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LlamaCon 2025: Meta’s First Generative AI Developer Conference – How to Watch
Key Highlights:
- Meta’s first dedicated generative AI developer conference
- Virtual event streaming live on April 29, 2025
- Featuring Mark Zuckerberg, Satya Nadella, and Ali Ghodsi
- Focus on Llama AI models and open-source AI community
- Accessible through Meta for Developers Facebook page
LlamaCon 2025 will showcase Meta’s latest developments in generative AI technology (Image: Meta)
Meta’s Inaugural AI Developer Conference
In a significant move that underscores its commitment to artificial intelligence, Meta is launching LlamaCon 2025, its first-ever conference dedicated exclusively to generative AI development. This virtual event marks a departure from Meta’s traditional approach of incorporating AI announcements into its Connect conferences, highlighting the growing importance of AI in the company’s strategic vision.
Event Overview
Date: April 29, 2025
Format: Virtual Conference
Platform: Meta for Developers Facebook Page
Access: Free and open to all
Key Speakers
- Mark Zuckerberg – Meta CEO
- Satya Nadella – Microsoft CEO
- Ali Ghodsi – Databricks CEO
- Chris Cox – Meta CPO
- Manohar Paluri – VP of AI
- Angela Fan – Research Scientist
Conference Schedule and Highlights
Event Timeline (ET/PT)
1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT
Opening Keynote
Join Chris Cox, Manohar Paluri, and Angela Fan as they unveil the latest developments in Meta’s open-source AI community and provide insights into upcoming Llama model features.
1:45 PM ET / 10:45 AM PT
Building AI-Powered Applications
Special conversation between Mark Zuckerberg and Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi on the future of AI application development.
7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
AI Trends and Future Outlook
Featured discussion between Mark Zuckerberg and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on emerging AI trends and industry collaboration.
Recent Developments and Expectations
Meta’s approach to AI development has been marked by significant announcements outside of traditional conference settings. The recent launch of Llama 4, which brings advanced capabilities in image understanding and document parsing, demonstrates the company’s ongoing innovation in the field. While specific announcements for LlamaCon remain under wraps, the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft, particularly in their previous work on AI models, suggests potential for exciting new developments.
How to Watch LlamaCon 2025
- Visit the Meta for Developers Facebook page
- No registration required – the event is free and open to all
- Set a reminder for April 29th, starting at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT
- Follow along with live updates and announcements throughout the day
What to Expect
LlamaCon 2025 promises to be a landmark event for the AI developer community. With Meta’s track record of innovation in AI technology, particularly with the Llama model series, attendees can anticipate announcements that could shape the future of generative AI development. The presence of industry leaders from Microsoft and Databricks suggests potential collaborations and insights into the broader AI ecosystem.
Stay Updated
For those unable to watch live, we’ll be providing comprehensive coverage of all announcements and developments from LlamaCon 2025. Follow our updates for real-time insights and analysis of this groundbreaking AI developer conference.
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