WAI Connect Amsterdam: Women in AI Benelux X ML6 - From RAG Safety to Data Visualization
About the event:
WAI Connect is a Women in AI Benelux signature event series hosted across the Netherlands and Benelux. It is designed to spotlight local talent working and innovating within AI, spark conversations, and build cross-sector collaboration in AI.
Welcome, data enthusiasts, AI builders, and curious minds!
Join us for an evening of deep dives and practical insights into one of the most exciting frontiers in applied AI—secure Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
🕕 18:00 – Doors Open
Arrive early, grab a drink, and mingle with fellow AI and security enthusiasts.
🕡 18:30 – 19:10
Talk 1: Building Secure RAG Applications – From Infrastructure to Guardrails
🎤 Speaker: Iris Luden
As Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems gain momentum in enterprise AI, security becomes a core requirement—especially when working with sensitive data in legal, healthcare, or internal corporate settings.
In this talk, Iris will walk us through the landscape of secure RAG development, focusing on two critical dimensions:
Infrastructure & Deployment Security
How can we securely deploy RAG systems in the real world? We'll explore architectural best practices, firewalls, data flow control, and how to safely connect retrievers, vector stores, and LLMs.Interaction & Prompt Security
How do we defend against UI-layer attacks such as prompt injection or jailbreak attempts? We’ll discuss robust mitigation techniques using prompt engineering, Guardrails, and controlled outputs.
Expect practical strategies and real-world insights to help bring your RAG applications safely into production.
🕖 19:10 – 19:45
Talk 2: Do's, don'ts, and best practices of data visualization
🎤 Speaker: Aanchal Vazir
The talk covers the do's, don'ts, and best practices of data visualization. It emphasizes the importance of designing visuals with end-users in mind and demonstrates how to select appropriate chart types based on the data. Best practices for styling visuals to enhance readability and effectiveness will be discussed.
The session concludes with an overview of how Generative AI is influencing data visualization—both positively and negatively.
The session will be interactive with examples.
🕣 19:45 – 21:00
Networking
Grab a snack, share your thoughts, and connect with peers working at the intersection of AI, security, and product development.
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