
What we’re about
Hi Hacksters! I'm Ron Dagdag, your ***Hackster.io*** Ambassador here in DFW. Together with co-ambassadors Johnathan Hottel and Harold Pulcher, we welcome you to our group.
Hackster is an online community for hardware/software hackers. By popular demand, we're also launching local project nights. Our goal is simple: help hardware makers and hackers from Dallas/Fort Worth to connect, share ideas, and build great things together!
Whether you are a total arduino newbie or you need some advice for finishing your advanced project, this is the meetup for you! Wanna learn about Home Automation, AI, Internet of Things, Robotics, 3d printing - Join now.
• New Hardware to play with! That's right, Hackster.io has a LOT of sponsors, and periodically they'll give us things to play with! If you make something super cool and write all about it on Hackster.
• Contests! Hackster loves contests, and you can find all of our current ones at http://www.hackster.io/challenges. Submit a cool enough idea and Hackster will provide you with free hardware and the means to make it happen, just for writing it up on Hackster! Win the challenge and you'll get more awesome prizes! It doesn't get cooler than that, and Hackster Live is here to help you submit the best project possible.
• Mentor or member-led group events, such as building an electronics kit together, writing a program together, or re-creating a Hackster project together. Details would be provided prior to the event so you could join us in working on whatever the project is. We'll try to have these as often as possible.
• Show and tell of a project you're working on. You might even recruit some help!
• Ad-hoc long-term projects that are open to participation by any community member.
• Test before you buy your own hardware If you're planning to purchase some microcontroller or a kit, we may have it available for you to test before you purchase your own.
• Chill out area with a cool YouTube playlist aimed at makers, snacks, drinks, maybe some cards or board games - have a good time and chat with fellow nerds.
• Kids area with littleBits and the like. That's right; you don't even have to leave the little guys at home - now you can teach the kiddos about electronics too! Please do be respectful to other makers and bring kids who are an appropriate age or well-behaved enough to keep noise level low.
• Finally, working on your own is of course an option! Maybe you just need a place to escape, some tools to work with, or some like-minded people to bounce questions off of. Feel free to pop in even if group activities aren't your thing :)
You can also visit our Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/HacksterDFW/
Upcoming events (1)
See all- AgentCon DallasUNT - Frisco, Frisco, TX
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://globalai.community/chapters/dallas/events/agentcon-2025-dallas/
use invite code: HACKSTERJoin us for the AI Agents World Tour, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with AI agents.
Who Should Attend: AI Engineers, Developers, Tech Leaders, and Students eager to build, deploy, and lead in the era of AI agents. This is a FREE, community-organized event.
What to Expect:
- Deep-Dive Talks from AI pioneers and industry leaders
- Live Demos of powerful open-source frameworks and tools
- Networking with a global community of builders and innovators
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Why You Can’t Miss It
- Two Focused Tracks
- Technical Deep Dives: From designing multi-agent workflows to deploying autonomous assistants in production.
- High-Impact Panels: Strategy, hiring, education, and student innovation—real conversations with industry leaders.
- Actionable Insights
Walk away with code samples, reference architectures, and checklists you can apply immediately.
- Hands-On Demos
See live integrations of top open-source frameworks and tools.
- DFW Networking
Connect with AI Engineers, potential mentors, and hiring teams looking for your skills.
Featured Panels & Sessions
- Leading the AI Shift: Visionaries Shaping Tomorrow
Executive Panel
Senior leaders share how they’re driving AI adoption, managing risk, and fostering an AI-first culture.- Hiring in the AI Era: Trends, Talent & Transformation
HR & Talent Panel
How hiring is evolving in an AI-first world—from skill demands and recruiting strategies to internal reskilling.- Building AI-Ready Universities
Higher Education Panel
How universities and bootcamps are redesigning programs, retraining faculty, and aligning with the future of work in AI-powered environments.- Gen Z x Gen AI: Student Innovators Demo the Future
Student Showcase
Emerging creators demo the next generation of AI agents—see where the future of AI starts.Agenda
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| Time | Session |
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| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Check-In & Light Refreshments |
| 9:00 – 9:10 AM | Welcome Remarks |
| 9:10 – 9:50 AM | Opening Keynote – Microsoft |
| 9:50 – 10:00 AM | Morning Break |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Breakout Session 1 / 1A |
| 10:35 – 11:05 AM | Breakout Session 2 / 2A |
| 11:10 – 11:40 AM | Breakout Session 3 / 3A |
| 11:40 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Breakout Session 4 / 4A |
| 1:40 – 2:10 PM | Breakout Session 5 / 5A |
| 2:20 – 2:50 PM | Breakout Session 6 / 6A |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Closing Keynote |
| 3:30 – 4:00 PM | Final Remarks and Networking |
| | |Fast Track Your AI Agent Journey
This isn't just another AI event — it’s where developers meet to talk about real code. Whether you’re vibe coding your first autonomous assistant or leading your organization’s AI strategy, AgentCon Dallas 2025 delivers the people, the presentations you need to accelerate.
Ready to build the future? See you there🅿️ Parking Information
Instructions: Guests must download the Premium Parking app to pay for parking.REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT: https://globalai.community/chapters/dallas/events/agentcon-2025-dallas/
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