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WorkshopCologne

Creative AI Compact — Generative AI in the Creative Workflow

One-day hands-on seminar (9am–4pm) by b.itmap in Cologne: generative AI for design, image, video and audio — a multimodal workflow from prompt to finished project with Adobe Firefly and more. Small groups (3–6), no coding. Certificate per EU AI Act Art. 4.

In 3 days · 18 Aug 2026

b.itmap, KölnIn Person

€825· b.itmap

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Events

FairCologne

gamescom 2026

The world's largest event for games and interactive entertainment at Koelnmesse. The developer conference gamescom dev (23–25 August) runs two dedicated AI tracks — "AI in Gameplay" and "AI in Production" — co-curated with the AI and Games Conference team. Sessions include Tencent Games, Electronic Arts, Wargaming and JetBrains.

In 2 wks · 26 Aug 2026

Koelnmesse, KölnIn Person

Tickets· Koelnmesse

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ContestCologne

AI Coding Hackathon September 2026

Three-day hackathon at STARTPLATZ Cologne: teams build real prototypes with today's AI tools — from idea to demo. For developers, designers and founders who want to move from concept to product faster with AI.

In 3 wks · 4 Sept 2026

STARTPLATZ, KölnIn Person

Tickets· STARTPLATZ

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MasterclassDüsseldorf · CologneIntermediate

Consistent AI Content: Products, Brands & Characters — AI Masterclass

References, style rules and node workflows that hold a brand together.

Dates on demand

On site in Düsseldorf and Cologne, otherwise onlineHybrid

On request· Rapid Stories AI

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Education

MasterclassDüsseldorf · CologneIntermediate

Professional Prompting — AI Masterclass

Prompt architecture, custom GPTs, and output you can reproduce.

Dates on demand

On site in Düsseldorf and Cologne, otherwise onlineHybrid

On request· Rapid Stories AI

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MasterclassDüsseldorf · CologneBeginner

Marketing Presentations & Websites — AI Masterclass

One piece of content becomes decks, websites and campaigns.

Dates on demand

On site in Düsseldorf and Cologne, otherwise onlineHybrid

On request· Rapid Stories AI

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Grant

Kulturamt Düsseldorf — Darstellende Künste

Project and concept funding for performing arts in Düsseldorf. Supports AI performance, theatre, dance, live media, and performance-technology projects.

17 days left · Deadline: 1 Sep 2026 (for 1H 2027 projects)

Impulse up to €5,000; project grant €10,000–€25,000; concept up to €90,000 over 3 years

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Funding

DüsseldorfOpen

Grant

Stadtsparkasse Düsseldorf — Kunst- und Kulturstiftung

Foundation grants for experimental art, film and interdisciplinary cultural projects in Düsseldorf. AI projects eligible when framed as art or culture.

17 days left · Large projects: 1 Sep 2026; small projects: 6 weeks before start

Large projects €2,000–€6,000; small projects €500–€1,500

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Media Funding

Film- und Medienstiftung NRW — Digitale Spiele / Immersive Inhalte

Funding for AI-supported games, XR, AR/VR, web and mobile interactive content from NRW companies and freelancers. Covers early phase through full production.

27 days left · Deadline: 11 Sep 2026

Early phase up to €50,000; vertical slice up to €200,000; production up to €300,000 + possible €200,000 loan

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SeniorDüsseldorf

Senior Manager SEO, GEO & Content Strategy (d/f/m)

Lead global SEO and GEO strategy for an international SaaS company. Own global SEO strategy, GEO strategy, increase visibility in generative discovery platforms, and content strategy leadership.

vivenu

Active June 2026

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Career

AssociateDüsseldorf

Generative AI Engineer (all Genders)

Build and implement Generative AI solutions for clients. AI solution development, implementation, consulting, and deployment.

Digitl GmbH

Recent listingOn-site

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Mid-LevelVelbert

Content Marketing Manager – E-Commerce, SEO & AI Search (w/m/d)

Own content strategy across SEO and AI Search channels. Customer journey content, content optimization, collaboration with Online Marketing, Product Management and Shop Development.

LaminatDEPOT Peter & Schaffart GmbH

Active June 2026

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