About us
Welcome to the Boston Generative AI Meetup!
Founded in 2023 and now more than 6,400 members strong, this is one of the largest generative AI communities in the country. We meet every 6 weeks or so at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge for an evening of engaging discussion, knowledge-sharing, and networking as we explore the fast-moving world of generative artificial intelligence.
This meetup brings together AI business professionals and executives, creators, researchers and academics, entrepreneurs, designers, and artists from across Greater Boston to engage with the cutting-edge models, tools, and applications reshaping how we work and create.
We cover the full landscape, from frontier language and reasoning models like OpenAI's GPT-5.5, Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Claude Opus 4.8, Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro and Gemini 3.5 Flash, xAI's Grok 4.3, Meta's Muse Spark, DeepSeek V4, Alibaba's Qwen 3.7 Max, and Moonshot's Kimi K2.6; to image generators such as Midjourney, FLUX, Google's Nano Banana, GPT Image, Adobe Firefly, and Stable Diffusion; to video models like OpenAI's Sora 2, Google's Veo 3.1, Runway Gen-4, and Kling; to audio and music tools like Suno and ElevenLabs; and the rapidly expanding world of autonomous AI agents and agentic platforms, including Claude Code, Manus, and the new wave of MCP-connected tools. Discover how these technologies, and your peers right here in Boston, are transforming business, creativity, and operations across B2B and B2C industries.
Every meetup is different, but here's what you can expect:
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Expert Talks: Inspiring presentations from leading researchers, industry practitioners, founders, and investors who share the latest advances in generative AI, real-world applications, and emerging business opportunities.
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Cross-Disciplinary Panels: Interactive panel discussions featuring experts from diverse backgrounds on the impact of generative AI on creativity, collaboration, and the future of business and innovation.
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Hands-On Workshops: Practical sessions where we learn to use the newest generative AI tools and platforms together. Bring your laptop!
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Networking & Collaboration: Connect with fellow Bostonians, swap experiences, trade ideas, and form valuable relationships. New companies, co-founders, and partnerships have all started here.
Our talks and panels have featured founders, investors, researchers, and executives from across the ecosystem, with past events supported by sponsors including Microsoft and Squark AI.
Who Should Attend: Anyone curious about generative AI: creators, business professionals and executives, researchers and academics, entrepreneurs, designers, and artists. Whether you're deep in the field or just starting your AI journey, this meetup is a unique chance to participate in and contribute to the growth of an exciting Boston community.
The Boston Generative AI Meetup is also a core event of Boston AI Week, returning September 24 through October 2, 2026, with the full festival at https://aiweek.boston
RSVP: Reserve your spot by clicking the 'RSVP' button. Space is limited and these events fill up fast and have food and soft beverages so don't miss your chance to learn, share, and connect with people who are as passionate about generative AI as you are.
We look forward to seeing you at the Boston Generative AI Meetup!
Upcoming events
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Boston Gen AI Meetup July 2026: The Harness for AI Agents
Microsoft New England Research and Development Center, 1 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA, USJoin us on Thursday, July 23, 2026 for an evening exploring one of the most important frontiers in AI: how organizations can build, evaluate, deploy, and scale AI agents that create real business value.
From autonomous workflows and orchestration frameworks to governance, observability, security, and enterprise deployment, we’ll examine what separates successful AI agent implementations from impressive demos.
Whether you’re building agents today or trying to understand where the technology is heading, this event brings together one of the world’s largest in-person AI communities to learn, share ideas, and make meaningful connections.
What We’ll Explore
The Harness for AI Agents is about the infrastructure that makes AI agents useful in the real world—not just the models themselves.Topics may include:
- Agent orchestration and multi-agent systems
- Memory, tools, and MCP integration
- Enterprise governance, security, and compliance
- Evaluation, monitoring, and observability
- Human-in-the-loop workflows
- Scaling agents from prototype to production
- Building reliable AI systems businesses can trus
Featured Tech Talk & Panel Discussion
Hear from leading AI practitioners, founders, researchers, and enterprise leaders as they discuss where AI agents are today, and where they’re headed next.Expert Panelists:
- Alden Do Rosario. Founder and CEO. CustomGPT.AI Founder. Visionary. Scaler. Engineer. Operator.
- Carol Meyers. Independent Board Director. Leader. Investor. Marketer. Coach. Expert Advisor.
- Kara Peterson. Founder and CEO. Descrybe . Entrepreneur. Executive. Maker. Partner. Innovator.
Tech Talk (after the Panel):
- Jesse Waites, Founder and Principal. CableKnit.AI Full Stack Engineer. Creative. Expert.
What to Expect
Welcome & Community Update
A look at what’s happening across Boston’s AI ecosystem and upcoming Boston Generative AI Meetup and Boston AI Week events.Expert Panel Discussion
A lively conversation exploring the latest developments in AI agents, practical implementation strategies, and lessons learned from real-world deployments.Audience Q&A
Bring your toughest questions for an interactive discussion with the panel.Networking Reception
Enjoy catered food and beverages while connecting with entrepreneurs, engineers, researchers, investors, students, and business leaders from across New England’s AI community.Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:- AI engineers and developers
- Software architects
- Product managers
- Data scientists
- Technology leaders
- Founders and entrepreneurs
- Researchers and academics
- Investors
- Students
- Business professionals exploring AI adoption
- Anyone interested in the future of AI agents
Whether you’re just beginning your AI journey or deploying production systems at scale, you’ll find valuable insights and meaningful connections.
Location
Microsoft New England Research & Development Center (The NERD)
1 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MASpecial thanks to our community partners, Microsoft and Squark AI for hosting.
RSVP & Admission
Admission is $22, which helps cover catered food, beverages, and event expenses.Space is limited and these events regularly sell out.
Reserve your spot today by clicking RSVP and join one of the world’s largest and most active in-person AI communities.
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Past events
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