Building AI Ecosystem: Talks + AI Agent Workshops

Sessions explore how organizations work across sectors to shape, apply, and evolve AI in real-world settings. Through collaboration and shared learning, the program highlights how ideas move from early exploration into practical use, supporting long-term value and social impact. TechEquity Ai invites you to an evening of applied AI learning and hands-on building at the Snowflake SVAI Hub in Menlo Park. We bring together AI leaders, developers, founders, early-career talent, and professionals exploring AI. This session is part of the TechEquity Ai Monthly Forum Series, combining strategic insights and real-world use cases from industry leaders, alongside technical workshops and live demonstrations. Speakers Amjad Shaikh, Vice President, Platform & AI at ServiceNowJitendra ("Jeet") Kavathekar, Founding Global Head of Consulting Partners at GleanStella Yang, Sr Manager, GTM AI EngineeringRichie Bachala, Solutions Architecture Leader at SnowflakeAmir Rubin, CEO at Sidekick PlatformKen Krugler, Founder at AI for CommunityDave Nielsen, Head of DevRel at Cognee AI. Head of Events at AI AllianceMore speakers to be announced. Program details are subject to change. 3:30–4:45 PM | Registration & Workshop Check in. Grab a drink, enjoy light refreshments, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins. Bring your laptop to set up OpenClaw. [Workshop] Getting Started with OpenClaw Dave Nielsen/Cognee & AI Alliance4:45–6:30 PM | Talks [Keynote] AI Decision Observability: Enabling Transparency and Trust in Intelligent Systems Amjad Shaikh/ServiceNow[Panel] Building AI Ecosystem Amjad Shaikh/ServiceNowJitendra ("Jeet") Kavathekar/GleanStella Yang/SnowflakeModerator: Abhijeet Joshi/Nvidia[Fireside Chat and Demo] TBA Amir Rubin/Sidekick Platform6:30–7:00 PM | Networking 7:00–8:15 PM | Workshops [Workshop] TBA Ken Krugler/AI for Community @Meetup Room[Workshop] From Foundation to Intelligence — A Snowflake Interoperability and AI Workshop Richie Bachala/Snowflake @Workshop Room8:15–8:30 PM | Networking Continue the conversation with developers, founders, and AI practitioners in a collaborative, welcoming environment. Who Should Attend Global startups and ecosystem builders supporting AI expansion into new marketsDevelopers and engineers exploring applied AI and agent-based systemsStartup founders building AI-powered productsStudents and career-transition professionals looking to deepen hands-on AI experienceAnyone interested in practical, responsible approaches to modern AI developmentImportant Details Format: In-person and online; thought-leadership talks and hands-on workshopsWhat to Bring: Please bring a laptop for workshopsCode of Conduct: This event follows TechEquity Ai’s community code of conduct to ensure a respectful, inclusive environment for all participantsSponsorship Opportunities Interested in getting involved? We welcome sponsors and exhibitors to take part through speaking opportunities, workshops, live demos, exhibits, and other formats. Event Info 🎟️ Registration: RSVP required (limited capacity) 🍽️🪑 F&B and Seating: Limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis 🏢 Venue: Snowflake Silicon Valley AI Hub (SVAI) 📍 Address: 8th Floor at 135 Constitution Dr. Menlo Park, CA 94025 🚗Parking: Self-park in the garage next to the 135 Building ❗Arrival Guide: Download the guide at bit.ly/SVAI-Arrival-Guide About the Event Organizer TechEquity Ai is a nonprofit organization dedicated to democratizing access to artificial intelligence (AI) knowledge and applications. Our flagship initiative is the TechEquity Ai Summit, a series of high-impact events designed to foster innovation, broad participation, and education in AI. In addition to the Summit, TechEquity Ai hosts a Monthly Forum Series to keep the community engaged year-round through ongoing learning, networking, and hands-on exploration of emerging AI tools and ideas. Across our programs, we bring together builders, leaders, and learners through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, hands-on workshops, and interactive demos. To learn more about TechEquity Ai and our programs, visit techequity-ai.org or reach out to us at info@techequity-ai.org.