AI Meetup (August): Gen AI, LLMs and Agents

Attention location: Ferris & Co. 1 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA · Chicago, IL 5th Floor Above Capital One Cafe! Welcome all and join us for our Sunday October 25th 2026 Chicago Code and Coffee event at building on corner of Monroe and State also found at 100 S State St. Chicago IL , 5th Floor door entrance at Ferris & Co.(1 W Monroe St) Above Capital One Cafe!! Join our Discord! https://www.codeandcoffee.chat/ Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal networking and co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's completely up to you! Instructions for getting to the venue RSVP here and join us at Ferris & Co. 1 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA · Chicago, IL Code & Coffee - Intro Circle \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event(2:15 pm or possibly later), we do a standup: Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): Your name What you're working on What you can help others with Round 2: Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\

Back again with another UX Social happy hour, generously sponsored by Rally 🥹 Come through for a night of tasty bites and beverages with even better conversations— it's now or never! (and by never we mean January. This is our last meet up of the year 🤯 ) Whether you're in UX research, design, product, operations or something else, you'll find a welcoming environment here 😌 Think of us as a floating a third space where people passionate about good experiences are reminded we are human beings— not human doings. It’s come as you are, no thinking cap required, no strings attached. See you soon! 🎉 About Rally Rally is an is an agentic user research CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and operations platform designed to help product, design, and user experience (UX) research teams automate and scale participant recruitment and management. Check it out at rallyuxr.com

Get Investor Ready Raising capital is about more than your deck or your traction. It’s about how you show up in the room. Join Clarence Bethea for a five-hour, hands-on workshop designed to help founders master the room, the pitch, and the psychology of fundraising. You’ll learn how to: Craft a pitch that resonates Understand how investors evaluate you Communicate with confidence Navigate tough questions and feedback Master the psychology of fundraising Clarence brings both sides of the table. His experience raising $30M+ as a founder and his perspective as an investor evaluating hundreds of startups. Learn more about Clarence here: www.clarencebethea.com As one founder from a previous workshop put it: “It feels like I walked away with weeks’ worth of knowledge and immense value.” — Vladimir Gurkot Expect real-world examples, hands-on exercises, candid conversations, and actionable feedback you can put to work immediately. You’ll leave with: A sharper pitch. Greater confidence. A better understanding of investors. And a clearer path to becoming investor ready. Your registration includes: 5-hour live workshop Lunch Lifetime access to the What VCs Won’t Say course ($399 value) Only 50 seats available. 👉 Reserve your seat now. By registering for this event, you consent to What VCs Won’t Say sharing your name and email address with the event’s Lead Sponsors. You may unsubscribe from future marketing communications at any time.

Join local OpenAI Forum members and others interested in AI for an informal meetup in Chicago. Meet people across fields, compare notes on how you’re using AI, and talk about what’s on your mind. A light dinner will be provided. Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect. This is a member-led meetup supported by OpenAI. Organizers are community members and do not speak on behalf of OpenAI. New to the OpenAI Forum? Join at forum.openai.com to connect with others interested in AI and join virtual and in-person events.

PITCH A PET: HOWL-O-WEEN DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM CT Join Pitch A Pet for a Halloween-themed community adoption event where Chicago’s most lovable adoptable cats and dogs take center stage. This Howl-O-Ween, our furry friends get the chance to steal the spotlight — and maybe steal your heart. Throughout the evening, local rescues, foster parents, and volunteers will take the stage for approximately 5-minute “pet pitches,” sharing each animal’s personality, story, quirks, and what kind of forever home would make their happily-ever-after complete. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet select adoptable dogs and cats in person while enjoying great beer, Halloween fun, and good company at Midwest Coast Brewing Company. Whether you’re looking to adopt, foster, volunteer, or simply support local rescue organizations, Pitch A Pet: Howl-O-Ween is a fun and meaningful way to connect with the incredible animals and people making a difference across Chicagoland. Come dressed for Howl-O-Ween! Costumes are encouraged, festive vibes are guaranteed, and you never know — your perfect match might be waiting for you in the room. Are you currently fostering an adoptable pet in the Chicago area? We’d love to hear from you! We have limited presentation spots available for foster parents who would like to take the stage and pitch their foster pet to potential adopters. If this event fills up, we’ll be happy to keep you in mind for future Pitch A Pet events. To learn more or reserve a presentation spot, email pitchapetchicago@gmail.com. Come grab a pint, cheer on your favorite pet pitches, celebrate Howl-O-Ween with us, and maybe even meet your new best friend. Thursday, October 29, 2026 Doors open at 5:30 PM CT Event begins at 6:00 PM CT Midwest Coast Brewing Company, Chicago Admission is free. Adoptions are facilitated through participating rescue organizations. Follow us on Instagram @pitchapet