​Join Qualcomm and AI LA in Venice for an evening mixer exploring the real-world impact of Edge AI.

​From on-device inference to real-time decision-making, Edge AI is moving from the lab into everyday products—and transforming industries along the way. This special event brings together founders, engineers, and industry leaders who are actively deploying AI at the edge across mobile, IoT, music, and more.

​You’ll hear firsthand from those who’ve built and launched edge-native solutions, tackle the technical and strategic challenges involved, and share practical insights you can apply to your own work.

​Also: RSVP for the workshop earlier in the day

​Meet the speakers:

​Timothy Carambat (Founder & CEO, Mintplex Labs)

​Timothy Carambat is the founder of Mintplex Labs and creator of AnythingLLM, a popular open-source desktop AI assistant that runs local LLMs with full privacy and no-code tooling. He’s a Y Combinator alum (S22) with a background in mechanical and software engineering. Timothy's open-source projects have gained thousands of GitHub stars and attention from companies like NVIDIA.

​Benjamin Provencial (Enterprise Sales Manager, Moises)

​Benjamin Provencial is a Los Angeles-based sales leader with over six years of experience in SaaS, energy, and music technology. He currently serves as Sales Manager at Music.AI, where he helps drive partnerships and client success in the AI-driven music space. Previously, he was at Arcadia and Urjanet, contributing to the growth of clean energy and utility data solutions.

​Spencer Salazar (Senior Director of R&D, Output Inc.)

​Spencer Salazar is a creative technologist and experimental musician based in Los Angeles. He serves as Senior Director of R&D and Principal Engineer at Output Inc., where he leads the development of innovative audio software tools. Salazar holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), where he developed Auraglyph, a modular music sketchpad for iPad. He has contributed to the development of the ChucK programming language and has taught music technology at the California Institute of the Arts

​What to Expect

​Inspiring Talks
Hear from experts who’ve cracked the code on integrating EdgeAI into live production environments and startups. Learn how they handle unique challenges like constrained resources, security, and real-time processing at the device level.

​Networking & Collaboration
Exchange ideas, form new partnerships, and connect with the brightest minds in EdgeAI, venture, and innovation—over drinks, bites, and plenty of great conversation.

​Actionable Takeaways
Walk away with practical strategies to implement in your own projects, whether you’re a founder, developer, investor, or AI enthusiast looking to explore on-device AI capabilities.

​Event Highlights

​6:00pm–7:00pm
Doors Open | Check-in, Networking, Refreshments

​7:00pm–7:45pm
Fireside Chat

​7:45pm–9:00pm
Mixer Continues | Drinks, Bites, and One-on-One Conversations

​Why Attend?

• ​Scale Beyond Prototypes: Understand the nuances of deploying and scaling AI projects at the edge—where performance, power consumption, and reliability matter most.

• ​Investor & Startup Perspectives: Gain insights into the potential of EdgeAI from those who are funding, building, and commercializing these technologies.

• ​Qualcomm’s Leadership: Learn how Qualcomm is driving innovation in AI hardware and software, enabling groundbreaking solutions in mobile devices, wearables, and more.

• ​Community Building: Connect with the LA AI community and forge relationships that will help accelerate your journey in EdgeAI.

​Don’t miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of EdgeAI innovation. Secure your spot and join the conversation shaping the future of AI-powered technology—right here in Los Angeles!

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