Artificial Intelligence is changing how software is built, but does that mean traditional computer science skills matter less?

Join us for an evening with William Holcombe as we explore why understanding the fundamentals of computer science and data science is more important than ever in the age of AI.

This session is designed for both newcomers and experienced engineers. Whether you’re just starting your journey or building advanced systems, you’ll discover practical ideas that can help you think differently about learning, development, and the future of software engineering.

Topics for Beginners

• Why computer science fundamentals matter even more with AI-assisted development

• Where to start learning and which skills are most likely to remain valuable as technologies evolve

• How knowledge mapping, learning frameworks, and understanding your own thinking process can accelerate growth

Topics for Senior Engineers

• An auditable AI architecture that combines classical computing with statistical models

• High-performance data transfer approaches for improving AI infrastructure efficiency

• Human-computer interaction concepts that treat users and input devices as part of the operating system

• AST-first code generation and semantically intelligent C++ to Rust transpilation ideas

• Adaptive education systems that leverage transfer learning and personalized knowledge mapping

Why Attend?

One of the best parts of participating in the local tech community is leaving inspired to build. The conversations, feedback, and shared curiosity often provide the momentum needed to return to personal projects with fresh energy.

Programming can sometimes feel like a solitary journey, but there are many fellow builders exploring ambitious and unconventional ideas alongside you.

Our hope is that you’ll leave excited to open your IDE again, experiment with new concepts, and continue building.

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Location: Poki Poki Cevicheria, 3517 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

Time: Doors open at 5:45 PM, event starts at 6:15 PM

Agenda:

5:45 PM – Doors Open

6:15 PM – Lightning Talks

6:30 PM – Featured Talk | The Art of Computer Science and AI: Formalizing Tacit Knowledge for AI-Assisted Development

Speaker: William Holcombe

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM – Networking

Have something cool to share? Bring your slides, code, or demo for a lightning talk (5-minute cutoff).

Want to stay connected? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/PGsFk2SFXg

Drinks and a full menu are available at the venue. Come hungry and ready to learn!