Decentralized AI Day (San Francisco)
About This Event ℹ️
Whether you're a data scientist, developer, blockchain enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of decentralized artificial intelligence (DeAI), this event is your gateway to exploring real-world DeAI applications.
Discover cutting-edge projects such as Numerai, FLock.io, YIEDL.ai, and CrowdCent. Take part in interactive workshops designed to give you hands-on experience with the technologies shaping the next era of AI.
We'd love to have you join us in person for this special event. There won’t be a live stream, but the recordings of talks will be shared afterwards. Register early to secure your spot and be part of this inspiring gathering!
🤗 All skill levels are welcome—let’s build the future together!
Warming Up for NumerCon 🔥
This event serves as an exciting warm-up gathering ahead of the official NumerCon, scheduled for January 30. It offers a valuable opportunity to engage early with the DeAI community, participate in hands-on workshops, and connect with others who are passionate about the future of DeAI.
What to Expect ❓
🧙 Learn from the Best: Get exclusive insights and advice from pioneers shaping the DeAI landscape.
💪 Roll Up Your Sleeves: Participate in hands-on workshops and collaborate on real-world DeAI solutions.
🤝 Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow innovators, potential collaborators, and future employers.
🍔 Fuel Your Mind & Body: Enjoy complimentary refreshments to keep you energized and focused.
A New Format for DeAI Day ✨
We recently surveyed the DeAI community, and most participants expressed excitement about joining workshops with prizes. This time, we’re introducing a fresh event format that combines hands-on workshops with engaging tech talks—designed to make learning interactive, rewarding, and community-driven.
⚠️ Note: Join us at noon with your laptop to take part in a range of engaging parallel workshops. If you prefer a later start, come by around 6pm for an evening of insightful tech talks and discussions with the community.
Provisional Agenda 📋
1200-1230: Doors open. Refreshments and networking.
1230-1800: Parallel DeAI workshop sessions.
1800-1900: Pizza and networking.
1900-1915: Welcoming remarks by Joe Chow (Numerai Council of Elders).
1915-2015: Presentations by the Numerai core team — Michael Oliver (Chief Scientist) and Michael Philips (Chief Data Officer).
2015-2030: Numerai Community Fireside Chat.
2030-2200: Beers and networking.
Confirmed Hosts for Workshops ✅
We’re working with our hosts to design engaging and practical workshops. These sessions will likely include machine learning challenges with clear guidance, set milestones, and exciting prizes. More details will be shared soon as plans take shape.
The Venue 🏢
Register to see the address. Here are some photos of the venue:
DeAI Days in 2025 📸
We held three DeAI Days in 2025, and the feedback has been great so far. Participants shared positive impressions of the sessions, noting the engaging discussions and valuable insights gained throughout the events.
Check out the photos and materials from the past events 👇
We have also hosted similar events under a different name (Numerai Community Meetup) from 2022 to 2024:
London (July 2022)
New York (September 2022)
Tokyo (April 2023)
Prague (July 2023)
Toronto (October 2023)
San Francisco (January 2024)
Frankfurt (April 2024)
Tokyo (July 2024)
Bangkok (November 2024)
Here is the link to the materials from all our previous events: https://github.com/councilofelders/meetups
Also check out our blog:
Sponsors 🙌
DeAI Day is a community event series sponsored by Numerai and the Numerai Council of Elders. Complimentary refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Come early and grab some cool swags!
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Yotta Labs for their generous support of the workshops by providing free GPU instances to all participants. This invaluable contribution will enable hands-on learning and experimentation throughout the event.
Code of Conduct 📜
All attendees, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers must agree to the following Code of Conduct. Event organizers will enforce these guidelines throughout the event. We expect full cooperation from everyone to help ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all participants.
Our event is committed to providing an inclusive and harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology preferences.
Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. Sexually explicit language or imagery is inappropriate for any part of the event, including talks, workshops, social activities, or online platforms. Participants who violate these rules may be warned or expelled from the event at the discretion of the organizers.