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AI CRAFTS DENVER
Talks on the realistic dilemmas of AI implementation and digital product development
Building on AI: A Smarter Diet for Digital Products
September 17 5:00-8:00 PM, Denver CO, Code Talent
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In 2025, AI isn’t just a tool; it’s become the main course in our digital diet. Everyone’s feeding on it: products, workflows, pitch decks, even job descriptions.
At AI Crafts Denver — co-organized by Bobcats Coding and the AI & Product Colorado community —, we’re unpacking what it really means to design, develop, and manage AI-powered products in a world where artificial intelligence is no longer a standalone feature or future plan. It’s part of the architecture, of your product, your team, your roadmap. Yet the more deeply it integrates, the more questions it raises: about ownership, about value, about how we build and lead.
This event is your chance to explore those questions with peers who are doing the work in design, development, and strategy. Expect insight-packed talks and a candid fireside conversation that reflects on real implementation: not just how AI is reshaping what we build, but how we build it, who we build it with, and what frameworks actually hold up under pressure.
Join us on September 17th during Colorado Startup Week for straight talk and practical, real-life product development solutions. Bring your toughest questions, we've probably seen the challenges you're facing and can share what works based on our experience with clients across different industries.
Space is limited, and based on our previous events, this one will fill up fast. Secure your spot today!
DATE
September 17th, 2025
5:00pm mst - 8:00pm mst
Doors open: 4:30 pm mst
Attendance is free, but
registration is required
SPEAKERS
ABOUT THE TALKS
From Code Monkeys to AI-Masters: How GenAI Is Rewriting Software Teams
For years, we’ve heard the same story: if AI changes software development, it will replace junior developers first. But the real disruption runs much deeper. It’s not just about roles—it’s about how we build teams and how we outsource.
The old outsourcing playbook built on cheap labor is quickly becoming obsolete. In its place, a new model is emerging: lean, senior-heavy teams supercharged by generative AI, supported by outsourcing partners who bring automation, not just headcount. This shift is rewriting the economics of software development and forcing companies to rethink how they scale.
In this session, we’ll unpack why mid-level roles are under pressure, how team structures are evolving, and what it takes to work with partners who can deliver value in an AI-driven world. If you want to future-proof your development strategy, this is where the next three years of software delivery will be decided.
Barbara Fazekas
CEO and Co-Founder
Bobcats Coding
Beyond the Black Box: Mastering the Economics of AI Integration
Everyone wants AI in everything, but few know exactly how much it costs. This session unpacks the hidden costs and economic challenges of incorporating third-party AI tools into your products. We will walk you through distinct integration strategies and their cost implications, showcase common AI feature archetypes with their typical expense patterns, and provide decision-making tools for optimizing both short and long-term cost structures. Whether you're evaluating your first AI implementation or refining existing features, you'll leave with actionable approaches to make financially sound AI investments that scale with your product's growth.
Istvan Karasz
Software Architect
Bobcats Coding
Learning to Internalize Vibe Design in the AI Era
Vibe design is completely rewriting the rules of product development. Whether you're ready or not, this AI-powered revolution is here to stay – and this talk will show you exactly why. In this session, you'll learn how AI-driven vibe design processes accelerate product design and development while reducing design timelines and costs, allowing you to streamline lengthy creative cycles without compromising on your product. Discover the practical transformations AI has brought to design workflows and digital product teams, making vibe design an essential part of the modern development process.
András Pop
Founder, Design Lead
Stereogram
AI Projects Under Fire: From the PM's Perspective
Fireside chat led by Stephanie Battista Hubbard
After diving deep into team structures, design philosophies, and economic realities, it's time for the honest conversation. Our fireside chat brings together product people who've navigated the messy reality of AI adoption, from the initial "we need AI in everything" mandate to figuring out what actually adds value for users. They'll reflect on the evening's talks and share the decisions that worked, the ones that didn't, and the unexpected challenges that emerged during their AI implementation journey.
Stephanie Battista Hubbard
Product Experience Director,
Humanity Innovation Labs
Gary Fox
Technical PM
AI & Product
ABOUT AI CRAFTS
In October 2023, we launched the AI Crafts event series with the aim of creating a dynamic and practical platform for professionals and decision-makers in product development. Our previous events in Budapest, Lisbon, and Boulder (CO) successfully brought together the industry's finest to collaborate and reshape the future of product development. We've engaged hundreds of enthusiasts from both business and tech sectors who participated in deep, insightful discussions and collaborative thinking, all guided by our latest research and extensive experience in product development. We're excited to bring this experience back to Denver for Colorado Startup Week.
Join us on September 17h at Code Talent office, in Denver for an after-work event filled with learning and networking. AI Crafts is your opportunity to connect with the brightest minds in IT and business while gaining valuable tips and tricks for mastering AI adoption in digital product development.
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