Applied AI Association Seattle Holiday Social
Join the Seattle Chapter of the Applied AI Association (AAIA) for our Holiday Networking Social! This festive evening brings together our diverse community of AI enthusiasts, developers, business leaders, and innovators for meaningful connections and engaging discussions about the future of AI.
The event will feature networking and a fireside chat with Praerit Garg, President of Product & Innovation at Smartsheet, offering insights into enterprise AI adoption. The fireside chat will be moderated by AAIA Chapter President Boaz Ashkenazy and will be followed by extensive networking time to connect with fellow AAIA members and AI professionals. Whether you're actively developing AI solutions, exploring implementation strategies, or simply passionate about AI's potential, you'll find your learning community here.
Huge thanks to our event sponsors K&L Gates, Smartsheet, CIBC Innovation Banking, TalentReach, Augmented AI.
Featured Guest
👋 Praerit Garg is the President of Product & Innovation @ Smartsheet , ex-Microsoft, ex-AWS, Board of Directors @ Radiant Logic, Co-founder @ Symform, Inc. (acquired by Quantum).
Moderator
👋 Boaz Ashkenazy is the Co-founder and CEO @ Augmented AI, ex-Meta, Host of the Shift AI Podcast (Geekwire), 3X Founder, Board of Trustees, Seattle Chamber of Commerce, President Seattle Chapter AAIA.
About the Applied AI Association
The Seattle Chapter of the Applied AI Association (AAIA) serves as your local gateway to practical AI adoption and community impact. We bring together business leaders, AI practitioners, and community advocates to make artificial intelligence accessible and beneficial for all Seattle organizations. Our chapter specializes in helping non-technical professionals navigate the AI landscape through hands-on workshops, peer networking, and real-world case studies from local companies.
We're particularly passionate about ensuring AI literacy reaches underrepresented communities, offering targeted programs and resources to bridge the digital divide. Whether you're exploring AI solutions for your business or looking to share your AI implementation journey, the AAIA Seattle chapter provides the connections, knowledge, and support you need to succeed in the AI-enabled future.