Why Everyone Gets “Open-Source AI” Wrong
“Everyone talks about open-source AI. Few get it right. Let’s set the record straight.”
What you’ll hear:
Qwen team’s first deep-dive talk in Silicon Valley
Open-source models vs. closed-source: why both are powerful, and what it means for startups
Open source is more than just models — it’s about building whole new systems
The next big thing for open-source models and ecosystems
How top Silicon Valley investors see the new opportunities in open source
A gathering for open-source maintainers, AI/infra founders, engineers, and investors exploring what true openness in AI means.
Join top voices from Qwen/Alibaba Cloud, Qualcomm Ventures, Novita AI and more firms to discuss the shift from open weights to fully open systems.
Expect sharp insights, audience Q&A, and networking with 100+ builders and decision-makers shaping the future of open-source AI.
Brief intro of co-hosts:
GenAI Assmebling: A global community connecting builders, investors, and leaders to shape the future of AI.
Alibaba Cloud: The largest public cloud provider in China and Asia Pacific, offering IaaS, PaaS, MaaS, and its open-sourced Qwen LLMs to power enterprise AI innovation.
Entrepreneurs First: Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $11B.
AGI Builders Meetup: Open stage for AI builders, researchers and enthusiasts to share, inspire and transform.