AI is already part of how developers work: Coding assistants. Autonomous agents. Background tasks. PR reviews. But in most companies, AI usage is either completely ungoverned or quietly blocked.

This meetup is for developers who want to understand what AI governance actually means in practice, without turning their workflow into a compliance nightmare.

We’ll focus on how teams are introducing guardrails that protect source code, credentials, and infrastructure while still letting developers move fast. No policy decks. No buzzwords. Just real examples of how AI agents are being used safely inside modern dev environments.

You’ll walk away with:
- A clear understanding of what AI governance actually means for developers, not just security teams
- Insight into why AI agents need different permissions than humans and where most teams get this wrong
- Practical examples of how guardrails can speed teams up instead of slowing them down
- A simple mental model you can apply whether you’re experimenting with AI locally or rolling it out across a team

Who this is for:
- Beginner → intermediate software developers
- Platform engineers and DevOps folks supporting dev teams
- Anyone using (or wanting to use) AI tools beyond simple autocomplete

Agenda:
* 5:30pm~6:00pm: Checkin, Food and Networking
* 6:00pm~6:15pm: Welcome/community update
* 6:15pm~8:00pm: Tech talks and Q&A
* 8:00pm~8:30pm: Open discussion & Mixer

Tech Talk: AI Governance for Developers
Speaker: Suman Bisht, Coder
Abstract: In this session, we will deep dive into AI governance for developers. We will explores the often-unseen risks developers face when using AI tools—from unintended data exposure to tool lock-in—and how teams can implement lightweight, developer-friendly governance. Learn how to build secure, standardized AI workflows that provide guardrails without slowing innovation, so you can ship with confidence.

Speakers/Topics:
Stay tuned as we are updating speakers and schedules.
If you have a keen interest in speaking to our community, we invite you to submit topics for consideration: Submit Topics

Venue:
AWS Loft SF, 525 Market Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

• The Loft entrance is up the stairs to South West of building next to Chipotle restaurant/water fountain.
• By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you are 18 years or older and agree to follow the AWS Code of Conduct and the AWS Event Terms and Conditions
• It is mandatory to bring valid physical government ID to enter the AWS Builder loft (No Digital IDs will be accepted).
• There is no scooter/bike parking available in the building. If you plan to bring one, you will need to find parking options nearby.
• All attendees must be 18 or older to attend this event at the space

Sponsors:
We are actively seeking sponsors to support AI developers community.  Whether it is by offering venue spaces, providing food, or cash sponsorship. Sponsors will not only speak at the meetups, receive prominent recognition, but also gain exposure to our extensive membership base of 50,000+ AI developers in San Francisco Bay Area and 500K+ worldwide.

Local and Global AI Community on Discord
Join us on discord for local and global AI tech community:
- Events chat: chat and connect with speakers and global and local attendees;
- Learning AI: events, learning materials, study groups;
- Startups: innovation, projects collaborations, founders/co-founders;
- Jobs and Careers: job openings, post resumes, hiring managers;