About the event

Join us on Tuesday, February 24, for an evening focused on how AI works in practice, not just in theory. Five speakers from data science, engineering, education, and business roles will share their experience with building AI systems, training people to use them, and turning AI into something that truly works in real organizations.

Let's meet in the Applifting meetup space, both in person and online. We’ll start at 18:00.

Who’s speaking?

David Omrai, full-stack developer at DX Heroes, will open with insights on why generic AI workshops often fail and how tailored training helps teams actually use AI in their daily work. Jakub Marian, senior data science & AI architect at Colours of Data, will follow by explaining the limits of AI agents and what it takes to build systems that work reliably in real companies.

The panel discussion will bring together three perspectives on making AI work beyond prototypes. Barbora Malinovská, client success manager at Applifting, will share the client view on building AI that’s clear and usable within organizations. Tomáš Herman, AI engineering lead at Applifting, will add an engineering perspective on reliable agentic systems for real-world use. The panel will be rounded out by Tomáš Mátl, CEO of Colours of Data, who will connect AI initiatives with business impact and value.

Schedule

17:30 — Doors open
Get your ticket ready, say hello to others, and have a drink with us. 🥂

18:00 — Introduction by Filip Kirschner
Our co-founder Filip will give you a short welcome and introduce our speakers.

18:15 — Tailored AI workshops: Why "one size fits all" fails with David Omrai
Why do many AI trainings fail to change how people actually work? David shows how workshops built around real tools and workflows help teams integrate AI into daily practice, while setting realistic expectations about limits like context size and hallucinations.

18:30 — From simple automation to enterprise platforms: Building a virtual data scientist with Jakub Marian
What does it take to build an AI agent that truly works with enterprise data? Jakub shares lessons from developing a “Virtual Data Scientist” and explores why many agent setups that look good in demos break in real corporate environments.

18:50 — Short break
Time to stretch, refill drinks, and chat a bit.

19:00 — Panel discussion with Barbora Malinovská, Tomáš Herman, and Tomáš Mátl
A discussion on what happens after the prototype: aligning AI with real users, keeping systems reliable outside demos, managing risks, and connecting AI efforts to real business outcomes.

20:00 — Q&A session
Your turn. We’re open to any questions or comments you have.

20:30 — Networking, food & drinks 🍻
Snacks and drinks, including draft beer, will be available for you all evening. Get ready to network with Applifters and enjoy the evening together!

22:00 — It’s a wrap!
Some of us may move on to a pub, but the doors of Applifting are closing, and we'll look forward to seeing you next time!

How to reach us? 

Use the inner side entrance, located in the passage between the River Garden A and River Garden B buildings, just behind the corner from the iOpravna shop. The door will be open, we'll be expecting you.

Come and chat, get to know each other, and see how we think about things at Applifting.

We look forward to meeting you!