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AI events nationwide.
Meetups, trainings, conferences and webinars in one calendar: national and online events, plus events from AI Ready state programs in Ohio and Georgia. Every listing is labeled by state.
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October 2026
- OHTraining & CoursesVirtual
Artificial Intelligence IT Workforce Certificate (Autumn 2026 cohort)
· Online
Hosted by Columbus State Community College Workforce
30-week live online certificate (Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 pm) covering intro to AI, machine learning I and II, and AI for natural language processing, with a capstone; starts with Intro to AI Oct 7 - Nov 11.
- OHWorkshopIn person
AI in Your Research: Generative AI in Your Research (Autumn 2026)
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by OSU Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI)
Five-day, 2-hours-per-day hands-on Python workshop on applying LLMs, prompt engineering and RAG to academic research; $260 ($130 students).
- OHConferenceVirtual
The Accounting Show 2026 (Session 1)
· Online
Hosted by Ohio Society of CPAs
Two-day virtual CPE conference (16 credits) whose Technology track includes sessions on agentic AI for CPAs and AI in the business.
- OHWorkshopIn person
AI Workshop Series 4/4: Operations
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Goering Center for Family & Private Business
Final session of a four-part series covering AI for process documentation, workflow optimization, and knowledge capture in private businesses.
- OHConferenceIn person
OLC Convention & Expo: Keynote 'AI's Biggest Questions, Myths, and Mysteries' (Beth Z)
· Sandusky, OH
Hosted by Ohio Library Council
General-session AI keynote at the statewide library convention (Oct 21-23), covering common questions and myths about AI.
- OHWorkshopIn person
AI in Action: Practical Tools for Small Business
· Huron, OH
Hosted by Huron Public Library / Greater Sandusky Partnership (presenter contact: Blueshore AI)
One-hour intro to AI for small business owners, with hands-on examples of tools they can use the next day.
- OHMeetupIn person
Dev Day: AI Code Reviews
· OH
Hosted by Toledo Codes
Get up-to-date information at: Address: The Loft 419 Hosted by Justin Beaudry
- OHWorkshopIn person
Leading Your Team Through AI Change
· Dayton, OH
Hosted by Sinclair College AI Institute
Breakfast workshop for managers on guiding teams through AI-driven change. $25 including breakfast.
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn person
AI Open Mic and Networking (w/ The AI Collective)
· Akron, OH
Hosted by The AI Collective (formerly GenAI Collective)
Get up-to-date information at: Address: Missing Falls Brewery Akron, OH United States Hosted by The AI Collective & 3 others
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
Leadership in the Age of AI Certificate
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center
Multi-session certificate for leaders on AI (listed start date Oct 27); bundles the fall AI half-day programs. $1,350.
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
Leveraging AI with Critical Thinking
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center
Half-day program on applying critical thinking when using AI outputs at work. $400.
- OHMeetupIn person
Office Hours (w/ The AI Collective)
· Toledo, OH
Hosted by The AI Collective (formerly GenAI Collective)
Get up-to-date information at: Address: TolHouse Toledo, OH United States Hosted by The AI Collective & Justin Beaudry
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn person
AI Roundtable: Data Privacy, Security & Hallucination Management
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Greater Cleveland Partnership
Peer roundtable on keeping AI safe, accurate and reliable through data privacy, security and hallucination management.
- OHWorkshopIn person
Cincinnati | Claude Code Workshop
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Toledo Codes
Get up-to-date information at: Address: 1819 Innovation Hub - University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States Hosted by Kendra Ramirez
- OHConferenceIn person
25th Annual IA Forum - Securing Automation: The Rise of Agentic AI & Bots
· Findlay, OH
Hosted by Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce
Annual industrial automation forum, this year on securing automation as agentic AI and bots spread. Venue not listed; online registration currently shows as unavailable.
- OHSummitIn person
2026 Ohio's Future Workforce Summit (powered by OhioX), incl. AI in the Classroom track
· Dublin, OH
Hosted by OhioX
- OHTraining & CoursesIn personFree
The Model Is Not The Problem: The Engine Is The Problem
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Columbus AI Engineering Meetup
Columbus AI Engineering Meetup Thanks to Charles Sullivan for giving this talk! **The Model Is Not The Problem: The Engine Is The Problem** There is a massive disconnect in AI. We have five discrete but interconnected problems with inference in 2026: * The streaming problem. Inference is a black box: wall of text in, pull the lever, wall of text out. No streaming, no back-and-forth, no iterative progress. * The memory problem. The LLM can't remember anything. It pretends to remember by re-reading context on every request, but it doesn't actually remember. * The learning problem. The LLM can't...
- OHTraining & CoursesVirtual
AI for Project and Portfolio Leaders
· Online
Hosted by Ohio State Fisher College of Business - Executive Education
Two half-day virtual sessions on planning, estimating and prioritizing AI initiatives for technology project and portfolio leaders.
- OHConferenceHybrid
DataConnect Conference 2026
· Lewis Center, OH
Hosted by Women in Analytics / DataConnect Conference
Multi-track data, analytics, ML and AI conference hosted by Women in Analytics with workshops, startup showcase and expo; in-person passes from $995, virtual $145.
November 2026
- OHWorkshopIn person
AI in Your Research: Machine Learning in Your Research (Autumn 2026)
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by OSU Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI)
Five-morning hands-on workshop on applying machine learning methods in research; $260 ($130 students).
- OHTraining & CoursesHybridFree
Data Center Technician with AI Tools (powered by TEKsystems) - Columbus cohort
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Per Scholas Columbus
Free 8-week full-time program (M-F 9-4) preparing learners for data center roles, including AI-powered problem-solving, with OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E certifications.
- OHWorkshopIn personFree
AI Power Hour
· Springboro, OH
Hosted by Springboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Session in the Springboro Chamber's recurring AI Power Hour series on applying AI tools in local businesses.
- OHMeetupIn personFree
CincyAI for Humans Monthly Meetup (November)
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Cincinnati AI for Humans (KR Digital Agency / Kendra Ramirez & Helen Todd)
Free monthly human-centered AI community meetup; date announced in the CincyAI newsletter, time and RSVP link not yet published (typically Tuesday afternoon, ~3-5 PM).
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
Ethical Decision Making and Responsible AI
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center
Half-day program on ethics frameworks and responsible AI decisions for leaders. $400.
- OHMeetupVirtual
IBM Bob TV episode 3: Benchmarking optimization tasks, cost & quality with Bob
· Online
Hosted by Data, Cloud and AI in Columbus (IBM Community)
Data, Cloud and AI in Columbus Join us for the third episode of **Bob TV,** the monthly digital event series hosted by **Max Jesch**, IBM Bob’s outbound product manager. Each month, Max sits down with a technical guest to explore real examples of your trusted AI assistant in action—showing how **Bob** accelerates enterprise software development across the entire lifecycle. **Featuring Special Guest: Rynne Whitnah** We’re thrilled to welcome Rynne Whitnah, Technical Lead AI Ecosystem at IBM to the November installment. **Rynne will cover:** * How developers can benchmark optimization tasks to...
- OHMeetupVirtualFree
*Cle AI and Data* Lock 39 Erie Canal Towpath Hike
· Online
Hosted by CLE AI & Data (Cleveland AI & Data)
Cleveland AI & Data Dear community members, We’re excited to invite you to our **fifth community hike** on the **Erie Canal Towpath** on **Saturday, November 7th, at 10:00 AM**. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the address below. Feel free to bring along a friend, family member, or anyone else who would enjoy getting outside and connecting with the community. We’ll **depart promptly at 10:15 AM** and head south along the trail, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early. **A few things to bring:** * Comfortable shoes * Water * Weather-appropriate clothing * Curiosity and good conversation...
- OHSummitIn person
Essential Skills Summit: Data Analytics, Data Storytelling, and AI
· Findlay, OH
Hosted by Toledo Codes
Get up-to-date information at: Address: University of Findlay Stewart Center TLB (Formerly Winebrenner) Findlay, OH United States Hosted by Raise The Bar Hancock County
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
ChatGPT for Business Productivity and Innovation
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Ohio State Fisher College of Business - Executive Education
One-day non-technical course on prompting, Custom GPTs, Agent Mode and responsible everyday business use of ChatGPT.
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
Leading Through AI Change
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center
Half-day program on change management for AI adoption. $400.
- OHConferenceIn personFeatured
Great Lakes AI Week 2026
· Toledo / Bowling Green, OH
Hosted by Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
ETA's Northwest Ohio AI Week, sponsored by JobsOhio, with an AI Leadership Summit at BGSU on Nov 10 and an AI For Business Summit at UToledo on Nov 12, plus a Nov 9 kick-off social at Maumee Bay Brewing.
- OHMeetupIn person
Office Hours (w/ The AI Collective)
· Toledo, OH
Hosted by Toledo Codes
Get up-to-date information at: Address: TolHouse Toledo, OH United States Hosted by The AI Collective & Justin Beaudry
- OHConferenceVirtualFree
Free Live Webinar: 🤖 Build Your AI Workforce Before Your Competitors Do
· Online
Hosted by Cincinnati AI Magnet Community
Cincinnati AI Magnet Community AI is changing the way businesses operate—but the real opportunity isn't simply using more AI tools. It's building an **AI workforce** that can support your sales, marketing, customer service, and operations. In this free 60-minute on-demand workshop, AI strategist **[Michelle Hummel]( will show you how to identify where AI can make the biggest impact in your business and which AI employees you should consider building first. You'll discover how to: ⚡ Identify where you may be losing 20+ hours every week 🤖 Determine which AI employees your business actually...
- OHConferenceVirtual
Great Lakes AI Week w/ Toledo Codes
· Online
Hosted by Toledo Codes
Get up-to-date information at: Address: Check event page for more details. Hosted by Justin Beaudry & 4 others
- OHMeetupIn personFree
AI Foundry CLE Episode 17: The Intelligence Paradox
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by AI Foundry - CLE (formerly AI Woodstock - CLE)
AI Foundry - CLE (formerly AI Woodstock - CLE) We’re getting ready for the next AI Foundry CLE meetup, and this one should be a good one. **Episode 17, The Intelligence Paradox**, will explore a bigger question underneath all the usual AI conversation about productivity, automation, and ROI: **If AI makes intelligence cheaper and more available, what becomes more valuable?** We’ll open with a **practical AI demo**, followed by a **moderated discussion with four business leaders putting AI to work inside real organizations**. Together, we’ll explore where AI is creating value today, where human...
- OHWorkshopIn personFree
AI Power Hour
· Springboro, OH
Hosted by Springboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Session in the Springboro Chamber's recurring AI Power Hour series on applying AI tools in local businesses.
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
Supporting Human Performance Using AI
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center
Half-day program on using AI to augment employee performance and development. $400.
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn personFree
Cle AI and Data Monthly Social at Happy Dog
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by CLE AI & Data
November edition of the group's casual monthly social at Happy Dog. Free to attend with free parking; food and drinks available for purchase.
- OHConferenceIn person
2026 Taste of IT Conference: The Connected Stack
· Dayton, OH
Hosted by Technology First
Dayton's long-running IT conference; 2026 theme examines how AI, cybersecurity, and people shape technology and data strategy.
- OHSummitIn person
2026 Ohio AI Summit: AI in Action - Built in Ohio
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by OhioX
Third annual statewide AI summit with speakers, Ohio use cases, startup spotlights and an AI happy hour reception.
- OHHackathonIn personFree
CincyPy November Meetup - "Almost" Hackathon (AI Agents)
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by CincyPy
Low-stakes build night where attendees create AI agent applications in Python, with optional show-and-tell.
- OHWorkshopIn personFree
Getting Started with Copilot Agents (CSU AI Workshop)
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Cleveland State University
Hands-on intro where participants build a first agent with Microsoft Copilot. Primarily aimed at CSU faculty and staff.
- OHMeetupIn person
AI & Data for a Greater Cleveland
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by CLE AI & Data (Cleveland AI & Data)
Cleveland AI & Data AI is moving fast. From breakthroughs in generative AI and intelligent agents to the data infrastructure powering tomorrow’s businesses, the opportunities—and the questions—are growing every day. Join Cleveland AI & Data at the Greater Cleveland Partnership for an evening of insights, conversation, and community with the people exploring what comes next. Whether you’re developing AI applications, building data pipelines, bringing AI into your organization, launching a startup, or simply curious about where these technologies are headed, you’ll find a welcoming community...
- OHWorkshopIn personFree
AI Power Hour
· Springboro, OH
Hosted by Springboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Session in the Springboro Chamber's recurring AI Power Hour series on applying AI tools in local businesses.
December 2026
- OHMeetupIn personFree
CincyAI for Humans Monthly Meetup (December)
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Cincinnati AI for Humans (KR Digital Agency / Kendra Ramirez & Helen Todd)
Free monthly human-centered AI community meetup; date announced in the CincyAI newsletter, time and RSVP link not yet published (typically Tuesday afternoon, ~3-5 PM).
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn person
State of AI - Columbus
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by OhioX
Morning gathering of Columbus tech leaders and builders discussing the current state of AI and local AI innovation; registration via Eventbrite.
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
AI Fluency Jumpstart for Executives (December)
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Ohio State Fisher College of Business - Executive Education
December session of the one-day executive AI bootcamp with hands-on prototype build and certificate; $700 early / $950.
- OHWorkshopIn person
AI in Your Research: Computer Vision in Your Research (Autumn 2026)
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by OSU Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI)
Week-long afternoon workshop on applying computer vision techniques to research data.
- OHMeetupIn person
Jingle all the Clouds 3.0! We're using AI for this one!
· Dublin, OH
Hosted by TechLife Columbus
TechLife Columbus Happy Holidays! This year we are uniting the [AWS]( Azure, Terraform , DevOps, and MS Teams Columbus User Group colleagues for another combined **Multi-Cloud Holiday Meetup, Jingle all the Clouds 3.0**! Now with AI!!! **PLEASE REGISTER AT ONE OF THE MEETUPS LINKED ABOVE.** *Santa Cloud* may make another appearance! **SPONSORS** * Bar tab - Sponsored by ***VEEAM*** * Pizza - Sponsored by ***Leading EDJE*** * Venue - Sponsored by **Olentangy River Brewing Company** * Dessert - Sponsored By ***Painless Analytics*** **DIRECTIONS** Olentangy River Brewing Company, 303 Green...
- OHTraining & CoursesIn person
AI Prompting Intensive for Business Strategy
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Ohio State Fisher College of Business - Executive Education
Two-day hands-on program on structuring prompts for content creation, workflow automation and strategic decision-making.
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn person
AI Roundtable: AI in Consulting & Professional Services
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by Greater Cleveland Partnership
Peer roundtable on how AI is reshaping expertise in consulting and professional services firms.
- OHNetworking & RoundtablesIn personFree
Cle AI and Data Monthly Social at Happy Dog (December)
· Cleveland, OH
Hosted by CLE AI & Data (Cleveland AI & Data)
Cleveland AI & Data Hi Cleveland AI & Data members, We’d love to have you join us for our monthly **Cleveland AI & Data Social Meetup** on **Tuesday, December 8th, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Happy Dog**. This is a casual, non-sponsored gathering focused on connecting with other people interested in AI, data, technology, and the future. Come meet new people, share what you’re working on, exchange ideas, or simply join the conversation. **All are welcome—whether you’re deeply involved in AI or just curious to learn more.** **Details:** * 📍 Happy Dog * 🗓️ Tuesday, December 8th * ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM * 🅿️...
- OHConferenceVirtualFree
Free Live Webinar: 🤖 Build Your AI Workforce Before Your Competitors Do
· Online
Hosted by Cincinnati AI Magnet Community
Cincinnati AI Magnet Community AI is changing the way businesses operate—but the real opportunity isn't simply using more AI tools. It's building an **AI workforce** that can support your sales, marketing, customer service, and operations. In this free 60-minute on-demand workshop, AI strategist **[Michelle Hummel]( will show you how to identify where AI can make the biggest impact in your business and which AI employees you should consider building first. You'll discover how to: ⚡ Identify where you may be losing 20+ hours every week 🤖 Determine which AI employees your business actually...
- OHSummitVirtualFreeFeatured
AI Ready America Virtual Summit, Town Hall, and Training Day
· Online
Hosted by Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
Free national virtual summit opening with a live AI readiness town hall at noon ET, followed by 10+ tracks of tool-, role-, and industry-based training (including Claude and Microsoft AI tools).
- OHWorkshopIn personFree
AI Power Hour
· Springboro, OH
Hosted by Springboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Session in the Springboro Chamber's recurring AI Power Hour series on applying AI tools in local businesses.
February 2027
- OHTraining & CoursesVirtual
Artificial Intelligence IT Workforce Certificate (Spring 2027 cohort)
· Online
Hosted by Columbus State Community College Workforce
Second 2026-27 cohort of Columbus State's 30-week AI certificate (Wednesday evenings, online with recordings), covering machine learning, generative AI and NLP.
June 2027
- OHConferenceIn personFeatured
Cincy AI Week 2027
· Cincinnati, OH
Hosted by Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
ETA's flagship AI Week, billed as the largest AI event in the Midwest, returns to Cincinnati June 8-10, 2027: Community Day, Conference Day One and Conference Day Two. Pre-registration is open. Dates subject to change.
September 2027
- OHConferenceIn personFeatured
Columbus AI Week 2027
· Columbus, OH
Hosted by Enterprise Technology Association (ETA)
Central Ohio edition of ETA's AI Week, sponsored by JobsOhio, Sept 14-16, 2027: Community Day, Conference Day One and Conference Day Two. Pre-registration is open. Dates subject to change.
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