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How to run an internal-tools demo night that outside engineers actually show up to

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Zack Proser
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1,072
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English
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Summary

Applied AI Showcases in San Francisco and New York demonstrated how carefully designed event operations can make live internal-tools presentations resilient and engaging despite issues such as cancelled flights and broken demos. The format uses five eight-to-twelve-minute talks, each featuring a live demonstration, followed by a combined panel Q&A and informal networking, while presentation order is deliberately structured to move from concrete applications to broader platforms. Organizers prepare written contingencies for every demo and potential missing speaker, use staffed check-in to manage attendance realities, and record sessions to produce lasting full videos, highlight reels, and written recaps. These practices aim to protect attendees from delays and unfocused discussion while showcasing real production systems, supporting both knowledge-sharing and recruiting.

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