Join Us for a VIP Dinner on Open-Source & Fine-Tuning in Enterprise AI

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only dinner hosted by OpenPipe, where we’ll explore the latest advancements in open-source models, fine-tuning techniques, and performance optimization. This intimate gathering is an opportunity to connect with peers, share insights, and discuss how these technologies are shaping enterprise AI.

This intimate event is a chance to learn from industry peers, share real-world insights, and explore cutting-edge approaches to low-latency, highly customized AI.

☝️ Apply Now - Limited to 25 Attendees ☝️

What to Expect

This VIP dinner is an invite-only gathering curated for 25 hand-selected members of the AI Tinkerers.

At its core is a moderated discussion where participants can share their experiences, tackle technical and operational challenges, and learn from peers driving AI innovation across industries.

1. Deep Dive on Performance: Discuss achieving sub-second response times and achieving SOTA quality. Share what’s working in your production AI deployments and uncover pitfalls to avoid through peer insights.
2. Open-Source Advantages: Explore how open-source models enhance security, control, and speed in large-scale, mission-critical workloads. Exchange perspectives with peers on leveraging these advantages effectively.
3. Strategic Networking: Build connections with CXOs, AI leads, and founders passionate about advancing custom AI solutions. Forge relationships grounded in shared challenges and innovations.
4. Real-World Case Studies: Learn from fellow attendees as they share hands-on experiences with enterprise-level fine-tuning, drawing from real-world examples on behalf of large consumer brands, multinational retailers, and beyond.
5. ART - Agent Reinforcement Trainer: - OpenPipe’s new agent training platform which is seeing 🤯 results in real-world enterprise scenarios.

Key Details

• Date: May 1, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: (Four-star dinner venue in a private room - To be disclosed upon registration confirmation)

Who Should Attend?

• Enterprise AI Professionals if you’re tackling AI initiatives for large-scale, mission-critical use cases with open-source or fine-tuned models, join us to share your expertise and gain insights from peers.
• AI Builders & Innovators if you’re deep into advanced ML, hyperparameter tuning, or open-source tooling, come exchange practical knowledge and address real-world challenges with like-minded experts.
• Startup Founders & Execs if you’re using fine-tuning or open source models today, then you’re a perfect fit for this dinner – connect with peers to discuss strategies and spark new ideas for enterprise AI and share / collaborate in these important areas of technology.

This dinner is crafted to spark high-level technical and strategic discussions. We will be curating the guest list to ensure every participant can contribute to and benefit from the conversation—apply if you’re eager to dive in.

About the Sponsor: OpenPipe

OpenPipe specializes in enterprise-grade AI solutions, including:

• Fine-Tuning & Hyperparameter Optimization for LLMs and multi-modal models.
• Latency Reduction strategies to consistently deliver sub-second responses at scale.
• Enterprise-Focused Support for secure, private, and regulatory-compliant deployments.

With clients ranging from Silicon Valley startups to international enterprises, OpenPipe brings hands-on expertise in voice applications, custom model training, and open-source frameworks—bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world business outcomes.

Learn More about OpenPipe

Discussion Topics

• Best Practices for Fine-Tuning: Explore methods to improve model performance and reliability without ballooning costs.
• Latency Optimization: How OpenPipe drives 600ms or faster response times—especially crucial for real-time voice and interactive applications.
• Edge Cases & Pitfalls: Common challenges in data management, compliance, and high-scale inference.
• Success Stories: Who’s winning with open-source models and fine-tuning right now? What can we learn from them?
• Beyond Text: Insights into multimodal (image + text) applications, voice transformations, and agent-based AI.

Why This Dinner is Different

• No Sales Pitches: We keep the conversation authentic, focusing on real-world deployments.
• Interactive Moderation: An open-floor format designed to foster group dialogue.
• High-Value Networking: Engage with practitioners who are actively solving enterprise AI challenges—plus key leaders from Seattle’s growing AI scene.
• Good Acoustics & Better Food: Held in a private room conducive to in-depth discussion, with a curated menu to keep everyone’s brain fueled!

Expect a 3-hour event with a 90-minute moderated discussion followed by informal networking over dinner

RSVP & Attendance

• Seats are Limited: To maintain a productive discussion, we’re capping attendance at ~25 guests.
• Curated Guest List: Designed for AI practitioners, enterprise leaders, and technologists with active projects or serious interest in adopting advanced AI solutions.
• Cost: Sponsored by OpenPipe—no fee to attend, but RSVP is required to secure your spot.

(We’ll confirm attendance and share venue details privately.)

Come ready to share your experiences, ask tough questions, and leave with actionable takeaways for your AI initiatives. We look forward to an evening of collaboration, insight, and culinary delights in the heart of Seattle!