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SUMMARY:6th Ann. MLOps World | GenAI Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:A global committee directed event.  Workshops and use-cases to help you put models into production\, effectively\, responsibly & efficiently.\n\n\n\n👋 Thank you for joining us here \nThe goal of the MLOps World | GenAI Summit 2025 is to help companies move from experimentation to production\, where AI Agents and Agentic Workflows are transforming how teams build\, scale\, and operate AI. \nThis year’s flagship theme is AI Agents & Agentic Workforces\, with a focus on: \n \n\nAI Agents for Developer Productivity:  accelerating workflows and innovation\nAI Agents for Model Validation & Deployments: ensuring reliable systems in production\nAugmenting Agentic Workforces: scaling human + AI collaboration\nAgents in Production: lessons from real-world deployments\nLatest Trends in MLOps: staying ahead with evolving best practices\n\nWe’re a group of practitioners committed to sharing case studies\, architectures\, and proven strategies \,  no hype\, no product pitches. Just hard-earned lessons from teams deploying agents and agentic systems at scale. \nWhether you’re exploring copilots\, scaling agent stacks\, or running multi-agent orchestration\, this summit is designed to give you the insights and tools to succeed in production. \n👉 Join us in Austin this October to connect with over 1\,000+ AI engineers\, platform teams\, and leaders building the future of AI Agents in production. \n– MLOps World Team \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission ticket include;\n \n✅  Complete access to the Summit Day 1 (Oct. 8th)  and  Day 2 (Oct. 9th) \n✅   Complete access to the bonus virtual talks and workshops on Oct 6/7 \n✅  Access to hands on workshops and in-person talks\, networking with food and drinks \n✅  AI-Powered Desktop & mobile event app for online networking \n✅  Post event parties \n✅  Access to post-summit videos \n✅  30-day full platform access to O’Reilly online portal – Includes all videos\, books\, online courses from O’Reilly + 200 other publishers \nhttps://mlopsworld.com/ \nMLOps World is an international community group of practitioners working to advance the science of deploying not only ML models but also agents and agentic workflows into live production environments. We explore everything\, technical and non-technical\, that goes into making these systems reliable and effective. \nWith an explorative approach\, our initiatives address the needs of a community of over 18\,000+ ML and AI practitioners\, researchers\, professionals\, entrepreneurs\, and engineers. We’re here to empower members\, propel productionized AI\, and shape the next generation of agent-driven systems. \nOur gatherings and events aim to reimagine what it means to have a connected community\, offering support\, growth\, and inclusion for all participants.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/6th-ann-mlops-world-genai-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Renaissance Austin Hotel\, 9721 Arboretum Boulevard\, Austin\, TX\, 78759\, United States
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SUMMARY:Agentic AI: The Single Biggest Lever for Increasing Company Valuation Rapidly
DESCRIPTION:What if you could add a dozen highly efficient\, perfectly consistent team members without adding a single dollar to your payroll? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s the strategic advantage of Agentic AI.\nYou’ve acquired a business or built for last 30 years and want to exit soon\, invested in this software\, yet your growth is still chained to manual processes\, email chains\, spreadsheets and disconnected systems. Your teams are wrestling with chaotic invoicing\, chasing down data for reports\, and plugging leaky sales funnels. This operational drag is the single biggest bottleneck preventing you from scaling efficiently and get the best valuation rapidly. The solution isn’t another software subscription; it’s a new class of employee.\nWelcome to the Age of the AI “Digital Employee.”\nAn Agentic AI is a custom-built digital worker that executes repetitive\, multi-step tasks with perfect accuracy\, 24/7. This is the technology Salesforce is using to deploy one billion AI agents and what Mark Zuckerberg means when he says\, “…in the future\, every business is going to have an AI.”\nThis isn’t a theoretical lecture on ChatGPT. This is a hands-on\, executive workshop designed to give you a clear playbook for looking at your business and decide deploying your first Digital Employee—the most productive\, highest-ROI ‘hire’ you will ever make.\nLed by Bridge.Digital’s Ievgen Gartman (CEO) and Sandeep Dhall (CGO)\, this session cuts through the hype and provides a direct roadmap to doubling your team’s effective output.\nIn this workshop\, you will receive: \nThe AI Opportunity Blueprint: A powerful framework to instantly identify the top 3-5 processes in your business where a Digital Employee can eliminate bottlenecks\, plug profit leaks\, and free up your human talent for high-value work.\nThe 2X Output Implementation Plan: The exact strategy to deploy Agentic AI for maximum impact\, targeting the grunt work that consumes 40% of your team’s time.\nYour Custom Valuation Roadmap: Understand the direct line between automating key operations and rapidly increasing your company’s valuation. Leave with a clear action plan\, not just ideas.\nWho Should Attend: Founders\, CEOs\, and Operations leaders who are serious about scaling output without scaling headcount.\nWhat to Bring: \nYour #1 Bottleneck: Come prepared to discuss the single biggest operational headache slowing your company down.\nAn Owner’s Mindset: Be ready to build solutions\, not just listen to theory.\nStop trying to hire your way to growth. Register now and learn how to build the capacity you need to dominate your market
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/agentic-ai-the-single-biggest-lever-for-increasing-company-valuation-rapidly/
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SUMMARY:AI Speaker Series: Fireside Chat at UT Austin
DESCRIPTION:Free AI Speaker Series & Fireside Chat + NetworkingHosted at The University of Texas at Austin | Sponsored by Sigmatic.AI \nJoin us for an engaging AI Speaker Series Fireside Chat at The University of Texas at Austin. This event will explore the latest trends and real-world applications of artificial intelligence\, bringing together academic leaders\, entrepreneurs\, and industry experts for an inspiring evening of insights and networking. \n📍 Location: Texas Innovation Center\, 301 E. Dean Keeton St.\, Room 2.518\, Austin\, TX 78712\n📅 Date & Time: October 9th\, 5 pm – 7 pm CST \nSpeakers: \n\nRob Strickland – CEO & Founder\, M37 Ventures\nGus Cardenas – Co-Founder\, Austin Healthcare Council\nDr. Ying Ding – Bill & Lewis Suit Professor\, School of Information\, The University of Texas at Austin\nEhab Gabr – CEO\, Sigmatic.AI\nWeston Waldo – Assistant Director\, Longhorn Ventures at The University of Texas at Austin\n\nWhether you’re a student\, researcher\, startup founder\, or AI enthusiast\, this is a chance to expand your knowledge\, connect with innovators\, and explore how AI is shaping the future. \n✨ Networking reception to follow – meet peers\, professionals\, and potential collaborators.\nSponsored by Sigmatic.AI
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/ai-speaker-series-fireside-chat-at-ut-austin/
LOCATION:The University of Texas: Innovation Center\, 301 East Dean Keeton Street Austin\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Connection\, Community\, and Culture in Tech
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with the SXSW visionary on why human gathering is more crucial than ever for innovation\, in-person on Thursday\, October 9th.\n\n\n**This event will be held in person only. \nEvent Summary \nIn an age of remote work\, AI-driven communication\, and digital-first communities\, what is the irreplaceable value of gathering in person? As technology promises to connect us in ever more efficient ways\, we risk losing the serendipitous\, messy\, and profoundly human interactions that fuel true creativity and build lasting culture. \nThe Austin Forum on Technology & Society is thrilled to host Hugh Forrest\, the longtime leader and visionary behind SXSW\, for an intimate and insightful conversation. For decades\, Hugh was the driving force behind one of the world’s most influential gatherings\, masterminding the unique collision of technology\, film\, music\, and culture that put Austin on the global map. Now\, with his new venture\, Gather & Grow\, he continues to explore the power of human connection. \nJoin us as we dive into: \n\nThe “Magic” of SXSW: What are the core lessons learned from building a global hub for creative energy and technological innovation?\nCulture as a Catalyst: How do arts\, culture\, and diverse human experiences shape the development of more humane and beneficial technology?\nThe Future of Gathering: In a post-pandemic\, AI-integrated world\, what is the future of conferences\, communities\, and in-person collaboration? 🤝\nAustin’s Role: How can our city continue to foster a culture that prioritizes human-centric innovation?\n\nThis is more than a talk; it’s a conversation about the fundamental need for connection and how it can steer the future of technology for the betterment of society. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a true Austin legend. 💡 \n \nAgenda \n​5:15-6:15 p.m. In-person Networking \n6:15-7:30 p.m. Presentation \n7:30-7:45 p.m. Q&A \n​8:00 p.m. Networking \n \nAttendance Instructions \nIn-person \nJoin us at The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000 where you will be checked in at the front. Parking map here! \nIn-person attendees\, please join us from 5:15 to 6:15 for networking and snacks. We look forward to chatting with you face-to-face!
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-importance-of-connection-community-and-culture-in-tech/
LOCATION:The Center for Government and Civic Service\, ACC Rio Grande: Building 3000\, 1218 West Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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