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The AI Collective Detroit | Let's Talk Red Teaming & Model Context Protocol
Join us for an exclusive deep-dive into Red Teaming methodologies and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) - the essential technologies ensuring AI systems are both powerful and secure in enterprise environments!
August 5, 2025 6:30 PM
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9:00 pm
America/Detroit
While everyone's building AI applications, the real challenge lies in making them secure, reliable, and trustworthy. This isn't just another AI meetup - it's your chance to learn from Michigan's own AI experts who are developing and testing the methodologies that will keep next-generation AI systems safe and reliable right here in the Great Lakes State.
What to Expect:
Deep-Dive Expert Presentations featuring practitioners who are actually working with Red Teaming methodologies and MCP in enterprise environments
Interactive Q&A Sessions - bring your technical questions about AI security testing, vulnerability assessment, and secure system integration
Live Networking with fellow AI security enthusiasts, developers, and innovators who are pushing the boundaries of trustworthy AI
This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve and understand how AI security testing and advanced context protocols are becoming essential for building trustworthy AI systems.
Meet Your Expert Speakers:
Ravi Venugopal, Founder & CEO of Giggso Inc
Troy, Michigan's Trustworthy AI Pioneer with 30 years of tech industry mastery
Based right here in Troy, Ravi brings three decades of operations management expertise across Fintech, Automotive, Logistics, and Telecom to Michigan's AI revolution. As Founder & CEO of Giggso Inc, he's engineering trustworthy AI solutions for enterprises while holding advanced degrees including an MBA in Data Science, MS in Artificial Intelligence, and PG Diploma from MIT.
A recognized thought leader, Ravi has delivered keynotes on Trustworthy AI at AI4 Las Vegas (2023, 2024) and AI Ethics & Governance at Washington University, St Louis (2023). His unique blend of deep technical expertise and real-world operational experience makes him the perfect guide for understanding how Red Teaming and security testing translate from theory to transformative business practice - all from Michigan's growing tech ecosystem.
Anishma Reddy, IAM Professional & MCP Pioneer
Michigan's Security-First Developer & Enterprise MCP Expert
A proud Michigan resident, Anishma is a seasoned Identity and Access Management professional with eight years of designing secure, scalable enterprise solutions. With her Master's in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University, she's been at the forefront of integrating complex systems like SAP and Adobe Experience Cloud right here in the Midwest.
What sets Anishma apart is her innovative approach to secure system integration - blending intuitive development practices with rigorous security principles. She's currently driving initiatives around the Model Context Protocol to streamline and future-proof enterprise workflows, while pioneering the integration of AI and large language models into IAM for automating access provisioning, identity lifecycle management, and compliance - with a keen focus on security testing and red team methodologies.
Her passion lies in transforming complex security processes into seamless, resilient experiences that push the boundaries of intelligent access management while maintaining robust security postures.
Ready to explore the next frontier of AI innovation with Michigan's finest?
Register your interest here: https://ai-collective-gather.lovable.app/
As always, food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!
Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!
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What types of memberships do you offer?
Virtual: includes full mail service as well as one day pass per month and access to our community events and perks. Comes with conference room credits built-in.
Open coworking: includes 24/7 access to our building and the ability to work at any of our unassigned desks or lounge spaces. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Dedicated desk: includes a dedicated desk where you can set up a fixed workspace + storage that is entirely yours. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Private office: includes a fully enclosed, private space for your team of 1-10 people to work together. Comes with conference room and print credits built-in.
Do I get access to all Bamboo locations?
Yes! All members have access to all Bamboo locations. Members have a homebase such as Royal Oak, then get business access hours M-F 9-5pm in other locations. Credits easily roll over so you can book rooms anywhere, anytime.
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If you aren’t quite ready for a membership, we offer day passes and conference room rentals.
What parking options are available?
In Detroit
- There is plenty of street parking within walking distance. Lots charge $2-10 a day. Free parking is available at nearby casinos. Inquire for latest parking dedicated rates.
In Royal Oak
- Street parking is free before 11am.
- You can also get two hours of free parking at the Center Street Garage behind our building ($0.75/hour after the first two hours)
- You can also purchase a parking pass for unlimited parking for $50/month.
In Ann Arbor
- Street parking is all around us
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