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Birmingham AI Forecasts 10,000 Attendees for 2026 Events

2/2/2026

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Birmingham AI, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Austin Senseman, reports over 2,000 attendees at 2025 events in Birmingham, Alabama, with a forecast of 10,000 for 2026.
The organization aims to accelerate AI adoption across the city, asserting Birmingham can lead in AI usage despite not being a tech hub.
As AI tools become mainstream, Birmingham AI invites community members to engage with AI to address the city’s challenges and opportunities.

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Birmingham AI, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Austin Senseman, reports over 2,000 attendees at 2025 events in Birmingham, Alabama, with a forecast of 10,000 for 2026.
The organization aims to accelerate AI adoption across the city, asserting Birmingham can lead in AI usage despite not being a tech hub.
As AI tools become mainstream, Birmingham AI invites community members to engage with AI to address the city’s challenges and opportunities.