AI Tinkerers Ghent Meetup - February 11 [AI Tinkerers - Brussels]

AI Tinkerers Ghent Meetup - February 11

Feb
11
Wednesday
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 6:30PM to 10PM (CEST)
Aikido Security
Keizer Karelstraat 15, Gent, BE
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AI Tinkerers Ghent Meetup - Feb 11

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After the successful first Belgian edition of AI Tinkerers in Brussels, we’re excited to announce the next meetup - this time in Ghent!

Join us for an evening of deep-dive technical talks, live demos, and thoughtful discussions with Belgium’s most active AI builders.

 This meetup is highly curated and focussed exclusively on active AI builders — engineers, developers, and creative technologists who are shipping innovative AI products and exploring the frontier of foundation models and generative AI.

Why You Should Attend

  • Cutting-Edge Content: Hear from peers who are pushing the limits of open-source models and AI innovation with real-world case studies and technical demonstrations.
  • Networking with Fellow Builders: Share experiences, discuss challenges, and foster new collaborations with experts who are as passionate about building groundbreaking AI solutions as you are.
  • Opportunities to Showcase: Interested in sharing your work? We are calling for speaker proposals!

Talks

Keen to give a demo? Submit your proposal here for this or future events!

Event Details

  • Date: 11th February 2026
  • Time: 18:30 – 22:00
  • Venue: Aikido Security, Ghent
  • Food & drinks: yes! Pizza and drinks will be served

Curation & Entry

Space is very limited for this highly anticipated meetup, so be sure to register as soon as possible. Secure your spot and become a part of a community that’s driving AI innovation forward.

This meetup is selective by design. We focus on hands-on innovation, not theoretical pontification. Every attendee is screened to ensure the room is full of active builders trading breakthroughs.

People who submit a demo proposal are prioritized for entry.

Read more about our community standards in the FAQ.

Interested in speaking?

Submit Your Speaker Proposal and share cool projects you’ve built, cutting-edge techniques you’ve mastered or new concepts you’ve learned! Talks are strictly technical: no slides, no pitches, show us the real deal, live! Every speaker has 15 minutes (strict cut-off) and 5 minutes Q&A.

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