Next Builders: Building in the Age of AI
Wed, 30 Sept 2026, 14:00
Seoul, South Korea
Free
Originally organized by ShardLab. Meet people building with AI. Next Builders brings engineers, founders, researchers and technical product teams together for an afternoon of AI panel discussions and networking at Hashed Lounge in Seoul. We’ll explore how AI is changing what small teams can build, where agents are useful in practice, and what it takes to move an AI product from prototype to everyday use. The conversations will focus on hands-on experience: what’s working, what hasn’t, and what teams are learning as they build. What to expect Builder-led panels: Hear practical perspectives on building with AI, from development workflows to the challenges of shipping and operating a product. Technical discussions & Q&A: Explore agents, evaluation, reliability, latency, cost and user experience. Bring your questions into the conversation. Builder connections: Meet peers working through similar product and engineering questions, and continue the conversations over food and refreshments. Whether you’re building your first prototype or already shipping a product, bring your experience, questions and curiosity. Agenda 14:15–14:45 | Check-in & Networking Arrive, settle in and meet fellow attendees. 14:45–14:55 | Welcome Remarks Opening thoughts on AI and the opportunities it creates for builders. 14:55–15:15 | Protocol Camp: Evolving with AI A look at Protocol Camp’s journey and how its approach to using AI has changed over time. 15:15–15:25 | Previous Cohort Winner’s Pitch Hear from the winning team of the previous Protocol Camp cohort as they introduce their project. 15:25–16:25 | Guest Project Introductions & AI Panel Get to know guest projects, followed by a discussion on how to use AI effectively today and what might come next. 16:25–16:55 | Meet the Cohort 10 Builders Before networking, meet the Protocol Camp Cohort 10 teams. Each team will share a one-slide introduction to what they’re building and how they’re using AI. 16:55–17:40 | Networking & Refreshments Continue the conversations, exchange ideas and connect with fellow builders over light bites and refreshments. Joining us Free admission, with registration approval required. Your place is confirmed once you receive an approval email from Luma. Sessions will be primarily in English. Light bites and refreshments will be provided. This is an alcohol-free event. When registering, tell us what you’re building or exploring and what you’d like to discuss. This helps us bring together a relevant mix of builders and practitioners. See you on 30 September at Hashed Lounge. Venue: Hashed (new office), Seoul, KR. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/k7ybhg3w