The conference and community for AI practitioners and users focused on technologies, processes, and people.
Hello AI Enthusiasts,
Things are heating up in the Triangle around AI, and we're excited to share what's ahead! Our premier live event, All Things AI, returns to Durham on March 23rd and 24th—and we want you there.
This is our biggest event of the year, bringing together practitioners, leaders, and innovators from across the region and beyond. Also, the ticket sales help us fund free meetups all year long.
And for those in need (students, veterans, people in career transition, and underrepresented groups in tech), we also provide learning opportunities for you, but that program is launching shortly. We don’t want anyone who needs access to AI learning to have that opportunity. But we have to cover the conference costs through ticket sales and sponsorships.
But the conference isn't the only way to stay connected. We're hosting virtual Lunch & Learns every week and live meetups once a month to keep the conversation going year-round.
We're also thrilled to be partnering with our sister organization, All Things Open, and The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise, which delivers weekly free AI news and learning newsletters straight to your inbox.
All Things AI 2026 Speakers Announced!
March 23-24, Durham. World-class AI leaders. One stage.
We've just unveiled our Round 1 speakers—a powerhouse roster of global thought leaders who are shaping what's next in AI.
We are featuring speakers from Truist, Amazon, Mistral AI, Intuit, Meta, Netflix, and many, many more.
These are the voices you'll be quoting in meetings for months. And the schedule? It's live.
Day 1: Deep-dive workshops and extended sessions for practitioners who want to go beyond the surface. This is one of the most cost-effective AI upskilling opportunities you will find AI For Business Professionals, AI for DevOps, and AI for Agents.
Day 2: High-impact keynotes, rapid-fire Lightning Talks, and 30-minute sessions packed with actionable insights and more.
This is the moment to lock in your spot—before the best seats disappear.
All Things AI Lunch and Learns
At All Things AI, we believe that building AI fluency is super important. That's why we provide cutting-edge learning opportunities both in person and online.
Lunch & Learn: AI Workflow Engines with Claude, Gemini, & ChatGPT
Tue, January 27 · 12:00 PM EST · Online
Most professionals use AI assistants one question at a time, like a search engine—leaving 80% of the value untapped. Learn how to build persistent, menu-driven systems that codify your expertise and automate complex workflows.
Lunch & Learn: Agentic Systems: How AI Actually Gets Work Done
Tue, February 10 · 12:00 PM EST · Online
A practical, non-technical look at agentic systems—how AI moves beyond chat interfaces to autonomously execute multi-step tasks, make decisions, and deliver real business outcomes.
In-Person Event: Ask Us Anything About AI
Wed, February 11 · 6:00 PM EST · Loading Dock, Raleigh
An in-person AMA with AI experts at the Loading Dock. Bring your questions about implementing AI in your organization—this is a rare opportunity to get direct access to practitioners in an intimate setting.
The Missing Link: Adding Your Data to Your App
Tue, February 24 · 12:00 PM EST · Online
So you vibe-coded a front-end app—now what? Building a sleek interface is only half the battle. This session covers how to connect your AI applications to real data sources and make them actually useful.
Missed a session? Catch up on recent recordings. Here are some past events:
Keep up with our latest events by joining the Meetup.com group.
Your AI Learning Network Just Got Bigger
We go beyond just live events, webinars, and meetups. The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise Network is your gateway to specialized AI intelligence—all free. These email newsletters are designed to help you stay current with AI, both in the news and by providing AI tutorials and links to AI tools for :
The AI Enterprise — Executive briefings on AI strategy, governance, and hands-on tutorials. No hype, just actionable insights.
AI Tangle — Deep dives into agentic systems, infrastructure, and the technical decisions that matter.
AI Marketing Advantage — The playbook CMOs are using to turn AI into a competitive edge.
The Artificially Intelligent Operating System (The AIOS) — A 14-day email course to build your AI Operating System. 14 lessons. 8 minutes a day.
Pick your path. Stack your knowledge.
Did you Know About All Things Open
We started All Things AI, partly inspired by All Things Open and Todd Lewis's 13-year journey to make RTP fluent in open-source technology. In January, All Things Open held its big kickoff for the year at the Spacewalk Event.
AI Tooling in 2026 – Mark Hinkle, CEO/Founder @ Peripety Labs
AI Governance - Nithya Ruff, Head of the Amazon Open Source Program Office/Chair Linux Foundation Board
Severing the Tether: Why Cloud AI Can't Run the Real World - Matt Hamann is the CTO and Co-founder of LlamaFarm
AI-powered voice agents and production-ready voice AI systems - Andre Lassiter, Managing Partner, MS3IT Business Solutions
Tech Education in the Age of AI - Eli "the Computer Guy" Etherton, Silicon Dojo
AI & Accessibility - Maria Lamardo, Sr. Accessibility Program Manager, GitHub
AI & DevRel in 2026 - Director of Product Ecosystems (DoPE), Budhaditya Bhattacharya, Tyk
Watch the full event on YouTube and read the recap on the ATO blog.
Also, if you want to attend the February meetup—How AI can help platform engineers build better platforms—you should RSVP today.
Whether you're joining us in Durham for All Things AI 2026, tuning into a Lunch & Learn from your desk, or catching up through our newsletter network, there's never been a better time to level up your AI fluency. The Triangle's AI community is growing fast—and we're building the infrastructure to help you grow with it.
Thanks for being part of our AI community, where humans are the most important part of the AI revolution.
See you soon, online or in person,
