
What weβre about
Welcome to AI For Fun & Profit!
We are a group focused on networking, business strategies, marketing, and growth for small businesses through the application of artificial intelligence.
Whether you're a small business owner looking to streamline your operations, a freelancer looking to learn new skills you can offer to your clients around the world, or an AI hobbyist just looking for fun new applications of AI, this is the group for you.
We'll be bringing in experts in various applications (art, writing, business strategy, etc.), and will host both in-person and online events.
Join us for some fun, and learn how to leverage AI to increase your business revenue or boost your career.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Tech Ex 2025 @ Santa Clara Convention Center - Free GOLD Pass!Needs location
π£ Exciting Announcement: AI Professionals Network Partners with TechEx! π£
BONUS: Free GOLD Pass for Community Members!
TechEx North America Is Just 3 Weeks Away β Join Us in Santa Clara!
June 4β5 | Santa Clara Convention CenterGet ready for TechEx North America 2025 β the ultimate enterprise tech showcase, bringing together 8,000+ business leaders, IT professionals, engineers, and data experts across AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation, Edge Computing, and more.
This multi-track conference features 250+ expert speakers from industry powerhouses including Starbucks, IBM, Capital One, PepsiCo, Walmart, and many more. The agenda is packed with real-world case studies and deep technical insights into how AI is transforming industries β from predictive analytics and generative AI to enterprise integration and automation.
π§ Conference highlights include:
β Keynotes & panels from global enterprise leaders
β Practical sessions on AI, digital transformation, and automation
β Access to actionable insights, strategic roadmaps & innovationsπ‘ Plus β explore the free-to-attend exhibition with 200+ leading tech companies, from AI startups to major enterprise platforms. Get hands-on with the tools shaping the future of enterprise tech.
π€ Featured Speakers Include:
π Jaishankar Sundararaman β Senior Director of Engineering, Google
π Taimur Rashid β Managing Director of GenAI Innovation & Delivery, AWS
π Bruno Aziza β Group VP, Data, BI & AI, IBM
π Jacqueline Karlin β Senior Director of AI Product, PayPal
π Shardul Desai β Director of Enterprise Data Strategy, Bank of America
π Alisson Sol β VP of Software Engineering, Capital One
π Tanping Wang β Senior Director, ML and AI Development, Visa
π Naresh Dulam β VP of Software Engineering, JPMorgan Chase
π Rooshana Purnyn β Director of Data Architecture, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
π Eleonore Fournier-Tombs β Head of Innovation, United Nations
π Aishwarya Srinivasan β Head of AI Developer Relations, Fireworks AI
π Maya Ackerman β Founder & CEO, WaveAI
π Venkatesh Shivanna β Senior Technical Director, Electronic Arts (EA)
π Morgan Brown β VP Product & Growth, Dropbox
π Marat Valiullin β Head of AI/ML Platform Development, Ancestry
π Tirthankar Lahiri β SVP, Data & AI Engines, Oracle
π Animesh Singh β Executive Director, AI and Machine Learning Platform, LinkedInποΈ Complimentary GOLD passes ($999 value) are available for our community members: GET YOUR GOLD PASS HERE!
- Win a Chance to Exhibit at TechEx Santa Clara AI Startup ZoneNeeds location
If you are a startup in the AI space, join our community for your opportunity to win a Startup Table in TechEx's AI Startup Zone.
How to qualify for a spot
You must fit the following criteria to qualify for a startup tabletop in the AI Startup Zone:
β’ You are a founder or executive of the company.
β’ Your business was established between 2021 and 2025.
β’ Your company is bootstrapped or at the seed stage, with a maximum funding of $1 million.
β’ Your team consists of 10 employees or fewer.
β’ Your business develops or markets software or hardware within the technology sector.What you could win:
Tabletop exhibition space within Start-Up Innovation exhibition area
β’ 1 x 6 ft draped table
β’ 2 x chairs
β’ Basic Event Wi-Fi
β’ Basic Power
β’ Branding/listing on event website including logo and company profile on
exhibitor page
β’ Company profile on event networking platform with direct contact to
delegates, sponsors, speakers and press
β’ Data provided from attendees engaging with your event networking platform profile
β’ Complimentary Full Gold Conference passes for staff or clients
β’ Unlimited exhibitor passes for your colleagues
β’ Invitations to evening networking partyPackage Valued at $3,000 (North America) / Β£1,800 (Global) / β¬2,000 (Europe)
To enter the draw, join our community!
Note: If you'd like to exhibit, enter the draw. Depend on space availability, we may be able to negotiate a small discount on pricing for additional startup tables with TechEx!