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This month’s CHAI meetup is lightning rounds: lots of short talks from members who are **actively building things with AI**.
Each speaker will do a quick 5–10 minute talk on a project they’ve worked on recently. Many are currently looking for internships or full-time roles, or are experimenting with startup ideas.
[Kanishk Kapoor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanishkapoor/) and [Rushnaz Khusrovshahi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushnazkhusrovshahi/) will talk about a Fintech Intelligence System they built
What I Learned Trying to Build a Real Product Using AI (and Why the Side Project Won) from [Laura Redmond](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-redmond-b220b44/)
[Yash Rikhi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC3XDtYBNs0tkomvQmt9oI9DPo66LMbyE0w) Aegisscan - AI-powered application security platform with voice-guided vulnerability analysis.
We already have a solid lineup, but there’s room for a few more speakers. If you’ve got something you’d like to share, message me.
The event is kindly sponsored by [StackandCo](https://stackand.co/) software recruitment firm. And they will be there on the night to share their tips.
We will go to Mulligans for a chat afterward. Places are limited so if we are full when you arrive (this has not happened yet) we will see you there afterward
Paint A Neon Canvas. Music. UV Lights. Prizes. No Experience Needed To Take Part.
Paint A Canvas Using Florescent Paint With Music And Prizes🎨
**To get the tickets :** [https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-shrek-tickets-1975124617901?aff=oddtdtcreator#location](https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/neon-painting-shrek-tickets-1975124617901?aff=oddtdtcreator#location)
Our team will take each person step by step into creating a masterpiece with no experience necessary.
Create a painting under UV Lights and do something very different.
**WHAT TO EXPECT?**
* Artist (to help you paint)👩🎨
* Themed Painting 🖼️
* Prizes 🏆
* Music🎵
* UV Lights💡
**LOCATION:**
Pawn Shop, 15 Dame St, Dublin 2, D02 KD74
**DO YOU DO PRIVATE EVENTS?**
Yes, we host private events, brand events, hen parties, and work parties.
Contact us on bookings@alternativeexperiences.ie
**IS THERE ALCOHOL?**
Yes, the bar has alcohol for sale. There is no BYOB option.
**IS IT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?**
Unfortunately not, this venue is not wheelchair accessible but we do events in other venues which are.
**DO YOU DO KIDS EVENTS?**
Nope, all events are 18+. We are very strict on ID.
🙌 PyLadies Dublin X [Go Ireland](https://www.meetup.com/goireland/) are collaborating together this month, and we are hosted by The Digital Hub with food kindly sponsored by EuroPython Society.
**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VIA [https://luma.com/w8dgr59p](https://luma.com/w8dgr59p)**
👉Only folks registered through luma will be allocated a spot as places are limited.
This workshop will provide both a Go, and Python path, and you're free to follow whichever one you'd like.
We'll be here to support you through both paths, along with any other questions you may have on your own projects, and we're always more than happy to chat about anything else that's on your mind!
💻 Bring along your laptop (and power adapter) as it will be required to take part in the workshop, but if you want to just come and hang out, that's fine too.
This workshop is aimed at early-career and underrepresented groups in tech, but everyone is welcome to participate!
**🕰️ SCHEDULE (subject to change):**
* 18:30 Welcome & introduction
* 18:45 Workshop Starts
* 19:15 Break
* 19:30 Workshop Continues
* 20:30/21:00 Event Ends
**WORKSHOP DETAILS**
**Title:**
Building “cat” from Scratch
**Short Description:**
We’ll build the Unix command “cat” from the ground up. Using the opportunity to understand one of the most widely used shell commands, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the Unix philosophy. All in the language of your choice.
**About Ryan Talbot**
Software engineer, Go Ireland organiser, and lover of all things open-source
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantalbotie](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryantalbotie)
**💖 THANKS**
**Sponsors**
* The Digital Hub (Host)
* The EuroPython Society (Food)
**Community Partners:**
* [Coding Grace](https://codinggrace.com/)
* [PSF](https://www.python.org/psf/): Meetup
* [PyLadies](https://pyladies.com/)
**PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST VIA [https://luma.com/w8dgr59p](https://luma.com/w8dgr59p)**
🔍 **FAQ**
Note that all our events are 18s+.
**Q. I'm not female, is it ok for me to attend?**
A. Yes, PyLadies Dublin events are open to everyone at all levels. We encourage non-female attendees to suggest a female friend/colleague to sign up to the event. So bring a friend! ✨
**Q. Where is The Learning Studio?**
A. "The Learning Studio" is located in the Digital Depot building.
Address: Digital Depot, Roe Lane (off Thomas Street) The Digital Hub, Dublin 8, D08 TCV4
See Map: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/nd9Joa37ssSzZZyb9?g_st=ic](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nd9Joa37ssSzZZyb9?g_st=ic)
**Q. I'm not female, is it ok for me to attend?**
A. Yes, PyLadies Dublin events are open to everyone at all levels.
**Q. What do you do at PyLadies Dublin Meetups?**
A. We have short (or long talks), demos, folks working on their own projects, ask questions on Python-related topics, work on projects together or generally chit-chat & meet like-minded people.
**Q. Do you have a Code of Conduct?**
A. Yes, you can find it at [dublin.pyladies.com](https://dublin.pyladies.com/)
**Q. I am interested in giving a talk, where do I submit my interest and talk details?**
A. You can submit your talk details to the following form:
[https://sessionize.com/pyladies-dublin-meetup](https://sessionize.com/pyladies-dublin-meetup)
🤔 Any other enquiries (e.g. getting involved, sponsoring), email **dublin@pyladies.com**
Unwind after work, meet new friends and let a creative twist reveal what you’ll paint. Two margaritas, one surprise theme, endless fun.
Here’s the twist: your painting theme isn’t given, it’s discovered through a fun game on the night. Every session brings new inspiration, new stories, and your own unique creation.
You don’t need experience, just curiosity (and maybe a love for margaritas).
It’s the perfect mid-week escape — a mix of art, play, and pure good vibes.
🎟️ Limited seats · 2 margaritas and your canvas included · 2 hours of fun
📍 Dublin’s coziest bar in dublin 04
✨ Let’s make after-work more than just a drink.
We're teaming up with [PyLadies Dublin](https://www.meetup.com/pyladiesdublin/) this month to bring you a hands-on workshop to kick-off 2026!
This workshop will provide both a Go, and Python path, and you're free to follow whichever one you'd like. We'll be here to support you through both paths, along with any other questions you may have on your own projects, and we're always more than happy to chat about anything else that's on your mind!
Your own machine will be required to take part in the workshop, but if you want to just come and hang out, that's fine too.
This workshop is aimed at early-career and underrepresented groups in tech, but everyone is welcome to participate!
We'll be hosted by The Digital Hub, and this event is supported by EuroPython Society.
Only folks who register through Luma will be allocated a spot as numbers are limited, you can register your interest here: [Luma](https://luma.com/w8dgr59p)
**Workshop Details**
Location: iD8 Studio Dublin, D08 EYO5
Time: 20th Jan, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
**Building 'cat' from scratch (Go or Python)**
We’ll build the Unix command “cat” from the ground up. Using the opportunity to understand one of the most widely used shell commands, as well as gaining a deeper understanding of the Unix philosophy. All in the language of your choice.
TOG will be open on Tuesday evenings from 19:00 to 21:30 for a general Open House event. Expect to find members and visitors in the space up to all sorts of activities. It's a great time to drop in and see what the space is about. If you're an artist, tinkerer, maker or just plain curious, come in and see what the space is about.
Maybe you already have something to work on (or want to), have something to fix, create, design, bodge or tinker... drop in. We're also open for just for plain old social chat and hang out, with plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. We have lots of free parking right outside our door.
Hi there,
Here are the books for the January 20th meetup. And remember, you don't have to read both books! Enjoy, and see you on the 20th of January!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION HAS MOVED FROM THE BLEEDING HORSE TO JIMMY RABBITTE AT 87 LOWER CAMDEN STREET.
Note: If these books are difficult to find in bookshops, try online (e.g.: Amazon.co.uk, kennys.ie, easons.com, bookdepository.com to name a few).
AS THIS GROUP DOES NOT TAKE ONLINE PAYMENTS, EVERYONE WILL SHOW AS 'UNPAID'. PLEASE IGNORE.
**1\. The Covenant of Water – Abraham Verghese**
Spanning the years 1900 to 1977, The Covenant of Water follows a family in southern India that suffers a peculiar affliction: in every generation, at least one person dies by drowning - and in Kerala, water is everywhere. At the turn of the century a twelve-year-old girl, grieving the death of her father, is sent by boat to her wedding, where she will meet her forty-year-old husband for the first time. From this poignant beginning, the young girl and future matriarch - known as Big Ammachi - will witness unthinkable changes at home and at large over the span of her extraordinary life, full of the joys and trials of love and the struggles of hardship.
A shimmering evocation of a lost India and of the passage of time itself, The Covenant of Water is a hymn to progress in medicine and to human understanding, and a humbling testament to the hardships undergone by past generations for the sake of those alive today. Imbued with humour, deep emotion and the essence of life, it is one of the most masterful literary novels published in recent years.
**2\. Say Nothing – Patrick Redden Keefe**
One night in December 1972, Jean McConville, a mother of ten, was abducted from her home in Belfast and never seen alive again. Her disappearance would haunt her orphaned children, the perpetrators of this terrible crime and a whole society in Northern Ireland for decades. In this powerful, scrupulously reported book, Patrick Radden Keefe offers not just a forensic account of a brutal crime but a vivid portrait of the world in which it happened. The tragedy of an entire country is captured in the spellbinding narrative of a handful of characters, presented in lyrical and unforgettable detail. A poem by Seamus Heaney inspires the title: ‘Whatever You Say, Say Nothing’. By defying the culture of silence, Keefe illuminates how a close-knit society fractured; how people chose sides in a conflict and turned to violence; and how, when the shooting stopped, some ex-combatants came to look back in horror at the atrocities they had committed, while others continue to advocate violence even today. Say Nothing deftly weaves the stories of Jean McConville and her family with those of Dolours Price, the first woman to join the IRA as a front-line soldier, who bombed the Old Bailey when barely out of her teens; Gerry Adams, who helped bring an end to the fighting, but denied his own IRA past; Brendan Hughes, a fearsome IRA commander who turned on Adams after the peace process and broke the IRA’s code of silence; and other indelible figures. By capturing the intrigue, the drama and the profound human cost of the Troubles, the book presents a searing chronicle of the lengths that people are willing to go to in pursuit of a political ideal, and the ways in which societies mend – or don’t – in the aftermath of a long and bloody conflict.
Séamus
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Robotics Events This Week
My name is Aurelie and I'm graduating with an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Limerick.
I run monthly **machine learning** and **deep learning** tutorials in Dublin with a small group of people.
\*\*In this tutorial, we will build a **K-Nearest Neighbors** model to classify data into groups (neighbours) using the built-in algorithm from **Scikit-learn**. Together, we will walk through the full pipeline from data preprocessing to model training and evaluation. You will receive a jupyter notebook with reusable code showing all of these steps. No set up required, just a laptop and a google email address :)
**The tutorials are limited to 15 participants and you can reserve your spot either here or by emailing aureliem219@gmail.com. Please make sure to book as soon as possible, as the registration count on Meetup does not guarantee availability.**
**For more information about the tutorials:**
* The tutorials are interactive and will be conducted using **Jupyter notebooks** on **Google Colaboratory** (a free, cloud-based platform that lets us write and run code directly in the browser). While **Google Colaboratory** is free to use, tasks that require more computational power (such as training deep learning models) may benefit from GPU access. In that case, Google offers a once-off payment for around €10 which can last several months depending on your usage.
Some familiarity with **Python** or other programming languages is helpful but not required. Everyone is welcome to join and learn at their own pace.
* The tutorial lasts for 1.5 hours.
* During the tutorial, I share the Jupyter notebook with participants so they can keep it for future reference. We go through the notebook step by step together and I do my best to answer any questions along the way.
* The notebook includes the complete code from data preparation to model training and evaluation. It can be reused or adapted for your own business needs or personal projects
* We will be working with a variety of **Python** libraries including **Scikit-learn**, **PyTorch**, **TensorFlow**, **Keras**, **Seaborn**, **Pandas** and **Matplotlib** and the **Hugging Face** framework. These tools will help us explore different machine learning and deep learning techniques using publicly available datasets.
* Each tutorial focuses on a different algorithm in depth. Topics covered include **linear regression**, **logistic regression**, **K-means clustering**, **decision trees**, **artificial neural networks (ANNs)**, **convolutional neural networks (CNNs)** for image classification, **object detection** and **natural language processing**. The goal is to break down each technique step by step, making it approachable and practical for real-world applications.
The tutorials take place at the **Camdem court hotel in Dublin 2** at **the bar or the restaurant** if the bar is full (coffees need to be ordered at the restaurant). It will run from **3 pm** to **4.30 pm**. **If the bar is busy ,we' ll meet at the restaurant.**
**Camdem court hotel**
**Camden Street Lower, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 W086**
* The tutorials are a high-level practical introduction to machine learning and deep learning and the emphasis on understanding how we process the data , train and evaluate a model with Python. We won't cover the mathematics behind it however some tutorials may have mathematical formulas as part of the algorithm explanation and some tutorials might have more complex data preprocessing as it depends on the datasets and the task we are doing. However the tutorials focus on the practical part!
* *Payments need to be made in advance to secure your place and fees are non-refundable unless I need to cancel the event, in this case refunds will be made.*
A free, hands-on evening workshop with Vodafone’s UX team on Accelerating Design Thinking with AI, bringing small cross functional teams together to align in 45 minutes and pitch sharper product solutions.
**IMPORTANT:** Please [register here so we can guarantee your attendance](https://uxdx.com/community/community-dublin-2026-01-22/#tickets).
**Schedule:**
### 6:00 pm(Local Time)
[Registration and Opening](https://uxdx.com/session/registration-and-opening/)
### 6:30 pm(Local Time)
Workshop
[Accelerating Design Thinking with AI](https://uxdx.com/session/accelerating-design-thinking-with-ai/)
Join Vodafone Ireland’s UX team for a free, hands-on evening workshop designed for small, cross-functional product teams. In this fast-paced 2-hour session, you’ll use AI tools and design thinking methods to move from a shared understanding of a real-world problem to testable, high-impact ideas. Guided by Vodafone facilitators, you’ll explore new ways to collaborate, prototype, and co-create with AI, culminating in short team pitches and peer feedback. Leave with practical techniques, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on how AI can accelerate your day-to-day product work.
### 8:30 pm(Local Time)
[Closing and Networking](https://uxdx.com/session/closing-and-networking2/)
Break
Main Stage
Wrap up and chat with your fellow attendees, with snacks provided by Workday
Adult Bachata and Salsa dance classes with practice social at Coolock Ardlea Scout Den Coolock Village.
This is a weekly Thursday event. Come down, learn and have fun!
Men and Women are welcome
Beginners cost 10 euro for all
**Call for talks**
## **Python Meetups are Back!**
Big news for the Python community! We are launching our monthly meetups starting in **January 2026**. We want to bring people together to learn, share, and grow, but we need your help to make it happen.
### **We Want to Hear From You**
Do you have a cool project to show off? Or maybe you want to teach a new skill in a workshop? This is your stage! We are looking for speakers and builders just like you to lead the way.
### **How to Join the Fun**
It is easy to get involved. If you have an idea for a talk or a hands-on session, just follow these steps:
* **Visit our website:** Go to [python.ie/meetups/](https://python.ie/meetups/).
* **Fill out the form:** Tell us a little bit about your topic.
* **We do the rest:** We will provide the space and the crowd to host your session.
Let’s build something great together. We cannot wait to see what you bring to the table!
=============================
**Venue:** TBA
In time honoured fashion, our first DubJUG events of the year are linked with the jChampions Conference, and today we're announcing our first visiting Java Champions of 2026, Cay Horstmann.
**TALK ONE: Effective Pattern Matching in Java**
Since Java 14, the Java switch and instanceof statements have been enhanced, in multiple phases, to support pattern matching and a "data-oriented" programming style.
In this presentation, Cay explores when this programming style is beneficial, and why. (Spoiler: Not as often as one might think from Oracle's presentations, but when it does apply, it is truly useful.)
Cay describes the syntax of pattern matching, as it has evolved, and shows how it will be further enhanced in upcoming versions of Java. He warns of corner cases of the switch syntax where modern usage clashes with legacy behavior.
The talk concludes with a set of rules when to use pattern matching and "data orientation" now, how to prepare for future enhancements, and when to stay away.
**TALK TWO: Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, Extent Locals: When to Use Them, and How.**
Project Loom introduces a lightweight threading model to the Java platform.
At first, the blogosphere erupted in displays of denial. Why do we need something new when threads and reactive programming have served us well? The next stage was anger. People tried to use virtual threads with use cases for which they were definitely not designed, and were upset that the results were bad.
The purpose of this talk is to help the audience skip the next two stages of grief and skip ahead to acceptance. Cay will analyse typical concurrent programming tasks and show how to assess their Loom-friendliness. He will dig into the new concepts of structured concurrency and extent locals and give examples of when to use them, and when to stick with existing practice.
As a result, attendees should be able to walk away with a more nuanced understanding of when and how to employ virtual threads in their systems.
OFFICIAL SEATS >>>>>
Check your schedule first (it's not cool to not show!)
https://ti.to/dublin-java-user-group/2601-jchampions-cay-horstmann
At TOG, we love hacking, tinkering, and making things… but we’re also very good at accumulating half-finished projects. You know the ones: the “nearly working” circuit, the “just needs a weekend” code refactor, the 3D print that needs sanding, the costume that needs one final stitch, the repair you definitely meant to do months ago.
So we’re doing something about it.
We’re hosting a Finish-a-thon, a one-day, community-powered mini hackathon dedicated to making real progress on the projects that have been sitting in a box, on a shelf, or in a Git branch called `final_final_v3`.
Whether it’s coding, crafting, designing, writing, fixing, soldering, sewing, or sorting, this is your day to get it done (or at least get it properly moving again).
### Event Details
* **Date:** Saturday 24th of January
* **Time:** **11:00 AM to 7:00 PM**
* **Location:** TOG Hackerspace, Unit 1B Motor City, Kylemore Road, Dublin 12, D12 CF6V
### And afterwards
After the Finish-a-thon we’ll roll straight into our monthly social night, but this one will be a bit special, because it’s also TOG’s birthday. 🎂
So: progress during the day, then a proper catch-up in the evening with the gang.

### What’s the plan?
Nothing too formal. The whole point is momentum and community:
* **11:00 AM:** Arrive, grab a bench, tea/coffee, and settle in
* Share what you’re working on (or keep it quiet and just crack on, no pressure)
* Work through the day, ask questions, borrow a hand, offer a hand
* No prizes, just the satisfaction of progress, plus the usual TOG encouragement and problem-solving
### What can you work on?
Anything goes. If it’s a thing you started and you want to push it forward, it belongs here:
* Squash that annoying bug in your project or open-source code
* Finish an electronics kit gathering dust
* Finally wire up the enclosure, label the panel, tidy the loom
* Repair something that’s been sitting in the “I must fix that” pile
* Wrap up a design, write-up, or documentation you’ve been meaning to publish
* Revive a project you love but stalled on
No project? Also grand. There’s always someone who’d love a second pair of hands.

### What should you bring?
* Whatever parts, tools, and materials your project needs
* A laptop is usually a good shout
* TOG has plenty of tools and bits, but assume you’ll take home what you bring (and any half-finished bits you create)
### No tickets this time
There are no tickets or registration for this event, just show up and join in.
If you’ve any questions (or you’re not sure if your project idea fits), give us a shout and we’ll point you in the right direction.
See you Saturday. Let’s finish some things. 🔧✨
Welcome to lockpicking at Tog.
Join us as we teach the various methods of picking and bypassing common locks in Ireland.
All equipment provided.
Warm clothes reccomended as the heating isnt the best.
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Robotics Events Near You
Connect with your local Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Robotics community
Hello everyone! Who doesn't love Pizza!
We'll be meeting at Andy's Pizza in Tyson's Galleria and doing some old-fashioned networking, beer-drinking, and pizza-eating.
I guarantee a fun time, or else your pizza is free :)
**Location:** Andy's Pizza, Tyson's Galleria, 2001 International Dr, McLean, VA 22102
**Overview:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in Tysons dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights.
Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.
Join us for another session of our study group as we dive into the fascinating world of Large Language Models (LLMs) using the book **Build a Large Language Model from Scratch** from Manning. In this session, we will finish **Chapter 7: Fine-tuning to follow instructions**. In the last session, we talked about how to prepare the dataset for instruction fine-tuning and in this session we will perform the fine-tuning and evaluate the model afterwards.
This isn't just a lecture! Come ready to ask questions, share insights, and code along. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this is the perfect opportunity to build a strong foundation together. If you plan to work with the code on your own laptop during the session, try and set-up the environment ahead of time (https://github.com/rasbt/LLMs-from-scratch/tree/main/setup).
We will be meeting at the North County Governmental Center this time that is across from the Reston public library.
Generative AI didn’t turn artists into power users—it just made it obvious they already were. In this talk, our favorite playwright breaks down how artists use AI for judgment, taste, and creative constraint, not content generation, and why that mindset is critical for anyone building or evaluating AI systems.
**Featured speaker:**
* [Soo-Jin Lee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/soo-jinlee/)\, Gen AI Conversation Designer \| Prompt Engineer \| LLM\, NLU\, NLP \| Human in the Loop \| Former Teacher \| Playwright
**Location:**
AWS Skills Center, 1550-G Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202
**Drinks and Networking After:**
--> Alamo Drafthouse, 1660 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202 (2nd Floor)
**Description:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in the Mosaic, which is dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights.
Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.
HYBRID EVENT, VIRTUAL SPEAKER
In this talk, Sean Hoar will explore the transformative journey of AI’s role in modern software engineering, from rapid prototyping (“Vibe Coding”) to strategic AI integration by skilled practitioners. It clarifies the distinctions between AI-assisted, AI-enabled, and practitioner-led approaches, offering insights into how developers can effectively adapt to and harness AI tools. The presentation also highlights recent advancements and practical strategies for leveraging AI in daily workflows and long-term development.
We will be meeting at Starbucks to learn together. Come with an online class you're already going through or an interest and we will try to connect you with a course where you can learn it. Already have a skill you want to contribute to a Kaggle Datascience competition? We will work on these too! Laptop required :)
## **1 Million Cups Loudoun Workshop: How AI Can Work for Your Business**
**Wednesday\, January 28 \| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM**
**Venture X Loudoun – Ashburn**
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword — it’s a practical tool that businesses of all sizes can begin using today.
Join **1 Million Cups Loudoun** for a special **workshop-style presentation** led by **Victor Meer of AI Prime** and **Jay Jay Billings of Band Gap AI**, designed to help entrepreneurs understand how AI can realistically support their business operations.
This workshop will provide:
* A clear, practical overview of what AI actually is
* Real-world examples of how businesses are using AI today
* Insight into where automation can save time and reduce friction
* Guidance on how to start leveraging AI without needing technical expertise
Whether you’re AI-curious, overwhelmed by the noise, or ready to explore automation in your business, this session will help you think clearly about where AI fits — and where it doesn’t.
As always, coffee, conversation, and community are at the heart of 1 Million Cups Loudoun.
### What Is 1 Million Cups?
1 Million Cups is a national program powered by the Kauffman Foundation that brings together entrepreneurs and community members for weekly conversations that educate, support, and inspire. Loudoun’s chapter meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.
Join us on **January 14 at 9:00 AM** for coffee, connection, and a meaningful conversation about reimagining after-school education in Loudoun County.
**We look forward to seeing you there.**