Meet the builders, exchange ideas, and leave with something new. Around the world or online.
Hack 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.
Explore eventOSA Con 2026 will bring together engineers and architects from companies like Databricks, Google, and Grafana for deep technical talks on agentic AI, open-source data infrastructure, and analytics—covering everything from AI agents writing Spark pipelines to real-time analytics and modern lakehouse architectures. Expect practical insights on production challenges, licensing, and emerging data platforms with zero vendor pitches.
Explore eventMIT’s AI for Impact Lab series will help participants build practical AI skills, from prompt engineering and tool-building to exploring video, mapping, and career applications, with no technical experience required. Sessions will feature Mark Fagan, a Harvard Kennedy School lecturer and MIT research affiliate, alongside developers.
Explore eventA relaxed after-hours meetup will bring self-starters together to share personal projects, exchange feedback, and work alongside peers, with open discussions and optional small-group breakouts. Attendees will include members of AI Collective, a global nonprofit network of 200,000+ AI leaders, builders, and stakeholders, and Data Community DC.
Explore eventThe event will explore the foundations AI agents need to access data safely and the delivery infrastructure they need to ship code reliably, with talks, live demos, and Q&A on composing an AI-native SDLC with Visdom. Grzegorz Król will lead the opening session, drawing on talks delivered at Boston and San Francisco Tech Week, alongside the Visdom team from VirtusLab.
Explore eventUgly Talk will bring founders together for candid discussions of costly mistakes, setbacks, resilience, and practical ways to respond when things go sideways. The program will feature a keynote from Ben McKean, Hungryroot founder and CEO and former Groupon vice president and general manager, followed by a founder panel and audience Q&A.
Explore eventThis monthly AI conversation will explore practical experiments, questions, and ideas, kicking off with personal AI agents and a demo from Nadia Ellis of Curiosity. The AI Collective NZ brings together a global nonprofit community of 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums.
Explore eventBuilders Night will bring software, hardware, business, and creative projects into a focused weekly work sprint, with quiet build time followed by peer feedback and support. Hosted by Rally SF, a community for AI-first builders and operators, the gathering will offer accountability and momentum without lectures or networking.
Explore eventEarly-stage investors will share how they evaluate AI-native and agentic startups, covering valuations, traction, teams, red flags, and what founders should be ready to answer before raising. The candid panel will be part of FI’s AI-Native Series.
Explore eventThe TechEquity Summit will gather over 2,000 AI leaders, founders, investors, and educators from diverse sectors for four days of keynotes, workshops, and networking focused on responsible AI development and real-world applications. Attendees will include seasoned developers, startup founders, and career-transition professionals eager to deepen their hands-on AI expertise.
Explore eventEPFL PhD student Badr Alkhamissi will present a 45-minute talk on “Human-Like Artificial Intelligence,” sharing perspectives on cutting-edge AI research with students, researchers, and machine-learning professionals. The program will also include informal networking over pizza and drinks.
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