User Group

How do you actually build products and companies in 2026 — when AI is no longer a side experiment but a core part of how work gets done? This UX Monday, we're bringing you **two talks from practitioners who live this every day** — no demo prompting, no theoretical AI strategies. Just real stories, real setups, and real lessons from the trenches of product work and startup operations. **What you'll discover:** * How AI shifts the interface between design, product, and engineering — and what that means for your role * Practical approaches to building knowledge hubs that give AI agents the context they need * Concrete workflows for using AI agents across design, ops, communication, and decision-making * Why context engineering matters more than vibe coding — and where to start Whether you're a designer, PM, developer, researcher, or founder — these talks offer a grounded, no-BS perspective on what it actually looks like to work with AI as a collaborator in 2026. **Featured Speakers:** **[Honza Valder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janvalder/)** — *Practical AI for hot-dog stand personnel* Not a talk about tools or a prompting demo — it's a story about how product work changes when AI becomes part of the workflow. Honza shares his journey through the past year (sabbatical, experimenting, Orbiso) as a series of concrete situations where AI stopped being a toy and became a practical collaborator. Expect a strong emphasis on mindset: don't wait for a "company AI strategy" — try things in real work, learn the limits, and plug AI in where it makes sense. He'll cover where AI has real team impact — project context, documentation, prototyping in a real stack — and close with practical implications for designers, researchers, PMs, and developers. **[Šimon Jůn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-jun/)** — COO @ [dotidot.io](http://dotidot.io) — *AI Agents in Startup Life* A practical look at how AI agents and knowledge hubs work in everyday startup operations — from the perspective of a designer and COO in one person. Šimon will walk through how to set up knowledge hubs that give agents real context, share concrete flows for using agents in design, ops, communication, documentation, and decision-making, and explain why context engineering beats vibe coding every time. Real tools, real workflows, real lessons. Hosted by **[Michal Strnadel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michal-strnadel/)** \| Chairman of the Board @ [Asociace UX](https://www.asociaceux.cz/) This event is OFFLINE and conducted in English, making it welcoming to expat friends. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network! \*\*\* Event Schedule: * **18:00** – Opening of the premises, refreshments, and networking * **18:30** – Talks begin * **20:00** – End of the program (+beer around the corner) \*\*\* This event is open to everyone, and admission is voluntary. Payment can be made to the transparent account of the UX Association (account number: 2202638327/2010) or through a QR code on the spot.

Learning Czech can be hard and demotivating, especially when studying alone. **This meetup is a shared study session where we come together to stay focused, motivated, and make progress — each in our own way.** This is a co-learning / co-studying session, not a class. There is no teacher, no lesson, and no study material provided. Everyone comes with their own resources and studies independently, in a shared environment. 🧠 **How it works** • We all bring our own material: • textbooks • homework from a Czech course • Duolingo or other apps • reading practice • vocabulary review, etc. • We mainly work individually • We are free to: • ask questions • help each other • share tips and resources • No teacher, no formal structure, no pressure 👥 **Who is it for?** • Czech learners of all levels • Non-Czech speakers (expats, internationals) • Czech native speakers are welcome if they want to help, but this is not a language exchange ⏱ **Practical info** • Location: Cafedu 12, Škrétova 490, 120 00 Praha 2 (Metro A and C, Muzeum station) • Duration: 2 hours, or less or more, as you want • Day & time: Monday, 18:00 • Group size: small group for now • Free event — please support the café by ordering a drink ☕ If you’re learning Czech and lack motivation when studying alone, come join us — let’s find it together 🙂

No lecture or talk. Just beer or your preferred beverage, good food and the awesome people from the Fun JVM community. The venue is Zluta Pumpa at Vinohrady.

Next Meetup: Agentic Startup Canvas & Ideas for Agentic Software 🕕 Start time: 18:00 📍 Productboard HQ — Boudníkova 2506/1, 180 00 Praha 8-Palmovka (DOCK IN THREE, Libeň) *** I hope you enjoyed the first Prague AI-Driven Software Meetup — 90 people showed up, and the turnout alone proved there's real momentum for building a serious community around AI-native software in Czechia and Europe. We're taking that energy and turning it into something even more practical: a working session focused on what to build next. *** ### What we'll do We'll open with the Agentic Startup Canvas — a practical framework redesigned for the realities of agentic software. Classic canvases were built for products with static features and predictable workflows. Agentic products behave differently: they act, adapt, learn, coordinate, and operate inside real human environments. The canvas gives us a shared language for the evening. But the heart of the session is the opportunity itself. We'll walk through the agentic opportunity clusters — the 14 categories where the most significant shifts are already happening, from AI execution layers and trust infrastructure to workflow automation, research systems, embodied autonomy, and new institutional primitives. We'll look at which clusters are earliest, which are most capital-efficient to enter, and where the real white space is for founders who are paying attention right now. The goal is not a survey. It's a working discussion: which opportunities are real, which are overhyped, what is actually buildable today, and where the leverage is highest for a small team that moves fast. We want people to leave with a sharper map of the agentic landscape and a stronger conviction — or useful doubt — about what's worth building next. *** ### Research pack: shared for free Before the meetup, we will share research inside the Discord community. The output will be compiled into a structured, high-signal research pack — made available for free to everyone attending. It will include emerging categories, patterns, promising "agentic wedges," and a curated map of where the biggest leverage seems to be right now. T ### The session will be anchored around two pieces of research published this month: * [Agentic Startup Canvas](http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=u001.NY3oBFzZ5LJDG7YcnfSAKm6EUCEsmblR7JBxBSDVQEqZW-2FPp8B0Pu6ZH2aHxlpvMomjK-2FONanBKw33ZxF87nnxsUkCcw-2BwhDBLIDwBy-2FAxINwO4rGsPTFvDYRcqN4W78-8vM_vRspvvIY-2BZ3iZvnmkz7x5yaGe6CXfFaq2WUiprCZdJDf-2BuZ1tnn2iLrh7nCfr3cbj3dLi-2B8kIa2l-2F8nCsGZzKP1siKIwt5R6WcSSHDAyilQ-2BYKZTbaggllzIz3VwRiGm1HxOmZLoaI8Nwd4eHsXS1zKdxhO7azTxEtDTGikxvQk3iRB4LMAgfIh-2BtEmiQOb7yKjURbPu3dfzIKGTOAtrfoZnzNzl9x03L-2BAM-2BXFFEA-2BHIxHwdbW8rbxoKf-2BP8Q1y5abzVN5ga0vPTYDo9xUtZKDaGGfcj-2FPRRYBHuVw-2FHS2Bu25Ni3CDkkxzQdWWLim5OdRwmoXAi6uJIm00aH6n8rlbB2loQgea5lzC-2FaIZ8fsCV8NeVM-2Fyb6-2FIidY2Ee9YRWxWbP5HOfcbZnfJKqCZReHtF6877ZYXQS4jYgtvJFIKoIpdSZcyNBwZlvKOFLNDIYFOgccrC3oxwr3uh8zoM3gLlLtsvVNyu6t-2Bio-2BjGU53N-2BhjpF-2FolRJm-2BxwJtC-2FD8ZUssjJwv-2BDDiku2mndCa8ads09nSo5i0PcWZuKnTE5BaX1HlMyVtU4naqcZQCaNbOuj4dp66sF-2Fv6UAbZFntqhjZfjjdVUI7KO9M2ypDnhmlMQCPww14W1uqxjqAc-2Bc1GWfnwPJf79Hmb-2BAgFlOGKfpT6AEOcOdJoCkx-2FlqOpY-3D "http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=u001.NY3oBFzZ5LJDG7YcnfSAKm6EUCEsmblR7JBxBSDVQEqZW-2FPp8B0Pu6ZH2aHxlpvMomjK-2FONanBKw33ZxF87nnxsUkCcw-2BwhDBLIDwBy-2FAxINwO4rGsPTFvDYRcqN4W78-8vM_vRspvvIY-2BZ3iZvnmkz7x5yaGe6CXfFaq2WUiprCZdJDf-2BuZ1tnn2iLrh7nCfr3cbj3dLi-2B8kIa2l-2F8nCsGZzKP1siKIwt5R6WcSSHDAyilQ-2BYKZTbaggllzIz3VwRiGm1HxOmZLoaI8Nwd4eHsXS1zKdxhO7azTxEtDTGikxvQk3iRB4LMAgfIh-2BtEmiQOb7yKjURbPu3dfzIKGTOAtrfoZnzNzl9x03L-2BAM-2BXFFEA-2BHIxHwdbW8rbxoKf-2BP8Q1y5abzVN5ga0vPTYDo9xUtZKDaGGfcj-2FPRRYBHuVw-2FHS2Bu25Ni3CDkkxzQdWWLim5OdRwmoXAi6uJIm00aH6n8rlbB2loQgea5lzC-2FaIZ8fsCV8NeVM-2Fyb6-2FIidY2Ee9YRWxWbP5HOfcbZnfJKqCZReHtF6877ZYXQS4jYgtvJFIKoIpdSZcyNBwZlvKOFLNDIYFOgccrC3oxwr3uh8zoM3gLlLtsvVNyu6t-2Bio-2BjGU53N-2BhjpF-2FolRJm-2BxwJtC-2FD8ZUssjJwv-2BDDiku2mndCa8ads09nSo5i0PcWZuKnTE5BaX1HlMyVtU4naqcZQCaNbOuj4dp66sF-2Fv6UAbZFntqhjZfjjdVUI7KO9M2ypDnhmlMQCPww14W1uqxjqAc-2Bc1GWfnwPJf79Hmb-2BAgFlOGKfpT6AEOcOdJoCkx-2FlqOpY-3D") — Lean Canvas like framework for analyzing agentic system opportunities * [Agentic Startups: The Opportunity Principles](https://articles.intelligencestrategy.org/p/agentic-startups-the-opportunity-026) — 12 economic principles redefining how value is created in the agentic era, from outcome-based pricing to the silicon workforce * [Agentic Startups: The Opportunity Clusters](https://articles.intelligencestrategy.org/p/agentic-startups-the-opportunity) — A civilizational stack mapping 14 clusters of opportunity, from AI execution layers and trust infrastructure to embodied autonomy and new institutionsJoin the Discord community This meetup is also a community-building step. If you want access to the research sprint, the canvas resources, and follow-up discussions (including idea iteration after the event), join the Discord via: agent-driven.org That's where we'll start organizing ongoing content, research, and collaboration. *** ### Speakers This meetup includes short opening talks to set the frame, followed by guided discussion and idea work. **Cedric Maloux** — Investor & Accelerationist, StartupYard StartupYard is the oldest accelerator in the Czech Republic. Cedric brings an investor's lens to the agentic opportunity — what makes an agentic startup fundable, how to recognize the strongest opportunities, and what separates the ideas worth building from the ones that will get commoditized fast. **Dominik Ilichman** — Senior AI Product Manager, Productboard Building AI-native product experiences at one of Central Europe's most respected product-led SaaS companies. Dominik will share what the agentic shift looks like from the inside, having worked on the most radical feature in Productboard, the all integrated AI called Spark — what it means for how software is designed, shipped, and used at scale.

It's open gaming night again! Come alone (or with friends) and meet some new people to game with. Just look for the 'Open Gaming' table(s) and feel free to sit in. We'll keep the games pretty light, so if you don't know many games, don't feel intimidated. Instruction is always available. (70,- gaming fee still applies)

Hi all! My name is Cara, and I am a native English speaker from America living in Prague. This a meet up for t**hose learning English as a second language** and want the **opportunity to practice**. It will be a fun and relaxed setting where we will play games to **promote English conversations** or have some kind of activity. This club will meet \*\*every other (two Mondays each month) Monday evening.\*\*The goal is for each person to walk away having learned new English words and have more confidence when speaking in English. Please, bring some money if you want to purchase a coffee from Evento. **This event is sponsored by a church.** The church that sponsors this English meet up is **Církev bratrská, Bohnice** [https://www.cbbohnice.cz](https://www.cbbohnice.cz/) . We want to live lives that are reflective of Jesus. Like Jesus we want to help others in meeting a practical need, in this case that would be speaking in English. At the end of the English club, we will extend an invite to anyone who is interested in exploring faith, wants to know more about Jesus, or wants to meet up to read from the Bible. However, we will never trick you into attending and will always be honest about the content of our meetings. *You do not have to attend religious events to be a part of English Club.*

**Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Prague?** Join us every Monday for our famous **Karaoke & Beerpong Mondays**– a relaxed and international evening where Erasmus students, expats, and locals come together to unwind, sing their hearts out, and enjoy some friendly competition. We start at 21:00 and go till late! (1-2am)🙏🏼 **💥 What’s Waiting for You** • 🎤 Karaoke – open mic all night long withh a DJ in between • 🏓 Free Beerpong – we’ll get you some free beer for the game 🍺 • 😌 Relaxed atmosphere – no pressure, just good vibes • 🌍 Meet internationals & Erasmus students from all over Whether you’re here to play, sing, or just vibe, it’s the perfect way to connect and kick back midweek. **👋 Who’s It For?** • Erasmus students • Internationals, expats, locals & travellers • Anyone who enjoys karaoke, games, and social nights out **🎟️ How It Works** ✅ Entry is free – just come :) 🍻 Free beerpong (yes, we provide beer for the game) 💬 Solo or with friends – everyone’s welcome **🔗 Stay connected** 📸 Instagram: [@erasmusinprague](https://www.instagram.com/erasmusinprague?igsh=eXdkNWJvdXZuZXJt&utm_source=qr) 💬 Join our [International WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FF9tF0cqyeJHkFd6krTczW?mode=ems_copy_h_t) 🔁 Recurring Weekly Event Same time, same place – **every Monday** :) **Monday doesn't work?** You're in luck, we do the very same event **every Thursday in club FAMU**, among other meet-ups throughout the week! 😁

This group is for anyone who writes - for any reason. Have a thesis or article you need to write? Trying to finish a novel or an academic paper? This group is for you. We are currently meeting in-person at Locus Workspace. If you have any questions, contact Sonya Lano here or on Facebook or Messenger (https://www.facebook.com/sonya.lano). We start at 9:00, introduce ourselves, and share a few words about what we're working on and what we hope to accomplish during the session. At the end of the session, you can give us a brief recap of how it went. We'll break at noon. The afternoon session starts at 2:00 pm. You're welcome to join both sessions or just one. Please come as close to 9:00 as you can if you come for the morning session. If you come to the afternoon session, we are usually back by about a quarter to 2:00.

AWS meetups are back in town! This chapter is the 1st one this year and dedicated to **S3.** But we look on the storage from completely different angles: **From Developer's to Penetration and Security perspective.** More info soon, and the meantime we reveal topics, and... 🗓 **Save the Date**: Mark your calendar 🍕 + 🍺 = Let's gather around pizza and beer at **Hevre** or Watch the stream on [YouTube (Link)](https://youtube.com/live/Tx7lmDVTVKo) Hosted by: **Maciej Lelusz**, AWS Hero AWS Community Builders: **Maria Kmita & Pawel Kusinski** 🎤 **Speakers**: 〰️ *„*"Optimizing S3: A Million-Dollar FinOps Journey" **Avihay Tsayeg,** Senior Staff DevOps Engineer, Cloudinary 〰️ *„UnS3cure - Buckets full of holes"* **Paweł Kusiński,** Penetration Tester and Security Researcher 💡 Details about Speakers & Talks💡 **Avihay Tsayeg:** joined Cloudinary five years ago and is a key member of the Infrastructure group, where he leads the FinOps domain. With over 20 years of experience in software development, specializing in the DevOps–FinOps intersection, Avihay brings deep expertise in cloud cost optimization. ☞ will speak about: In his talk, he will share actionable strategies for mastering resource cost management within AWS S3. **Paweł Kusiński:** Penetration Tester and Security Researcher focused on app and cloud security. His work includes penetration tests and infrastructure audits across a wide range of IT projects. Passionate about knowledge sharing, he leads workshops, gives conference talks, teaches at universities, and is an AWS Community Builder. Outside of work, he plays CTFs as a member of justCatTheFish and has an unhealthy habit of buying too many Legos - despite having absolutely no space left for them. ☞ will speak about: Time goes by, AWS keeps adding new security features, and yet year after year, we hear about more data leaks and breaches involving S3 buckets. Data spills by the terabyte, companies apologize, and shortly after, the cycle repeats. How does this keep happening? What is the core problem? How do attackers find their targets? We’ll walk through the most common methods and configuration mistakes - and if time allows, we’ll try to secure everything properly as well! And who knows - maybe we'll uncover a million-dollar leak during the presentation?

Hola tod@s! Tenemos otra reunion este viernes en Cafedu! Sois muy bienvenidos!

Hello ladies, Another meeting is here 🎉 Would you like to get to know other women who are interested in IT or work in the field? Let's build a community together, meet & get to know new friends, and talk about everything and anything. A table will be booked on name Michaela. Looking forward to seeing you! 😊

**Here's the Deal** ​​Join us for an electrifying session of Mobile Lightning Talks, where industry experts and innovators deliver bite-sized bursts of knowledge on the latest in mobile technology, app development, user experience, and emerging trends. ​Each speaker gets just 5 minutes to ignite your curiosity, share actionable insights, and spark discussions — perfect for a fast-paced dive into the mobile world without the fluff. We’ll cover a wide spectrum of tech, from native Android and iOS to cross-platform power with KMP, alongside emerging frontiers in AI, home automation, and AR/VR. ​Whether you’re a developer, designer, or enthusiast, expect a whirlwind of ideas that will leave you inspired and ready to innovate! 🎟 Tickets are now available on **[Luma](https://luma.com/STRVMeetups)** \- free entry\, but spots are limited\! Join us and 👉 **[Grab yours here](https://luma.com/STRVMobile_Lightning_Talks_BRN?utm_source=Meetup).** **Why Come?** * Learn something useful * Get inspired * Enjoy solid talks, great people and a beer or two **Speakers & Talks** Robert Oravec — *KMP: Bridging Coroutines to Swift* Dominika Gajdova — *Cross-Platform Walks Into a .env File* Martin Vidovic — *PencilKit* Tomas Cejka — *Stealth Talk* Petr Nohejl — *Home Automation with Modbus: The Smart Fireplace* Adam Bezak (Futured) — *How fresh is refreshable?* Ondrej Skalicky — *Android XR: A First Look at Galaxy XR* Adam Gelatka — *Opening Email Is Not Enough* Tom Parizek — *Mastering AI: Essential Skills and Pro Tips* **See you there. Bring a friend.**

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Prague.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

**Hello Columbus!** **The community is buzzing and growing well.** **We are thrilled to bring our third BrowserStack QA Meetup on March 12th!** We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss. **What to expect:** * **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds. * **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately. * **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit. **Agenda** * **[Sam Gomez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueljgomez/)** is presenting "AI is more than LLMs: Choosing the right AI for your needs." **RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!** 📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017 📅 **Date & Time:** March 12, 6:00 PM **Stay Connected!** Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup? Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!** 🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW) **A Few Notes:** ✅ This is an **in-person event** ✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event. **TALK ABSTRACT:** AI is all the hype these days; however, despite (or maybe because of) the excitement around it, a high percentage of AI projects fail. Projects that are over budget, delayed, or that fail to scale past the POC phase are very common. In many of these scenarios, choosing the right approach can be as critical as the solution itself. Should you build a tailored machine learning model, leverage the power of large language models (LLMs), or integrate with AI copilots? Each option has unique strengths, trade-offs, and resource requirements, and the key to success lies in aligning your choice with your business goals and technical constraints. In this talk, we will go beyond the basic concepts and definitions to provide a practical guide that allows attendees to navigate these decisions through real-world case studies. We will examine scenarios in which different AI paradigms were chosen, discuss the factors that influenced those decisions, and outline the process for evaluating needs, constraints, and outcomes. From assessing data availability and team expertise to balancing cost and scalability, you'll gain insights into the critical considerations that guide the selection process. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear process for determining whether machine learning, LLMs, or copilots are best suited to your AI challenges and understand the resources and strategies needed to bring your chosen solution to life. This talk is ideal for decision-makers, technical leads, and innovators seeking to demystify AI implementation and maximize the impact of their investments.

Join membersrs of the Central Ohio UX and digital design community for a casual monthly breakfast.