Birmingham AI 2026 Kickoff | Powered by Curiosity

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

4:30–8:00 PM

Red Mountain Theater, Birmingham, AL

Discover how curiosity becomes capability. Join 500+ builders, leaders, and community members for an evening of hands‑on AI experiences, great food, and conversation — followed by a fast‑moving main program featuring OpenAI, Birmingham AI, and a keynote.

Why attend

• Explore real AI workflows you can use now
• Meet peers across industries and the local community
• Leave with practical next steps, not just ideas
  

What to expect

• AI Experiences, food, and open bar to start
• Main-stage program with Birmingham AI, OpenAI, and keynote speaker
• Action you can take to use AI in a meaningful way the next day
  

Run of show

• 4:30–5:30 PM — AI experiences, food, open bar, networking
• 5:30 PM-7:15 PM — Theater doors open & main program begins
• 7:15–8:00 PM — Bar reopens and conversations continue
  

AI Experiences

Hands‑on demo stations curated by Birmingham AI breakout leaders. Try tools, see live workflows, and get quick coaching on how to adapt them to your role.

Who it’s for

• Operators and leaders moving from pilots to practice
• Builders, employees, and doers who want to speed up real work
• Nonprofit and civic leaders exploring responsible adoption
  

What you’ll take away

• Concrete AI examples you can replicate
• A clearer view of where AI is headed for Birmingham
• New connections and a path to keep learning
  

Tickets and details

• Time: 4:30–8:00 PM
• Format: Reception and AI experiences, then main program
• Amenities: Food and open bar
• Venue: Red Mountain Theater, downtown Birmingham
• Dress: Come as you are, business casual welcomed
  

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Curiosity opens the door. Capability walks through it. Spend one evening turning “what if?” into “what’s next.”