AI InTheRock

Curious About AI?

Join Central Arkansas' growing community of curious minds exploring the future of Artificial Intelligence.

Next Event: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

August 26, 2026 AI in the Rock @ UALR — FlowZone by TruEx

Free to attend • Food & beverages included • Seats are limited

Next Meetup: AI in the Rock @ UALR — FlowZone by TruEx

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
This Month's Focus: AI @ UALR + FlowZone by TruEx
Food & beverages included

Where AI meets education, innovation & real-world impact. This month we sit down with leaders across UA Little Rock — Brian Berry, CS Leadership, Marla Johnson, and Aaron — alongside the team behind FlowZone by TruEx, a real-world collaboration story built with NVIDIA, Google, and OpenAI.

We’ll unpack where AI is helping, where it fails, and what responsible AI looks like in practice — from vibe coding risks to deepfakes and misinformation — grounded in UALR student stories.

Want the full brief? Read the event overview on Gamma.

What to Expect

5:30–6:00 — Arrival & networking
6:00–6:30 — Speaker presentation
6:30–7:00 — Q&A with the speaker
7:00–7:30 — Open networking
AI InTheRock Meetup

August's Event: AI @ UALR × FlowZone by TruEx

Where AI meets education, innovation & real-world impact.

AI in the Rock @ UALR — FlowZone by TruEx, August 26, 2026

AI @ UALR — hear directly from Brian Berry, CS Leadership, Marla Johnson, and Aaron on how UA Little Rock is preparing students, faculty, and the region for what's next.

FlowZone by TruEx — a real-world collaboration success story featuring NVIDIA, Google, and OpenAI. Where AI helped. Where it failed. And where human recovery was needed.

Responsible AI & Real Stories — AI is reshaping how we learn, teach, research, and build. Generative AI has compressed the gap between idea and solution — but AI is not magic. It can hallucinate, introduce bias, and generate confident errors. This month we look at what happens when a university, a startup, and responsible AI practice come together in one story: vibe coding risks, deepfakes and misinformation, and why human oversight still matters. Grounded in UALR student stories.

As Seen on TV — September 2025

Local news coverage of AI in the Rock — watch the segment and read the full story.

ABC · KATV Channel 7

AI in the Rock: Little Rock's new hub for tech enthusiasts

AI in the Rock: Little Rock's new hub for tech enthusiastsRead the full story on KATV.com
NBC · KARK Channel 4

TV segment featuring AI in the Rock

A Look Back: Highlights from previous AI Meetups

Catch a glimpse of the energy, ideas, and innovation from our previous gatherings. These highlights showcase the conversations, connections, and insights that are shaping the future of AI in Arkansas. Whether you were there or you're just discovering us, these clips offer a window into the momentum we're building together.

Looking for more? Check out October's AI Showcase or our blog posts.

An Awesome Space to Connect

The setting is casual, the vibe is welcoming, and the space is inspiring. Come hang out with some of the most curious, open-minded people in Central Arkansas.

Conference Room Entrance

Conference Room Entrance

Inspring Space

Inspring Space

IRL Conversations

IRL Conversations

Engaging Presentations

Engaging Presentations

In The Rock Auditorium

In The Rock Auditorium

Outdoor Patio

Outdoor Patio

Sponsors

Brought to you by the collaborative efforts of these organizations.

Matmon
Arkana Laboratories

Want to Get Involved?

Interested in organizing future events or contributing to the AI community in Central Arkansas? We're always looking for passionate individuals and organizations to join our efforts.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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AI InTheRock is growing fast—and it's because of sponsors like you that we're able to keep these events free, inclusive, and energizing. Each month, we bring together curious minds, builders, business leaders, researchers, and policy shapers for real conversations around the future of AI in Arkansas and beyond.

We invite you to partner with us in building momentum. Sponsor once, or support for the next six months—either way, your brand will be aligned with ethical innovation, community leadership, and forward-thinking impact.

We are actively seeking partnerships, sponsorships, and speakers

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Next Event: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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