​Open Models NYC | Together AI × OpenRouter

​What Developers Are Choosing: The Shift to Open Models

​The AI landscape is evolving quickly, and more developers are evaluating how, when, and why to build with open models.

​Join Together AI and OpenRouter for an evening of conversation with the NYC AI developer community as we explore what's driving the shift from closed to open models, how developers are approaching model selection, and where adoption is headed next.

​The evening will feature a fireside chat with Hassan El Mghari (Together AI) and Tomas Oliva (OpenRouter), moderated by Sonny Khan, followed by audience Q&A and networking over food and drinks.

​Whether you're already building with open models or actively evaluating them for production, this meetup is designed for developers, ML engineers, AI engineers, and technical founders looking to connect with peers and discuss where the ecosystem is headed.

​Agenda

• ​Networking & refreshments

• ​Fireside: What Developers Are Choosing: The Shift to Open Models

• ​Audience Q&A

• ​Community networking

​Location: New York City (venue details will be shared with registered attendees)
Date: August 20, 2026