Yesterday evening, tech enthusiasts gathered at The Base in Nicosia’s Buffer Zone for an engaging and insightful event hosted by Pale Blue and SocialTech Lab as part of the Google Developer Group Cyprus’ Tech Talks event series. Inspired by Google’s Tech Talks initiative, the event offered a deep dive into the Gemini model, drawing a diverse crowd from the local technical community.

The event kicked off with a gathering session at 7:00 PM, where attendees had the chance to settle in and get acquainted. The main attraction, a tech talk titled "Strumming with AI: Can Gemini Help You Master the Guitar?" was presented by Nicolas Ioannou, a Senior Android Engineer at Plum. This 60-minute session captivated the audience as Nicolas demonstrated the capabilities of the Gemini AI model in analyzing guitar playing and providing tailored practice exercises through its API.

The presentation and discussion explored the intersection of AI, and music education, highlighting both the technological possibilities and limitations along with the ethical considerations of AI in capturing the human essence of music training. Attendees gained a practical introduction to using the Google Gemini model, discovering its potential applications and benefits firsthand.

Following the talk, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM, attendees enjoyed a networking session complemented by an array of delicious foods and drinks. This informal setting provided an excellent opportunity for participants to discuss the talk, share ideas, and forge new connections within the tech community.

The event series, inspired by Google’s Tech Talks, continues to provide valuable knowledge and foster connections within the technical community. Each session promises to cover a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts to advanced technical discussions, ensuring there is something for everyone to learn and enjoy.

Google Developer Group Cyprus is an independent group of developers across Cyprus. We aim to run tech talks, workshops, study groups, networking events and hackathons as well as partner with major initiatives in Cyprus to promote and support the technical community of Cyprus.

Pale Blue is a software engineering firm that excels in crafting custom software solutions for a global clientele, including partners in Canada, the UK, USA, Austria, and Cyprus. We pride ourselves on developing personalized software to meet unique client needs and operate as a startup studio, bringing our own innovative ideas to fruition.

SocialTech Lab is committed to fostering the next wave of peacetech innovations, aiming to shape a more prosperous future in fragile contexts worldwide. By working at the crossroads of technology, entrepreneurship, and peacebuilding, SocialTech Lab empowers local change-makers, bridges divides, and cultivates resilient ecosystems.