Tech Insights 2.0
Tech Insights 2.0 - Hosted by Cognyte Romania
AI Beyond the Hype: Real Applications, Real Engineering Challenges
AI is transforming how we build software, solve complex problems, and make decisions. But what does it really take to move beyond the hype and put AI to work?
Cognyte invites you to Tech Meetup 2.0, an evening of technical insights, real-world experiences, and conversations with people who share a passion for technology.
Together, we'll explore how AI is being applied to renewable energy forecasting, integrated into software products, and used to accelerate the development of scalable applications.
Join us for three tech talks, practical examples, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow developers, engineers, and tech enthusiasts.
Agenda
18:00 – 18:30 – Welcome & check-in
18:30 – 18:45 – Opening remarks
18:45 – 19:15 – Talk #1 by Cosmin Jalba | Data Analyst
19:15 – 19:45 – Talk #2 by Marius Delcea | Full-Stack Developer
19:45 – 20:15 – Talk #3 by Mihai Cuatu | R&D Team Lead
Starting 20:15 – Networking, snacks and drinks
Talk #1 - Predicting Tomorrow: How AI Can Power a Greener Future
Cosmin Jalba | Data Analyst
What if we could predict tomorrow's solar and wind energy production today?
Discover how Machine Learning and weather data can help forecast renewable energy output and support smarter decisions across the energy system.
Cosmin will explore how accurate forecasting can help balance energy supply and demand, stabilize prices, improve infrastructure planning, and reduce clean-energy waste. He'll also examine how these predictions influence smart grids, battery storage, and consumers.
And with AI itself requiring significant energy, one important question remains: can we make its environmental benefits outweigh its footprint?
About Cosmin
Cosmin is a Data Analyst currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science. His interests focus on Machine Learning and AI, particularly their practical applications in finance, blockchain, and renewable energy. He's passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insights and smarter solutions.
Talk #2 - From Questions to Actions: Building an AI-Powered Assistant
Marius Delcea | Full-Stack Developer
AI assistants are becoming part of everyday software. But what does it take to build one that actually works?
Marius will take you behind the scenes of developing an AI-powered conversational interface that helps users navigate complex product information, understand workflows, and turn questions into action.
From integrating AI into the application interface to managing conversation history, long-running requests, cancellation, response formatting, and safety guardrails, he'll share the technical decisions and challenges encountered along the way.
About Marius
Marius is a Full-Stack Developer with a strong backend focus, working primarily with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, databases, and containers. He enjoys tackling engineering challenges and occasionally chasing bugs that mysteriously disappear the moment he starts looking for them.
Talk #3 - Building Scalable Software in the Age of AI
Mihai Cuatu | R&D Team Lead
AI can help us write code faster. But can it help us engineer better software?
Mihai will explore what it takes to design and develop efficient, cloud-scalable applications in a world where AI is becoming an increasingly important part of the development process.
Drawing on his engineering and leadership experience, he'll examine the architectural decisions behind scalable solutions, where AI can genuinely accelerate development, and where its limitations become apparent.
The session will also explore emerging industry challenges and why deep technical knowledge remains essential for making sound engineering decisions.
About Mihai
Mihai is an R&D Team Lead with over 20 years of experience in software development, architecture, and technology leadership, including CTO and Lead Architect roles. Passionate about innovation and technical excellence, he focuses on building scalable solutions and helping teams and individuals reach their full potential.
Why Attend?
Tech Meetup 2.0 is for developers, software engineers, architects, data professionals, and anyone curious about the practical application of AI.
Expect real engineering experiences, technical insights you can take back to your work, and fresh perspectives on the opportunities and limitations of AI.
Most importantly, it's a chance to meet like-minded people, share ideas, ask questions, and connect with the local tech community.
Join the Conversation!
Great ideas start with curiosity and grow through conversations.
Join Cognyte's Tech Meetup 2.0 for an evening of learning, knowledge sharing, and networking with fellow tech enthusiasts.
Save your spot and see you there!
This is an in-person event and presentations will be conducted in English.
Looking forward to sharing insights and ideas with you!