DigitalOcean Developers Meetup - Detroit

Curious about how to build intelligent AI agents and run them in the cloud? Join us for an exciting hands-on meetup where we explore how to create, deploy, and scale AI-powered agents using DigitalOcean’s developer-friendly infrastructure.
This session is perfect for developers, AI enthusiasts, and entrepreneurs who want to turn code into real-world applications—whether it’s chatbots, automation tools, or task-solving agents. We'll cover everything from choosing an AI model to deploying your agent to production using DigitalOcean’s cloud services.
No prior experience with DigitalOcean is required—just bring your curiosity and a laptop!

6:00 PM – Doors Open & Networking
Grab a drink, meet fellow builders, and get settled in.
6:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions
Overview of the event, speakers, and what to expect.
6:45 PM – Talk: “What Are AI Agents?”
A quick dive into what AI agents are, how they work, and popular use cases.
7:00 PM – Workshop: Build Your First AI Agent

• Picking your use case (e.g., personal assistant, support bot)
• Selecting an AI model (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.)
• Writing basic agent logic using Python or Node.js
• Setting up your dev environment

7:45 PM – Deploying to DigitalOcean

• Setting up a Droplet or App Platform
• Securing and exposing your agent with HTTPS
• Monitoring and scaling your agent

8:15 PM – Demos & Lightning Talks
Show off what you built, or share tips if you’ve worked on AI agents before.
(Spots open for attendees!)
8:45 PM – Open Q&A + Next Steps
Resources, community links, and where to go from here.
9:00 PM – Wrap-Up & More Networking