Join us for the next AI Tinkerers meetup in NYC!

Showcase your latest AI demos, connect with fellow practitioners, and dive deep into the world of LLMs and generative AI with the best technical community in NYC.

Space is strictly limited and we will be screening attendance.

🔥 Apply now for an evening of hands-on demos and talks and connect with a community of active builders! Participate by presenting your own work, or just share ideas with like-minded people.

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What is AI Tinkerers?

AI Tinkerers is a meetup exclusively for practitioners with technical, machine learning, and entrepreneurial backgrounds who are actively building and working with foundation models, such as large language models (LLMs) and generative AI. If you’re deeply passionate about creating LLM-enabled applications, have hands-on experience in building such systems, and want to connect with like-minded people who share your level of commitment, then this group is the perfect fit for you. With AI Tinkerers meetings happening in many cities, we support a dedicated global community.

Who is this for?

We are not just “AI enthusiasts”, we are AI Tinkerers. The core essence of AI Tinkerers is active collaboration around early-stage discovery and innovation, which requires a high degree of experimentation, vulnerability, openness to sharing challenges and learnings, and collaboration among individuals with a shared level of expertise. This unique environment allows us to embrace experimentation, foster an atmosphere of trust and innovation, and create world-changing solutions. 🌍

Read more in the FAQ

Some slots still available, submit your demo! 👇

🎤 Demo Submissions

Ready to showcase your groundbreaking AI research, revolutionary AI use, or game-changing model? This is your moment to share with like-minded AI tinkerers!

A demo is about five minutes in length and demonstrates a work in progress, followed by Q\&A and discussion with the community (this is the best part!)

👉 FILL OUT THE DEMO SUBMISSION FORM HERE 👈

Pitch decks are not allowed - we want to see your work in progress, no matter how messy!

Read What Makes a Great Demo at AI Tinkerers

Please note that capacity is limited, so we’ll prioritize those who are able to present a demo.

Demo vibes

🕕 Event Schedule

• 6:00 Doors open, networking & pizza.
• 7:00 Opening remarks from AI Tinkerers
• 7:15 Demos
• ~8:00 Networking & pizzas
• 9:00 Doors Close

More information

If you are new to AI Tinkerers, please read the AI Tinkerers FAQ and join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/8WsqnC6Hk3

Sponsors

PostHog

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Convex

Convex is a backend-as-a-service (BaaS) platform that provides a reactive database, serverless functions, and real-time data synchronization for web application development. It enables developers to build, deploy, and scale applications using TypeScript without managing backend infrastructure or database administration. Key features include automatic real-time updates to the UI, built-in authentication, and seamless integration with front-end frameworks like React.

Veris AI

Veris AI accelerates agent development and deployment with a simulation sandbox platform that delivers robust, compliant AI systems at speed. Veris sandbox is pre-loaded with test scenarios, simulated tools, and personas. Using the sandbox, you can run thousands of simulated interactions across routine workflows, challenging edge cases, and adversarial scenarios. Veris AI creates root-cause analysis reports, regression testing gates, and prompt or RL optimization loops to improve the agent using these interactions before the agent touches the first real system or customer.

HPE

HPE helps teams move AI from experiments into production by bringing together enterprise-grade infrastructure, private cloud AI, and a curated ecosystem of software partners. Through HPE Private Cloud AI and the HPE Unleash AI program, builders can work closer to their data, simplify integration across the AI stack, and reduce the friction that often keeps promising projects stuck in pilot mode.

For teams working on agents, automation, vision, analytics, or domain-specific AI, HPE provides a practical path to deploy, scale, and keep innovating with confidence. Its ecosystem-first approach helps organizations tap specialized AI tools, reduce integration risk, and turn promising AI ideas into real-world outcomes.

Start building now!

We’re bringing a builder-first lineup of demos and giving the community a space to share work in progress, trade notes, and meet other serious practitioners.