

About us
Want to learn more about Data, AI & Automation?
This group is for you to share your thoughts on advancing the use technologies in the industry and stay connected with peers and subject matter experts. The group is also committed to cultivating a strong community of practitioners.
This is an IBM sponsored Data, AI & Automation Meetup group.
To see all meetups in this group: https://www.meetup.com/pro/ibm-community/
This is an IBM sponsored Meetup group geared towards business users, data scientists, data engineers, and ALL Data, AI & Automation enthusiasts and to interact and share knowledge with experts at IBM and in our extended community.
Upcoming events
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AI at Play: Bob-a-thon in Auckland, an IBM TechXchange Workshop
IBM, 12 Madden Street, Auckland, NZImportant: Register here
Join us for an exciting Bobathon - a collaborative event where developers and technical professionals come together to build impressive things with AI. This hands-on session is perfect for anyone who loves to code (or who used to enjoy coding) and wants to explore how AI can supercharge their development workflow.
What is a Bobathon? A Bobathon is a fun, collaborative session where you'll work with Bob, an AI coding assistant, to bring your ideas to life. Whether you're building an app, automating a workflow, or solving a technical challenge, Bob helps you code faster and smarter. It's like having an expert pair programmer by your side!
Who Should Attend?- Developers and Engineers (all experience levels welcome!)
- Technical Architects and Engineering Leads
- DevOps and Infrastructure Engineers
- Technical Product Managers
- CTOs and Engineering Leaders curious about AI tools
What You'll Experience:
- Learn how AI can enhance your development workflow
- Hands-on building time with Bob as your coding partner
- Explore real-world use cases: agents, applications, tools, and more
- Share your creation in a friendly 2-minute demo
- Connect with fellow developers and tech leaders
- Prizes for creative and impressive projects!
- Discover practical ways to use AI in your daily work
What to Bring:
- Your laptop (fully charged)
- Access to Bob (we'll help you get set up before the event)
- An idea or problem you'd like to solve (or come ready to brainstorm!)
- Your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Prerequisites:
- Comfortable working with code and development tools
- Active Bob account (setup instructions provided before event)
14 attendees
Past events
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