CLE AI & DATA Summer Meetup: Tech, Talks & Networking in the Flats!

Join us on July 13th for an evening of cutting-edge insights, great conversations, and community building. Whether you are building machine learning models, wrangling complex data pipelines, or navigating the fast-moving AI landscape for your startup, this is the place to connect with Cleveland's sharpest tech minds. We’re bringing together the local community to share real-world experiences, discuss where the industry is heading, and learn from each other. 🎉 A MASSIVE Shoutout to Our Sponsor: Further! 🎉 Before we get into the details, we have to give a huge thank you to our incredible sponsor, Further! They are generously opening up their beautiful office in the Flats to host us, AND they are covering all the food and drinks for the entire night. Further does amazing work in the data and AI space—be sure to grab a drink, enjoy the food, and give their team a high-five at the event! What to Expect: We are putting together a stellar lineup of speakers covering the practical realities and future trends of working with data and AI. Agenda: * 6:00pm: Doors Open, Food, Drinks & Networking * 6:30pm: Welcome & A Word from Our Sponsor, Further * 6:40: Talk 1: Kierra Dotson - FinOps for the Agentic AI Era: Agentic AI solutions and AI coding tools are blowing through budgets so fast that even major tech companies are scaling back. This talk covers practical best practices for controlling AI spend and maximizing every token. * 7:00: Talk 2: Ally West - Why AI Is Pushing Us Back to Self-Hosted Infrastructure : As AI costs, privacy concerns, and vendor lock-in grow, engineers and startups are rediscovering private infrastructure, local models, and hybrid cloud strategies. * 7:20: Talk 3: Doug Meil - TBD * 7:40: Wrap-up & More Networking Space is limited, so hit that RSVP button today to secure your spot! Let’s talk tech, eat some great food, and continue growing Cleveland's premier AI and Data community.