AI-ZA Networking June 2025 and Pub Trivia Night

Join us for an exciting evening of professional networking and pub trivia, hosted by Artificial Intelligence ZA. Connect with like-minded individuals in artificial intelligence, generative AI, LLMs, data science, and computer vision while enjoying a fun and interactive pub trivia quiz (If there's time).

We’ll be having our next AIZA meeting on the 25th of June 2025 at 6PM - Hosted at Entelect (3rd Floor) in Melrose Arch.

We’ll kick off with: 🤖AI News with 🍕PIZZA with Ritesh Kanjee Main Talks:

1. Reimagining the SDLC with AI by Jason Viviers - This talk will delve into adapting the software development life cycle (SDLC) for the age of generative AI. Jason will discuss why traditional models like Waterfall and Agile are insufficient in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment and introduce "Wayfinding," a new approach for navigating rapid AI development cycles. The session will share lessons from building Eduvibz.com, an AI-powered music education platform, and provide practical strategies on using AI to automate documentation, backlogs, research, and testing, while ensuring teams remain in sync and human-centric. 2. Beyond the Prompt: Vibe-Code Your Way into an MVP by Ridha Moosa - This session will explore how to rapidly move from a simple prompt to a functional AI-powered application in under an hour using "vibe coding" techniques. Ridha will cover how to prototype with AI tools, build and deploy a full-stack web app on a budget, and validate AI ideas quickly. The talk will also touch on what it takes to scale an MVP into a robust, enterprise-grade AI system and offer practical consulting strategies to turn quick wins into long-term value.

Lean coffee & networking. This is your chance to drive the conversation. Join us for an interactive Lean Coffee session where we'll tackle the big questions around AI adoption.