NY AI Engineers: April, Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 6:00 PM

Fonzi HQ (Ground Floor), 25 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

New York

Hosted by

Fonzi

About this event

Join the NY AI Engineers Tech Talk for April 2026 — a high-signal, engineer-focused monthly meetup dedicated to AI engineering in action. If you’re building with AI, exploring LLM workflows, or just curious how AI is integrated at the application layer, this in-person gathering in Brooklyn is designed for you. This NY-based community event is crafted for engineers by engineers, with a focus on real-world projects, technical challenges, and practical solutions rather than theory alone.

What to expect:

  • A hands-on, real-world flavor: attendees come to learn from concrete builds, challenges faced, and the clever fixes developers have used when applying AI in production.
  • Presentations from AI engineers: each month features engineers sharing what they built, the hurdles they hit, and the approaches that helped them move forward. Presenters for this edition are listed as to be announced, continuing the tradition of quality, substantive talks.
  • The crowd: a mix of software developers, data scientists, AI engineers, and technical founders who are actively applying AI in their products or exploring its potential.
  • Agenda snapshot: 6:30–7:15 PM Networking with pizza and soft drinks courtesy of Fonzi AI; 7:15–7:20 PM Opening remarks; 7:20–8:05 PM Three 10-minute tech talks with 5-minute Q&A; 8:05–8:30 PM Meet the speakers and connect with attendees.
  • Location: Fonzi HQ (Ground Floor), 25 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. This is an in-person event hosted by Fonzi, the talent marketplace that connects elite engineers with AI companies and runs AI Engineers communities in New York and San Francisco.

Who should attend:

  • Software engineers, data scientists, ML/AI engineers, technical founders, and anyone curious about applying AI at scale.
  • People interested in practical AI deployment, tooling, and the intersection of AI with full-stack development.

Why attend:

  • High-signal content focused on real-world AI engineering challenges.
  • Networking with peers who are actively building AI-powered applications.
  • An approachable, casual setting with structured talks and ample time to connect with speakers and attendees.

Registration and access:

  • RSVP via the official page (the event page lists RSVP options and presenter details as they become available). You can also visit the Meetup listing for the NY AI Engineers community page: NY AI Engineers Meetup.
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