Meta Hosts Inaugural AI Developer Event: LlamaCon
Meta recently held its first AI developer event, LlamaCon, focused on its open-source Llama family of AI models. The event featured keynotes from Meta executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, and fireside chats with prominent tech leaders.
Keynotes and Fireside Chats
The event kicked off with a keynote address by Meta's Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, VP of AI, Manohar Paluri, and Generative AI Research Scientist, Angela Fan.
Mark Zuckerberg participated in two fireside chats. The first was with Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi, discussing open-source AI and its applications. The second featured Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, covering the latest AI trends and advice for developers.
Llama Models and Developer Focus
LlamaCon arrives after the launch of Llama 4, Meta's latest generation of AI models. The event aimed to re-engage developers following a mixed reception to Llama 4 and discussions around its benchmark performance. Meta hopes to regain developer trust and highlight the potential of its open-source AI initiatives.
How to Watch LlamaCon
While the live event has concluded, recordings of the keynotes and fireside chats are available online. You can watch them on the following platforms:
This event underscores Meta's commitment to advancing AI and fostering a strong developer community around its Llama models.
