Links to the local STEAM groups + #rdggeek Link Tree
We are looking for speakers for 2026 and beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Reading Geek community please get in touch – email: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org or via Twitter: @RDGGeekNight Speaking slot availability can be found via the website.
Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.
So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.
Everyone welcome!
7:00pm Arrivals
7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
7:35pm LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy)
8:05pm Networking & beers
8:30pm Short announcements/updates
8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)
LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy)
Go beyond the hype and dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. This in-person talk will demystify how these powerful models work, explore the critical differences between models and the applications built on them, and discuss the essential topics of data, ownership, and context. Join us for live demonstrations and an open discussion on the real-world capabilities and limitations of this transformative technology.
Paul is a seasoned cloud architect and Senior Google Trainer, he specializes in creating powerful cloud solutions that address real-world business challenges. With a background spanning development, deployment, sales, and strategy, he brings a uniquely holistic perspective to cloud & AI te
Links to the local STEAM groups + #rdggeek Link Tree We are looking for speakers for 2026 and beyond. If you would like to get involved and support your local Reading Geek community please get in touch – email: talks [at] rdggeeknight.org or via Twitter: @RDGGeekNight Speaking slot availability can be found via the website. Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm. So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers. Everyone welcome! 7:00pm Arrivals 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions 7:35pm LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy) 8:05pm Networking & beers 8:30pm Short announcements/updates 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper) 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs) LLMs 101: Understanding the Engine Behind Generative AI (Paul Leroy) Go beyond the hype and dive into the fundamentals of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. This in-person talk will demystify how these powerful models work, explore the critical differences between models and the applications built on them, and discuss the essential topics of data, ownership, and context. Join us for live demonstrations and an open discussion on the real-world capabilities and limitations of this transformative technology. Paul is a seasoned cloud architect and Senior Google Trainer, he specializes in creating powerful cloud solutions that address real-world business challenges. With a background spanning development, deployment, sales, and strategy, he brings a uniquely holistic perspective to cloud & AI te
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