Bots & Bourbon

​Event Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

​Happy Hour: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

​Come for the bourbon and end the night with new connections.

​Bots & Bourbon is the kind of event you go to when you want something more than another stiff tech talk or stiff networking hour. It’s relaxed, a little playful, and built around the idea that meeting new people shouldn’t feel like work.

​We start with Happy Hour at 6:00 PM. Come in from the cold, warm your hands on a good drink, and take a moment to settle in. No pressure, no rush.

​Next,We’ll hear from Troi Williams, a UMD Ph.D. researcher and AI & Robotics R&D Lead who spends his days working on safer, smarter autonomous systems. Troi has a grounded way of explaining big ideas, and his perspective adds real value without feeling heavy.

​We close the night with open conversation and easy networking. No forced intros, no stiff handshakes. Just people connecting over shared interests, good drinks, and a space that feels warm and welcoming.