In-Person Event

Open Build: DC

Learn about building and coding with AI

Date
Mar 03, 2026
Time
05:30 pm - 08:30 pm
Address
WeWork Scott Circle, 1701 Rhode Island Avenue NW, Washington, DC
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Founder Institute is teaming up with AI Collective and Cognition — the AI software development platform behind Windsurf, Devin, and DeepWiki — for a hands-on evening of building, demos, and community. One platform that understands, writes, and ships code. Join us to experience it all in action and start building. If you want to join virtually, check out the ZOOM link below. ​

Learn more about this great event at https://luma.com/openbuild-dc

Please REGISTER as there is limited space for this hands-on workshop event.

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Agenda - Washington DC TimeZone:

​5:30 PM: Doors open, grab food & drinks; FI & AI Collective Welcome
6:00 PM: Cognition Platform Demo (see what's possible)
6:20 PM: DevRel Deep Dive (tips, tricks, and power moves)
6:50 PM: Open Build (build whatever calls to you)
8:15 PM: Code & Tell (show off what you made — or didn't)
8:30 PM: Wrap-up


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Speakers

Guc

Guc Ozenci

Program Director @ FI Washington DC

Catherine

Catherine Mc Millan

Founding Director @ AI Collective

Platinum Partners

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