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​Join us for an evening with the AI developer community at GitHub San Francisco. The AI Builders Meetup brings together engineers, researchers, and builders who are shaping the next generation of AI applications. ​This event will feature deep-dive sessions on two cutting-edge topics in AI development: • ​Session-level evaluation and observability for multi-turn LLM interactions • ​Scaling AI through multi-agent collaboration with live demonstrations ​We’ll also spotlight three community-led demos and leave time for open networking. Whether you’re building LLM apps, experimenting with multi-agent frameworks, or simply curious about practical evaluation techniques, you’ll walk away with new insights and connections. ​5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Check-in & Networking ​6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Session-Level Evaluations with ArizeSpeaker: Sri Chavali, Arize AIEvaluate AI systems the way users experience them: across entire sessions. Learn how to use the Arize Python SDK to: • ​Attach session and u...

​Taiwan is rapidly emerging as Asia’s most strategic hub for global technology teams. With a deep pool of highly skilled and dedicated engineers, combined with supportive government policies and a vibrant innovation ecosystem, Taiwan offers an unparalleled base for startups and enterprises alike. ​Join us for an insightful session where experts will share firsthand perspectives on why Taiwan is becoming the best place to scale and grow global tech teams. ​**This event will run both in person and online. A livestream link will be emailed to registrants before the event.** ​📢 Speakers • ​Arklex AI, CTO, Arbit Chen → Real-world insights on hiring engineers in Taiwan and the impact it brings. • ​International Talent Taiwan Office → Government perspective on landing in Taiwan, including planning and incentives. • ​Rising Management Consultant, Founder, Sophia Chiang → Taiwan's biggest local HR consultants take on the tech talent supply chain and Taiwan’s talent market. ​🔎 What to Exp...

​Built on Bedrock Agentic AI demo night ​​​​​Join us for an exciting evening of Agentic AI demos from local startups leveraging Amazon Bedrock. ​​​​​Agentic AI is one of the hottest topic in Generative AI today. The applications are changing our lives and the way we work - opening up new use cases and opportunities. ​​This month is focused on Agentic AI offerings. Come see a demo of Bedrock's AgentCore along with demos from Agentic AI startups! ​​​​​This is a great opportunity to see the latest applications of Agentic AI in action and to network with and learn from fellow Gen AI enthusiasts. ​​​​​Date: Tues September 16th 5:00pm (doors open at 5pm)Location: AWS Builder Loft, 525 Market St, 2nd Fl, San FransciscoPlease note, all attendees have to show a valid, government photo ID for check-in (no digital IDs). ​​​​Agenda ​​​​​5:00pm Doors open for networking and registration5:45pm Introduction6:00-7:00pm Demos7:00-7:30 Networking ​​​​​Want to demo?If you are interested in demoin...

​Following on the momentum of SoCal Deep Tech Week, New Vista Capital and Silicon Valley Bank present an evening of honest conversations, tactical insights, and meaningful connections – all focused on building in a new era of competition in space. ​We are in a moment of profound technological change and expansion. Progress in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and data fusion are transforming the advancement of space related technologies, while decreased launch costs have allowed pioneering companies to meet surging demand in the commercial and defense markets. There is now an urgency around technology deployment as the U.S. confronts the reality of techno-economic competition. ​This event is meant for builders, investors, and end users focused on national security applications in space. All are welcome. We will provide free beers and tacos. ​Our guest speakers include: • ​Mela Louise Norman - Partner at New Vista, Former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense • ​Dan Har...

​​Curious how Generative AI is being applied to solve real-world problems in organizations and beyond? Join us for this meetup hosted by New Port AI and GMI Cloud.Meet AI founders and builders who are exploring and leading the evolution of generative AI. Whether you're developing autonomous systems, experimenting with LLM-powered assistants, or integrating GenAI into daily workflows, this workshop is the place to share ideas, learn from others, and grow together. ​​Expect talks, demos, and casual networking with like-minded innovators across all experience levels. ​​Why Attend? • ​​Open networking with fellow AI founders, product managers, and those utilizing generative AI tech within their businesses • ​​Get inspired by real use cases and upcoming generative AI trends happening now • ​​Discover opportunities to collaborate or get involved in open-source or startup projects ​​Light refreshments will be provided. Come in and connect with other attendees! ​Agenda: ​4:00 - 4:50pm Ch...

​Event: SAFE-Model Context Protocol Contributor GatheringLocation: VC Nest Palo Alto.Join us for the contributor gathering and deep-dive discussion of the SAFE-Model Context Protocol (SAFE-MCP), security guideline developed by Frederick Kautz to address vulnerabilities in the Model Context Protocol (MCP) pioneered by Anthropic. The SAFE-MCP developer community is led by Arjun Subedi. If you want to contribute to SAFE-MCP join discord channel.SAFE-MCP specifically tackles critical security concerns arising from AI agents interacting with external tools, data sources, and workflows. ​Key MCP Security Challenges addressed by SAFE-MCP: • ​Prompt Injection and Unauthorized Tool Execution • ​Excessive OAuth Permissions and Token Management • ​Third-party MCP Server Risks • ​Supply-Chain Vulnerabilities and Tool Poisoning ​Frederick Kautz, a recognized authority in cloud-native security, leads this initiative. His distinguished background includes: • ​Co-authoring NIST Special Publication...

​​Come ready to learn how to build on LLMs and work with a team to build an AI Application! We'll start with a hands-on tutorial, so come ready to code! Bring your laptop! ​​You will need to have: • ​​A recent version of Python (I use 3.12) • ​​A vague idea of what an LLM is • ​​An enjoyment of building things with code ​​You will get: • ​​A hands-on, practical training to learn how to build AI • ​​Pizza, the classic lunch fuel for hackathons ​​You will have roughly 6 hours to make: • ​​A public GitHub repo containing your project code • ​​A presentation that you will get to give in front of the whole class (I mean group of hackers) and some Venture Capital judges • ​​New friends :) ​​Here's the itinerary. Please arrive by 9:15am! ​​​9:00am - Arrive and Welcome ​​​9:15am - Tutorial ​​​9:45am - Team Formation ​​​10:00am - Hack! ​​​12:00pm - Lunch Break ​​​3:59pm - Submit your projects ​​​4:00pm - Pitching and Snacks ​​​5:00pm - Judging ​​​5:30pm - Award Ceremony ​​​6:00...

​We’re bringing together the most powerful AI community in South Florida in partnership with CTO Insights, a network that connects technology executives, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers who are driving digital transformation; BI360, a leading platform in advanced analytics and generative AI that helps companies of all sizes become truly AI-driven; and Andrés Carne de Res Miami, an iconic cultural and gastronomic experience that fuses Latin energy with world-class hospitality. ​This event is not only about technology, but also about high-level networking, creating a bridge between the traditional industry and the main players of the digital world. ​The panel will feature distinguished leaders including Becky Serson (Endeavor), Mari Velez (Crack the Code), Mina Teicher (University of Miami), Gabriela Morales (BI360), Rafael Socarras (Bodytech), and Max Reiff (IDC Ventures), who will share their perspectives on the realities and opportunities of AI, the challenges of talent and educ...

​The worlds of AI and Web3 are colliding — reshaping how we build, secure, and scale decentralized ecosystems. Whether you’re a developer, security researcher, founder, student or curious builder, this event is for you. ​Join us in Palo Alto for an evening of keynotes, workshops, and networking, featuring leading voices in DeFi, wallets, memecoins, AI-driven security, and hands-on dapp building. ​This is the first edition of our ongoing series “Proof of Intelligence”, where builders and thinkers meet at the intersection of AI x Web3. 🚀 Speakers & Sessions ​✅ Keynote 1: Onchain is Future Elaine @ AI101 Labs ​✅ Keynote 2: DeFi Meets Wall Street & TradFi: Are You Late to the Game? Charles @ NAVI Protocol ​✅ Workshop: Vibe Coding for a Fun dapp Xiaohui @ OP_CAT Layer ​✅ Keynote 3: Web3 Wallet and Memecoin Launchpad Ecosystem Stephen @ Virgo✅ Keynote 4: AI-Driven Web3 Security Peter @ Bitslab✅ Startup Showcase Presentations from new projects and early-stage founders. ​✅ Netwo...

​⚡ This special edition of GGW Sharks will be fully dedicated to AI startups — the founders shaping the future with artificial intelligence!Imagine pitching your startup to real investors — no slides, no fluff, just pure energy.Get ready for the most electrifying startup pitch event connecting bold founders with top-tier investors. ​✨ Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner at BDev Ventures ​✨ Benny Liao, Principal at Acorn Pacific Ventures ​✨ Akif Malik, Managing Partner at PodiumVC ​✨ John Roche, Investor at WI Harper Group🚀 Five handpicked founders. Two minutes. One shot.No slides, no safety nets — just raw hustle, real innovation, and a panel of top investors ready to judge.🎤 And that’s not all — we’re opening the mic!If you’re a founder, you’ll get a chance to jump in and pitch your startup during our open mic session. No pressure — just the perfect opportunity to get noticed, share your vision, and connect.But it’s not just about the pitch…✨ This is where the magic happens: up-cl...

Waitlist-only: As registrants cancel, new applicants will be accepted./n/n- Event Founder: Jeremiah Owyang, Blitzscaling Ventures (Linkedin)./n- Ten AI Startups on demo floor, networking, food & bev./n- Gov ID required for entry. Must be registered and approved./n/n-------------------------------------/n/nPrimary Audience: AI Founders:/n-AI Founders: CEOs of AI Startups (majority)/n-Investors who back them: VCs, CVCs/n-Corporate AI Decision Makers/n-See list below/n/nAbove Chart: Data crunched on Aug 19th, 2025/n-------------------------------------/n/nLlama Lounge Agenda:/n5:00PM:/n-Doors open. meet 10 AI startups/n/n6:30pm:/n-Group photo by Erick Davidson (1 min)/n-Conch Call* and Kickoff: Jeremiah Owyang (3 min)/n-Welcome Remarks: SAP/n-10 AI startup pitches/n-Return to demo floors, networking/n/n9:00pm:/nEvent concludes/n/nMeet 10 AI Startups on the Demo Floor:/nDemo Pitch Emcee: Samuel J Cummings III, AI Content Creator of Generative AI (6M followers)/n/n-ApertureDB: Powering AI w...

​Join us at the intersection of Bitcoin, digital assets, finance, startups, venture, and capital raising in the #1 Miami business meetup at Regatta in Coconut Grove. ​​​​This event is hosted by Fortress, a private, invite-only network of investors, family offices, and fund managers: www.fortressmembers.com ​​​Co-hosted and Sponsored by Next Layer Capital, a bitcoin advisory and investment firm bringing corporations, family offices, and nation states onto the Bitcoin standard.

​Casual Founders & Friends Meetup ​We’re bringing together a small group of tech founders, operators, investors, and friends for a casual meetup at a laid-back bar. ​The idea is simple: make meaningful connections, share stories about our journeys, discuss challenges we’re facing, and enjoy relaxed, engaging conversations. ​This isn’t your typical networking event—it’s intentionally intimate and curated. Expect quality conversations with great people in a low-key atmosphere. ​Note: Everyone covers their own tab. ​The goal? Walk away with useful connections, fresh ideas, and maybe even a few new friends. ​About the Hosts ​TechBrig – TechBrig is an AI product design and development partner for early-stage startups and venture-backed companies. We help teams build and scale software, from MVP to growth.🌐 techbrig.co📅 Book a call with the founder ​Fridman Law Firm (FLF) – Fridman Law Firm PLLC advises startups, providing practical and fast-moving legal guidance to help you build,...

​If you’re building AI agents, you’re hitting walls. We’ve got answers. Join Paid and Lightspeed Ventures for an evening of demos, drinks, and real talk. ​ ​If you’re building or deploying AI agents, you’re probably hitting the same wall • ​What do agents really cost to run? • ​How do you prove ROI? • ​What’s a scalable pricing model? ​ We’re fixing that ​This event is for developers, product teams, and builders navigating the real challenges of building a business creating and selling  autonomous AI agents. We’ll share how Paid helps you finally track agent costs, prove their value, and charge for their work ​Come for the demos, stay for the energy. It’s going to be a good one ​ What to expect: • ​Compare notes with other agent builders • ​Demos and real stories on how  agent builders are printing money • ​Live demo of Paid’s monetization engine, cost tracking, and customer value portals • ​Drinks, vibes, and a room full of agent-first minds Agenda: ​5:30 pm | Arrivals, net...

​An event for MCP builders with Datadog, Alpic, Mux, Twelve Labs and MCP Jam! Agenda ​​​​​5:30 pm - Welcome 5:45 pm - Opening Remarks ​​​​​​🎤 Frederic Bartelet and Erica Beavers, cofounders @Alpic ​​​​​6-7:15 pm - Talks! ​1. Building useful MCP serversReilly Wood, Senior Software Engineer at DatadogReilly shares lessons learned from building Datadog's official MCP server. Learn how to go beyond simple API wrappers and build tools that agents can use to solve problems effectively. ​2. MCP server testing and evals ​Matthew Wang, Founder & CEO of MCPJam ​You have an MCP server up in production, but how can you ensure it works? We’ll go over how to test your MCP server at the development stage, and how to set up E2E testing for your server that’s up in production. ​3. Unlocking Agentic Video Intelligence with TwelveLabs MCP ServerJames Le, Head of Developer Experience at TwelveLabsThis talk will go over TwelveLabs' multimodal foundation models for video understanding and demo the Tw...

​Join us for an exciting evening at our Techstars Space Fall 2025 Mixer! ​​​Enjoy drinks and light refreshments as you meet the innovative companies from our latest Techstars Space class and mingle with mentors and alumni from across the Techstars network. ​​​Mark your calendar and be part of a community shaping the future of aerospace & defense. We can't wait to see you there! ​Thanks to our incredible sponsor, JP Morgan! ​J.P.Morgan for the Innovation Economy: At J.P. Morgan, our bankers aren’t just financial professionals—they’re former founders, industry leaders, and company builders equipped to guide you from idea to IPO and beyond. With decades of global experience, a robust professional and venture capital network, and scalable treasury management solutions, J.P. Morgan offers unmatched reach, solutions, and technology to help you disrupt any market. Please reach out to Alex Tonhazy (alexander.tonhazy@jpmorgan.com) for more information.

Pitch Night with TheAgentic ​​In December 2024, TheAgentic launched its unique Launchpad program to help entrepreneurs build vertical AI agent startups with no capital and zero financial risk. Since then, we have partnered with over 60 startups to transform innovative ideas into scalable, production-reliable AI agent products with actual customers—all without raising a single penny of investor capital.We invite you to a pitch night where 10 innovative founders will showcase their startup and what they have built. What You'll Experience ​​Witness 10 AI startups who have used the Launchpad program, demonstrating how they've built game-changing AI agent products across diverse domains. • ​​Perplexity Equivalent for Financial Products • ​​Customer Success Agents for long tail customers • ​​High Throughput Antibody Screening Platform • ​​Virtual CISO using AI agents • ​​Agents enabling GTM at the speed of CI/CD • ​​And more breakthrough products ​​​Who Should Attend • ​​Founders • ​​Ang...

n8n Starter Sessions: From Basics to Building AI-Powered Agents ​Join us for a hands-on, starter session where we’ll take you from the fundamentals of n8n, to building your first AI-powered agent! ​This workshop is led by n8n and powered by Avanai, the new company of our Berlin workshop wizard, Aemal Sayer, and Christian Voigt. ​Perfect for beginners and those new to n8n and automation: in just a few hours, you’ll learn the core concepts of n8n, see how to connect your favorite apps and data sources, and discover how to integrate AI into your workflows. By the end, you’ll have a working automation and the skills to create many more! ​For attendees only: you’ll exclusive n8n swag and a free n8n license (limited time). ​After the workshop, enjoy food and drinks while we continue the conversation on AI, automation, and how to make your ideas reality, in a fun and relaxed setting. 🍻 ​Note: the sessions will be in English. Please bring your own laptop. ​ ​Agenda: • ​Welcome & Intro...

An event dedicated to exploring all things AI Engineering!/n/nAgenda/n5:30 pm – 5:40 pm/nWelcome and Opening Remarks/nNikola Radisic, Senior Solutions Engineer at Daytona/n/n5:40 pm - 6:10 pm/nKeynote "AX is the only Experience that Matters"/nIvan Burazin, Co-Founder & CEO at Daytona/n/nOutline:/nWhy traditional devtools fail in an agent-native world and how Daytona is rethinking infrastructure for AI agents./n/n6:10 pm - 6:20 pm/nLightning Talk "Identity Crisis Averted: Auth0 for AI Agents"/nMira Sharma, Product Manager at Auth0 (Okta)/n/nOutline:/nHow generative AI introduces new identity risks and how Auth0 secures AI agents with modern IAM patterns./n/n6:20 pm - 6:30 pm/nLightning Talk "AI Agent Security in Action: Sandboxed Execution with Daytona and Clarifai"/nPatrick Lundquist, Staff Engineer at Clarifai/n/nOutline:/nDemo of using Clarifai’s orchestration with Daytona sandboxes to securely run AI agent workflows./n/n6:30 pm - 6:40 pm/nLightning Talk "AG-UI: Bringing Agents out o...

Our 6th AI Agent Meetup is sponsored by BeeAI and Neo4j./n/nThe SF AI Agent Meetup is a new & growing community for AI Agent Developers, Engineers, UX, Ops, and Applied Researchers exploring and leading the evolution of AI agents. Whether you're building autonomous systems, experimenting with LLM-powered assistants, or integrating AI agents into real-world applications, this meetup is the place to discover, share insights, and collaborate with your peers. Join us for talks, demos, discussions and networking with like-minded innovators shaping the next generation of AI./n/nAgenda/n5:00 pm – Checkin & Networking/n/n5:30 pm – Introductions & Welcome/n/n5:45 pm – Lightning Talk/n/nTBD/n/n6:00 pm - Talks:/n/nSoftware-Defined AI Workforce: AI Workers vs. AI Agents by Nikita Ivanov, Humatron AI, Founder 7 CEO/n/nTBD/n/n7:30 pm – Open Networking w/ Pizza and Sodas/n/n8:30 pm – Close/n/nTalk Details:/n/nTalk 1:/n/nSoftware-Defined AI Workforce: AI Workers vs. AI Agents/n/nNikita Ivanov, Humatro...