About us
AI in Practice is a cross-functional community for AI experts and builders alongside the domain professionals they partner with—legal, compliance, finance, healthcare, defense, software, mission-driven organizations, and public-sector SMEs. We’re here to make real-world AI more effective by connecting the people who build systems with the people who steward outcomes, policy, and risk. Our conversations stay practical and plain-spoken, grounded in measurable impact and responsible use.
We’ll meet regularly through a mix of live discussions and occasional DC gatherings, often co-hosted with peer groups. The focus is simple: build out best practices together and talk candidly about what must be done to make AI successful in these domains—what to align on, what to avoid, and how to move from ideas to results. Sessions are open-minded welcoming; they prioritize learning, honest exchange, and useful takeaways over pitches. If you build, buy, or oversee AI and want to help shape what “AI in practice” looks like in this city, join us, suggest a topic, or raise your hand to co-lead a session.
Upcoming events
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🚀 Tech Fluent: Build with AI — Hands-On, No Experience Required
National Union Buidling, 600 F St NW, Washington, dc, US🚀 Tech Fluent: Build with AI — Hands-On, No Experience Required
📅 April 10 | 📍 Washington, DC (National Union Building)
If you’ve been AI-curious but haven’t actually built anything yet, this is exactly the kind of experience we’ve been talking about in AI in Practice.
This is not another theory-heavy session. It’s a hands-on, interactive workshop where you’ll actually build something — alongside other professionals exploring how to apply AI in real-world workflows.
👉 What to expect:- AI 101 + how these tools actually work (beyond the hype)
- Guided, hands-on build session — you’ll create something real
- Practical sessions on design, workflows, and the future of work
- A cross-industry group (legal, finance, architecture, small business, etc.)
- Wrap-up happy hour to connect and share what you built
💡 Great fit for AI in Practice members if you:
- Are actively exploring how to apply AI in your work
- Use tools like ChatGPT but want to go deeper and more practical
- Want to move from ideas → actual implementation
- Are not a developer (this is designed for you)
⚠️ If you’re already highly technical (building complex systems, deep dev work), this may feel introductory — the focus is on practical upskilling for non-technical professionals.
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🎟️ Registration & Details:
https://varia.law/techfluent
👉 Important: When you sign up, note “AI in Practice” in the application to receive a $25 discount code***
🍻 Bonus:
We’ll also have a casual post-event happy hour — great chance to connect with others actually doing AI, not just talking about it.***
Spots are intentionally limited (≈25–40 people), so if you’re interested, don’t wait.
See you there.3 attendees
Past events
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