Lanka’s Rootcode AI concludes its AI Community Meetup global initiative in Amsterdam

Demonstrating its commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and networking within the global technology community, Rootcode AI, the Artificial Intelligence arm of Rootcode, a leading global software engineering firm based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, recently held the AI Community Meetup in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The event drew over 100 participants, not only from the local community but also from countries in the region, such as Ireland, underscoring the reach of this event in the European ecosystem.

A global initiative and a free community event, the AI Community Meetup aims to foster knowledge-sharing and drive conversations regarding critical AI topics in the tech ecosystems they serve, and brought together a diverse group of thought leaders, including academic researchers, industry experts, and strategic policy advisors, engaging in conversations about cutting-edge AI innovations and how they can be applied in impactful real-world scenarios.

Rootcode AI initiated the AI Community Meetup in June 2023, marking the beginning of a resoundingly successful journey. Since its inception, these community meetup sessions have consistently attracted over 150 participants in Sri Lanka, encompassing a diverse group of professionals, experts, academic researchers, startup founders, and students. Recognizing the potential to expand its reach and impact, Rootcode AI decided to take this initiative to a global stage. This led to the organization of the first international AI community meetup in the Netherlands, further extending its network and influence in the AI community.

The keynote address was delivered by Thirunayan Dinesh, Team Lead at Rootcode AI. The session explored the realm of “Large Language Models (LLMs) in the Enterprise”, highlighting the potential applications and transformative capabilities of these powerful AI systems in real-world business contexts.

Following the keynote, a lively panel discussion and interactive Q&A session revolved around the theme of “Unlocking the Potential of Artificial Intelligence.” The panel comprised distinguished experts from various backgrounds, including Evangelos Kanloulas, Professor of computer science at the University of Amsterdam and Co-founder & COO of Ellogon AI B.V.; Femmie Geradts, Director of Startup Village Amsterdam; Imane Oulali, Strategic Policy Advisor and a core team member of the education committee of the Dutch AI Coalition; Esther Smit, Business Director for ICAI in the Netherlands; and Thirunayan Dinesh. The panel discussion was moderated by Rootcode’s founder and CEO, Alagan Mahalingam.