AI is moving fast. But most conversations about it still happen in silos:engineers talking to engineers, founders talking to founders, hype talking to hype. Montclair AI Nights is different. This is a community-driven evening designed to make AI approachable, practical, creative, and exciting for everyone — whether you’re technical or non-technical, building a company or just trying to understand what’s coming next. Expect an evening of: speakers, live demos, startups, local builders, creators, networking, practical AI use cases, and conversations that go beyond surface-level hype. Topics may include: AI agents, personal assistants, creative workflows, small business automation, coding tools, local AI startups, autonomous systems, AI for everyday life, and what the future of work actually looks like. We’re especially excited to spotlight local builders and real-world applications — the people quietly building fascinating things right here in New Jersey and the NYC area. Whether you’re: an engineer, founder, student, designer, marketer, artist, operator, educator, small business owner, or simply AI-curious — you belong in this room. Call for Speakers & Demos We’re currently looking for: short talks, demos, experimental projects, startup showcases, agent workflows, practical use cases, and interesting perspectives on AI. If you’re building something worth sharing, we’d love to hear from you. We’re also speaking with sponsors interested in supporting grassroots AI community building. Join the discord community: https://discord.gg/zXqPQv3Pq Newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/montclairai