What we’re about
We aim to provide resources for Web professionals to meet new people, exchange ideas, learn new things, and have a little fun. This group is primarily for social and networking events, and we promote events from other area groups.
Be sure to check the website for a full list of events and other resources. https://tech404.io
Join us on Slack at https://tech404.github.io
Upcoming events
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- Network event
•OnlineNot Your Typical AI Webinar: 4 Practical Tips for Real Results
Online1 attendee from 11 groupsTired of AI sessions full of hype and light on substance? This webinar skips the buzzwords and gets straight to what works. Hear from a seasoned panel of analysts, data scientists, and business leaders as they share field-tested strategies for making AI actually deliver.
You’ll walk away with practical questions to ask before your next AI project launches, learn how to connect your data initiatives to real ROI, and avoid common traps that derail transformation efforts. With decades of combined experience helping organizations navigate the messiness of modern data and AI, this panel is here to cut through the noise.
Panelists:
📢 Stephen Assink, Technical Business Analyst
📢 Shaylee Davis, Data Scientist
📢 Josh Fairchild, Senior Technical Business Analyst
📢 Leah Severance, Director of Commercial Business Development
📢 Ramzi Ziade, Learning Engagement Manager
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Ask Smarter Questions: Learn the must-ask questions that separate successful AI projects from the ones that stall out.
2️⃣ Get ROI, Not Just Reports: Explore techniques to connect AI efforts to clear, measurable outcomes.
3️⃣ Bridge the Gaps: See how cross-functional collaboration between business, data, and learning teams unlocks value.
4️⃣Learn from the Field: Hear what’s actually working (and what’s not) from professionals who’ve been in the trenches.
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•OnlineBeyond the Prototype: What It Takes to Build Enterprise-Grade AI
Online13 attendees from 11 groupsThe AI landscape is cluttered with impressive demos and promising proofs of concept—but turning those early wins into real, scalable impact is a different challenge entirely. This webinar dives deep into what it actually takes to evolve from experimentation to production in enterprise AI.
Join a panel of experts who have built and deployed AI at scale to explore the operational, architectural, and organizational requirements that separate enterprise-ready AI from pilot projects that never leave the lab. We'll cover how to navigate infrastructure decisions, design for governance and observability, and build systems that are robust, compliant, and built to last.
Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ From Idea to Impact: What separates successful enterprise AI deployments from stalled prototypes.
2️⃣ Architecting for Scale: Best practices for building AI pipelines that are modular, maintainable, and audit-ready.
3️⃣ Trust and Governance: How to bake in model observability, compliance, and responsible AI from day one.
4️⃣Collaboration Across Functions: Why cross-team alignment (ML, IT, data, product) is essential—and how to make it work in practice.
5️⃣ Lessons from the Field: Real-world insights from leaders who’ve scaled AI across industries.
Panelists to be announced soon.
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•OnlineAI Demo Day Q1
Online11 attendees from 11 groupsJoin us for AI Demo Day—an exclusive virtual event showcasing the most innovative AI solutions through concise 10-minute demos.
At DSC, we value your time and have designed this event to provide impactful demos without any unnecessary fluff. Quickly identify solutions that meet your business needs and connect directly with the founders and top leaders of pioneering AI companies.
What You'll Learn:
1️⃣ Innovative Solutions: Discover the latest advancements in AI through targeted, high-impact demos.
2️⃣ Direct Engagement: Gain valuable insights and ask questions directly to the founders and top leadership of cutting-edge AI companies.
3️⃣ Enhanced Capabilities: Explore how these technologies can enhance your organization’s capabilities and drive innovation.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience the best of AI in a focused, efficient format tailored for decision-makers like you. We understand that everyone loves discovering new solutions, but nobody likes the hard sell.
Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the future of AI!
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•OnlineThe Agentic Shift: Designing AI That Can Reason, Plan, and Act
Online11 attendees from 11 groupsAs AI evolves from passive tools to active collaborators, enterprises face a pivotal shift: embracing systems that can not only respond but also take initiative. This webinar unpacks what it means to build and deploy agentic AI—models that possess goal-directed reasoning, dynamic planning capabilities, and the ability to autonomously execute tasks across complex workflows.
We’ll explore architectural and governance considerations for enterprise adoption, including how to integrate agentic systems into existing data ecosystems, ensure transparency and control, and maintain human-in-the-loop oversight. Join us for a practical, forward-looking discussion on how to prepare your organization for AI that doesn’t just assist—but acts.
What You'll Learn:
1️⃣ What Agentic AI Really Means: Understand the core components—reasoning, planning, and autonomous action—and how they differ from traditional AI assistants.
2️⃣ Enterprise Readiness: Learn what technical and organizational infrastructure you need to safely and effectively deploy agentic systems.
3️⃣ Designing for Oversight and Control: Explore observability, guardrails, and human-in-the-loop strategies for managing proactive AI in production environments.
Panelists to be announced soon.
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Past events
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