Discussion on AlphaEvolve, an AI coding agent that autonomously improves algorithms and discovered novel solutions surpassing state-of-the-art. Join the AI Paper Discussion Group Karlsruhe to explore scientific and algorithmic innovation.
Learn how to automate daily life with Grok Bot at this hands-on Toronto meetup on 26 October 2026, featuring talks, Q&A, building and networking. Taking place from 5:30pm to 8:30pm EDT in Toronto, this monthly community event combines practical AI learning with time to meet other builders and work on ideas. Bring your laptop so you can participate in the building session. Dinner and drinks will be provided, and attendees will also have the chance to receive Cursor credits for use with Grok Bot. Agenda - 5:30pm: Mix and mingle - 6:15pm: First speaker - 6:30pm: Second speaker - 6:45pm: Q&A - 7:00pm: Networking and building - 8:30pm: Event ends The two speakers have not yet been named on the event page. The meetup is hosted by Neerav, Jia and Sukh, with support from a local volunteer team. Important: doors close at 6:15pm sharp. Registration requires host approval, and the exact address is revealed to approved attendees; the organiser describes the venue as 800 Bay. Request to join the meetup
Hear Google DeepMind student researcher Badr Alkhamissi discuss human-like artificial intelligence in Berlin on 3 November 2026. Hosted by BLISS e.V., this in-person event explores state-of-the-art AI and machine learning research through a focused 45-minute talk titled “Human-Like Artificial Intelligence.” After the presentation, attendees can exchange ideas and questions with fellow AI enthusiasts over complimentary pizza and drinks. Event details - Date: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 - Time: 7:00–9:00pm CET - Venue: C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Chemiegebäude, Str. des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin - Speaker: Badr Alkhamissi, Student Researcher at Google DeepMind - Format: Research talk followed by informal networking The session is open to everyone interested in advanced AI research, with a particular focus on students, PhD candidates, academic researchers and industry professionals working in machine learning research. Important: Doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. A Meetup RSVP is strictly required to guarantee entry. By attending, you also agree to be photographed. RSVP to attend
Hear Anthropic researcher Pavel Izmailov explore AI reasoning from pretraining to post-training on 10 November 2026 at TU Berlin in Berlin. Izmailov, a Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic, will present “Understanding Reasoning from Pretraining to Post-Training” in an approximately 45-minute research talk. Afterwards, attendees can continue the discussion, exchange questions and meet fellow AI enthusiasts over free drinks and pizza. Who it’s for The event is open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research, with a particular focus on: - Students and PhD candidates - Academic researchers - Machine learning professionals - Industry practitioners with a research focus Organised by BLISS e.V., the talk forms part of its winter 2026/2027 in-person AI speaker series. Time: Tuesday 10 November 2026, 7:00–9:00pm CET Venue: C130, Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Chemiegebäude, Str. des 17. Juni 115, 10623 Berlin Doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. An RSVP on Meetup is strictly required to guarantee entry. Attendees should also note that photography will take place during the event. RSVP for the event on Meetup
Build and ship a working Physical AI prototype at HackLab’s intensive 48-hour Robotics x AI Hackathon, held at CIC Berlin on 14–15 November 2026. Designed for people who want to move beyond discussing the future of robotics and start creating it, HackLab 2 brings builders together for two focused days of development, hardware training and experimentation. Participants will form teams, develop innovative robotics and AI projects, and turn ambitious ideas into real prototypes before presenting their work live. Who should attend? The hackathon is aimed at builders, engineers, startup founders and researchers working in or exploring robotics and AI. It is particularly relevant to technically minded participants who want practical experience with Physical AI, opportunities to meet potential collaborators, and direct exposure to others building at the frontier of intelligent hardware. The organisers highlight several reasons to take part: - Collaborate with robotics and AI talent and industry leaders - Build and showcase a cutting-edge robotics solution - Compete for more than €10,000 in cash, hardware and other prizes - Explore potential job and internship opportunities - Receive free credits from participating technology providers for use during the hackathon - Meet founders, researchers and engineers shaping the future of robotics Partners, co-hosts, technology providers and the precise prize categories are still to be announced. Updates will be shared through HackLab’s LinkedIn page. Hackathon schedule The in-person programme takes place at CIC Berlin, Lohmühlenstraße 65, in Berlin. Saturday, 14 November begins with doors, registration and breakfast at 09:00, followed by the opening ceremony at 09:30. Hacking starts at 11:00, with lunch at 13:00 and dinner at 19:00. Teams can continue building overnight. Sunday, 15 November starts with breakfast at 08:00 and lunch at 13:30. Final submissions are due at 17:45, immediately followed by judging at 18:00. The weekend concludes at 19:00 with live pitches and an award ceremony. Places are described as highly limited, and the current Eventbrite listing shows the event as sold out. Check the official page for ticket availability, updates or any released places: view registration details.
AI Engineering Summit brings five days of hands-on enterprise AI training to the Maritim Pro Arte Berlin from 16–20 November 2026. Designed for teams moving beyond AI experiments, this inaugural event explores how to integrate coding agents, AI assistants and agentic workflows into real software delivery processes. Held in Berlin, the summit combines practical instruction with peer learning and problem-solving. Its programme includes five AI engineering tracks, more than 15 workshops, two deep-dive bootcamps and a dedicated Lab Day. Most training sessions feature hands-on exercises, best practices and live demonstrations rather than relying on theory alone. What the programme covers The five tracks address the technical and organisational challenges involved in adopting AI across enterprise engineering: - AI Software Engineering: Integrating coding agents and assistants into development, testing, code review and delivery with clear processes and standards. - Quality, Testing & AI Code Review: Using AI to support automated testing, intelligent reviews and higher software quality. - Enterprise AI Governance & Security: Establishing rules for data protection, intellectual property, compliance and controlled AI use across complex environments. - Legacy Modernisation with AI: Evolving established systems through gradual, traceable changes rather than a high-risk “big bang” rewrite. - Developer Experience & AI Toolchains: Avoiding tool sprawl and building a coherent AI toolchain for engineering teams. The Lab Day is a distinctive part of the format. Attendees work alongside experts and other software teams on genuine challenges drawn from day-to-day engineering. The emphasis is on developing concrete solutions, exchanging experience and transferring the lessons directly into participants’ own development organisations. Who should attend? This summit is aimed at software engineers, software architects, Tech Leads, Platform Engineers, Developer Experience teams, Engineering Managers and technical decision-makers. It is particularly relevant for organisations that already use or evaluate AI tools but now need to introduce them in a structured, secure and sustainable way. View the event and registration details
Hear Jonas Geiping of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems discuss the safety and security of LLM reasoning in Berlin. Research Group Leader Jonas Geiping will deliver a 45-minute talk exploring “Safety and Security of LLM Reasoning”, followed by an informal networking session where attendees can exchange ideas and questions over free drinks and pizza. Who should attend? The event is open to anyone interested in state-of-the-art AI research. It is particularly designed for: - Students and PhD candidates - Academic researchers - Industry professionals with a machine learning research focus - AI enthusiasts interested in large language models The talk takes place on Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm CET, in room C130 at the Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin. Important: doors close at 7:15pm, so arrive early. An RSVP through Meetup is strictly required to guarantee entry. By attending, you also agree to be photographed. This event is hosted by BLISS e.V., a Berlin AI organisation connecting people with a shared interest in machine learning, as part of its 2026/2027 on-site speaker series. RSVP to guarantee entry
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