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Successful workshop in Landsberg: AI applications for local companies
On November 5, 2025, a workshop on ChatGPT took place in Landsberg am Lech, organized by the State Ministry and ibi research.
Successful workshop in Landsberg: AI applications for local companies
What's going on in Landsberg am Lech? On November 5, 2025, an exciting workshop entitled “Texting with ChatGPT” took place in the city administration, which was organized by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and the city of Landsberg am Lech. Led by Carina Überle from ibi research at the University of Regensburg, the participants had the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the possible applications of ChatGPT.
The workshop included interactive exercises on the technical foundations of artificial intelligence (AI) and its opportunities and challenges. The response from participants was consistently positive: many praised the great benefits of the format and the growing interest in practice-oriented further training offers in the area of digitalization. André Köhn, the city's economic development officer, emphasized how important such initiatives are for the local economy. They strengthen the competitiveness of businesses in the region.
A trend on the rise
Artificial intelligence is not just a buzzword – it is considered the most important megatrend in the IT and corporate world. Whether in healthcare, where AI supports diagnoses, in the financial sector, which can prevent fraud through intelligent systems, or in agriculture, which optimizes its resources, AI is now indispensable in many areas. ChatGPT has further driven the AI boom, particularly in the area of customer interaction. It can not only answer questions, but also generate texts, write essays and even create program code. Loud Süddeutsche.de 27% of employees already use generative AI systems.
The demand for AI experts is growing rapidly. Professions in demand include machine learning engineers and AI architects. Schools and universities have recognized this and now offer specialized courses in the field of AI, such as the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences or the universities of TUM, LMU and Augsburg. There is also a wide range of further education and training opportunities, from programs at Fraunhofer Institutes to online courses on platforms such as Coursera.
The future of AI
Artificial intelligence has great potential to revolutionize the way we work. It imitates human cognitive abilities and offers many opportunities to optimize business processes. But like everywhere, there are also challenges to overcome, for example in the areas of data protection and ethics. The ongoing need for further training is essential to keep pace with technological developments, emphasized VDI knowledge forum.
The “Successful Trading” event series will be continued next year, with an exciting topic: “Experience spaces in retail”. This is again offered by ibi research and deals with the effects of digitalization on trade. It remains to be seen what further innovations will come our way in this area.