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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup-7/
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup-5/
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup-4/
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup-3/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Python Coding
DESCRIPTION:• What we’ll do\nLearners and complete Python novices are welcome as well as experts. If you want to start something new\, please see this as an opportunity to jump start the project. If you need help with an existing coding project\, bring it with you and we will have a look at it. If you want to show your complete code to someone else to test it\, or if you just want to consult with python experts you are welcome. \nThe format will be different than regular since this joins the Austin and DC python communities: \n6:30 CST = 7:30 EST we will start the meeting. Join the meetup to view the link.\nThis link may change\, so please check this link again before the meeting. \n7 CST = 8 EST: Announcement + Demo \nAround 7:30 CST = 8:30 EST continue discussions or break into smaller groups. \nAlthough this online meeting is different\, for those new to this meetup\, please check out previous meetups we had to get an idea of what to expect. Here is a link to previous meetups:\nhttps://github.com/Jacob-Barhak/EveningOfPythonCoding \nYou will find there demo code and the folk who presented them. Feel free to clone and star demos that were useful to you. \n• Important to know\nOur focus for this month will be: LlamaIndex\nhttps://www.llamaindex.ai/
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/an-evening-of-python-coding-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=-06:00:20251112T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T021854
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Online event
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Python Coding
DESCRIPTION:• What we’ll do\nLearners and complete Python novices are welcome as well as experts. If you want to start something new\, please see this as an opportunity to jump start the project. If you need help with an existing coding project\, bring it with you and we will have a look at it. If you want to show your complete code to someone else to test it\, or if you just want to consult with python experts you are welcome. \nThe format will be different than regular since this joins the Austin and DC python communities: \n6:30 CST = 7:30 EST we will start the meeting. Join the meetup to view the link.\nThis link may change\, so please check this link again before the meeting. \n7 CST = 8 EST: Announcement + Demo \nAround 7:30 CST = 8:30 EST continue discussions or break into smaller groups. \nAlthough this online meeting is different\, for those new to this meetup\, please check out previous meetups we had to get an idea of what to expect. Here is a link to previous meetups:\nhttps://github.com/Jacob-Barhak/EveningOfPythonCoding \nYou will find there demo code and the folk who presented them. Feel free to clone and star demos that were useful to you. \n• Important to know\nOur focus for this month will be: simli-client-py\nhttps://github.com/simliai/simli-client-py
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/an-evening-of-python-coding/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260418T021854
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SUMMARY:AAIA Lunch and Learn: PROCESS Framework for Data Analytics Design
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for participants with business problem that requires data driven solution\, but little to no technical background to develop it. We will demonstrate how to create a data analytics prototype design using the PROCESS framework (Protect\, Refine\, Organize\, Correlate\, Evaluate\, Suggest\, Share). Attendees will learn how to frame requirements in a way that AI can transform into structured\, reliable\, and responsible prototype solutions. The program will cover critical considerations such as data security\, privacy\, quality\, integrity\, and usability\, showing how natural language designers can guide trustworthy outcomes.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/aaia-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:AAIA
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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/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=-05:00:20251008T190000
DTEND;TZID=-05:00:20251008T220000
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SUMMARY:The Austin Python Meetup
DESCRIPTION:**New location at Brazos Place @ 800 Brazos st. us the entrance on brazos street not 8th.**\nThis is a Hybrid event both **in-person** and virtual. The **in-person** event is hosted at **[Antler](https://www.antler.co/location/us)** downtown Austin. \n**Address:**\nBrazos Place @ 800 Brazos st\,\nThe entrance is off of Brazos st. \n**Talk: Alex Merced -** Python Meets Apache Iceberg: Exploring Different Ways to Work with Iceberg Tables with Python \n**Description:**\nDiscover how Python is becoming a powerful interface for working with Apache Iceberg tables. In this session\, we’ll dive into the capabilities of the PyIceberg library for directly interacting with Iceberg metadata\, demonstrate how to query Iceberg data using the `dremio-simple-query` client\, and explore how Dremio’s Polaris catalog enables a fully managed REST-based Iceberg experience. We’ll also preview how the upcoming **Pandas v3** release enhances native support for Apache Arrow and unlocks new performance and interoperability possibilities with the Iceberg ecosystem. Whether you’re building data pipelines\, exploring data science workflows\, or managing a lakehouse\, this talk will show how Python fits naturally into the Apache Iceberg journey. \n**Speaker Bio**\nAlex Merced is Head of DevRel at Dremio with experience as a developer and instructor. His professional journey includes roles at GenEd Systems\, Crossfield Digital\, CampusGuard\, and General Assembly. He co-authored “Apache Iceberg: The Definitive Guide” published by O’Reilly and has spoken at notable events such as Data Day Texas and Data Council. Alex is passionate about technology\, sharing his expertise through blogs\, videos\, podcasts like Datanation and Web Dev 101\, and contributions to the JavaScript and Python communities with libraries like SencilloDB and CoquitoJS.\n**Antler**\nAntler works with [founders](https://www.antler.co/location/us) through our signature founder residency\, adding value immediately\, and taking no equity up front. We receive over 160\,000 applications each year to build companies with us\, and have grown to 18 funds with residencies in 30 cities around the globe. Founders also have the opportunity to pitch our Investment Committee to receive an up to $500K investment\, allowing them to build for 12-18 months rather than attempting to raise before they have real traction.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/the-austin-python-meetup/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T021854
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SUMMARY:Stuck on AI? A Practical Roadmap for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:You know AI can transform your business\, but the biggest question is: where do you start? How do you move past the hype and find the specific areas where AI will deliver the highest return on investment?\nYou’ve invested in software\, but your teams are still bogged down by manual reports\, chaotic invoicing\, and leaky sales funnels. This gap—between the tools you have and the efficiency you need—is the perfect place to deploy AI. \nImagine hiring a perfect\, tireless junior employee/an intern/an assistant for every repetitive task in your business. This isn’t science fiction. (According to CEO Marc Benioff\, Salesforce is on track to deploy one billion generative AI agents across its customer base by the end of 2025) \n“…just like every business has an email address\, phone\, website and a social media account\, I think\, in the future\, every business is going to have an AI” Mark Zuckerberg. He is talking about AI Agents \nThis isn’t a theoretical lecture on ChatGPT. It’s a hands-on workshop for business owners who need a clear roadmap. We’ll give you a new playbook that uses AI to get a 5X impact\, without adding to your headcount.\nLed by Bridge.Digital’s Ievgen Gartman (CEO) and Sandeep Dhall (CGO)\, we’re going to show you how a single Custom AI “Digital Employee” can become the most productive\, highest-ROI ‘hire’ you’ll ever make. We’ll help you identify where to start so you can scale your output\, not your headcount.\nYou will walk away with: \nThe High-Impact AI Checklist: A simple framework to instantly identify the top 5 areas in your business where AI can plug profit leaks.\nThe 5X Implementation Blueprint: The exact strategy to deploy AI for maximum impact\, targeting the grunt work that slows your team down.\nA Clear Action Plan: Understand how to double your team’s effective output and achieve a massive impact on your bottom line.\n*** \nAgenda: What to Expect\nWe focus on action\, not theory. \nPinpointing Your Top AI Opportunities: We’ll break down the most common operational holes and show you exactly where a Digital Employee can fix them.\nBuilding Your Action Plan & Next Steps: Leave with a clear plan for your first AI implementation.\n*** \nWhat You Need to Bring \nYour #1 Bottleneck: Come with the single biggest operational headache or time-wasting task in your business clearly in mind.\nA Notebook & Pen: You’re going to want to write this down.\nAn Owner’s Mindset: Be ready to solve problems\, not just talk about them.
URL:https://austin-ai.org/event/stuck-on-ai-a-practical-roadmap-for-your-business/
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