Houston AI Club October Build Lab (October 15th - Free Parking!)
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Beyond Vibe Coding: Take Your AI Coding Skills to the Next Level
You’ve used AI to write code. Maybe you’ve built a prototype, shipped a tool, or surprised yourself with what you could create. But when the code runs, how do you know it’s ready for the real world?
Join Houston AI Club and Gauntlet AI on October 15 for a hands-on Build Lab focused on the next step: building with security and scalability in mind.
After a short introduction from the Gauntlet AI team, you’ll break into small groups, choose a challenge, and get to work. You’ll tackle practical questions that come up when AI-generated code meets real-world demands: Where could things break? What needs protecting? What happens when your application has to handle more?
Then we’ll come back together to share what you built, what worked, and what you’d approach differently.
And don't forget — we've got FREE PARKING VALIDATIONS for you tonight, courtesy of Nimble!
Who this is for: Developers, founders, ops people, the AI-curious — anyone who wants to stop watching demos and start building. Bring your laptops and be ready to participate!
Event Details
October 15th, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
The Majestic: 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: Hands-on Workshop featuring special guest Ash Tilawat, CTO of Gauntlet AI,
- 7:45 - 8:00 PM: Q&A with speaker, Wrap-up, and Networking
Parking Instructions (VERY IMPORTANT)
Parking is available in the 801 Travis St garage off Rusk St. Free Parking Validations are provided with a QR code during the presentations when you attend the event courtesy of Nimble. The entrance to the parking garage is off Rusk street.
- Google Maps and Park in the "801 Travis St Garage" (any floor after 5:30 PM)
- Walk to the center of the garage and scan the Metropolis Parking QR Code (discount code will be provided during the meetup)
- Take elevators down to the G floor
- 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.