New Community Chapter in San Antonio and More! | AITX Newsletter #15

Hello everyone! AITX Team here with more updates this week.

If you’re new here, welcome! 👋 At AITX, we aim to:

• Connect you with like-minded peers passionate about AI.

• Provide a space for sharing ideas and receiving feedback on AI projects you’re building.

• Share helpful tools and invaluable resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Generative AI Social 🍸️ 

• When: Thursday, April 25 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST

• Where: Panera Bread 9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy Suite 100 · Austin, TX

• What: Talk about generative AI and its applications.

AI in Everyday Life: A Casual Discussion Group 🌞 

• When: Wednesday, April 24 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST

• Where: Bennu Coffee Highland 109 Jacob Fontaine Ln suite 600 · Austin, TX

• What: An engaging and interactive co-working session, "AI in Everyday Life", designed for AI enthusiasts and curious minds! In this gathering, we'll explore how artificial intelligence seamlessly integrates into our daily routines, making life more efficient and exciting.

AI Meetup (with PMG): GenAI, LLMs and ML ⚙️ 

• When: Wednesday, April 24 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST

• Where: PMG 515 Congress Ave. # 1800 · Austin, TX

• What: Deep dive tech talks on AI/ML, food/drink, networking with speakers and fellow developers.

Central Machine Works AI Meetup 🤖 

• When: Thursday, April 25 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM CST

• Where: Central Machine Works 4824 E Cesar Chavez St · Austin, TX

• What: Join the Novo team at Central Machine Works on Thursday, April 25th for an AI meetup from 7:30pm - 10pm. Novo is a new startup in town and they want to hear about all of the cool things that you guys are working on!

Learn How to Generate 30 days of Content with Marky ♻️ 

• When: Wednesday, May 1 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM CST

• Where: Capital Factory 701 Brazos St · Austin, TX

• What: Unlock the Power of AI in Social Media Marketing Marky's AI

COMMUNITY STORIES

ThisWay Global Recognized as One of Inc. Magazine's Top Female Founders

ThisWay Global, an international HR tech artificial intelligence company founded and led by Angela Hood, has been named one of the Female Founders on the prestigious 2024 Inc. Female Founders 250 list, with Hood ranking at No. 106.

• ThisWay Global has emerged as a leader in the AI, data, and HR tech industries, propelled by Hood's visionary leadership and expertise in artificial intelligence

• The company has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with industry giants like IBM, TDSynnex, Amazon Web Services, and Google

• Hood addresses substantial challenges, such as "AI in the new world of work" and "AI that removes bias," through her continued technical and partner-first leadership

• ThisWay Global will soon launch Sully's Sandbox, an easy-to-navigate platform that helps companies of all sizes identify the right AI & data to solve important business problems

• Sully's Sandbox offers a secure environment for customers to test and learn with real-world data, providing scalability and flexibility for companies that lack the server and storage space to acquire and leverage extensive datasets.

Read more here.

Dallas Spearheads Convergence AI Conference

The Dallas Regional Chamber is hosting Convergence AI on May 2, a pivotal event that showcases trailblazing companies reshaping industries with innovative artificial intelligence strategies. The conference offers businesses the opportunity to engage with enterprise leaders and gear up for an AI-driven future.

• Held at the Irving Convention Center, the day-long event will be both informational and relationship-building

• Over 50 experts are scheduled to speak, including representatives from Accenture, AT&T, Amazon, Citi, Siemens Digital Industries Software, and Walmart

• Topics include leveraging AI for competitive edge, capitalizing on generative AI, and planning for work in the age of intelligent machines

• The event features an exhibit hall with interactive technologies for businesses to explore

• Dallas Innovates' 2024 AI 75, a list recognizing the most innovative people in AI in Dallas-Fort Worth, will be announced at the event

Read more here.

AI-powered Business Development Tool for Construction Mercator AI Launches Operations in Texas

Mercator AI, a Canadian construction tech company, has announced its expansion into the thriving Austin market, marking its entry into the United States. The company provides an AI-powered business development tool designed for mid-to-large-sized general contracting firms.

• Austin's dynamic construction landscape and tech-forward workforce create an ideal environment for Mercator AI's solution

• The product analyzes real-time data throughout the development process, enabling customers to connect with the right people at the right time

• Mercator AI's tool streamlines front-office operations, saving an average of two hours daily on research and determining what to research

• Following the Austin launch, the company plans to establish a presence in key Texas markets and cover all major U.S. construction hubs in the coming years

• Mercator AI's platform accelerates early project discovery, optimizes early-stage project progress, and aggregates rich company profiles by mining and analyzing millions of data points across commercial and industrial projects

Read more here.

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT

This week, we’d like shine the light on Christian Reetz, an AI engineer based out of San Antonio.

Christian has enthusiastically stepped up to help expand the AITX community's reach to San Antonio. We are truly appreciative of his passion for AI and his commitment to fostering the community's growth beyond Austin.

As we celebrate new beginnings and the power of community, please feel free to reach out to Christian if you're interested in connecting and learning more about the AI scene in San Antonio.