The AI Foundry TechTalks #6
About the AI Foundry TechTalks
AI Foundry TechTalks is not your typical AI meetup.
This monthly gathering is built for AI Engineers, Builders, and Founders who don’t just talk about AI — they build it. We focus on real-world implementations, technical decision-making, and the gritty trade-offs that come with engineering at the edge.
No hype. No fluff. Just what works — and why.
We’re forging the future of AI. One line of code at a time.
What to Expect
Each month, we bring together a curated group of top technical minds from Amsterdam and beyond to share real engineering stories:
Deep dives into production-grade AI systems
Code-first talks focused on how things actually work
Architecture, infrastructure, scaling & trade-offs
Failures, fixes, and field-tested lessons
If you're looking for an intro to AI — this isn't it.
This is for people already building and pushing limits.
This Month’s Focus
Scaling AI
Schedule
17:00 – 17:15 Doors open & welcome
17:15 – 17:35 Tech Talk #1 | Boaz Kwakkel, Solutions Engineer @ Cysco Systems | Designing an AI Ready Data Center with RoCEv2
17:35 – 17:55 Tech Talk #2 | Thom Trentelman, CEO @ Send AI | Unlocking the Power of Custom AI: How Owning Your Models Drives Scalability, Accuracy, Availability, and Cost Efficiency
17:55 – 18:15 Tech Talk #3 | Fernando Rejon Barrera, CTO @ Zeta Alpha | Vector Search on a 1 Billion Collection without Losing your Mind or your Mallet.
18:15 – 18:45 Panel, Q&A or Lightning Demos
18:45 – 19:00 Closing remarks & community updates
19:00 – 21:00 Drinks, deep dives & real conversations
Who Should Attend
AI / ML Engineers
Technical AI Founders
Data Scientists working on models in production
Software Engineers building AI infrastructure
Applied AI Researchers
Students who can already ship code
This is not for tourists — it’s for builders.
Why Attend
Learn how top engineers solve real AI challenges
See actual implementations — not just theory
Connect with Amsterdam’s sharpest AI talent
Meet potential collaborators, co-founders, or hires
Stay current with bleeding-edge tools, stacks, and approaches
Cost: Free (limited spots – first come, first served)
Questions? anthony.meijer@adami.ai