The Washington AI Network, in collaboration with SeedAI, hosted an AI-themed HAippy hour on the evening of September 24, 2024 at the House at 1229 in Washington, DC. The event took place amidst the backdrop of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) AI Symposium which drew a distinguished crowd of experts, policymakers, and industry leaders in artificial intelligence to the Nation’s Capital from all around the country.
The HAippy Hour event brought together industry experts, government officials, AI enthusiasts and media professionals for an evening of insightful discussions on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence. The evening was filled with meaningful conversations surrounding AI ethics, innovation, and policy, all aligning with the broader themes of the NIST AI Symposium happening that week in the city.
Attendees enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and the valuable opportunity to connect with their peers and counterparts in a collaborative environment, reinforcing Washington, D.C.’s growing role as a hub for AI policy and innovation.
Other notable attendees included: Helen Toner, Durga Malladi, Nate Tibbits, Andres Castrillon, Nkechi Nneji, Jidenna, Jesse Dunietz, Joel Gardner, Courtney Rozen, Oliver Stephenson, Chris Russo, Tim Ryder, Daniella Cheslow, Jason Liang, Lee Tiedrich, Rebecca Weiss, Dera Eneh-Ortiz, A.J. Bhadelia, Jordan Klavans, Josh Hone, Bethany Abbate, Andre Barbe, Tizzy Brown, Courtney Lang, Andres Castrillon, Frank Justice, Luca Consalvi, Lilia Stone, Hamza Tariq Chaudhry, Connie Hsueh, Kimberly Adams, Michael Clauser, Melissa Hopkins, Martin Stanley, Miranda Bogen, Tom Giancola, Abhishek Balakrishnan, Eric Masanet, Michael Hauck, Tim O’Brien, Rohit Israni, Anastassia Kornilova and Charles Yates.