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Happy Hours

Hackfort Happy Hours

Connect with the Treasure Valley tech community in a relaxed and social setting.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Networking •

Mingle with fellow tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

• Inspiration •

Share ideas and get inspired by
innovative projects and discussions.

• Knowledge Sharing •

Learn from experts and discover
the latest trends in technology.

• Community •

Enjoy drinks and conversation with
like-minded individuals.

Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of tech, networking, and fun!

Join us for our upcoming
HAPPY HOUR on:

October 30

Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 5 – 7 PM
Location: Kiln Meridian

Grab a drink and join us at Kiln for AI talks, networking, and Hackfort updates. We’re excited to feature two dynamic voices shaping how AI is being used today:

Scott Falconer

Applied AI leader and author of Managing AI. Scott will deliver a rapid-fire talk, “Applied AI Essentials: 10 Rules for Real-World Success.” In just 20 minutes, Scott cuts through the noise with hard-won lessons from the trenches of AI adoption. Learn why AI won’t fix broken processes, how to shift your focus from hours to outcomes, and why everyone-regardless of title-is now managing AI.

Steve Pentland

Researcher, professor, and founder of Rhetorix Lab. Steve will share how his startup is tackling one of education’s biggest challenges: keeping students engaged and learning in the age of AI. With over 90% of students using GPT tools for assignments, his video-based assessment platform is designed to restore academic integrity, elevate student voice, and highlight the human skills AI can’t replace. Beyond education, Steve will also explore how Rhetorix can be applied in industries like corporate training, recruiting, and certification, where authentic learning and assessment matter most.

Expect two distinct perspectives on AI: one rooted in industry adoption, the other in reshaping education and beyond, plus plenty of space to network and connect with Boise’s tech and creative community over a drink.

RSVP today and be part of the conversation:

Reserve

AUG.

21

@Trailhead

OCT.

30

@Kiln

NOV.

20

Venue
To Be Announced

DEC.

18

Venue
To Be Announced

Previous Events

AUG.

21

@Trailhead

Our first Happy Hour of the season featured Mike Gough and Aaron McCulloch sharing how film music and sound design are created, from organic samples to custom synths, turning technical precision into emotional storytelling.

We also heard from Joseph Haskin and Marne Elmore, who introduced Illuminate, the annual projection-art festival that transforms Garden City’s streets into an immersive, walkable gallery spotlighting local and underrepresented artists.