Seminars & talks
Plain-language sessions that explain AI and other emerging technologies, with plenty of room for questions.
Starting first
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Understand AI. Build better software.
We are a New Mexico nonprofit in formation. We teach people of all ages across northern New Mexico how emerging technologies work, how to use them safely and responsibly, and how to build strong software development skills.
- All ages
- Hands-on
- Northern New Mexico
Our approach
What we do
We help people in northern New Mexico understand emerging technologies and build the skills to work with them well.
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Understand
Seminars and talks that explain AI and other emerging technologies in plain language, with room for every question.
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Use safely and responsibly
Practical guidance on what these tools can and cannot do, how to protect your privacy, and how to use them with good judgment.
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Build strong skills
Hackathons, contests, and bootcamps where people write real software and learn the practices behind excellent work.
Programs
Learn it. Try it. Build it.
We are starting with public seminars, then growing into hands-on software events.
Hackathons
Team-based events where people of every experience level build working software around a shared challenge.
Coming next
Contests
Friendly competitions that challenge people to design, build, and show off software they are proud of.
Coming next
Bootcamps
Intensive, hands-on programs that build strong software development skills through real projects.
Coming next
Start here
Public seminars come first
Our first programs are open to everyone. They are for people who want to understand what AI is, ease the worry that new technology can bring, and leave with practical next steps. Come curious.
What to expect
- Plain language, no jargon
- Honest answers about what AI can and cannot do
- Guidance on staying safe and protecting your privacy
- Time for your questions
Community
Find us on Meetup
Our events are announced through two local Meetup groups. Join one or both to get notified.
Meetup group
Santa Fe/Los Alamos AI Practitioners Meetup
A community for AI and machine-learning practitioners in Santa Fe and Los Alamos.
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NM Small Business Technology Meetup Group
For New Mexico entrepreneurs and small business owners using technology to start or improve a business.
Join on Meetup (external site)Why we exist
Our mission
The Santa Fe Center for Excellence in Software Development promotes excellence in software development and educates the public of northern New Mexico, of all ages, about emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Through seminars, talks, hackathons, contests, bootcamps and other hands-on programs, it helps people understand these technologies, use them safely and responsibly, and build strong software development skills.
Join us
Help us get started
We are new, and there is a lot to build. Come to an event, share what you know, or lend a hand.