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Hosted by AI Performance Engineering Meetup (Madrid)

This recurring monthly meetup brings together AI engineers, ML practitioners, and performance optimization specialists in Madrid for deep technical discussions on GPU acceleration, CUDA programming, and PyTorch performance tuning. Hosted by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth, sessions run online via Zoom every third Monday of the month. What You'll Learn Each meetup features practical talks and live demonstrations covering GPU, CUDA, and PyTorch performance optimizations. Topics span the full stack of AI performance engineering — from low-level CUDA kernels to high-level PyTorch model optimizations. Whether you're building production ML systems, training large models, or deploying inference endpoints, you'll gain actionable insights to accelerate your AI workloads. Who Should Attend This meetup is ideal for: - ML engineers optimizing training pipelines - AI researchers pushing model performance boundaries - Backend developers working with GPU infrastructure - Performance engineers focused on AI systems - Anyone curious about the intersection of hardware and machine learning Some familiarity with Python and PyTorch is helpful, though sessions cater to various experience levels. Format & Resources Sessions begin with introductions and community updates from the hosts, followed by technical presentations exploring specific optimization techniques. The interactive Zoom format allows for real-time Q&A and knowledge sharing among attendees. Between meetups, you can dive deeper through the group's GitHub repository, watch previous sessions on YouTube, or explore the hosts' O'Reilly book "AI Systems Performance Engineering". The group also recommends DeepLearning.ai's free Generative AI course for foundational knowledge. Why Attend GPU optimization is critical for modern AI development — reducing training costs, improving inference latency, and enabling larger models. This meetup provides practical, production-ready techniques you can apply immediately. Connect with Madrid's AI performance engineering community, share optimization war stories, and stay current with the latest CUDA and PyTorch developments. [Join this recurring meetup series

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Hosted by Noble Desktop

Master the future of software development with this intensive 300-hour AI Software Engineering Bootcamp, available in-person in New York or live online. Running September 8 to November 17, 2026 (weekdays, 10am–5pm), this comprehensive bootcamp trains aspiring developers to build production-ready applications using AI-assisted development workflows and modern engineering practices. What You'll Learn This structured program takes you from foundational coding to advanced systems architecture through five progressive units: Unit 1 - AI Coding Bootcamp with Claude Code (60 hours): Learn to use AI coding tools confidently for multi-step workflows, master version control with GitHub, and build full-stack applications with Next.js, databases, and authentication. Deploy production-ready apps to the live web. Unit 2 - AI Coding for Product and UX (60 hours): Develop type-safe code, design relational databases, build and document APIs, conduct UX research, translate product requirements into technical specs, and write professional test suites. Unit 3 - AI Coding for Security (60 hours): Work in team development environments, implement CI/CD pipelines, apply cybersecurity fundamentals and threat modeling, manage authentication securely, and mitigate risks specific to AI-powered applications. Unit 4 - AI Coding for Systems and Architecture (60 hours): Apply computer science concepts to real-world challenges, design scalable systems, work with networks and concurrency, implement caching and background processing, and deploy using cloud infrastructure tools. Unit 5 - AI Coding Capstone (60 hours): Build a complete portfolio-ready application from concept to deployment, integrate AI features, conduct production readiness reviews, and present your technical work professionally. Program Features This bootcamp includes hands-on project-based training from industry experts, 1-on-1 mentoring outside of class, free retake within one year, 30-day access to class recordings, and a verified digital certificate of completion. The program is licensed by the NYS Department of Education and backed by Noble Desktop's Learn the Skills Guarantee. Who Should Attend This bootcamp suits career changers and aspiring software engineers who want to enter the field equipped with cutting-edge AI-assisted development skills. You'll graduate with a portfolio-ready capstone

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⌖ Brighton · Creative Process Digital

Hosted by Creative Process Digital

Build practical AI skills for the workplace in this fully grant-funded, eight-week bootcamp, held in central Brighton from 15 September to 3 November 2026. Worth £2,250, AI for Employees is delivered in person by Creative Process Digital, with 100% of the participant fee covered through Government grant funding. Sessions run one day per week on Tuesdays, beginning at 10am, at the organiser’s Mac Training Centre in Telecom House. What you’ll learn This expert-led programme combines AI concepts with hands-on workplace application. Rather than stopping at theory, participants will create practical tools and AI-powered solutions that can be embedded into their roles and organisations. The curriculum covers: - Generative AI fundamentals, including the capabilities, limitations and appropriate applications of leading models and platforms - Machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and computer vision - Prompt engineering frameworks for producing higher-quality outputs - AI-assisted content creation, research, data analysis, presentations, meetings and marketing - Custom GPTs, AI agents and chatbots tailored to business requirements - Voice cloning, image and video generation, automation and API integration - GDPR, data privacy and the ethical, responsible deployment of AI Tutor guidance, collaborative projects and real-world exercises will help attendees leave with usable solutions rather than abstract knowledge. Successful participants can also achieve an industry-recognised Government accreditation demonstrating their professional competence. Who is it for? The bootcamp is suitable both for people beginning to use AI and experienced professionals who want to upskill or progress towards an AI leadership role. Applicants should have basic-to-good IT and digital literacy, be proficient on Mac or PC, and ideally have some experience using AI, even at a basic level. The course is designed to challenge and stretch participants, with teamwork, deadlines and collaborative learning forming an important part of the experience.… Register for this event

⌖ Brighton · Creative Process Digital, Eighth Floor - Telecom House

Hosted by Creative Process Digital

Build practical AI skills for the workplace in this fully funded, eight-week AI for Business Bootcamp, held in person every Wednesday in Brighton. Running from 16 September to 4 November 2026, with sessions starting at 10am, this £2,250 programme is offered at no cost to eligible employed participants through government grant funding. Training takes place one day per week at Creative Process Digital’s central Brighton Mac Training Centre in Telecom House. What you’ll learn The bootcamp combines expert-led teaching with hands-on activities designed around genuine workplace needs. Rather than stopping at AI theory, participants will create practical tools and solutions they can use in their current role or organisation. The curriculum covers: - Generative AI fundamentals, including the capabilities, limitations and appropriate uses of leading models and platforms - Applying AI to content creation, research, data analysis, presentations, meetings and marketing - Prompt engineering frameworks for producing more reliable, high-quality outputs - Building custom GPTs, AI agents and chatbots for specific business requirements - Voice cloning, image and video generation, automation and API integration - Machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing and computer vision - GDPR, data privacy and the ethical, responsible deployment of AI With tutor guidance, you’ll work on practical AI-powered business solutions that can be embedded into your day-to-day work. The programme also provides opportunities to collaborate on projects and build connections with other professionals. Successful participants can achieve an industry-recognised government accreditation demonstrating their professional competence. Who is it for? This challenging, collaborative programme is suitable both for people beginning their AI journey and experienced professionals who want to upskill or move towards an AI leadership role. Applicants should have basic to good IT and digital literacy, be proficient with a Mac or PC, and ideally have used AI at least at a basic level. Funding eligibility and participation requirements include: - You must be employed and provide your NI number and employer PAYE scheme number - Your employer must agree to the training - You must have been resident in the EU for the previous three years - A minimum C1 level of English is required - You must be able to work collaboratively, meet d

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Hosted by Human Future Hub

A candid, bi-weekly online forum for people confronting AI adoption at work,without sales pitches, forced optimism or “just use AI” as the default answer. Beginning Wednesday 30 September 2026 at 18:30, this recurring series runs every two weeks until 20 December. Hosted by Kata and Dario for the Human Future Hub, it creates a private space where people can examine how artificial intelligence is actually being introduced inside organisations. The event is online and associated with Berlin; the access link is made visible to registered participants. An honest conversation about workplace AI Many organisations are pushing AI before they have clearly defined the problem they want to solve. Teams may find themselves building KPIs around tools they do not fully understand, while employees struggle to raise doubts in company channels or one-to-one meetings. This discussion group offers an alternative: a place to compare experiences, challenge assumptions and ask whether a proposed use of AI genuinely makes sense. Conversations will focus on questions such as: - What is working in organisational AI adoption,and what is not? - When does “just use AI” replace proper problem definition and decision-making? - How can employees and leaders question AI initiatives constructively? - What choices do people have when adoption is driven at any cost? - How do AI ethics, self-empowerment and community support fit into workplace change? Who should attend? The sessions are designed for employees, leaders and practitioners navigating AI adoption from inside an organisation. They will be especially relevant to anyone who feels uneasy about the gap between AI marketing and workplace reality, wants to hear how others are handling similar pressures, or needs room for a thoughtful conversation that may not fit comfortably into a Slack channel or a meeting with a manager. This is an open discussion format rather than a product showcase or hype-driven presentation. Its recurring, bi-weekly schedule gives participants an opportunity to return as workplace policies, tools and expectations evolve. A private, unrecorded space… Register for this event

⌖ Oxford · Oxford Library

Explore physical AI, robotics safety and autonomous systems with Oxfordshire researchers and builders at this intimate meetup on 11 October 2026. Taking place in person at Oxford Library in Oxford, the Oxford AI × Robotics Chapter is designed to turn shared interest in emerging technology into useful conversations, cross-disciplinary connections and potential collaborations. Attendance is capped at 15 participants, creating space for everyone to contribute rather than simply listen from the sidelines. What to expect The meetup will bring together AI and robotics enthusiasts, researchers, professionals and builders from across Oxfordshire. Discussion will examine where these technologies are heading, with an emphasis on the practical and societal questions arising as artificial intelligence moves further into the physical world. Topics highlighted by the organisers include: - The real-world challenges involved in scaling AI and robotics - Physical AI and humanoid robotics - AI and robot safety - Autonomous systems and emerging research - The impact of AI and robotics on society - How automation may reshape the future of work - New opportunities created by intelligent physical systems The listed lineup features Divya Jain with “Safe AI and Robots”, placing safety and responsible development among the meetup’s central themes. Participants will also have an opportunity to help shape the agenda for the chapter’s next gathering, so thoughtful questions, research interests and ideas for future discussions are encouraged. Who it’s for This event is aimed at people who want to engage seriously with AI and robotics, whether they are conducting research, building systems, working professionally in the field or exploring its direction as an enthusiast. Its community-led format should be particularly valuable for attendees looking to exchange perspectives across disciplines, discover relevant work happening nearby and meet possible collaborators. No specific experience requirement is stated. The emphasis is on curiosity, constructive participation and a willingness to discuss both technical progress and its wider consequences. View the event and registration details