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    Worldwide - Tue 16 March 2021
    • AI on Quarkus: I love it when an OptaPlan comes together by Geoffrey De Smet
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    • Planejamento de Recursos com OptaPlanner by Karina Varela, Otávio Santana
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    Tue 26 January 2021
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     Geoffrey De Smet
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     Geoffrey De Smet
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    Tue 17 November 2020
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