AI Alliance Meetup Boston
This AI Alliance event is hosted by Wentworth Institute of Technology.
This Boston AI Alliance Meetup is a place for anyone who is interested in exploring the intersection of AI and the Future of Work, as well as responsible innovation and agents development - including founders/entrepreneurs, developers, engineers, UX/UI designers, researchers, and students/faculty members in the Boston area academic community.
Whether you're interested in building autonomous systems, experimenting with LLM-powered assistants, or integrating AI agents into real-world applications, this meetup is the place to discover, share insights, and collaborate with your peers. Join us for discussions and networking with like-minded innovators shaping the next generation of AI.
📆 Agenda
5:30 pm - Arrival
6:00 pm - Welcome & Introductions
6:15 pm - Panel 1: AI and the Future of Work
Moderator: Ian Cain (Co-Founder, QUBIC Labs)
Panelist: Max Rollinger (Head of Partnerships, Turing)
Panelist: Elton Lossner (Co-Founder & COO, Hazel)
Panelist: Jason Dank (EVP, WIT Student Government)
6:55 pm - Panel 2: Responsible Open Data for Open Models and Agents
Moderator: Agata Ferretti (AI Alliance Lead, IBM)
Panelist: Dima Ayyash (Co-Founder, Pebble)
Panelist: Dr. Yetunde Folajimi (Associate Professor of Computing & Data Science, WIT)
7:30 pm - Open Networking
8:30 pm - Close
Talk descriptions:
Panel 1: AI and the Future of Work
As AI systems grow more capable, the nature of work is being redefined. This panel explores how automation, agentic AI, and digital transformation are reshaping jobs, skills, and organizational models. Experts from startups and enterprises will join student representatives to discuss how new generations can harness AI to boost productivity, foster creativity, and remain competitive in the evolving job market.Panel 2: Responsible Open Data for Open Models and Agents
As AI agents grow increasingly capable of tackling domain-specific problems, the quality and openness of the data that power them become critical. This panel examines how responsible open data practices can enable the development of transparent, collaborative, and trustworthy AI models and agents. Speakers will discuss frameworks for curating, sharing, and governing open datasets, as well as methods to evaluate and benchmark agents for safety, security, and performance—advancing responsible and reliable AI innovation.
We look forward to bringing Boston's AI community together! 🚀
Food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!
Why join?
This is your chance to dive deep into the world of AI, connect with a new and growing AI Alliance community. This event is designed for experienced developers, and those who are curious about emerging AI.
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. We appreciate your application and are looking forward to seeing you at a future even!
Code of Conduct: We expect our members to treat each other like family, so please click here to read our Code of Conduct. If you see someone violating it, please speak with your event organizer or reach out to [email protected].
The AI Alliance is a non-profit, grassroots community of 150+ companies, startups, researchers, and individuals. Through world-class events, online events, and workshops, members leverage their diverse perspectives and innovative minds to foster meaningful relationships, solve challenging problems, and define the future of AI.
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based education in architecture and design, computing and data science, engineering, management, and sciences and humanities that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative and experiential learning to develop career-ready, skilled professionals, and engaged citizens.
“The University of Opportunity,” Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that offers high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and life-long learning programs; embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.