​Fireside Chat: The Future of Intelligent Machines | With Anil Ananthaswamy

​Overview

​Join us for a dynamic, no-fluff discussion with Anil Ananthaswamy — award-winning science journalist, author of Why Machines Learn (2024), and former Deputy News Editor at New Scientist. In this conversation, we’ll explore where intelligent machines are headed — and what that means for founders, creatives, technologists and — crucially — humans.

​Who should attend?

​Builders & Startup Founders (especially those working on AI-native products, infra, agents, or automation), AI/ML Researchers, Engineers & Tinkerers, Academics & Students, Product Thinkers & Designers — in essence anyone curious about the future of AI and how humans and machines will interact.

​Event Flow

Doors open at 5:00 PM.
The fireside chat will run from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Followed by open networking and conversations.

​About South Park Commons

​​​​​​SPC is a home for the most talented technologists figuring out what's next—a community designed to turn the chaos of possibility into the clarity of conviction. Whether you're exploring startup ideas, refining your thinking on a new product, or looking to dive into a new domain, we're here to help you get from -1 to beyond.​

​Registration: Registration and approval are required.