What we’re about
This group will examine topics and technologies in the open source/tech/web space. It is a preview of the annual All Things Open conference taking place every October in Raleigh and is hosted by the All Things Open team.
Technologists and technology decision makers of all types, and of all experience levels, are encouraged to join and participate. Being inclusive is a core principle and one we strongly believe in.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Building AI Powered Features + World-class networking, food and swagBandwidth, Raleigh, NC
*Update - we reached our limit of 100 RSVPs pretty quickly! However, we encourage you to sign up for the Waiting List. We will soon announce another complimentary event on the same night that everyone else can attend! Stay tuned for the big news!
Meetup Description:
Big news! We're hosting one last meetup before All Things Open 2024 - and it is going to be fantastic!The venue is a brand new one for us - the Bandwidth Raleigh Office, which is a brand new state-of-the-art facility housing the Bandwidth company. We'll be in their training rooms, which are extremely nice.
Note, doors open at 6:00 pm for networking, food and beverages. Live programming begins at 6:30 sharp with announcements and thank you's.
IMPORTANT - ONLY 100 RSVPs ALLOWED
Because we're using the training rooms, RSVPs can't exceed 100. So, please hurry as RSVPs will be cut off after the first 100. We apologize in advance for this.Bring photo ID: All visitors will check in at the front desk and name badge will be printed. All attendees will be walked back to the meetup area.
Venue Address:
Bandwidth Raleigh Office
2230 Bandmate Way
Raleigh, NC 27607Additional Venue Details, including parking
Special Swag
We *might* have a few new pieces of swag available at this event, so be on the lookout. We'll have plenty of 2023 swag, including t-shirts and a few hats and stickers.Speaker:
Dalia Abo Sheasha, Senior Product Manager @ MicrosoftBio:
Dalia Abo Sheasha is a Product Manager on the Visual Studio team specializing in developer productivity. She has over a decade of development experience working on backend applications and developer tools. Dalia is passionate about teaching, mentoring and making technology more accessible to developers around the world.Talk Title:
10 Lessons From Building AI Powered FeaturesAbstract:
In this session, Dalia from the GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio team will share valuable lessons learned from integrating AI-powered features into one of the world’s most widely-used development environments. Drawing from hands-on experience, Dalia will discuss the unique challenges of embedding AI into existing systems, the art and science of prompt engineering, navigating COGS limitations, and adhering to Responsible AI standards. You'll learn practical strategies for balancing speed with quality, leveraging AI to enhance user experience, and overcoming common technical hurdles. Whether you’re new to AI or working on your own AI-powered projects, this talk will provide actionable insights to help you build smarter, more powerful applications.Questions?
Contact us at info@allthingsopen.org. - October 9 Networking SocialBru’s Public House, Raleigh, NC
This is the second BIG event on the evening of Wednesday, October 9!
Because we had to limit seating capacity (and RSVPs) at Bandwidth for the meetup, we created this second opportunity for people to join us. If you're on the Waiting List or just want to hang out with us and the community, RSVP and join us! It's 100% FREE.
We're hosting a networking social at Bru's Public House / Wade Park, which is about a mile from Bandwidth headquarters. We've reserved space out on the patio for our group.
Jason Hibbets will be onsite on the patio beginning at 6:30 pm ET to host everyone. Limited (free) light food will be available on a first-come first-served basis, but note, drinks will be your responsibility.
Location:
Bru's Public House / Wade Park
Outside patio
5433 Wade Park Blvd #100, Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 977-8755
WebsiteWe hope a good number of people will join us. We would LOVE to meet you and help make connections wherever we can.
Questions? Contact us at info@allthingsopen.org.
