Join us May 20th for this one-of-a-kind live challenge, teams of students, entrepreneurs, and corporate professionals will race the clock to develop and present a startup-worthy product or business idea using today’s most advanced AI tools.

Whether you're a developer, founder, strategist, or just AI-curious — this is your front-row seat to watch creativity, strategy, and technology collide in real time.

Co-hosts: DEPLOY + Alloy Digital + MeaningfulAI

Speakers: TBD
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Happy Hour w/ complimentary beer & food provided
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | The Showdown Begins

For more details about the event, visit techsandthecity.org

Thanks to our sponsors - The Camp and our event partners - gener8tor and The Apollo Foundation.

In this episode of Techs and the City, we sit down with Will Blackburn — co-founder of DevClarity and a key voice in Birmingham AI — to explore how everyday developers, engineers, and tech leads can leverage AI tools to build better software and stronger teams.

🎙️ Hosted by Daniel Walters, this conversation dives deep into:

-- Will’s journey from engineer to AI founder
-- How DevClarity helps dev teams level up
-- Why using the tech matters more than theorizing
-- Tools and workflows real developers are using in 2025
-- How AI is changing code reviews, documentation, and collaboration

If you're a developer, DevOps pro, sysadmin, or help desk specialist who wants to stay ahead of the curve — this one’s for you.

We’re excited to continue to bring you amazing tech content, highlighting and elevating the tech talent in Birmingham and the surrounding cities. If you have any suggestions for show topics, speakers, or additional feedback, please let us know! Drop us an email to [email protected].

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the next Techs And The City event!

— Chase and Daniel