Western Mass AI Builders — Launch Meetup

Lightning talks, live demos, and structured networking. For people who build with AI, not just talk about it.

About This Event

Join us for the first Western Mass AI Builders meetup. This is a gathering for developers, founders, and indie hackers who are actively building with AI tools — Claude, AI agents, automation platforms, and more. Whether you're shipping AI-powered products, experimenting with autonomous agents, or just want to meet other builders in the Pioneer Valley, this is your community. No slide decks about "the future of AI." Just real people showing real work.

Agenda

Approximate format for a ~90-minute meetup. Exact times will be posted when the date is confirmed.

0:00

Doors Open & Networking

Grab coffee, meet other builders, settle in.

0:15

Welcome & Intros

Quick overview of the community, what we're building, and why.

0:25

Lightning Talk #1

Short talk from a local builder — topic to be announced.

0:40

Lightning Talk #2

Short talk from a local builder — topic to be announced.

0:55

Open Demos

3–5 minute live demos from attendees. Show what you're building.

1:15

Structured Networking

Facilitated intros — not awkward mingling. Find your next collaborator.

1:30

Wrap Up

Next steps, how to stay connected, and closing.

Speakers

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Patrick Hourihan

Welcome & Community Vision

Organizer of Keeping Up With The Robots. Builder and community organizer in Western Mass.

Speaker lineup in progress

We're finalizing lightning talk speakers for the first meetup. Interested in presenting? Join the community and let us know what you're building.

What to Expect

Lightning talks from local AI builders
Live demos of real AI projects
Structured networking (not awkward mingling)
A relaxed, builder-focused atmosphere