Local AI Workshop

Join us for the 2nd round of our engaging Local AI Workshop! 🤖

AI isn't just about platforms like chatgpt.com that rely on opaque service providers. The rich ecosystem of open source AI is here, allowing you to download, run, and host powerful models entirely FREE on your own computer! 🚀

Feeling overwhelmed by token costs or privacy concerns? Want to take control of your AI solutions instead of renting them? Whether you're looking to code agents or whip up recipes, we've got locally hostable AI options tailored for you!

What to Expect:

• Introduction to Local AI
• LLM Setup: Get familiar with various models
• Inference Engine Overview
• Agent "Harnesses"
• Resources, Roadmaps, and Next Steps

Tracks:

• Super Simple: Be operational in about 10 minutes with LMStudio/OpenWebUI for local chat + MCP servers. 🌟
• Simple: Run scripts with config options for a local chat UI and an agent (llama.cpp, OpenWebUI, and Raspberry Pi). Expect this to take 1-2 hours. ⏰

This live, interactive session is perfect for anyone—no fancy hardware or prior tech experience is needed! Just bring your laptop or device of choice, and let's get you functional with local, open weight models and open source software. Our planned stack includes Qwen3.6, llama.cpp, and pi, but we’ll explore the options available! 🔍

Location: Studio 45 - Informal Spaces SF
Reserve your spot! — Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!