20 Aug 2025 - 19:00
Description:
Discover the joy of running language models locally—without breaking the bank. This session dives into setting up Ollama and explores creative ways to use local models for practical tasks, experimentation, and maybe even a few cost-saving wins. We’ll explore Ollama Turbo for scaling up, show how uv makes quick Python projects effortless, and use VS Code to turn your local dev setup into a smooth, productive environment. Whether you’re optimizing workflows or just vibing with your own AI, this talk is packed with tools, tips, and energy to help you go further with local LLMs.
Time: Aug 17, 2025, 7pm
Location: Gravitate Midtown (6611 University Ave Ste 200 Windsor Heights, IA 50324) and via zoom (register): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bYKIlyvlSPSMpUQ1lyXqGA
Title: Ollama, local AI for fun and hopefully Profit savings