Amazon Web Services (AWS) has inaugurated the AWS GenAI Loft in Bengaluru as part of a global initiative to promote generative AI . This two-week pop-up, running from July 29 to August 9, 2024, is the first stop in a worldwide tour aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in key AI hubs.
The GenAI Loft offers developers, startups, and AI enthusiasts a platform to explore and engage with generative AI technologies. The space will feature 22+ sessions including workshops, hands-on training, and demos from AWS partners such as Shellkode, Datastax, Ganit, Cloudthat, Ankercloud, Rapyder, and GoML. Visitors will also have opportunities to network with AI experts and industry leaders.
“We are excited to commence the global tour of AWS GenAI Loft in Bengaluru, a hub for AI innovation in the country,” said Kumara Raghavan, Head, Startups, AWS India and South Asia.
“The GenAI Loft is designed to provide a dedicated space for builders and innovators to learn, ideate and gain hands-on experience in leveraging the transformative potential of generative AI. The GenAI Loft will also offer networking opportunities to connect with startups, investors, AWS experts and our partners,” he added
Adam Seligman, Vice President of Developer Experience at AWS, emphasised the significance of in-person events in sparking new ideas. “I’m always inspired by the way in-person events spark new ideas when we bring together builders, startups, investors, AWS experts, and our partners. By creating these hubs of activity, we aim to accelerate the development of generative AI technologies and foster a truly global community of creators,” said Seligman.
The GenAI Loft offers a variety of activities designed to provide deep insights into generative AI and its applications. Participants will gain practical experience with AWS’s suite of AI tools and technologies, including Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q.
Workshops will cover topics such as building full-stack web applications with generative AI capabilities and optimizing costs by migrating from OpenAI to Amazon Bedrock.
The loft will also host sessions led by industry trailblazers and AI visionaries, providing attendees with the latest advancements in generative AI. Additionally, attendees can get one-on-one help from generative AI experts and AWS Solutions Architects, ensuring they receive personalized guidance for their projects. The loft will facilitate connections with leading AI investors, industry leaders, and innovators, fostering a collaborative environment for idea exchange and networking.
The Bengaluru GenAI Loft is the first stop in a global tour that will include pop-ups in key AI hotspots such as San Francisco, São Paulo, London, and Paris. Each city will host the loft for up to 12 weeks, providing a platform for thousands of visitors to engage with cutting-edge generative AI projects and thought leaders.
AWS’s launch of the GenAI Lofts is part of a larger $230 million commitment to accelerate the creation of generative AI applications by startups around the world.
