Research Game Night: Open Source, Closed Secrets

AI research thrives on open exchange—but every room still contains hidden assumptions, competing incentives, and incomplete information.

Join AI Valley at Hanwha AI Center for a curated evening of social deduction, research conversations, and new connections across the AI community.

We’ll play guided rounds of Mafia adapted for a room of researchers, engineers, founders, and technical builders. Between rounds, attendees will have time to meet one another, discuss current work, exchange ideas, and connect around emerging research, open-source models, and the future of intelligent systems.

Whether you spend your time publishing papers, building models, developing AI products, or exploring what comes next, this is an opportunity to meet thoughtful people outside the structure of a traditional panel or networking mixer.

No previous Mafia experience is required. We’ll explain the rules before the first round.

What to Expect

• Curated introductions with researchers and builders
• Two guided rounds of Mafia
• Food, drinks, and open networking
• Informal conversations about AI research and open source
• A relaxed, high-signal environment designed for genuine connection

Agenda

5:00–5:30 PM — Arrival and Introductions
Check in, grab food, and meet the other participants.

5:30–5:45 PM — Welcome and Game Briefing
Opening remarks, community introductions, and an explanation of the Mafia format.

5:45–6:25 PM — Mafia: Round One
The first guided game begins. Observe carefully, build alliances, and identify who may be hiding something.

6:25–6:55 PM — Food and Research Conversations
A break for networking, project discussions, and conversations about what attendees are currently researching or building.

6:55–7:35 PM — Mafia: Round Two
A second round with new roles, new strategies, and potentially new suspects.

7:35–8:00 PM — Closing and Open Networking
Continue conversations, exchange contact information, and connect with potential collaborators.

Who Should Attend

Researchers, engineers, technical founders, graduate students, open-source contributors, and others actively building or working within AI.

Attendance is limited and registrations will be reviewed to maintain a thoughtful, high-signal environment.

AI Valley is a community for exceptional first-generation builders, founders, and creators. We host high-signal hackathons, workshops, and gatherings where ambitious people find collaborators, mentors, and real opportunities.

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