​This Halloween, we’re pulling back the curtain on artificial intelligence. Join the AI Collective for a Halloween-themed evening where we cut through the myths and expose the realities of large language models.

Our panel of experts Ryan Prenger (NVIDIA, Deep Learning Research), Tom D’Aquino (HiddenLayer, AI Security), and Ash Kumra (The AI Collective) will explore the state of AI today: emerging trends, real security threats, safe adoption, and trust & community guardrails informed by the AI Collective Institute’s AI Trust report (institute.aicollective.com/reports/trust). 

From cutting-edge research and live demos to conversations on security and innovation, this event is designed for anyone curious about the future, whether you’re building companies, investing in them, or just starting your journey into AI.

Halloween costumes welcomed (optional)!!! Event will be hosted in Pleasanton.

Expect sharp insights, interactive experiences, and the chance to connect with a diverse community passionate about technology and impact.

​📆 Agenda

​5-6pm: Small bits and mingling
6-7pm: Intros & Panel on AI deep learning & AI security
7-8pm: Open networking

​Speakers:

​Ryan Prenger (Sr. Deep Learning Researcher, NVIDIA)
Tom D’Aquino (AI Cybersecurity Practitioner, VP Solutions Engineering, HiddenLayer).
Ash Kumra (Head of Programming & Community, The AI Collective)

Moderator:
Jessie Chen (AI Collective Tri-Valley chapter lead)

​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly

​We know many Tri-Valley tech professionals are also parents—so we’re making this event kid-friendly (ages 5+). Bring your future builders along! Let the kids see their parents in action, experience real-world innovation, and imagine their own role in tech. We’ll have a kids activity table hosted by Quest Science Center.

Parents/guardians must remain on‑site at all times. By registering, you agree to retain full responsibility for your child’s safety and well‑being during the event.

​As always, food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!

​​Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

​The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 70,000+ pioneers – founders, researchers, operators, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events, workshops, and community-led research, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust, openness, and human flourishing.

​All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective are subject to our Code of Conduct.