Workshops, talks, and gatherings to get you out into San Francisco.
The Industrial AI Summit will explore how AI is transforming manufacturing through robotics, computer vision, quality control, and supply chains, with a panel, startup demos, and networking. Investor Varad Mohod will moderate a conversation with founders Matt Puchalski of YC S24’s Bucket Robotics and Shan Mohta of YC S24’s Vendra, whose backgrounds include Argo AI, Skydio, Apple, and Microsoft.
Explore eventAndrew Yeung, founder and "Gatsby of Silicon Alley," will host an exclusive dinner on Oct 15 with co-hosts from Attio and Whop bringing together immigrant founders and category-defining builders who've beaten the odds. Expect a three-course meal, conversations with high-performing startup leaders, and meaningful connections with ambitious peers navigating the startup world.
Explore eventOpen Source AI Week 2026 will kick off with a community party bringing together developers, researchers, and AI builders for ten days of open-source innovation. It's the perfect opportunity to network with the people shaping the future of open-source AI before diving into the main events.
Explore eventThe Fincantieri Maritime Dual-Use Hackathon will bring engineers, developers, founders, researchers, and designers together for 36 hours to prototype solutions in maritime cybersecurity, vessel design, and software-defined ships, using Qualcomm and Arduino hardware. Fincantieri experts and mentors will support teams, with a Qualcomm-powered laptop prize and possible follow-on development for promising concepts.
Explore eventAI builders will gather for Open Source AI Week's kick-off party, featuring community demos of projects built with open models, followed by a dance party with DJs celebrating the freedom and decentralization of AI development. The night will showcase what happens when the community takes control of their tech stack, with opportunities to demo your work and connect with fellow builders pushing the open AI movement forward.
Explore eventDevelopers and AI researchers will compete in a two-day ExecuTorch hackathon across three hardware tracks—Snapdragon X Elite PCs, Samsung Galaxy devices, or Arduino boards—to build cutting-edge on-device AI applications using PyTorch's efficient edge deployment framework. Winning teams snag Meta AI glasses and premium hardware for each member.
Explore eventA one-day build event will give participants hands-on access and credits for Pine Computer, an AI cloud computer that can use a browser, files, and terminal to tackle real-world tasks. Teams will develop and demo projects with Pine team support, competing for $7,500 in cash prizes.
Explore eventThe AI community will explore what 2026 may bring across models, agents, systems, ethics, law, business, and art. Attendees will share projects and discuss the latest trends shaping the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Explore eventBuilder Odyssey will bring together 500+ AI founders, builders, creators, enterprise leaders, and investors to explore how AI tokens move from infrastructure into real-world products and production workflows. Keynotes and panels will feature leaders from Gen, Thorin, NewsBreak, Cresta, fal, DramaBox, Subotiz, and TinyFish, alongside hands-on demos and showcases.
Explore eventInclusionAI will bring together developers and researchers building open models and agent systems for drinks and food during Open Source AI Week 2026, diving into tough questions about benchmark reliability, agent capabilities beyond their base models, and how domain-specific AI can drive real-world impact in healthcare and finance. Backed by Ant Group's fintech expertise and featuring insights from the open-source community, it'll be a practical conversation on building trustworthy, accessible AI for high-stakes industries.
Explore eventDevelopers will explore Claude Code and share practical ways they’ll integrate it into their daily workflows. The evening will focus on real-world development experiences and peer learning.
Explore eventThe Claude Code Enthusiasts Social Club will host a practical, collaborative session for developers exploring AI-assisted coding, featuring live demonstrations, workflow tips, and discussion of prompting and project management. Experienced users and curious newcomers will share approaches and troubleshoot common challenges.
Explore eventCloudflare Connect 2026 will bring together 2,500+ architects, developers, and security leaders for three days of keynotes, 100+ technical sessions, and hands-on training exploring AI, agents, and platform innovation across application security, developer tools, and governance—with 40+ ecosystem partners in the mix to expand your network.
Explore eventThe Universal Celebration Hackathon will challenge builders to prototype AI-native companies powered by collaborating agents, tackling real-world opportunities across six industry tracks. Teams will draw on tools from leading AI and automation sponsors, compete for more than $10,000 in cash and credits, and get guidance from founders, engineers, and AI leaders, including a Google DeepMind strategic advisor.
Explore eventAttendees will dive into practical AI applications across startups with real technical case studies while getting hands-on with Bubble's no-code platform, perfect for anyone looking to leverage automation and AI without breaking into code.
Explore eventTop AI minds will clash over open-source versus closed models and frontier safety concerns, with industry influencers and leaders judging the heated debate.
Explore eventOpen Source AI Week 2026’s Open Weight Debate Night will feature live debates on the risks, investment outlook, and future performance of open-weight frontier AI models. Hosted by Microsoft, GitHub, and the Open Intelligence Foundation, the event will bring together knowledgeable voices for sharp arguments and real-world examples.
Explore eventTechnology journalist Kevin Roose will explore what he calls the highest-stakes technological quest in human history, offering insight into the forces shaping AI’s future.
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