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All Things Open AI 2025

All Things Open AI 2025March 17, 2025 – March 18, 2025In person

The inaugural AllThingsOpen.ai conference — the direct predecessor to All Things AI, spun off from All Things Open. ~1,600 attendees across two days of AI-focused keynotes, workshops, and sessions.

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Date

March 17, 2025 – March 18, 2025

Location

Carolina Theatre

Durham, NC

Registration

Registration closed

Format

In person

Carolina Theatre

Durham, NC

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Featured Sessions

AIOS AI SuperUser Bootcamp

by Mark Hinkle

Become a ChatGPT SuperUser & Build AI Agents for 2025

Workshop

Fletcher Hall

Mar 17, 9:00 AM

GenAI RAG Workshop

by John Willis

The “GenAI RAG Workshop” is an immersive, full-day training designed for engineers seeking to harness the power of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for AI-driven solutions. Participants will explore foundational concepts, including embeddings, vector databases, and advanced RAG techniques while delving into practical applications of tools like MongoDB Atlas Vector Search. Through a blend of lectures and hands-on labs, this workshop equips attendees with the skills to effectively design, implement, and evaluate RAG pipelines, focusing on optimizing AI systems for precision, scalability, and relevance. By the end of the session, participants will understand how to integrate RAG with cutting-edge vector database tools and frameworks to enhance AI-driven workflows.

Workshop

Cinema 1

Mar 17, 9:00 AM

Lunch – Day 1

Lunch and a drink will be served on site. We strongly encourage attendees to bring their own bottles and utilize the water bottle filling stations throughout the day. The concession stands on the 2nd floor will also be open from 2:00pm to 4:00pm so that attendees can purchase beverages or snacks if they choose to. The concession stands only take cards – no cash!

Mar 17, 12:00 PM

Build GCP certification tutor with Gemini, LangChain and Vector Search

by Rishab Kumar

Learn how to architect and implement an AI-powered study companion using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI with Gemini and Vector Search. We’ll dive into the technical implementation of embedding generation, vector storage, and prompt engineering to create a dynamic certification preparation system. This session will cover practical code examples, architecture decisions, and deployment patterns for building production-ready AI applications on Google Cloud.

Guest Lectures

Fletcher Hall

Mar 17, 12:15 PM

Hallucinations, Prompt Manipulations, and Mitigating Risk: Putting Guardrails around your LLM-Powered Applications

by Don Shin

Large Language Models (LLMs) offer a future where we can interact with computers naturally like we interact with humans. However amazing this potential, enterprise adoption is still hindered by the risk of hallucinations – the propensity of LLMs to respond inaccurately but in a voice of complete confidence. Also, LLMs by themselves can be easily manipulated by end-user prompts to respond in ways that can damage trust or create liability. In order for LLM-powered applications to be fully utilized in real-world production settings, risk must be mitigated through effective guardrail strategies.

Guest Lectures

Cinema 1

Mar 17, 12:15 PM

You Don’t Need an AI Strategy, But You Do Need to Be Strategic About AI

by Jessica Hall

There’s so much noise about creating an “AI strategy,” it’s easy to feel like you’re already behind. But here’s the thing: you don’t need an AI strategy or a data strategy. Those things need to serve your business strategy and that requires strategic thinking.

Guest Lectures

Cinema 2

Mar 17, 12:15 PM

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  • “I attended the All Things AI Conference in March and have been a member of the All Things AI meetup and a subscriber to your newsletter ever since. This is ESSENTIAL information for everyone interested in the future of business. For Prompt Engineering, Mark delivered clear, actionable and novel techniques to get the most out of ChatGPT with a variety of show and tell methods including interactive responses to live chat questions. Truly essential information delivered authentically by a top domain expert. More please, Mark!”

    — Gregg Gerdau

  • “As an educator and researcher, I'm constantly seeking ways to enhance my teaching and streamline my work. Attending the All Things Open AI conference at the Carolina Theatre in Durham was a game-changer for me. After the event, I became a follower of Mark on LinkedIn and joined the All Things AI Meetup group. Mark's session on prompt engineering was exceptional—packed with actionable insights and tools that have already made a tangible difference in my work. For instance, I've explored "deep research" techniques, which helped me design an engaging professional development session on time management, complete with handouts created by ChatGPT. I was also thrilled with Mark's introduction to macros—a feature I can't wait to dive into further, as I know it will save me countless hours in the long run. In just two hours, Mark shared so much incredible information—it was truly a great way to spend a Tuesday evening. I'm deeply grateful for the resources and knowledge he's shared, and I'm eager to see more sessions focused on applying these skills in academia. Thank you, Mark, for transforming the way I approach my work!”

    — Sarah Straud

  • “The AIOS AI Superuser Bootcamp at AllThingsOpen.AI conference was an incredible deep dive into AI-powered productivity! As a director of project management, I found the hands-on training invaluable for optimizing workflows and automating complex tasks. I can see how the practical insights and real-world applications shared during the bootcamp will have a direct impact on the teams in my company. It was an inspiring session that truly showcased the future of intelligent desktop operations!”

    — Eleonora Klepar

  • “I have used AI once so far to help with a LinkedIn post Jan.2025🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ I expressed to a few AI for me went from the Jetsons to Terminator, not to mention Siri nosy a$$ always changing my sentences, but when I ask for her help with spelling -she MIA I graduated from high school with a goal of electrical engineering that dwindled to a few years in IT -to now a person who only emails and texts. I say all of that to say ALL THINGS OPEN AI was definitely more than a treat. I Thank You for all the great information you shared, and I’m definitely all in on every email you share. Sincerely The lady who attended today and has never used chatGPT🙂❤️🙏🏾”

    — Niki Alston

  • “The content was well organized and easy to digest. This was my first AI conference, although I've been a user of ChatGPT for a while. I learned so much!”

    — Anne Bourgeois

  • “This was a great practical, "down-to-earth" approach to understanding opportunities and use cases for GenAI and ChatGPT. Mark has a candid, inclusive style that makes him relatable to all participants. His deep knowledge and curiosity of all things AI makes for a highly-engaging session.”

    — Jim Delaney