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  • Agentic AI Origins, Design Patterns,  Importance, and Application

    Agentic AI Origins, Design Patterns,  Importance, and Application

    In this talk I will explore Agentic Design Patterns in Generative AI and how they can be used to solve complex problems that are beyond the capabilities of RAG Architecture alone.

  • From Policy to Where You Got Your Shoes At

    From Policy to Where You Got Your Shoes At

    Have you ever strolled through the streets of the French Quarter, when someone playfully asks, “I bet you I can tell you where you got your shoes at?” This ageless tourist challenge often ends with laughter and perhaps the purchase of a refreshing drink. But here’s the twist: the answer isn’t a store or online…

  • Nouveau Né Parish On The Blue Tech Delta; Reimagining the Future of the Louisiana Estuary

    Nouveau Né Parish On The Blue Tech Delta; Reimagining the Future of the Louisiana Estuary

    As goes the resiliency of our gulf coast communities, so goes the future of Louisiana. I will present on the status and potential of the Blue Economy and Blue Tech development, deployment, and exponential scaling in the Louisiana Estuary (toward realization of a blue tech unicorn). I will contextualize our region within the globe climate…

  • Intersection of Business and Art

    Intersection of Business and Art

    ~ The relationships between entrepreneurs and artists ~ Why we need each other ~ Future of Identity: Company actions, investments, and practices paint the picture of your organizations identity in the same way an artist builds their artistic practice. ~ The incredible amount of power that comes out of Art & Business collaboration ~ New…

  • What’s Humanities Response to Revolutionary Products of the Past Uncover about the Future of AI

    What’s Humanities Response to Revolutionary Products of the Past Uncover about the Future of AI

    This talk examines how past revolutionary technologies like the atomic bomb, social media, birth control, and video games can inform our understanding and approach to the coming AI revolution. Drawing parallels from these innovations’ impacts – both positive and negative – we’ll explore potential consequences of advanced AI systems.

  • Build Your Own Search Engine with DuckDB and Embedding Vectors

    Build Your Own Search Engine with DuckDB and Embedding Vectors

    In this exciting and hands-on talk, we’ll dive into the world of modern search technology, showing you how to build your very own search engine using DuckDB and embedding vectors. This session is perfect for developers, data scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of databases and machine learning. We’ll start by exploring the power…

  • place4pals, a non-profit & open-source social media platform

    place4pals, a non-profit & open-source social media platform

    We want to fill the gap and create a non-profit social media alternative where privacy is paramount and users are no longer considered the product. Our incorporation as a non-profit entity helps ensure that our goals are aligned with our users. Today’s social media platforms have become plagued with advertisements that obscure community-generated content. Furthermore,…

  • Help us write the next chapter of New Orleans’ story—one book at a time.

    Help us write the next chapter of New Orleans’ story—one book at a time.

    Help us Write the Next Chapter of New Orleans’ Story—One Book at a Time is more than just a call to action; it’s an invitation to invest in the future of our city by empowering its most valuable resource—our people. As we stand at a critical point in history, with the challenges of inequality, educational…

  • Tulane Student AI Use

    Tulane Student AI Use

    Results from a survey of 600+ Tulane students on the topic of AI, their knowledge about it, and use of it. Also experiences from teaching AI use to Tulane students, faculty, and staff.

  • How to Bloom in  the Live Entertainment Industry

    How to Bloom in the Live Entertainment Industry

    With Bloom, attendees can easily explore new opportunities within the live entertainment industry. Our platform allows users to browse a diverse range of venues, events, and gigs that match their specific preferences and availability. By creating a personalized profile, entertainers can showcase their skills and talents, making it easier for venues and event organizers to…