Stefan Mesken

Chief Scientist

Deepl

Connectivity, Cloud & Infrastructure

Artificial Intelligence

Deep Tech & Quantum Computing

About Me

Stefan Mesken, a lifelong science and technology enthusiast, studied mathematics and computer science at the University of Münster, where he also worked as a researcher before taking on a full-time role as a data scientist to start his career in tech. He transitioned into the AI space in 2018, and joined DeepL’s research team in 2020. As Chief Scientist, he shapes the strategy and prioritization of DeepL’s research agenda and coordinates large-scale research initiatives while aligning research goals with engineering and product teams. Stefan is passionate about building world-class AI communication tools, backed by cutting-edge research.

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GP1043: Driving European Sovereign AI Priorities from Vision to Leadership

Room: N04 Senior leaders from government, local cloud service providers, major enterprises and European AI model builders discuss how to align efforts and accelerate Europe’s leadership in trustworthy, human-centric AI that reflects European values and strategic autonomy. Powered by NVIDIA GTC Paris

Less is More: How Specialized AI Solutions Drive Business Value

Massive AI systems tend to dominate the conversation, but specialized and focused AI approaches are emerging as powerful alternatives for businesses seeking tangible results. These domain-specific solutions, whether for analytics, decision support, process automation, or industry-specific applications, often deliver superior ROI through enhanced efficiency, reduced computational requirements, and tighter alignment with business objectives. But how do they truly compare? In which scenarios do they outperform their larger counterparts? Are they better suited for future agentic AI applications? Join us to discuss practical insights into deployment strategies for specialized AI solutions and use cases to unlock new opportunities across industries.