🔥August 22, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM 🔥

⚠️ Attention! Approved RSVP is required to attend tonight’s event ⚠️

What is AI Tinkerers?

AI Tinkerers is a meetup designed exclusively for practitioners who possess technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds and are actively building and working with foundation models, such as large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. If you’re deeply passionate about creating LLM-enabled applications, have hands-on experience in building such systems, and are eager to connect with like-minded individuals who share your level of commitment, then this group is the perfect fit for you. With AI Tinkerers meetups taking place in multiple cities, we cater to a dedicated community of practitioners.

Who is this for?

👉 It’s AI Tinkerers, not AI enthusiasts. We screen attendance to active builders with a shared level of expertise in order to create a collaborative environment ideal for early-stage discovery and innovation. Prior attendee stats: This community of 1,533 technical professionals features a robust distribution of expertise, with 65% specializing in AI/ML engineering and 45% in full-stack development. Distinguished by a high density of C-suite leaders and Georgia Tech researchers, the group has successfully launched Y Combinator-backed startups and pioneered agentic AI workflows in fintech and healthcare, establishing a premier hub for high-signal technical collaboration.

Read more about us in the FAQ

The goal here is to connect like-minded folks in the Atlanta area who are actively building a more interesting future with LLMs. We can’t let the folks in Silicon Valley have all of the fun!

🕕 Tentative Schedule:

Our event will be on August 22 at Microsoft Office.

• 4:30 PM: Doors Open
• 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Welcoming speech Drive Capital / Microsoft / AI Tinkerers
• 5:15 PM - 5:25 PM: Pav(leen) Thukral - Magic Data
• 5:25 PM - 5:35 PM: Abdul Hagi - Orchestrate AI
• 5:35 PM - 5:45 PM: Jessica He - Whimsi
• 5:45 PM - 5:55 PM: Vineet Reddy - Fine tuning BrainBERT foundational model project
• 5:55 PM - 6:15 PM: Microsoft’s presentation
• 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM: Networking and Discussions

Sponsors

This event is generously sponsored by Microsoft, BAMand Drive Capital.

🎙️DEMO SIGNUPS🎙️

Demo Submission We are actively looking for more demos! A demo is about five minutes in length and demonstrates a work in progress. Pitch decks are forbidden - we want to see your messy work in progress! Please use the “Demo Submission Form” link at the top of the page to apply! We are actively looking for more presenters don’t be shy!

👉 CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR DEMO PROPOSAL FORM 👈

Demos are capped at 5 minutes. No pitch decks! We’re eager to see your raw and exciting WIPs! 🛠️

🤖 Connect, Collaborate, and Create 🤖

This meetup is your chance to:

• Showcase your latest AI projects: Share your work with the community during our demo session. Submit your proposal for a 5-minute presentation and inspire others with your innovative ideas.
• Network with fellow tinkerers: Meet and collaborate with other active builders, AI engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers who share your passion for building the future with AI.
• Learn from industry experts: Gain insights and inspiration from leading figures in the AI space.

RSVP Today!

Space is limited, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with the Atlanta AI community. RSVP now.