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Generative AI

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Digital transformation
  • Digital upskilling

Overview

In 2 days to an AI expert!

From understanding generative AI to prompt engineering, building advanced chatbots and AI agents, this workshop covers it all. Take your skills to the next level with practical, step-by-step guidance.

Content

Key Facts

Target group

The workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs, managers and department heads, project, product, and service managers, as well as IT leaders who are facing the challenge or question of how to implement AI in their company as part of digital transformation. It also empowers you to participate in internal discussions with competence and confidence in decision-making.

What you can expect

  • Interactive sessions that balance theory with hands-on practice.
  • Real-world examples tailored for business and enterprise scenarios.
  • Step-by-step guidance to build your first AI application from scratch.
  • Local and cloud deployment strategies for flexibility and scalability.
  • Exclusive insights into cost-effective use of AI APIs and tools.
  • Certificate from the renowned Hasso Plattner Institute
  • Working materials
  • Catering: full board

By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with the confidence to implement AI solutions that deliver measurable results, whether you’re building applications for your organization or exploring personal projects. This workshop isn’t just about learning, it’s about empowering you to create, innovate, and transform.
 

Language

The workshop will be held in German. If you prefer English, please contact us at info-pdt@hpi.de

Customized for organizations

We will be happy to prepare an individual offer for you and your organization on request.
Interested? Send us an e-mail to info-pdt@hpi.de

Book your place

Generative AI

Date
Date
01.07.2026 - 02.07.2026
Duration
2 days
Languages
German (English on request)
Format
In Person
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Str. 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Booking Deadline
The registration deadline is one week before the respective date.
Costs

2,200.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 2,000.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-06-03
plus VAT

Contact & Advice Register Now
Date
15.10.2026 - 16.10.2026
Duration
2 days
Languages
German (English on request)
Format
In Person
Place
Hasso Plattner Institute
Campus II
August-Bebel-Str. 88
14482 Potsdam
Link to Location
Booking Deadline
The registration deadline is one week before the respective date.
Costs

2,200.00 €
plus VAT

Early Bird Price

Special Price: 2,000.00 €
Valid Until: 2026-09-14
plus VAT

Contact & Advice Register Now
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  • Workshop HPI d-school generative ai

Objectives

  • Practical, hands-on experience in working with AI frameworks, no-code tools, and deployment strategies.
  • Confidence in creating, fine-tuning, and implementing AI applications for business or personal innovation.
  • A comprehensive toolkit of open-source and enterprise-ready AI solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of AI trends and techniques to stay ahead in an evolving tech landscape.
  • Reusable AI setups, such as expert chatbots and offline knowledge management systems, for immediate application.

Requirements

If possible, bring your own device (laptop).

About the workshop

Unlock the potential of generative AI and language models in this interactive praxis focussed 2-day AI Workshop, designed to take you from foundational knowledge to building and deploying powerful AI applications. Whether you’re a beginner eager to explore AI or a professional looking to integrate cutting-edge solutions into your workflows, this workshop offers a hands-on learning experience that ensures tangible results.

What you'll gain from the workshop:

  1. Comprehensive understanding of AI evolution and trends
    Learn about the rapid advancements in generative AI, current industry standards, and what the next 6 months hold for this transformative technology. Understand key concepts like transformers, language models, AI frameworks and AI Agent plus Automation solutions empowering you to stay ahead of the curve.
  2. Practical skills in AI application development
    Master no-code and low-code tools like Flowise, Dify, and LangFlow to create AI-powered solutions. Dive into the mechanics of tools like Hugging Face and Ollama, and explore local and cloud-based deployment strategies tailored to real-world needs.
  3. Expertise in prompt engineering
    Learn what makes a good prompt and how to design them for various use cases, including advanced techniques like Chain of Thought, Iteration, and Reflection. This knowledge will enable you to optimize AI outputs, saving time and increasing productivity in your projects.
  4. Local and offline AI solutions
    Set up a local AI environment using tools like OpenWebUI and LM Studio, empowering you to work offline, ensuring data security, and gaining full control over your AI models without relying on external servers.
  5. Building enterprise-grade applications
    Explore AI frameworks to design and deploy robust applications for customer service, internal chatbots, or expert systems using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Hands-on examples will showcase how to integrate expert knowledge bases, fine-tune AI solutions, and deliver impactful outcomes for your business.
  6. Cutting-edge tools and industry best practices
    Get familiar with trending open-source tools and platforms, such as Microsoft Azure AI Studio, and learn how to deploy AI chatbots in cloud environments. Compare various language models, evaluate their strengths, and choose the best fit for your specific needs.
  7. Future-proof your AI strategy
    Explore the latest developments in AI, from fine-tuning methods and vector database optimization to hybrid search techniques. Gain insights into upcoming trends and tools that will shape the future of AI-powered innovation using AI Agent frameworks and cutting Edge Image and Video generation solutions.
     

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All dates

  1. 01.07.2026 - 02.07.2026

    Generative AI

    In Person

    Duration

    2 days

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    German (English on request)
    2,200.00 €
    Register Now
  2. 15.10.2026 - 16.10.2026

    Generative AI

    In Person

    Duration

    2 days

    Place

    Potsdam

    Languages

    German (English on request)
    From 2,000.00 €
    Register Now

Contact

Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you.

Dr. Julia Oberhofer
Program Manager
+49 331 5509-565
info-pdt@hpi.de
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