AI Agents SF #13 — Local AI using Open Source AI Models

​The AI Agent Meetup is brought to you by Neo4j, The AI Alliance and AI By the Bay.

Open source AI models that run locally give you full control over data, privacy, and costs. They enable offline use, faster iteration, and deep customization without vendor lock-in.

Agenda:
5:00 pm Doors open. Registration & Networking
5:30 pm Welcome & Introductions
5:45 pm Talks begin
​​ (1) Dave Nielsen - Why Run LLMs Locally?
​​ (2) Shawn Schocron of Cognitive.Zone - Closer Look at Local AI Models
​​ (3) Dr. Maximilien of ClawMax.ai - Local Models and On-premise deployments
​​ (2) Jeremy Park of VLM Run
7:15 pm Q&A
7:30 pm Open Mic - ~5 mins each
7:45 pm Networking w/Pizza and Sodas
8:30 pm End

​Open mic - local / OSS models uses cases and products

• ​More before and at event

​Sponsored by: Neo4j

We are looking for more talks on the fundamental questions of Agentic AI platforms, framework and protocols, especially whether a platform layer will hold. Comment with proposals or email us!