Tech Talk: The Future of AI is Open - Learn How to Deploy Open Source AI Models
Are you looking to up your game and add skills for deploying enterprise-grade AI?
Are you worried about proprietary AI vendors locking you in?
Concerned about costs that scale unpredictably?
Unsure about who really owns your data?
It’s time to take control with Granite, an open source frontier model developed by pioneers in enterprise AI, IBM.
And it’s free and open source.
What You’ll Learn in This Exclusive Tech Talk:
✅ How to Deploy & Run Your Own LLM – Break free from costly, pay-per-use APIs and run AI models on your own terms.
✅ Granite in Action – See how the Granite family of models powers language, code, time series, and vision applications.
✅ Practical AI Use Cases – Learn how real teams are using self-hosted models to save costs, enhance security, and customize performance.
✅ Live Q&A with AI Experts – Get your toughest questions answered and walk away with the confidence to start deploying AI.
This tech talk is produced in conjunction with your favorite AI and open-source communities: All Things Open, All Things Open AI, and The Artificially Intelligent Network, in partnership with IBM.
Don't miss this chance to elevate your AI knowledge and take control of your development stack.
🚀 AI is evolving—don’t just use it. Own it.
This event is co-produced by All Things Open, All Things Open AI, The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise and IBM.
Meet your AI and Open Source Hosts:
BJ Hargrave, Senior Technical Staff Member, IBM
BJ Hargrave is a Senior Technical Staff Member and open source developer at IBM Research. He has 25+ years of experience as a software architect and developer working in open source and open technology. He has multiple patents covering JVM performance improvements and OSGi technology.
Todd Lewis, Creater All Things Open, Co-Producer of All Things Open AI
Todd has created, built and grown technology companies and communities for nearly 20 years. He started the All Things Open conference, now one of the largest open source tech web events in the U.S., large and vibrant meetup communities across the southeast, and an open source educational portal visited by thousands called We Love Open Source. Most importantly, he’s the father of two wonderful boys.
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Mark Hinkle, Publisher the Artificially Intelligent Enterprise, Co-Producer of All Things Open AI
Mark Hinkle is the CEO and Founder of Peripety Labs, a leading digital consultancy that empowers enterprises to maximize success with AI. With over 25 years of experience in enterprise software and emerging technologies, Mark has a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in emerging tech, including AI, open source software, cloud, and DevOps.
In addition to his leadership at Peripety Labs, Mark is the Publisher of The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise (AIE) Network, a group of AI-focused newsletters that offer actionable insights for business leaders. With over 250,000 subscribers, the AIE Network provides in-depth, practical guidance on leveraging Generative AI for business success. His flagship publication, The Artificially Intelligent Enterprise, delivers cutting-edge insights on enterprise AI adoption.
A sought-after speaker on enterprise AI, Mark also co-founded the RDU Artificial Intelligence Meetup, fostering a thriving community of over 1,800 AI professionals and enthusiasts in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Mark has held key executive roles, including CEO and co-founder of TriggerMesh, a venture-backed cloud integration company funded by Cisco, Index Ventures, and Crane Ventures. He also served as an executive at Cloud.com, The Linux Foundation, and Citrix, where he played pivotal roles in advancing open source technologies.