Where Data & AI Meet Impact
Western Romania's hub for AI practitioners and decision makers - from technical implementation to strategic transformation
Part of InnoWeek.ro 2025 | Timișoara
Why begatalks.ai?
We're building more than a meetup - we're creating a hub for Data & AI practitioners & business leaders who want real implementations.
DATA + AI
Complete coverage: ML, Data Engineering, Analytics, GenAI - for technical and strategic audiences
TECH + BUSINESS + POLICY
Tech + Business + Policy: from implementation to ROI to strategic transformation
CROSS-SECTOR
Beyond tech industry: exploring AI in healthcare, education, manufacturing, public services, and beyond
ECOSYSTEM-OWNED
Community-first, organized by Banat IT, with support of regional companies and institutions invested in AI leadership
We bring together the full stack: from entry-level to expert, from code to business strategy.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
begatalks.ai explores AI from multiple angles:
TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION
Production ML systems, GenAI applications, Data Engineering, MLOps - hands-on practices and tools
BUSINESS & SECTOR TRANSFORMATION
ROI strategies, adoption frameworks, organizational change - across tech, healthcare, education, manufacturing, public services
POLICY & REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
How AI informs public policy, drives innovation ecosystems, and shapes regional competitive advantage
Different meetups emphasize different angles - some deeply technical, others strategic and cross-sector. All grounded in real-world practice.
WHO SHOULD JOIN?
PRACTITIONERS & BUILDERS
Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Developers, Tech Leads - implementing AI solutions in production
LEADERS & DECISION MAKERS
CTOs, Business Leaders, Policy Makers, Academic Leaders, Public Officials - shaping AI strategy across sectors
From hands-on technical work to strategic transformation - all levels, all sectors, all roles welcome.
begatalks.ai #1:
Production GenAI & Business Impact
Oct 23, 2025
Thursday
18:00-20:30
2.5 hours
ICAM, West University Timișoara
Timișoara
FREE
SOLD OUT
Join us for the launch of begatalks.ai - where technical practitioners meet strategic decision makers to explore how Data & AI transform technology, business, and society.
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📋 Event Agenda
What to expect during the evening
Business Shift with AI
Marius Banici, GM@Victory Square Partners
From hype to ROI: practical strategies for AI adoption and measuring business impact.
Business Shift with AI
TALKMarius Banici, GM@Victory Square Partners
From hype to ROI: practical strategies for AI adoption and measuring business impact.
Gen AI in Products & Production
Timo Bejan, CTO@DevPlant
Implementing and optimizing Large Language Models in production environments.
Gen AI in Products & Production
TALKTimo Bejan, CTO@DevPlant
Implementing and optimizing Large Language Models in production environments.
Panel Discussion
Building a Data/AI Community
Building bridges between technical implementation and strategic transformation - from code to ROI, for practitioners and decision makers. With Marius Banici, Timo Bejan, Silvia Fierăscu and Raul Geana.
Panel Discussion
PANELBuilding a Data/AI Community
Building bridges between technical implementation and strategic transformation - from code to ROI, for practitioners and decision makers. With Marius Banici, Timo Bejan, Silvia Fierăscu and Raul Geana.
Networking & Drinks
Open Networking
Connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.
Networking & Drinks
NETWORKINGOpen Networking
Connect with fellow practitioners, share experiences, and build lasting professional relationships.
Organized by BIT, DevPlant, Victory Square Partners, Haufe Group, in partnership with West University Timișoara, Politehnica University of Timișoara | Part of InnoWeek.ro 2025
Speakers & Panelists
Marius Banici
GM, Victory Square Partners
Talk:
"Business Shift with AI"
From hype to ROI: practical strategies for AI adoption and measuring business impact.
Timo Bejan
CTO, DevPlant
Talk:
"Gen AI in Products & Production"
Implementing and optimizing Large Language Models in production environments.
Silvia Fierăscu
Data Scientist, West University Timișoara
Panel:
"Building a Data/AI Community"
Contributing to the discussion on building and sustaining thriving Data & AI communities.
Raul Geana
MD, Haufe Group
Panel:
"Building a Data/AI Community"
Contributing to the discussion on building and sustaining thriving Data & AI communities.
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Don't miss the chance to connect with these amazing speakers and the Data & AI community
Reserve your spotOrganized By
Banat IT
DevPlant
Victory Square Partners
Haufe Group
West University Timișoara
Politehnica University of Timișoara
In partnership with InnoWeek.ro 2025
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