NH AI Meetup

New Hampshire AI Meetup

Practical AI, built together. Monthly meetups, hands-on demos, and a growing community of developers and professionals in the Granite State.

Monthly Meetups
Hands-on Demos
Open Community
Next Meetup
in-person
Meeting #1 - The AI Landscape — What's Out There and How to Get Started
May 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMTBD

Note: We are currently looking for a location to have our meetings. If you know anyone in the Bedford, NH area, please let us know! An introductory session covering the current AI landscape in early 2026. We'll walk through the major AI vendors, what tools are available for free vs. paid, and practical use cases ranging from asking simple questions to creating images, writing code, and building real applications. No prior AI experience required — just bring a phone or laptop and a willingness to explore.

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What We Cover

From complete beginners to those ready for hands-on steps—we start super simple and build with everyday, Granite State examples that anyone can relate to.

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AI Basics for Everyone

  • What AI really is (and what it isn't)—explained in plain English, no tech overload!
  • Easy terms broken down, like "chatbot," "prompt," or "AI assistant"
  • Where AI already shows up in daily NH life (think weather forecasts, voice helpers, or smart thermostats)
BEGINNER

Getting Started with AI Tools

  • Using ready-to-go AI (no coding needed—we skip the hard stuff)
  • Prompting basics: How to "talk" to AI to get the best answers
  • Hands-on fun: Simple tries right on your phone or laptop during the meeting
BEGINNER → INTERMEDIATE

AI for Text, Images & Everyday Help

  • Chatbots and assistants for quick tasks (recipes, travel ideas, or writing emails)
  • Creating images with AI: Make fun pictures for family, hobbies, or gifts
  • Organizing your own stuff: Photos, to-do lists, schedules, or notes made easier
INTERMEDIATE

Putting AI Into Practice in Real Life

  • AI for seniors: Medication reminders, gentle exercise prompts, staying connected, or even companionship tools
  • AI for education (ages 0–100): Helping kids learn playfully, supporting students of all ages, or lifelong learning in NH communities
  • Keeping it safe and smart: Simple talks on costs, privacy, ethics, and responsible use with real local examples

Upcoming Meetings

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Note: We are currently looking for a location to have our meetings. If you know anyone in the Bedford, NH area, please let us know! An introductory session covering the current AI landscape in early 2026. We'll walk through the major AI vendors, what tools are available for free vs. paid, and practical use cases ranging from asking simple questions to creating images, writing code, and building real applications. No prior AI experience required — just bring a phone or laptop and a willingness to explore.

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Explore how today’s AI tools can support personalized learning for kids, teens, adults, and lifelong learners—without “doing the work for you.” We’ll demo practical workflows for study guides, tutoring-style conversations, and interactive learning plans using popular free and paid tools.

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A hands-on session designed for seniors and the people who care about them — adult children, grandchildren, and caregivers. We'll explore how AI can help with real, everyday challenges that seniors face: understanding medications and interactions, navigating Medicare, planning safe exercises, staying connected with family, avoiding scams, and living more independently. No tech experience needed — we'll walk through everything together, step by step.

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Ask Our AI Assistant

Have questions about our meetups, presentation topics, or AI concepts? Our AI assistant can help you find what you're looking for.

What was covered in the last meetup?
The most recent meetup covered practical RAG architectures, including vector databases and chunking strategies for production use cases.
Are there slides available?