RISEnergy Workshop on Metadata Management
- Date
- 2026-04-28
- Host
- EERA - The European Energy Research Alliance
About this event
If you’re curious about how AI can make cybersecurity faster, smarter, and more resilient, this meetup will give you a practical place to start. Join security practitioners, builders, and AI enthusiasts for an in-person evening focused on how generative and traditional AI are already being applied across cyber defense and where the biggest opportunities and risks are emerging. About the Event This event is part of SF AI Week and is designed as a focused community gathering for people exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Rather than a broad AI conversation, the evening centers on concrete security use cases, operational challenges, and the real-world questions teams face when adopting AI in high-stakes environments. Expect a format that blends expert perspectives with room for peer connection. You’ll hear from people working close to the problem space, then have time to continue the conversation with others who care about securing systems, improving workflows, and understanding what’s hype versus what’s actually useful. What to Expect The evening will include a curated set of talks and discussions on AI in cybersecurity, followed by networking. Content is likely to span both strategic and tactical topics, with an emphasis on practical applications rather than abstract theory. You can expect: Talks on how AI is being used across cybersecurity workflows Discussion of opportunities, limitations, and responsible adoption Perspectives from others working at the intersection of security and AI Time to meet fellow attendees during networking after the program Whether your interest is offensive security, defensive operations, governance, or product building, the agenda is meant to expose you to the current landscape and spark useful follow-up conversations. Why Attend AI is changing security work quickly, but not always clearly. This event gives you a chance to hear how others are thinking about automation, analysis, detection, response, and decision-making before you commit time or resources in the wrong direction. You’ll leave with sharper questions, a better sense of where AI can create leverage in security, and new connections with people exploring similar problems. If you want signal, context, and community around one of the most important shifts in cybersecurity, this is a strong room to be in. Practical Details This is an in-person event taking place in San Francisco as part of SF AI Week. The evening includes both programmed content and networking, making it suitable whether you want structured learning, relationship-building, or both. Attendees should plan for a meetup-style experience: arrive ready to listen, ask questions, and connect. If you’re actively working on AI security problems or just beginning to explore the space, you’ll get the most out of the event by coming prepared to discuss real use cases and challenges.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want a sharper, more practical view of how AI is being used in cybersecurity today. - You work in **cybersecurity** and want to understand where AI can genuinely improve detection, response, analysis, or operational efficiency. - You’re an **engineer, researcher, or builder** creating AI-powered security products and want feedback, perspective, and connection with others in the space. - You lead or influence **security strategy, risk, or operations** and need to separate promising applications from noise before making adoption decisions. - You’re part of the broader **AI community** and are curious about one of the highest-stakes real-world environments for applied AI. - You enjoy **meeting thoughtful peers in person** and want conversations that go beyond headlines into implementation, tradeoffs, and emerging best practices. - You’re early in your exploration of **AI for cyber** and want an accessible way to learn from practitioners without needing to be an expert already. If you care about the future of security work and want to understand how AI is reshaping it, you’ll likely find your people here.