About us
We differ from other local AI/ML meetups in the following ways:
- Local & social - We aim for local community building and idea sharing in the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti area; most of our meetups are in-person.
- Generalist - We focus on the general topics of AI/ML, not on any specialized fields such as NLP or CV.
- Low barrier - Our participants are very diverse, including self-learners, business people, entrepreneurs, students, and those who just started their journey in AI/ML; no PhD degree is needed to participate.
We regularly meet the first Thursday of each month.
Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/jc66nmmMGS
Github Repository: Ann-Arbor-AI-ML-Group
Previous Discord Channel: Great Lakes Tech Leaders: http://gltl.rbn.ai and find #machine-learning-discussions. (Note: Old online chat: https://join.slack.com/t/a2mads/shared_invite/zt-e0sg7hgz-XfWMGP9llYgRd6m7cPLQJw).
Upcoming events
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Agentic AI in Business Applications
Ann Arbor SPARK Headquarters, 330 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI, USAbstract: Agentic AI in Business Applications
Artificial Intelligence is entering a new era defined by autonomy, reasoning, and action. Agentic AI -- systems capable of independently planning, making decisions, and executing multi-step tasks -- is rapidly reshaping how enterprises operate, compete, and deliver value. Unlike traditional AI models that respond to isolated prompts, agentic systems orchestrate tools, data, and workflows to achieve business outcomes with minimal human intervention.
This talk offers a comprehensive exploration of Agentic AI through both a technical and functional lens. It begins with the foundational concepts, covering the architecture of AI agents, the role of large language models as reasoning engines, and the frameworks that enable memory, tool use, and multi-agent collaboration. From there, the discussion shifts to the transformative opportunities that agentic systems unlock across industries, including productivity gains, intelligent automation, and new models of human-AI partnership.
The session will then examine practical use cases across key business functions such as finance, supply chain, customer experience, sales, human resources, and IT operations, highlighting real-world examples where agentic AI is already driving measurable impact. Attendees will gain insight into implementation considerations, including governance, risk, integration with enterprise systems, and strategies for responsible adoption.
The talk concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how organizations can prepare for an agent-driven future and build the capabilities required to lead in this space. Designed for business leaders, technologists, and practitioners alike, this session aims to demystify Agentic AI and equip the audience with a clear framework for identifying, evaluating, and advancing agentic opportunities within their own organizations.
Speaker(s)
Anupam Banerjee
Practice Manager – Innovation Labs @Miraclesoft
Ex-Ford, Ex-APTIV
M.S. – Mike Illitch School of Business – Wayne State UniversityRahul Cavan
AI Engineer @Miraclesoft
M.S. – University of Michigan – DearbornPizzas and sodas will be provided by Ann Arbor SPARK to keep the energy up!
Whether you’re a student, researcher, entrepreneur, or hobbyist, everyone interested in AI/ML is welcome.
P.S. Stay connected between meetups on our Discord: https://discord.gg/jc66nmmMGS31 attendees
Past events
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