YOU ARE INVITED TO THE
TALKS OF TOWN
Our event is a cozy gathering of passionate people who want to share their ideas and passions. Join us for an evening of inspiration, ideas, laughter, and new friendships.
Thursday Jan 30 at 6pm
first talk
Rowing the fjords
A sport that will test your balance, strength and endurance. From rowing in the fjords to barreling down a lane in a skiff barely wider than yourself. In a short talk Šimon Procházka will share about the mechanics of rowing and what it means to be in the same boat or… what it’s like hitting a buoy.
second talk
Walking the path of Goju-Ryu Karate
Goju-Ryu Karate is not just a martial arts discipline which learns you how to defend yourself. More than fighting with others, practicing this martial arts can be a fight with oneself. In his talk, Bas Senden will explore how this martial arts can change your life by teaching you respect, discipline, and other valuable life lessons.
third talk
The art of the possible: The state of GenerativeAI
ChatGPT, Gemini and co have made major waves since going public two years ago. While the hype in the public seems to slow down, the industry is still going full speed ahead. So where are we headed? In his talk, Janis Steinmann will quickly explain how GenerativeAI works, what it can do wand what we can expect from it in the future.
Would you like to come along?
See you soon
We will meet on Thu January 30th at 18:00
Location Confirmed: Georg Sverdrups hus - Floor 3 - Grupperom 1
UiO library at Blindern - link to mapSame floor as before, but the room is "Grupperom 1" instead of "Undervisen room 1" Same as November event 🧡
previous topics
Previous on the talks of town
The second brain - Diego G.Campos
Who said you can't draw? Inspiration with AI - Anya Campos
Help! What should I wear? - Ivana Haakens
Fantastic buildings, and how to live in them - Magnus Haakens
The power of language - insights in search of Belonging - Hannah Mülder
From rocks to law - Dan Uehara
Is your workout for your body or for your brain? - Margrete Granum
Outward Expression, Inward Reflection - Nikky Hayes
Unleash the Power of "Ragnhild" - Stefan Schauber
Coding with friends, some thoughts on the overlooked origins of programming - Vipin Kumar
What can coffee teach us about climate change and human rights? - Gakii Mugendi and Margie Gonzalez
Of metals and colours - Pedro Netto
Crafting stories to connect with family and your creativity - Helene Timm
The soul of a dish, Mexican sauces and "sazon" - Miguel Angel Leyva Salas
The freedom of human flight - Phoebe Cowdell-Murray