What we’re about
This group is for all IT professionals, past, present, and future. We are a dedicated group of professionals who love to learn about anything in the broad IT field, and our group is for all skill levels. We host at least one meetup a month where we get together to learn about new technologies, fields, and opportunities. Our guest speakers are full-time professionals who work with cutting-edge technologies and want to share their passions.
Recruiters are always welcome at our events. Networking is a key to success when you are job hunting, so please reach out to any of the organizers with your resume if you would like us to give it to our recruiting partners.
Intellectual Point has been kind enough to host our meetup since its inception. If you would like to connect with Carrie at Intellectual Point please use carrie@intellectualpoint.com.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Run AI Models on Your Own Laptop – No Expensive GPUs Needed!Link visible for attendees
Think you need a high-end GPU to run powerful AI models? Think again! In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover how to run large language models (LLMs) and AI applications locally on your laptop or low-power device—no expensive hardware required. Learn how to optimize and deploy AI models using GPT4All, LM Studio, and Ollama, and explore how AutoGPT can run efficiently on Mac M1/M2, Intel CPUs, and even lightweight edge devices. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or AI enthusiast, this session will equip you with the knowledge to harness the power of AI on everyday machines. Say goodbye to cloud costs and hardware limitations—this is AI for everyone, anywhere!
Do not forget to signup for CE credits (signup opens the day before the Meetup) ➡️CE Certificate Signup
- CompTIA's Dr. James Stanger: The Realities of AI for Security AnalystsLink visible for attendees
Let's take the time to get past some of the Gartner hype cycle ups, downs, and nonsense, and discuss how AI is being used in real-time situations. We're bringing in CompTIA's Chief Technology Evangelist, Dr. James Stanger, to discuss what he's been hearing around the world concerning practical AI usage. James will discuss:
• Actionable strategies for using AI to detect and respond to threats faster.
• How AI can streamline workflows and enhance your decision-making.
• Ways to get ahead of the curve with insights into emerging AI trends in cybersecurity.Don't forget to register for CEUs the day before the Meetup: Register Here!
- How to Get Skilled & Launch Your Career in GenAI & AI/ML in 2025Link visible for attendees
Join us for an exciting and free meetup, "How to get skilled and launch your career in GenAI and AI/ML in 2025," designed to inspire and guide anyone looking to enter the fast-growing world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Discover the skills, certifications, and credentials that top employers seek, and explore high-demand roles like AI/ML Founding Engineer, Data Scientist, and Prompt Engineer that offer lucrative career paths. Witness the power of cutting-edge Agentic AI with a live demo of an innovative tool shaping the future of AI. Plus, one lucky participant will win a free course to jumpstart their AI/ML journey! Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your potential and connect with a community of forward-thinkers.
Do not forget to signup for CE credits (signup opens the day before the Meetup) ➡️CE Certificate Signup
- Agentic AI & RAG in Action – Build Smarter AI with Open-Source LLMsLink visible for attendees
What if your AI could think, plan, and retrieve knowledge just like an intelligent assistant? In this hands-on workshop, you'll explore Agentic AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)—two cutting-edge techniques that supercharge open-source LLMs like LLaMA, Mistral, and Falcon to perform real-world tasks with reasoning and contextual awareness. Learn how to build AI agents that can search the web, analyze documents, automate decision-making, and even interact with APIs dynamically. We’ll show you how to leverage LangChain, LlamaIndex, and vector databases (like ChromaDB and FAISS) to create AI-powered research assistants, customer support bots, and data analysis tools—all running on affordable local setups or cloud instances. Whether you're an AI builder, researcher, or enthusiast, this session will unlock the next evolution of intelligent, task-driven AI applications.
Do not forget to signup for CE credits (signup opens the day before the Meetup) ➡️CE Certificate Signup
