In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, connecting beyond the digital world has never been more vital. Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk is at the intersection of innovation and in-person engagement, spotlighting how real-life conversations can illuminate the impact of technology in our everyday lives. As habits and industries increasingly blend the digital and physical, this series brings together technologists, creators, and passionate minds to unpack what’s next—face to face.
Recent trends at major conferences like TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco have underscored the importance of these IRL forums. As TechCrunch Disrupt gathers over 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders, the conversations happening offstage and in person often shape the future of entire startups. According to coverage from Vendelux, these events are evolving to offer curated, data-driven networking, allowing participants to build intentional relationships that extend well past the handshake.
This year, the rise of AI-powered tools is transforming how live events like IRL Tech Talk operate and how listeners participate. Remo, an industry leader in virtual event technology, notes that artificial intelligence is now a “co-pilot” for organizers and attendees alike. It assists in creating smart networking pairings, personalized content, and frictionless event experiences. A recent case from the MIT Reality Hack saw the AUR+A app use AI-generated virtual cards and facial recognition to help attendants easily connect and exchange details—a real-world example of how digital innovation is augmenting genuine human interaction.
But it’s not just about the networking. In-person events are increasingly hands-on and practical. Visual Studio Live! at Microsoft Headquarters this week is testament to that, where developers immerse themselves in AI tools, cloud architecture, and the latest in software design with expert-led sessions and candid community-building. The organizers emphasize a blend of unbiased learning and social connection, proving that the best tech insights often emerge not from the presentations, but from hallway discussions and social mixers.
Localized grassroots events are also on the rise. In Houston tonight, the Catch Me IRL! gathering at 2506 La Branch Street embodies this movement. WendyInTech and a community of Houston technologists and entrepreneurs are coming together to network, collaborate, and share what’s working now in tech, away from the rigid agenda of larger conferences.
The creative arts are finding their space in the IRL tech talk conversation as well. Ragnar Kjartansson’s acclaimed installation, “The Visitors,” currently on view at SFMOMA, blurs the boundary between digital presentation and physical experience. As reported by Observer, the piece draws viewers into a collective emotional moment, reminding us that even in a world saturated by screens, what happens outside them—human connection and shared experience—remains irreplaceable.
This season, as events blend AI, hands-on workshops, and genuine conversation, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk is more than a format—it’s a statement. It reflects a wider industry shift toward authentic engagement, community, and the belief that technology is most powerful when discussed and explored in person.
Thanks for tuning in to this edition of Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights and conversations on the future of technology, both onscreen and off. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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Recent trends at major conferences like TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco have underscored the importance of these IRL forums. As TechCrunch Disrupt gathers over 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders, the conversations happening offstage and in person often shape the future of entire startups. According to coverage from Vendelux, these events are evolving to offer curated, data-driven networking, allowing participants to build intentional relationships that extend well past the handshake.
This year, the rise of AI-powered tools is transforming how live events like IRL Tech Talk operate and how listeners participate. Remo, an industry leader in virtual event technology, notes that artificial intelligence is now a “co-pilot” for organizers and attendees alike. It assists in creating smart networking pairings, personalized content, and frictionless event experiences. A recent case from the MIT Reality Hack saw the AUR+A app use AI-generated virtual cards and facial recognition to help attendants easily connect and exchange details—a real-world example of how digital innovation is augmenting genuine human interaction.
But it’s not just about the networking. In-person events are increasingly hands-on and practical. Visual Studio Live! at Microsoft Headquarters this week is testament to that, where developers immerse themselves in AI tools, cloud architecture, and the latest in software design with expert-led sessions and candid community-building. The organizers emphasize a blend of unbiased learning and social connection, proving that the best tech insights often emerge not from the presentations, but from hallway discussions and social mixers.
Localized grassroots events are also on the rise. In Houston tonight, the Catch Me IRL! gathering at 2506 La Branch Street embodies this movement. WendyInTech and a community of Houston technologists and entrepreneurs are coming together to network, collaborate, and share what’s working now in tech, away from the rigid agenda of larger conferences.
The creative arts are finding their space in the IRL tech talk conversation as well. Ragnar Kjartansson’s acclaimed installation, “The Visitors,” currently on view at SFMOMA, blurs the boundary between digital presentation and physical experience. As reported by Observer, the piece draws viewers into a collective emotional moment, reminding us that even in a world saturated by screens, what happens outside them—human connection and shared experience—remains irreplaceable.
This season, as events blend AI, hands-on workshops, and genuine conversation, Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk is more than a format—it’s a statement. It reflects a wider industry shift toward authentic engagement, community, and the belief that technology is most powerful when discussed and explored in person.
Thanks for tuning in to this edition of Beyond the Screen: IRL Tech Talk. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insights and conversations on the future of technology, both onscreen and off. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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For more check out http://www.quietplease.ai
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
In today's fast moving tech landscape, connecting beyond the digital
world has never been more vital beyond the screen. IURL
tech Talk is at the intersection of innovation and in
person engagement, spotlighting how real life conversations can illuminate the
impact of technology in our everyday lives. As habits and
industries increasingly blend the digital and physical, this series brings
(00:22):
together technologists, creators, and passionate minds to unpack what's next
face to face. Recent trends at major conferences like tech
Crunch Disrupt twenty twenty five in San Francisco have underscored
the importance of these IRL forums. As tech Crunch Disrupt
gathers over ten thousand founders, investors, and technology leaders, the
(00:42):
conversations happening off stage and in person often shape the
future of entire startups. According to coverage from Vendelux, these
events are evolving to offer curated, data driven networking, allowing
participants to build intentional relationships that extend well past the handshake.
This year, the the rise of AI powered tools is
transforming how live events like IRL tech Talk operate and
(01:05):
how listeners participate. REMO an industry leader in virtual event
Technology notes that artificial intelligence is now a co pilot
for organizers and attendees alike. It assists in creating smart
networking pairings, personalized content, and frictionless event experiences. A recent
case from the MIT Reality Hack saw the auur AAP
(01:27):
use AI generated virtual cards and facial recognition to help
attendants easily connect and exchange details, a real world example
of how digital innovation is augmenting genuine human interaction. But
it's not just about the networking. In person events are
increasingly hands on and practical. Visual Studio Live at Microsoft
(01:49):
Headquarters this week is testament to that, where developers immerse
themselves in AI tools, cloud architecture, and the latest in
software design. With expert led sessions and candid community building.
The organizers emphasize a blend of unbiased learning and social connection,
proving that the best tech insights often emerge not from
(02:10):
the presentations, but from hallway discussions and social mixers. Localized
grassroots events are also on the rise. In Houston. Tonight,
the catch me Irl gathering at two thousand, five hundred
six law Branch Street embodies this movement. Windy and Tech
and a community of Houston technologists and entrepreneurs are coming
(02:31):
together to network, collaborate, and share what's working now in tech.
Away from the rigid agenda of larger conferences, the creative
arts are finding their space in the IRL tech Talk
conversation as well. Ragnark here Tansen's acclaimed installation The Visitors,
currently on view at SFMOMA, blurs the boundary between digital
(02:52):
presentation and physical experience. As reported by Observer, the piece
draws viewers into a cotive emotional moment, reminding us that
even in a world saturated by screens, what happens outside them,
human connection in shared experience remains irreplaceable. This season, as
(03:13):
events blend AI, hands on workshops and genuine conversation, Beyond
the Screen, ir L tech Talk is more than a format,
It's a statement. It reflects a wider industry shift toward
authentic engagement, community and the belief that technology is most
powerful when discussed and explored in person. Thanks for tuning
(03:37):
in to this addition of Beyond the Screen ir L
tech Talk. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and
conversations on the future of technology, both on screen and off.
This has been a quiet Please production. For more check
out Quiet please dot ai
In today's fast moving tech landscape, connecting beyond the digital
world has never been more vital beyond the screen. IURL
tech Talk is at the intersection of innovation and in
person engagement, spotlighting how real life conversations can illuminate the
impact of technology in our everyday lives. As habits and
industries increasingly blend the digital and physical, this series brings
(00:22):
together technologists, creators, and passionate minds to unpack what's next
face to face. Recent trends at major conferences like tech
Crunch Disrupt twenty twenty five in San Francisco have underscored
the importance of these IRL forums. As tech Crunch Disrupt
gathers over ten thousand founders, investors, and technology leaders, the
(00:42):
conversations happening off stage and in person often shape the
future of entire startups. According to coverage from Vendelux, these
events are evolving to offer curated, data driven networking, allowing
participants to build intentional relationships that extend well past the handshake.
This year, the the rise of AI powered tools is
transforming how live events like IRL tech Talk operate and
(01:05):
how listeners participate. REMO an industry leader in virtual event
Technology notes that artificial intelligence is now a co pilot
for organizers and attendees alike. It assists in creating smart
networking pairings, personalized content, and frictionless event experiences. A recent
case from the MIT Reality Hack saw the auur AAP
(01:27):
use AI generated virtual cards and facial recognition to help
attendants easily connect and exchange details, a real world example
of how digital innovation is augmenting genuine human interaction. But
it's not just about the networking. In person events are
increasingly hands on and practical. Visual Studio Live at Microsoft
(01:49):
Headquarters this week is testament to that, where developers immerse
themselves in AI tools, cloud architecture, and the latest in
software design. With expert led sessions and candid community building.
The organizers emphasize a blend of unbiased learning and social connection,
proving that the best tech insights often emerge not from
(02:10):
the presentations, but from hallway discussions and social mixers. Localized
grassroots events are also on the rise. In Houston. Tonight,
the catch me Irl gathering at two thousand, five hundred
six law Branch Street embodies this movement. Windy and Tech
and a community of Houston technologists and entrepreneurs are coming
(02:31):
together to network, collaborate, and share what's working now in tech.
Away from the rigid agenda of larger conferences, the creative
arts are finding their space in the IRL tech Talk
conversation as well. Ragnark here Tansen's acclaimed installation The Visitors,
currently on view at SFMOMA, blurs the boundary between digital
(02:52):
presentation and physical experience. As reported by Observer, the piece
draws viewers into a cotive emotional moment, reminding us that
even in a world saturated by screens, what happens outside them,
human connection in shared experience remains irreplaceable. This season, as
(03:13):
events blend AI, hands on workshops and genuine conversation, Beyond
the Screen, ir L tech Talk is more than a format,
It's a statement. It reflects a wider industry shift toward
authentic engagement, community and the belief that technology is most
powerful when discussed and explored in person. Thanks for tuning
(03:37):
in to this addition of Beyond the Screen ir L
tech Talk. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights and
conversations on the future of technology, both on screen and off.
This has been a quiet Please production. For more check
out Quiet please dot ai
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