Meet the builders, exchange ideas, and leave with something new. Around the world or online.
“Inference as Instrument” will explore how generative AI tools are reshaping creative practice across art, music, film, and design. Digital artist Iana Chugunova, Runway’s Ryan Phillips, and Modal’s Charles Frye will share perspectives in a panel and Q&A, followed by an open exhibit.
Explore eventThis workshop will examine how AI is reshaping and challenging social science research, spanning both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Attendees will explore the implications for research practice across these approaches.
Explore eventThe IIA Physical AI Summit will spotlight researchers, founders, and builders shaping physical AI, with keynotes, fireside chats, panels, and live robot demos. Featuring collaborators from MassRobotics, MIT CSAIL, MIT LIDS, TEDxMIT, The Engine’s Tough Tech Week, and the MA AI Coalition, the program will showcase expertise spanning research and real-world innovation.
Explore eventObvious’s applied AI research team will lead a free, 10+ hour hackathon where teams build autonomous software factories, learning to coordinate agent swarms, automate QA, and ship larger features safely. Teams will compete for more than $30,000 in Obvious Fusion credits while working in an Obvious.ai workspace with unlimited tokens.
Explore eventAn upcoming event will be hosted by the DSI Foundations Center, Columbia University’s Department of Statistics, and Columbia Engineering, bringing together expertise in data science, statistics, and engineering.
Explore eventProfessor Denise Garcia, a Global Commissioner on the Responsible Use of AI in the Military Domain and former member of the International Panel for the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons, will share firsthand insights into how scientists, civil society, and middle powers are shaping global AI governance. Her lecture will trace three emerging movements and examine how grassroots initiatives can turn AI principles into practical cooperation, even amid geopolitical rivalry.
Explore eventDiyi Yang will present research on how AI can augment work by understanding users, drawing on a U.S. workforce audit and analysis of nearly 250,000 AI conversations. She’ll introduce General User Models and Next Action Prediction, frameworks for learning user context and anticipating actions, in this research-level Kempner Seminar Series talk.
Explore eventKorean-speaking startup founders and ecosystem professionals will exchange candid lessons and practical insights on entering and operating in the U.S. market through a panel discussion and open Q&A. Hosted by KSC Silicon Valley and Plug and Play, the event will feature perspectives across sectors including AI, robotics, defense tech, digital health, and consumer products.
Explore eventThe Ecom North finale will feature a hands-on Stripe Community hackathon, where builders use AI coding tools and Stripe Projects to turn ideas into working apps, with potential Stripe and Cursor credits. The program will also include an Image AI in eCommerce discussion with the Ideogram and Athena AI teams, followed by project demos and networking.
Explore eventAI Tinkerers will host a paper-reading session on ExoFormer and “Attention Projection Mixing with Exogenous Anchors,” led by researcher Jonathan Su, who will unpack the paper’s ideas and approach.
Explore eventHack for Humanity: Fall 2026 will bring together local problem-solvers to build practical technology solutions for community needs, from flood and water monitoring to healthcare access and pedestrian safety. Organized by The AI Collective Research Triangle, IEEE GRSS, and IEEE RAS, with MLH support, the event will draw on expertise in AI, software, data science, remote sensing, and robotics.
Explore eventFounders, researchers, and investors will explore the intersection of AI, healthtech, research, and entrepreneurship. The gathering will bring together expertise across science, technology, and investment.
Explore eventWOMEN x AI and TechCon Global will bring together women founders, product leaders, investors, and AI practitioners for a candid conversation on building useful AI products, gaining early traction, and adopting AI responsibly. The program will feature founder demos, audience Q&A, and guided small-group discussions.
Explore eventAI founders, researchers, practitioners, and small-business owners will trade ideas on entrepreneurship and AI during an evening walk past Gemini-picked Halloween displays, followed by a meal. The event is hosted by Amir, founder of the A.I.SC community, startup advisor, AI educator, speaker, and Sherpa maintainer.
Explore eventAn upcoming casual coffee chat will explore AI, offering a chance to share ideas, learn, and connect with others.
Explore eventAn informal meetup for developers, builders, and curious newcomers will feature coffee and conversation, a live review of EZZlisting.com, a full-stack directory app built with Claude, and optional demos of projects using Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. Experienced developers and first-time prompt writers alike will exchange practical feedback on building real apps with AI.
Explore eventAI Genesis will unite AI builders globally in a dynamic hybrid hackathon, showcasing cutting-edge innovation in artificial intelligence.
Explore eventThe /function1 AI Conference & Exhibition in November 2026 will showcase groundbreaking AI innovations, attracting top industry leaders and experts to explore the future of artificial intelligence.
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