​AI Research Paper Reading, Discussion & Networking:

​​Ever wondered what the “T” in ChatGPT stands for?
This 2017 Google research paper introduced the Transformer architecture, which laid the foundation for today’s large language models and modern generative AI.

​​We’re hosting a collaborative reading session of the landmark AI research paper “Attention Is All You Need.”

​​Together, we’ll read and break down the paper in plain English, explore its real-world impact, and connect with fellow AI builders, researchers, and enthusiasts—no lectures, no slides, just thoughtful discussion.

​​🗓 Event Details

​​Date: Sunday, February 1
Time: 2:00 – 5:30 PM​

​🧠 Agenda

​2:00 – 2:30 PM — Check-in & AI networking
2:30 – 3:00 PM — Intro circle
3:00 – 4:00 PM — Collaborative paper reading
4:00 – 4:30 PM — Open discussion & key takeaways
4:30 – 5:30 PM — Drinks, snacks & networking
5:30 PM — Wrap-up / close

​​💡 Why Attend?

• ​​Read the Source Material
  Move past the “black box” explanations and go straight to the original research.

• ​​Build Your Network
  Connect with local AI practitioners, developers, and researchers.

• ​​Interactive & Collaborative
  No dry lectures—we read, discuss, question, and learn together.

​​📌 Pre-reading (Optional)

​​It’s helpful—but not required—to skim the paper beforehand.
We’ll walk through the core ideas together during the session.