter break

This format is used within the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg
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We meet every last tuesday of the month for our AI Mix and Mingle. We meet 6:30-9 pm at ZOË (Neuer Pferdemarkt 10, Hamburg Sternschanze).
Meet other AI and tech enthusiasts at our well-established AI Meetup, bringing together the Hamburg AI scene for more than three years. Join us for the AI Mix & Mingle at Sofabar, where you can chat casually, exchange ideas, or discuss your AI projects. There are no presentations-the focus is on networking and open conversation.
While your registration is not mandatory, it is appreciated. You would make our reporting easier if you sign up on Eventbrite. But feel free to drop by spontaneously, too, to connect with us and others, build networks, and dive into interesting conversations about AI and beyond!
We are lookimg forward to seeing you there!For any questions, comments, or feedback, please email us at: cm@aric-hamburg.deMore information on our website:[https://aric-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/ai-mix-mingle
Upcoming dates:

March: Holiday Break
April: 28.04.2026
May: 26.05.2026
June: 30.06.2026
July: Holiday Break
August: Holiday Break
September: 29.09.2026
October: Holiday Break
November: 24.11.2026
December: Holiday Break

This event is offered as a part of EDIH Hamburg, supported by the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg

#Werkstatt Talk: AI & images - what is already possible today
2026-02-25 17:00 - 19:30 | Borsteler Chaussee, Borsteler Chaussee, Hamburg, HH, 22453, Germany
Pictures say more than 1,000 words – and with artificial intelligence (AI), they are now also becoming really practical for the trade.

Whether documentation, website, social media or quality control: image AI can save you time, improve processes and create new opportunities.
In the The #Werkstatt Talk is all about real practice: together, we will look at what image AI can really do for your business – and you can join in and try out your first applications. By the end, you will know what makes sense for your business and how you can get started without too much effort.
From image to tool: AI makes it possible.

Contents

What is the state of the art in AI& images (short, understandable, practical)
AI quiz: take part, try it out, collect aha moments
AI image generation and processing: application ideas and examples
Implementation project: “On the way to smart quality control”
Train AI yourself: what you need (data, images, effort, tools)
Interview & talk with the host craft business: digital AI projects in practice
Exchange of experience: What are other companies planning? What works quickly? Where are the problems?

Everything is compact, easy to understand and tailored to small and medium-sized trade businesses.

Target group
Craft businesses that want to get to know image AI in a practical way and take away ideas for their own business – from marketing to quality control.

Speakers

Niklas Soldwedel – AI Trainer, Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg
Dennis Wohlers, Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg

Moderation
Sandra Holm, Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg
VenueThe event will take place on February 25, 2026 in a craft business in Hamburg-Groß Borstel. Participation only after confirmed registration. The number of participants is limited.
Refreshments and drinks will be provided.

The event is organized in cooperation with EDIH HH
Questions about the event? Handwerk4.0@hwk-hamburg.de

Please note the following information:

By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de)). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.

Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

Public funding: from strategy to successful approval
2026-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, Am Sandtorkai 32, Hamburg, HH, 20457, Germany
Workshop on funding programs and the efficient preparation of applications.

English version below
The funding landscape is complex, but offers enormous opportunities for innovation and growth. But which program is right for your project? What do reviewers really look for? How can artificial intelligence help with the creation of project outlines?
On 26 February, EDIH Hamburg is organizing a workshop on funding programmes, funding, project submission and tips on best practices. In our two-hour event, we will clarify the main challenges of public funding and explain the strategies for the optimal design of applications.
The workshop is aimed at companies of all sizes, start-ups, academic or research institutions and representatives of public administration. This is the first in a series of workshops that we have planned for 2026.

You will learn this in the workshop:

Which are the central funding institutions and programs at European, national and local level?
How do you create the basis for a convincing application with a structured checklist?
What advantages and challenges arise from the use of artificial intelligence in the application process?
How do you create a successful project outline? Best practices from the perspective of an experienced reviewer.

Participation The workshop lasts two hours and will be held as a hybrid event. You have the option of registering for either in-person or online participation.

Suitable for start-ups, companies and specialists from science, research and public administration.
February 26, 2026, 3 – 5 p.m., Digital Hub, Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457, 1st floor, room “Garage”. The link for online participation will be sent after registration.
The maximum number of participants for the face-to-face event is limited to 15.
Speaker: Rumyana Al-Ubaydi (ARIC/EDIH Hamburg)
Guest speaker: Dr. Susanne Svensdotter, PhD in turbomachinery engineering with an MBA and over 25 years of experience in research and development in the aerospace and energy sectors. Currently working as an independent expert, chairwoman of supervisory boards and consultant.
The workshop will be held in German and English.

This format is used as part of the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg

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The funding landscape is complex, but offers enormous opportunities for innovation and growth. But which program is right for your project? What do reviewers really look for? How can artificial intelligence help in creating project outlines?
On February 26, EDIH Hamburg is organizing a workshop on funding programs, grants, project submissions, and best practices. In our two-hour event, we will clarify the key challenges of public funding and explain strategies for optimally structuring applications.
The workshop is suitable for companies of all sizes, startups, academic or research institutions, as well as representatives of public administration. This is the first in a series of workshops planned for 2026.

What you will learn in the workshop:
– Which are the key funding institutions and programs at the European, national, and local levels?
– How do you create the foundation for a convincing application using a structured checklist?
– What are the advantages and challenges of using artificial intelligence in the grant application process?
– How does a successful project outline look? Best practices from the perspective of an experienced reviewer.

ParticipationThe workshop lasts two hours and will be held as a hybrid event. You can register for either in-person or online participation.
– Suitable for startups, companies, and representatives from academia, research, and public administration.
– February 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Digital Hub, Am Sandtorkai 32, 20457 Hamburg, 1st floor, “Garage” room. The link for online participation will be sent after registration.
– Maximum participation for the in-person event is limited to 15 participants.
– The workshop will be conducted in German and English.
– Speaker: Rumyana Al-Ubaydi (ARIC/EDIH Hamburg)
– Guest Speaker: Dr. Susanne Svensdotter (PhD in Turbomachinery Engineering with an MBA and over 25 years of experience in research and development in the aerospace and energy sectors. Currently an independent expert, chair of supervisory boards, and consultant).

This format is offered by EDIH Hamburg with support from the EU and IFB Hamburg.

How do I tell my chatbot - Effective prompting techniques
2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 | HH
Learn practical prompting techniques: An overview of various techniques and frameworks – understandable and without prior knowledge.

Immerse yourself in the world of effective prompting – and get more out of your chatbot. In this webinar, we will show you how to get significantly better answers with simple, clear formulations – without diving into “too much technology”. The focus will be on tried-and-tested prompting frameworks and supporting tools that will help you reach your goal faster and better assess results.
Together we will look at what great language models can achieve in principle (and where typical pitfalls lie). Building on this, we will look at how good prompts are created: How to describe your task clearly, provide meaningful context, make the desired output clear and quickly achieve better results with small adjustments.
One focus is on easy-to-use prompting frameworks such as R-U-F and K-O-N-S-T-R-U-K-T(-E). You will get to know these as “thinking templates” that provide structure when you don’t know exactly how to start – and that help to make prompts more reliable and repeatable. We also show examples, variations and typical patterns that have proven themselves in everyday life.

Please note the following information:

By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de)). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.

Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

ARIC Brown Bag Session: Germany as a land of innovation
2026-03-05 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Germany is at a crossroads. Our economy is in recession, while at the same time our research system is delivering top performance. Innovations, especially in future technologies such as artificial intelligence, could secure our prosperity, but most inventions do not develop into full innovations. What does it take for inventions to become innovations and what do individual players, whether in science, business or politics, need to do to get Germany back on track for growth?

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: Sovereignty: From buzzword to data sovereignty
2026-03-10 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

The presentation sheds light on what sovereignty really means in a legal and technological context and which framework conditions play a role in this. It shows the challenges that can arise when data or AI systems are not operated under one’s own sovereignty. It also outlines the approaches that can support companies in achieving genuine technological independence.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: AI Adoption Best Practices for SMEs/SMEs
2026-03-12 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Lecture language: English

Based on expert insights and case studies, this talk presents eight themes of organizational best practices for small and medium enterprises adopting AI – ranging from selecting first use cases to leveraging external resources. The aim is to provide SMEs with a practical roadmap to explore and implement AI confidently and strategically.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

How to make the AI transformation a success: step by step to success
2026-03-12 13:30 - 17:00 | Digital Hub Logistics & Commerce, Am Sandtorkai 32, Hamburg, HH, 20457, Germany
The workshop shows how AI is introduced in the company and offers a roadmap based on the “AI Navigator” research project.

Artificial intelligence can create added value in many areas of a company – from increasing efficiency by automating time-consuming processes to using generative AI as an assistant for daily tasks and opening up new business areas. The key question is no longer when, but how AI should be introduced in your own company. To answer this question, a roadmap for the introduction of AI will be presented in this workshop. Results from the “AI Navigator” research project will be presented and adapted to the specific requirements of the participants.
The focus is on taking your individual needs into account and offering practical solutions.
What you can expect:

Use cases: Concrete examples illustrate how AI can be used to make company processes more efficient.

Strategies for introducing AI: We present you with a practice-oriented introduction concept that has been specially developed for small and medium-sized companies. You will learn step by step how to introduce AI.

Discussion: Bring in your questions and ideas to develop solutions together.

Please note the following information:
By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de)). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.
Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.This event is being held in cooperation with the EDIH Hamburg.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

ARIC Brown Bag: When AI protects: Maya against domestic violence
2026-03-17 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Not every person who experiences violence in their relationship immediately recognizes it as such – and many first look online for guidance before turning to advice centres or their personal environment. As an AI help chat, Maya offers a protected digital space for reflection, classification and strengthening one’s own confidence to act. In 30 minutes, we show how technology and social impact come together in an AI-for-good product for a particularly sensitive target group.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: Sustainable management with AI
2026-03-19 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

The session provides insights into the Green AI Hub Mittelstand and uses selected pilot projects from various sectors to show how AI applications support resource efficiency in companies. Key areas of application and measurable effects such as material and CO₂ savings will be presented. The Green AI Guidelines are also presented: what they are, what they were developed for and how they structure the implementation of resource-efficient AI.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

Guided tour of the ARIC showroom for artificial intelligence
2026-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V., Van-der-Smissen-Strasse 9, Hamburg, HH, 22767, Germany
During the guided tour of the ARIC showroom, you will learn how artificial intelligence is used in practice.

In the ARIC AI showroom, AI becomes accessible and tangible at a low threshold. In an interactive and understandable way, we use various AI applications to show how diverse AI is already being used.
As an AI competence center, we place particular emphasis on communicating the basic technical functions. We explain various machine learning algorithms by way of example and demonstrate them using our exhibits.
Whether at the airport, at an S-Bahn station, during anti-racism training or in a beehive – AI provides support for a wide variety of tasks. During a showroom tour, you can expect a mixture of technical theory and a demonstration of the AI exhibits.

The public showroom tour is from the age of 16. We regularly offer special showroom tours for children.
You can find out more about our showroom on the ARIC website: https://aric-hamburg.de/aric-universum/ki-showroom/
Premises:
The showroom is located on the fifth floor of Dockland, van-der-Smissen-Str. 9, Altona. Please arrive on time and ring the bell on the first floor at aric. An elevator is available.
E-mail address for queries: showroom-booking@aric-hamburg.de

This format is used within the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg

ARIC Brown Bag: Insight: Neuromorphic Computing Part 1
2026-03-24 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

Neuromorphic principles in the development of artificial intelligence – This brown bag session provides a basic orientation to neuromorphic computing and its influences on AI; What is neuromorphic computing? Where does the technology stand? What makes its principles interesting for AI applications?

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

ARIC Brown Bag Session: Hire or Fire: Who stays in the AI era?
2026-03-26 12:00 - 12:30 | HH
Exchange and insights into AI projects – practical experience from the community

AI projects are no longer just about technology, but also about decisions about people, roles and skills.
I share insights from practice and show how to classify changes in roles, approach further development sensibly and make well-founded decisions for yourself and for teams.

Important information: From January 2026 you will find our ARIC Brown Bag announcements on Eventbrite. Don’t want to miss anything? Then follow us on Eventbrite or check our website regularly.

This format is offered as part of the EDIH Hamburg, with support from the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg

NAS vs. server vs. cloud - secure data storage in SMEs
2026-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, Am Sandtorkai 32, Hamburg, HH, 20457, Germany
Get a practical overview of modern data storage and secure access options for your company data.

💡NAS, server or cloud? The right storage strategy for your company 💡
Where is your data stored most securely and how do you access it most efficiently? This workshop from 3S – Solution Support Service offers SME decision-makers and IT managers a practical comparison of modern storage solutions. We avoid unnecessarily complicated technical terms and instead find the right strategy for your requirements.
What you can expect:

A direct comparison: strengths and weaknesses of NAS, local server and cloud solutions put to the test.
NAS in focus: How to use Network Attached Storage as a central, cost-effective solution for small teams.
Full control: When it pays to have your own server for maximum flexibility and individual configuration.
Unlimited freedom: the advantages of cloud systems in terms of scalability and location-independent working.
Focus on security: How to effectively protect your data from loss and unauthorized access with every solution.
Decision-making aid: Clear criteria for correctly estimating hardware costs and administration costs.

🗣️ Speaker: Alex Denzel – IT-Specialist – HITeC e.V. – Hamburger Informatik Technologie-Center

🇩🇪 Language: German

🫵 Secure your place now! Places are limited.

We look forward to welcoming you to our workshop and getting to know the most important protective measures together! 🌟

Disclaimer: This event is offered by HITeC e.V. as part of EDIH Hamburg .
EDIH Hamburg is Part of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) program. The aim of the program is to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies and public sector organizations (PSOs) in the Hamburg metropolitan region in particular for the challenges of tomorrow. The requirements for critical infrastructures are changing and new solutions need to be evaluated and implemented – from general digitalization topics to cybersecurity issues, artificial intelligence, distributed infrastructure and high-performance computing.

Introduction to image generation with AI
2026-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Digital Hub Logistics Hamburg, Am Sandtorkai 32, Hamburg, HH, 20457, Germany
Get an insight into creating images with generative AI

💡Get an insight into generating images with AI💡
The workshop offers an introduction to the creation of images with generative AI.

What you can expect:

Introduction to the basics
Practical workflows
Prompting for generating and transforming existing images
Selection of neuronal models
Creation of videos

🗣️ Speaker: Dr. Matthias Kerzel – Knowledge Technology Engineer, Department of Knowledge Technology and Knowledge Management (WTM), Department of Computer Science, University of Hamburg.

🇩🇪 Language: German

🫵 Secure your place! Places are limited.

We look forward to seeing you at our workshop and diving into the world of AI-generated imagery together! 🌟

Disclaimer: This event is offered by HITeC e.V. as part of EDIH Hamburg.
EDIH Hamburg is Part of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) program. The aim of the program is to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies and public sector organizations (PSOs) in the Hamburg metropolitan region in particular for the challenges of tomorrow. The requirements for critical infrastructures are changing and new solutions need to be evaluated and implemented – from general digitalization topics to cybersecurity issues, artificial intelligence, distributed infrastructure and high-performance computing.

A breath of fresh air for workflows & processes
2026-04-23 14:00 - 18:00 | ELBCAMPUS Hamburg, To the craft center 1, Hamburg, HH, 21079, Germany
Digitalization meets process optimization: How craft businesses work smarter with AI.

Between the workshop, customers and time wastersTackling digitalization often means adapting existing workflows and processes. Why not discover and optimize the potential of workflow/process optimization in the skilled trades right away? Increase the efficiency and quality of your trade business in the long term.
The aim of the workshop is to provide you with practical tools and methods that you can use to make your workflows and work processes more efficient. Artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool here.

In interactive sessions we will work together:

Analyze workflows/processes and identify potential for optimization,
Get to know methods for improving processes and develop practical solutions using case studies.
develop practical solutions on the basis of case studies.
Use AI tools: Document results, carry out error analyses and communicate clearly.
Create a simple process as automation to make the potential of digital and AI-supported process automation tangible.

The workshop also offers you a great opportunity to network and exchange experiences with other trade professionals.

Contents

Digitization and processes – why do they belong together?
Process optimization basics, methods and goals
Identification of bottlenecks and waste
Analysis and improvement of own work processes
Implementation strategies for change
Use of AI tools in process optimization

Outlook: As part of the workshop, we are offering free implementation support for a trade business in the form of a half-day workshop.

Speaker

Daniel Pieper, Carpenter & Process Manager
Niklas Soldwedel, Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg

Moderation

Sandra Holm, Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg

Venue ELBCAMPUS Hamburg, Zum Handwerkszentrum 1, 21079 Hamburg.
Participation only after confirmed registration. The number of participants is limited.

Refreshments and drinks will be provided.

Target group: Employees, managing directors, owners, tradespeople from the skilled trades sector

The event is organized in cooperation with EDIH HH
Questions about the event? Handwerk4.0@hwk-hamburg.de

Please note the following information:

By registering, you confirm that you have taken note of the privacy policy(Privacy Policy – 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de) and legal information(Imprint – Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg 2024 (digitalzentrum-hamburg.de)). Your data will not be used for advertising purposes. The data will be stored for the duration of the event and for evaluation purposes.

Funding from the BMWK enables us to offer you this event free of charge.

Yours sincerely
Your Mittelstand Digital Center Hamburg team

AI Mix & Mingle in April| AI regulars' table in April
2026-04-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Zoë II – Sofa bar, New horse market 17, Hamburg, HH, 20359, Germany
We are calling in all AI enthusiasts in Hamburg. Let’s talk and exchange thoughts and ideas!

(english below)
We cordially invite you to meet us every last Tuesday of the month from 6:30-9 pm at ZOË (“Sofabar”, Neuer Pferdemarkt 17, Hamburg Sternschanze, left entrance).
Meet other AI and technology enthusiasts at our established AI regulars’ table, which has been bringing the Hamburg AI scene together for more than three years. At the AI Mix & Mingle in the Sofabar, you can exchange ideas or talk about your AI projects in a relaxed atmosphere. There are no lectures. The focus is on exchanging ideas and making contacts.
Your registration is not mandatory, but very welcome: For better planning, we would be happy if you register in advance via Eventbrite. You are also welcome to drop by spontaneously to network with us and others and have interesting conversations about AI and the world!
We look forward to seeing you!
Please send your questions, comments and feedback by e-mail to: cm@aric-hamburg.de
Further information can also be found on our website: https://aric-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/ai-mix-mingle-ki-stammtisch-hamburg/
Upcoming dates:

May: 26.05.2026
June: 30.06.2026
July: Summer break
August: Summer break
September: 29.09.2026
October: Fall break
November: 24.11.2026
December: Winter break

This format is used within the EDIH Hamburg with the support of the European Union and the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank. #EDIHHamburg
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We meet every last tuesday of the month for our AI Mix and Mingle. We meet 6:30-9 pm at ZOË (Neuer Pferdemarkt 10, Hamburg Sternschanze).
Meet other AI and tech enthusiasts at our well-established AI Meetup, bringing together the Hamburg AI scene for more than three years. Join us for the AI Mix & Mingle at Sofabar, where you can chat casually, exchange ideas, or discuss your AI projects. There are no presentations-the focus is on networking and open conversation.
While your registration is not mandatory, it is appreciated. You would make our reporting easier if you sign up on Eventbrite. But feel free to drop by spontaneously, too, to connect with us and others, build networks, and dive into interesting conversations about AI and beyond!
We are lookimg forward to seeing you there!For any questions, comments, or feedback, please email us at: cm@aric-hamburg.deMore information on our website:[https://aric-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/ai-mix-mingle
Upcoming dates:

May: 26.05.2026
June: 30.06.2026
July: Holiday Break
August: Holiday Break
September: 29.09.2026
October: Holiday Break
November: 24.11.2026
December: Holiday Break

This event is offered as a part of EDIH Hamburg, supported by the EU and IFB Hamburg. #EDIHhamburg
