Events
Solidarity Iftar 2023
The Ramadan Solidarity Iftar connects tech and legal professionals and spotlights the urgency of economic solidarity to fortify our future.
Black Excellence in a Technology Economy
Join us for a double header event during Black History Month for people of all backgrounds across the Habibi community.
Fireside Chat
First up, our Fireside Chat will feature a vulnerably authentic discussion between social justice advocate and Meta (Facebook) Product Policy Manager Yusuf Abdul-Qadir, and Alaa Taha, a Stanford and Harvard Business School alum who is now a Marketplace Product Manager at Incredible Health.
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming live demo event where we will be exploring a range of critical themes affecting Black Habibis from African American and African diaspora backgrounds. This thought-provoking discussion is designed to offer insight into the shared and divergent experiences of Black tech professionals as they navigate the various challenges that are present in the industry.
Our panel of experts will be discussing various topics related to the Black experience within the tech industry, including issues related to race, identity, and representation. We will be exploring the ways in which these issues have impacted the professional journeys of Black Habibis, and how they have developed their own strategies for success in spite of the obstacles they have faced.
While the event is focused on the experiences of Black Habibis in the tech industry, we believe that the lessons that will be shared are universal in nature and can be applied to other diverse minorities operating in tech and beyond. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the importance of representation and the ways in which identity can shape professional experiences. They will also learn about strategies for navigating systemic biases and how to create pathways for success in spite of the obstacles that may arise.
This event promises to be an engaging and insightful discussion that will offer valuable insights for anyone who is interested in creating a more equitable and inclusive tech industry. We hope to see you there!
AI Live Demo
Custom GPT: Transformative AI for Social Justice
In this live demo, computer scientist Abdullah Saleh will show technical and non-technical audience members the power of creating a custom GPT-3 model that can be used to create tools for social social justice advocates globally. GPT-3 is the algorithm behind ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence language model and chatbot created by OpenAI that has taken the world by storm for its ability to replicate and exceed human performance in a wide variety of research, text generation, and administrative tasks through a sleek user interface. Abdullah will offer a simple and concise, yet powerful demo on how individuals and teams can use
This live demo event is designed for technical and non-technical activists interested in exploring the cutting edge of artificial intelligence in service of social justice. Attendees will learn about the many potential use cases for a custom GPT-3 model. Some of these examples could include developing chatbots and virtual assistants that provide accurate information on social justice issues, creating culturally relevant educational materials, generating persuasive messaging for social justice causes, analyzing and identifying instances of bias and discrimination in text data, detecting hate speech and other harmful language on social media platforms, and creating tools to identify and report instances of violence against marginalized communities. Through this demonstration, attendees will see how easy it is for them and their teams to leverage the power of AI to amplify their efforts and make a greater impact in the fight for social justice and equality, for the Black community and beyond.
Abdullah Saleh is a Nubian Sudani Brooklyn native, fullstack engineer and founder of For Our Liberation, a non profit focused on labor and housing. As a social justice advocate specializing in building digital innovations and IRL movements, Abdullah is committed to creating equity for underrepresented populations with a particular focus on Black and Brown communities.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/548178535757
AI & The Future of Startups & Work
Join us for a panel discussion on the future of startups and the workforce in the age of artificial intelligence. With the rapid advancements in AI technology, including chatbots, the way we work and learn is rapidly changing. Our panel of experts includes a software engineer, a venture capitalist, and a founder with a successful exit, who will share their insights on how AI is transforming the job market and startup landscape.
Enushe Khan: As a venture capitalist at Signalfire, Enushe will provide perspective on the investment opportunities and challenges presented by AI, and how it is shaping the future of startups and established companies. Enushe also brings an investment perspective on how the shifting talent landscape is driving a new wave of seed stage investments in new companies brought about by the confluence of new AI tools and developers to bring their applications to market.
Mohammed Eldirany: As a software engineer previously at Meta, Mohammed will discuss the impact of AI on the development and deployment of new technologies, and how it is changing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the tech industry.
Dawood Khan: Having co-founded and successfully sold Gradio, a machine learning solution, to Huggingface where he now works in-house, Dawood brings a unique perspective on founding and scaling AI companies and in particular language models similar to those developed by OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
This panel discussion is a must-attend event for anyone interested in understanding the future of work and startups in the age of AI. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the future of these industries, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn from some of the foremost experts in the field.
HOUSEKEEPING:
- Google requires us to submit the finalized names of all attendees 4 days prior to the event. RSVPs are therefore strictly capped by January 21.
- Due to limited space for this Complimentary Habibi Tech event, ONLY RSVP IF YOU CAN GUARANTEE ATTENDANCE. Otherwise, you risk wasting a seat that someone else could benefit from. If you RSVP and do not attend, you may not be invited to future events of this kind. If you learn after RSVPing that you cannot attend, please change your RSVP to reflect your new reality.
- Please RSVP with full name to gain access to the campus
- Proof of Vaccine & ID required to enter
RSVP:
https://partiful.com/e/7PmJwdznoUbbTYYAyjA7
Halal Bread 101
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halal-bread-101-tickets-500003843957
Join us for an intro panel on personal finance and investing for Habibis. How to grow your nest egg with Halal, effective strategies.
Learn the fundamentals of investing and financial planning with special attention to the ethical guidelines behind growing your wealth through Islamically compatible ways. Get introduced to the usefulness of your employer's 401k , how to leverage a Roth IRA, and how to defer or reduce taxes to grow your wealth effectively and in a risk-managed manner. Additionally, we will cover index funds that are comprised of Shariah-compliant investment choices so that the specific investments one makes are ethically sound.
The event will be comprised of a panel discussion followed by an interactive Q&A segment, so come prepared with questions.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halal-bread-101-tickets-500003843957
Lost in the Matrix Open Mic with Muslim Writers Collective
Lost in the Matrix alludes to the notion that as human beings, we are wanderers in an ethereal realm, with no recollection of our origins, limited grasp of today, and mere hopes for what tomorrow will bring. How do we make sense of who we are in this reality? What inspiration can we draw from our faith and our traditions? How will we find our way to our ultimate destination?
Join MWC and Habibi Tech for an unforgettable open mic as we explore technology, tomorrow, and today.
Share with us what this journey means to you, what inspires you and gives you life, what gives you solace on cold, dark nights, what makes you feel hopeful. Come build a welcoming, spiritual community with us - open to all, as you are. Sign up to share your story at bit.ly/shareatmwc.
** ABOUT MWC **
Muslim Writers Collective (MWC) is a grassroots initiative dedicated to promoting storytelling in the Muslim community. Through monthly events across the US and Canada, we are reviving a vibrant creative and literary tradition, one open mic at a time. Founded in January 2014 in New York City, we have held over 250 events in over twenty cities, welcoming hundreds of first time performers and tens of thousands of attendees. PRI has called us "an oasis to Muslims in America,” and VICE has acclaimed us as "a space for young Muslims to honor their humanity." Join us at an MWC event near you!
Fall Shawarma Social
Connect with Habibis in the NYC tech scene and try the best shawarma in the City (and many other dishes). Limited Space, please RSVP here: https://par.tf/Bjso
Creating Wealth in the Age of Data
Learn how entrepreneurs, data scientists, and everyday people are creating a gold rush of wealth using data, and how you can benefit.