GenAI without the hype: practical, efficient and human-centered applications for your workforce BFH Business Breakfast

Cut through the noise and discover how Generative AI can deliver real value for your organization. At the BFH Business Breakfast, experts and practitioners showcase how purposeful, human-centered AI approaches create measurable impact without unnecessary complexity. 

Marcel Gygli demonstrates a proof-of-concept using GenAI to pre-screen building permit applications by identifying relevant departments and assisting in editing their statements. 

Jürgen Vogel presents a case study on an AI chatbot using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to analyze MES downtime. By turning internal data into actionable insights, it improves efficiency, reduces costs, and enhances transparency in smart manufacturing. 

Note: The event will be held in English – no simultaneous translation provided. 

Panel and Networking

The panel discussion focuses entirely on exchanging experiences and networking. Insights from four business representatives will provide great starting points for engaging coffee conversations.

Workshops

Following the event, two workshops offering an opportunity to dive deeper into the topic will be held. Each workshop is limited to 20 participants and requires prior registration. There is also the option to join a 20-minute SIPBB tour. 

Workshop Marcel Gygli: “Introduction to Open Source AI”

This workshop introduces the core concepts of AI, including generative AI, transformer models, and large language models (LLMs), with a focus on conceptual understanding rather than mathematical detail. 

Workshop Jürgen Vogel: “Turning Internal Data into Actionable Insights with AI: A Case Study on MES Downtime”

We invite you to explore and discuss real-world use cases, key challenges, and proven best practices for harnessing the latest generation of AI technologies in your organization. This is an interactive workshop - bring your ideas, share your experiences, and ask the questions that matter most to you.

Registration

Registration is required for this event. The registration deadline is March 12, 2026.

Objective and Target Audience

One topic, two expert inputs, plenty of ideas and ample opportunity for exchange and networking – that’s the BFH Business Breakfast.

The event is aimed at anyone facing a digital transformation process and looking to implement it successfully. It is particularly relevant for business representatives dealing with the challenge of balancing technological progress with the needs of human employees within their organisation. 

Keynote Speakers 

Prof. Dr. Marcel Gygli is Professor of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector. His research focuses on how AI applications can be developed and implemented safely and effectively. 

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Vogel has been teaching and conducting research at the Bern University of Applied Sciences for over a decade, specializing in Data Engineering, Machine Learning, and Text Analytics. His work bridges academia and industry, focusing on practical, AI-driven solutions for startups, industrial partners, and public institutions.

Hosts

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• Prof. Dr. Sarah Dégallier Rochat,Head of the Strategic Focus Area Human-Centred Digital Transformation at BFH 

• Dr. Dominic Gorecky, Head of the Swiss Smart Factory and the Swiss HealthTech Center; Partner and Board Member at Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne