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Join AI Tinkerers April Meetup

Apr
11
Thursday
Thursday, April 11th, 2024 • 5PM to 8PM (CDT)
Padawan
701 Brazos Street, Austin, TX
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Join the exclusive gathering of vetted AI Tinkerers at the AI Tinkerers Meetup in Austin, Texas! This is your opportunity to meet and engage with some of the leading minds in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re a seasoned AI professional, a thought leader, or an innovator, this event is tailored to foster an environment of learning, sharing, and networking.

Who are AI Tinkerers

  • We are AI professionals and not enthusiasts
  • Refer to the link above for more details

Event Details

Date & Time:

  • April 11th, 2024

Venue:

  • Capital Factory at Downtown, Austin, TX
  • Parking subsidy will be provided at the event

Event Schedule:

  • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Networking Session with Drinks

Confirmed Sponsors

Capital Factory

Thank you to Capital Factory for sponsoring the AI Tinkerers Austin Chapter. Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. They meet the best entrepreneurs in Texas and introduce them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. To sign up for a Capital Factory membership, click here.

Why You Should Attend:
  • Connect: Forge valuable connections with peers who share your passion for AI.
  • Learn: Gain insights from the experiences and knowledge of top industry professionals.
  • Share: Discuss your projects, ideas, and challenges in a supportive atmosphere.
  • Innovate: Collaborate and brainstorm on the future possibilities of AI technology.

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AI Tinkerers Austin Stats 📊
  • Attendees: This community of 891 technical professionals features a high concentration of AI and machine learning expertise, with 82% specializing in LLMs and RAG. The membership includes senior leaders from Google DeepMind, Tesla, and Amazon. Notable for its focus on agentic workflows and autonomous systems, the group bridges the gap between theoretical research and production-grade AI deployment.
  • Companies Represented: AI leaders and engineers from tech giants like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia, alongside teams from xAI, Adobe, Databricks, and Tesla, and emerging startups including Torc Robotics, Comet, ClosedLoop.ai, Loman AI, and more.

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