Wednesday, October 28, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
How to Stay Employed in the Age of AI
About this event
An Arlington AI community conversation on durable career evidence, practical work and employability as artificial intelligence changes knowledge-work roles.
AI Innovators Network Northern Virginia convenes an in-person conversation at the AWS Skills Center in Crystal City about navigating a career shaped by AI.
Host Soo-Jin Lee will speak with applied AI builder and data scientist William Zhu about his book, Proof Over Promise. Their discussion focuses on the difference between accumulating credentials and demonstrating real capability, with time for attendees to bring questions.
The official Meetup page lists Wednesday, October 28, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at AWS Skills Center Arlington, 1550-G Crystal Drive. An informal drinks and networking stop at Tacombi follows the programmed session. RSVP through Meetup and confirm attendance details before going.
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A Northern Virginia community of roughly 4,700 AI practitioners, founders and newcomers running panels, talks and mixers across DC, Virginia and Maryland, frequently hosted at the AWS Skills Center in Crystal City.