International award for regional and social commitment
On 19 September, the Luckenwalde University Presence Centre received 1st place in the "EDI Community Engagement Initiative of the Year" category of the European "Triple E Awards on Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence in Higher Education 2024". The award ceremony took place in beautiful Lisbon and Luckenwalde was able to stand out with its versatile range.
We congratulate to the entire team of the presence centre under the leadership of our EDIH pro_digital colleague Prof. Dr. Dana Mietzner, Professor of General Business Administration, with its focus on innovation and regional management at the Wildau University of Applied Sciences, and Prof. Dr. Antje Michel, Professor of Information Didactics and Knowledge Transfer at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences.
The award honored the engagement for strong, regional and social commitment, a sustainable and inclusive educational world and the idea of entrepreneurship with equal rights and diversity and inclusion.
In 2019, the Triple E Awards were launched by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities (ACEEU) as the first awardspecifically focused on universities' third-mission activities for technology transfer, innovation, upskilling and social engagement.
The detailed press release and further information at: https://www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-medien/news/praesenzstelle-luckenwalde-gewinnt-triple-e-award-2024
Triple E Awards Finalists: https://europe-africa2024.triple-e-awards.com/finalists/region/2024europe
Award for ViNN:Lab – Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030
On October 1st and 2nd, 2024, as part of the UNESCO programme "Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2030", the ViNN:Lab was honoured as one of 24 initiatives at the Klimahaus Bremerhaven. The National Award – Education for Sustainable Development honours outstanding organisations and networks that strike with particularly sustainable educational approaches. The prize honors in particular the commitment in the areas of continuing vocational training, global and digital learning and sustainable transformation funded in cooperation with the German UNESCO Commission and funds from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
More information:
https://www.unesco.de/education/education-for-sustainable-development/bne-preis
Digital Solutions Workshop
Overview of different applications: Get a comprehensive insight into different digital applications, such as CRM systems and apps, energy monitoring systems and platforms for data analyses through concise pitches. These examples show you how versatile and useful digital solutions can be.
Digitization Insights: You will learn, what can be digitized and how even small solutions and projects can make a big difference. Learn, how you can optimize your business processes and make them more efficient through targeted digitization.
Overview of current trends and technologies: Stay up to date with the latest technology and discover the latest trends and developments in the field of digital solutions. This knowledge will help you make forward-looking decisions and stay competitive.
Individual advice and feedback: After the workshop, we offer you individual advice and feedback on your own projects and ideas. Our experts are at your side to answer your questionsand give you valuable tips on how to implement it.
Sign up and take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your digital solutions capabilities. We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop!
Agenda
10:00 Welcome & Introduction
10:05 Digital energy management | ENIT - Energy and CO² Management | Pascal Benoit
10:20 The path to becoming a digital fitter | LKT Lausitzer Klärtechnik GmbH | Torsten Hansen
10:35 Digitization of forms with CONFIDENCEapps | CONFIDENCE CENTER Service GmbH | Matthias Kozlowski
10:50 AI-supported breast cancer screening | MyPectus Startup | Atanas Tetikov
11:00 Questions and discussion
NLP Workshop
At a time when natural language processing (NLP) is becoming increasingly important, our workshop offers you the opportunity to discover and use the diverse applications and benefits of this technology.
Develop powerful chatbots: Learn how to create advanced chatbots that can have natural and human-like conversations. These chatbots not only improve customer satisfaction, but also significantly relieve your customer service.
Automated text analytics: Learn how to efficiently analyze large amounts of text data and identify valuable trends. These insights will help you optimize your offerings and better address the needs of your customers.
Personalized customer interaction: Use NLP to enable personalized and contextual interactions with your customers. This leads to stronger customer loyalty and increased sales.
NLP technology for work processes: Discover how you can use NLP technologies to automate and optimize your internal processes. This significantly increases productivity and efficiency in your company.
Sign up and take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your natural language processing skills. We look forward to seeing you!
ChatGPT Prompting Workshop
Prompts for beginners: overview, best practices and practical exercises
In a world where AI is becoming increasingly important, mastering the art of prompting is crucial. This workshop offers you the perfect opportunity to learn and apply the basics and advanced techniques of prompting.
Prompting for beginners: Starting with a brief overview and understanding of the prompt structure, learn how to formulate clear and concise prompts to get the best results from ChatGPT.
Best practices for different use cases: Discover best practices, whether in customer service, content creation, or data analytics. These best practices help you get the most out of ChatGPT and achieve your goals efficiently.
Practical exercises to improve your own prompting skills: Through practical exercises, you can improve your skills in creating prompts and apply them directly. These exercises promote a deeper understanding and self-confidence in dealing with ChatGPT.
Error prevention and troubleshooting: Learn how to avoid common prompting mistakes and how to solve problems quickly and effectively. This saves time and increases the efficiency of your work with ChatGPT.
Customization and personalization: Learn how to customize prompts to specific needs and contexts to deliver personalized and relevante answers. This makes your interactions with ChatGPT even more valuable and targeted.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to expand your artificial intelligence skills and achieve your professional goals. We look forward to welcoming you to the workshop!
Model Factory Cottbus
On October 24, 2024 at the BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, experience how digitization is becoming a reality for small and medium-sized companies in Brandenburg! The two transfer projects EDIH pro_digital and the Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Spreeland invite you to get to know innovative applications up close.
In the model hall of the Chair of Automation Technology, you can expect exciting demonstrators on artificial intelligence, virtual/augmented reality, robotics and automation. Interactive guided tours immerse you in the world of smart solutions for SMEs.
Learn how different digital applications can simplify your day-to-day business and streamline processes. Afterwards, a cosy get-together awaits you with a snack - the perfect opportunity for networking and exchanging experiences with other entrepreneurs from Brandenburg. Get in touch with our experts and clarify your individual questions.
Agenda:
7:00 pm - 7:20 pm Welcome and presentation of the MDZ Spreeland and EDIH Pro_digital
7:20 pm - 8:00 pm Interactive guided tour of the model hall
from 8:00 pm Networking and get-together with a small snack
Seats are limited, so make sure you participate now!
Digital Boot camp: compact, effective, groundbreaking!
What can you expect?
Digital-Check: Based on the maturity analysis, you will receive a comprehensive analysis of the current digital maturity of your company.
Methods: Get different implementation methods for digital transformation processes that you can reflect on and test on site.
AI made easy: Learn how you can use artificial intelligence for your purposes.
IT security: Through practical applications, we show you simply and comprehensibly, what cybersecurity means and how you can protect yourself.
Your benefits?
- Practical knowledge
- Establish new contacts
- Sustainable results
Important information:
No participation fee. The number of participants is limited to 20 places! Secure your place. Your registration is binding – after confirmation by e-mail, your place is secured. Please let us know if you do not participate.
Funding Opportunites - ProFIT
Funding applications are complex, but are of great benefit to companies. Therefore, our concern is to minimize this bureaucratic effort. Together with the WFBB, we have prepared a workshop series for this year that gives SMEs in the region a good look at the current funding opportunites for your digitisation project. You will learn which measures are fundable and at the same time receive compact information about eligibility and what further steps are necessary.
Therefore, register for the webinar series today and get informed in just 30 minutes. Simply contact us and we will be happy to support you and your request.
Funding opportunities - GRW and JTF
Funding applications are complex, but are of great benefit to companies. Therefore, our concern is to minimize this bureaucratic effort. Together with the WFBB, we have prepared a workshop series for this year that gives SMEs in the region a good look at the current funding opportunites for your digitisation project. You will learn which measures are fundable and at the same time receive compact information about eligibility and what further steps are necessary.
Therefore, register for the webinar series today and get informed in just 30 minutes. Simply contact us and we will be happy to support you and your request.
Discover, Test & Network: Great Opening of the new Innovation Lab Potsdam
What to expect?
- Motivation talks and discussions with experts about "Digitisation and AI" as well as "New creative working environments".
- Innovation rally with digital demonstrators including:
- VR Altitude Training
- ViCtor - "Connect Four" game against AI-combined robot
- Virtual tour of the Cottbus model factory
- "Build Green" MR solution for sustainable construction
- Tour the Innovation Lab and the construction site of the Creative District of Potsdam
- Networking and ending the day together