Houston AI Club May Meetup (May 7th - 801 Travis St) Panel: AI & Future of Work

We had over 175 guests at our last meetup and are continuing to grow rapidly as Houston's largest AI group!

We’re excited to feature a powerhouse panel on AI & the Future of Work with Ryan Marsh, Brad Groux, Jose Noguera, and John Kalfayan. Ryan brings deep experience in enterprise AI, cloud, and digital transformation through his work with The Stack. Brad Groux is Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Meld, where he focuses on AI, automation, Microsoft Cloud, and business process transformation. Jose Noguera leads Field Engineering at Cognite sharing boots on the ground insights into AI adoption in industrials. John Kalfayan leads Data Drilling & AI Wildcatting at collide, bringing a unique perspective on data, product strategy, and AI adoption in the energy industry.

Together, they’ll share practical insights on how AI is changing the way teams build, operate, automate, and make decisions and what professionals in Houston should be paying attention to next.

Event Details
May 7th, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
17th Floor at 801 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002

Schedule

• 6:00 - 6:25 PM: Check-in, Refreshments and Networking
• 6:30 - 6:35 PM Announcements & What’s new in AI this month
• 6:35 - 7:45 PM: Panel on the Future of Work with AI
• 7:45 - 8:00 PM: Q&A with speakers, Wrap-up, and Networking

Parking Instructions (VERY IMPORTANT)
Parking is available in the 801 Travis St garage off Rusk St and will be free and validated with a QR code during the presentations when you attend the event. The entrance to the parking garage is off Rusk street.

1. Google Maps and Park in the "801 Travis St Garage" (any floor after 5:30 PM)
2. Walk to the center of the garage and scan the Metropolis Parking QR Code (discount code will be provided during the meetup)
3. Take elevators down to the G floor
4. Walk across the hallway to the other elevators which will take you to the 17th floor

Arrival Time & Refreshments
Please arrive as close to 6:00 PM as possible. We'll have a brief period for food and networking, then begin presentations promptly at 6:30 PM.
We will be serving sandwiches, chips, cookies, and a veggie tray for all attendees.