NY Mindstone/Anote April Meetup

CIBC New York, 300 Madison Avenue, New York, USA

NY AI April 2nd 2025 Welcome to the biggest Practical AI Meetup in NYC!

Join us once a month as we explore the world of artificial intelligence, its cutting-edge practical applications, and the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.

Why should you attend?

Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape. Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers. What you can expect?

Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:

What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical talk breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights. How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks. What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society. After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and time to connect with everyone around you.

Don't miss the opportunity to see what's really happening in AI - you'll be surprised at what's already possible today.

We have limited spots available, so get your ticket ahead of time to avoid disappointment!

Agenda

Doors Open

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Introduction

Welcome and event introduction

AI Monetization: A Practical Guide to Unlock Value by dong xiaoxian

AI is revolutionizing industries, but many organizations struggle to translate their AI investments into measurable business value. In this session, Eva Dong, Lead of AI Monetization at Google Cloud, will demystify AI monetization and provide a practical framework for unlocking value while optimizing costs. Attendees will gain insights into overcoming common challenges such as cost unpredictability, scaling AI effectively, and measuring ROI. Through real-world case studies across retail, finance, and healthcare, this session will showcase actionable strategies for maximizing AI-driven revenue and efficiency. Whether you're an executive, data scientist, or AI strategist, you'll leave with a roadmap to make AI a sustainable and profitable asset for your business.

How LLMs improve in-site search by Uri Goren

When we think of large language models, we instinctively picture ChatGPT. OpenAI’s early dominance made “chatbots” the default LLM interface. But here’s the thing—we don’t need more chatbots. Conversational UIs are often clunky and unnecessary for many user needs. Instead, we believe the real opportunity lies in supercharging the classic search bar. This talk will challenge the chatbot-first mindset and show how LLMs can quietly but powerfully transform in-site search experiences—driving better results, boosting user satisfaction, and increasing retention. We’ll share practical, low-effort strategies to win in search without falling into the chatbot hype.

Wrap Up

Closing remarks and next steps

Pizza, Drinks & Networking

Casual networking with food and drinks

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