What we’re about
AppliedAI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to developing the next generation of AI leaders in Minnesota. We do this through a conference, podcast, weekly news, monthly newsletters, YouTube channel, and monthly meetups. Our events provide education, hands-on training, and real-world AI applications to help people of all ages learn how to use AI to solve real-life problems.
Additionally, we encourage you to subscribe to our Conversation On Applied AI Podcast. We publish new episodes every other week on topics related to Artificial Intelligence and its applications! We also publish a Monthly Newsletter with details on our current events and ways to engage with our community.
What is Artificial Intelligence
In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans. Leading AI textbooks define the field as the study of "intelligent agents": any device that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its chance of successfully achieving its goals. Colloquially, the term "artificial intelligence" is often used to describe machines (or computers) that mimic "cognitive" functions that humans associate with the human mind, such as "learning" and "problem solving".
What is AppliedAI?
Simple. :) It's the real-world applications that these far-fetched, big ideas lead to. Some things around us that are applications of AI include digital assistants (Google Home, Alexa), self-driving cars, robots, chatbots and many many more!
Who should go AppliedAI Meetups?
This group is a place for anyone who is interesting in learning, sharing and applying Artificial Intelligence to their products and services. It's also for people of all ages just interested in what's going on in the AI space by networking and talking with real-world practitioners of this exciting and new technology.
What happens at AppliedAI Meetups?
• We have speakers and panelists talking about AI in real-world scenarios
• We do demos of AI related projects and explain how they work
• We discuss, where AI has been, where it is today and where it's heading in the future
• We have fun!
Where else can I find you?
Follow us on social media!
Facebook, LinkedIN and Twitter
We also have a podcast and YouTube page.
What are the colors of your logo?
They are derived from the color palette of a few of the first-ever AI-generated photos from Google’s Deep Learning tool.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- AI in Product: AI Is Changing How Software Gets Built—and What Customers ExpectLab651, St Paul, MN
Overview
Software isn’t just built differently today—it’s being rethought from the ground up thanks to AI. In this session, Rich Blaalid will share how his teams are embedding AI across the software development lifecycle—from product discovery to delivery—and how customer expectations are shifting as a result. You’ll hear firsthand examples of where AI is speeding up development, unlocking new value, and changing the role of the product manager itself. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or looking to deepen its role in your process, this is your chance to see what’s working on the front lines.Agenda
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Arrival and networking
- 2:30pm - 2:45pm: Announcements and round-room introductions
- 2:45pm - 3:30pm: Featured presentation by Rich Blaalid, AI Is Changing How Software Gets Built—and What Customers Expect
- 3:30pm - 4:00pm: Your impromptu discussion topics
- 4:00pm onwards: Continued networking at Monster Brewing
Meet Our Featured Speaker
Rich Blaalid – Strategic Product and Technology LeaderRich is a seasoned product executive with experience in engineering and AI integration. He’s worked across startups and large organizations to align modern development practices with emerging AI capabilities—helping teams ship faster, smarter, and with greater alignment to user needs.
Sponsors
This event is sponsored by Lab651 & Recursive AwesomeOrganizers
This event is part of the community interest groups series at Applied AI, where community members power sessions for niche interest areas through the Applied AI platform.This event is organized and hosted by Cameron Gross, John DeBauche, and Beth-Alison Berggren.
Want to host your own community group? Reach out to team@appliedai.mn to learn more!
- The AI Models Behind Modern Drug DiscoveryLab651, St Paul, MN
Overview
Over half of all therapeutics approved by the FDA last year came from companies that would be considered startups. Drug discovery as an industry has never been more accessible than it is today, in large part due to AI. We'll discuss in depth the models that made this happen and what to expect in the future.
6:00pm - 6:30pm: Networking - food & drinks
6:30pm - 8:00pm: Presentation & discussion
8:00pm: Networking at Lake Monster BrewingMeet Our Featured Speaker
Alex Melton leads Invene's engineering teams to deliver secure, compliant, and deadline-driven healthcare solutions. Previously, he successfully exited his own consulting company, where he built innovative products integrating hardware and software. He's passionate about speaking and helping business leaders understand technology so they can make better, more informed decisions. He also mentors engineers and regularly explores white papers to stay ahead of the latest technological advancements.Sponsors
This event is sponsored by Lab651 & Recursive Awesome
