The Next Conversation Is Taking Shape
Connect with Arkansas leaders, builders, and curious minds exploring what is possible with AI. Join our community list and be the first to hear what is coming next.
Next Event: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Free to attend • Food & beverages included • Community-hosted
Next Meetup:
AI in Production: What Arkansas Is Building Now
Where AI meets education, innovation & real-world impact. This month we sit down with leaders across UA Little Rock. John McCrary with Ouachita Labs, and Owen Parker and Kurtis Cochran wtih Arkana Laboratories.
What to Expect
What’s Emerging
The conversations Central Arkansas is starting to have next.
Agents at Work
Everyone is talking about agents. We are lining up voices who are actually building them — inside real businesses, not on stage.
AI in Arkansas Industry
From logistics to healthcare to state agencies, teams here are quietly putting AI to work. We are surfacing what is real and what is hype.
Builders & Founders
The people making things — startups, side projects, in-house tools. Expect more shop talk, less theory.
September's Event:
AI in Production: What Arkansas Is Building Now
Where AI meets education, innovation & real-world impact.
John McCrary, Ouachita Labs — hear directly from John McCrary on how Ouachita Labs is using AI to build production machine learning systems.
Owen Parker and Kurtis Cochran, Arkana Laboratories — hear directly from Owen Parker and Kurtis Cochran on how Arkana Laboratories is using AI to build clinical AI technology.
Ask the Builders — Both presenters take questions from the audience beginning at 7:00 PM.
Ways to Get Involved
The community runs because people show up in different ways. Here are four.
As Seen on TV
Local news coverage of AI InTheRock — watch the segment and read the full story.
AI InTheRock: Little Rock's new hub for tech enthusiasts
Read the full story on KATV.comTV segment featuring AI InTheRock
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
Inspring Space
IRL Conversations
Engaging Presentations
In The Rock Auditorium
Outdoor Patio
Sponsors
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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.
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