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Kuwai is RTP's professional AI community. We run speaker series, hands-on workshops, and networking events for engineers, managers, and leaders who want practical skills, not hype.

What We Do:
Practical workshops Real industry speakers Hands on learning Networking with builders and leaders Practical workshops Real industry speakers Hands on learning Networking with builders and leaders
(About)

What is
Kuwai

Kuwai is a professional AI community based in RTP. We bring together engineers who build with AI, managers who run AI-powered teams, and leaders who drive AI strategy across organizations.

Every event is designed around one principle: you leave with something you can use on Monday morning. No theory decks. No product pitches. Real practitioners sharing real workflows.

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(How It Works)

Three Steps

Find the right track, pick an event, and start learning.

01.

Choose Your Track

Pick Build, Manage, or Lead based on where you are and what you need.

02.

Check the Format

Each event shows whether it's a talk, workshop, or networking session so you know what to expect.

03.

Attend & Connect

Join live events, engage with speakers, and network with fellow professionals.

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Find Your
Path

Build Track
Build
AI Agents Coding Tools MCP Production Systems Architecture

Build

For engineers and developers

Learn to build AI coding agents, integrate AI tools into real development workflows, and ship AI-powered software that works in production. Hands-on sessions led by engineers who are doing this every day.
Manage Track
Manage
AI PM Team Workflows Sprint Planning Governance Productivity

Manage

For project managers, product leaders, and team leads

Learn to manage development teams and projects in an AI-first environment. From writing specs that AI can execute to measuring productivity across AI-assisted workflows. Built in partnership with NCPMI.
Lead Track
Lead
Strategy Enterprise Adoption ROI Org Design Transformation

Lead

For executives, directors, and senior leaders

Understand how AI changes your organization, your teams, and your competitive position. Strategy sessions, executive roundtables, and case studies focused on decisions that matter at the leadership level.
(Formats)

How We Can Help

Speaker Series

Expert talks followed by open Q&A and networking. Come with questions.

60-90 min In-person + Virtual Monthly

Lunch & Learns

Midday workshops where you learn a specific skill or framework. Bring your laptop.

45 min In-person Bi-weekly

Networking Events

Connect with fellow AI professionals in a relaxed setting. Structured introductions, roundtable discussions, and open networking.

2 hours In-person Quarterly

Corporate Sessions

Private workshops and executive briefings tailored to your organization. We work with your team on the specific AI challenges you're facing.

Half or Full day On-site By request
(Events)

Upcoming
Events

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AI robotics talk
Build

March 20, 2026

Building Production RAG Systems

Build Track / Speaker Series

For developers working with retrieval-augmented generation in production
Workshop session
Manage

April 3, 2026

AI Product Roadmapping Workshop

Manage Track / Lunch & Learn

For PMs defining AI-powered product strategy
Executive discussion
Lead

April 17, 2026

AI Strategy for the C-Suite

Lead Track / Speaker Series

For senior leaders evaluating enterprise AI adoption
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Speaker

Have deep expertise in AI? Share your knowledge with our community of builders, PMs, and leaders.

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Bring Kuwai to Your Org

Partner with Kuwai to train your teams, host private events, and give your people practical AI skills they can use right away.

Contact Partnerships

In partnership with NCPMI and its 4,000+ project management professionals.

Real partnerships. Real credibility. Real results for your team.

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