Join us for the inaugural Vibe-Coding Hackathon—where creativity meets cutting-edge AI-assisted development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, this event is your chance to harness the power of AI tools to build real projects, learn new skills, and connect with Central PA's tech community.
Event Details
When: January 2025 (Date to be announced) Where: Location TBD Duration: TBD
We Need Your Help!
We're building this event with the community! Help us make it amazing.
We're looking for:
Participants: Developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts of all skill levels
Project Ideas: What should teams build? Share your suggestions!
Judges: Experienced technologists to evaluate projects
Sponsors: Support prizes, venue, or refreshments
Mentors: Guide teams and share AI development expertise
What to Expect
Experience "vibe coding" with AI assistants to turn ideas into working prototypes.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Build Projects: Use AI-assisted development tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot
Learn & Grow: Gain insights from experienced developers and AI practitioners
Collaborate: Team up with other tech enthusiasts and share ideas
Showcase: Present your creations and compete for prizes
Network: Connect with Central PA's growing tech community
Interested in helping organize or participating? Reach out to us at contact@ntmocpa.com or join our LinkedIn group to get involved!
February Meetup: AI-Enabled Workflow Automation with n8n
Join us for our traditional monthly meetup featuring n8n, the powerful workflow automation platform that's transforming how teams work. Learn how to connect your apps, automate repetitive tasks, and build AI-powered workflows without writing complex code.
What You'll Learn
Getting Started with n8n: Set up your first automation workflows
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We'll walk you through setting up n8n and creating your first workflows. Before the event: Please sign up for a free n8n account at n8n.io. If you plan to connect to paid services (like OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, or premium business tools), have your API tokens ready. You'll learn the fundamentals of nodes, connections, and triggers—the building blocks of any automation. We'll cover both cloud and self-hosted options, helping you choose the best deployment for your needs.
AI Integration: Connect ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools to your workflows
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Discover how to supercharge your workflows with AI capabilities. We'll demonstrate connecting popular AI services like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and others to automate content generation, data analysis, and decision-making. Learn how to structure prompts effectively, handle AI responses, and chain multiple AI operations together. We'll also cover cost management strategies and best practices for working with AI APIs in production environments.
Real-World Use Cases: Practical examples from content creation to data processing
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See n8n in action with real-world automation examples: Content Marketing: Automatically generate social media posts from blog articles, schedule content across platforms, and analyze engagement metrics. Lead Management: Capture leads from multiple sources, enrich data with AI, score prospects, and trigger personalized follow-ups. Data Processing: Extract data from emails and documents, transform it with AI, and sync to your database or CRM. Customer Support: Automatically categorize support tickets, generate draft responses with AI, and route to the right team members. Reporting & Analytics: Pull data from multiple tools, create AI-generated summaries, and distribute insights to stakeholders.
Best Practices: Build reliable, maintainable AI-enabled automations
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Key best practices for AI-enabled workflows: • Error Handling: Always include error nodes and fallback logic for when AI services are unavailable • Testing: Use n8n's test mode to validate workflows before production deployment • Monitoring: Set up notifications for failed workflows and track execution metrics • Security: Store API keys securely using n8n's credentials system, never hardcode sensitive data • Versioning: Use n8n's workflow versioning to track changes and enable rollbacks • Documentation: Add notes to your workflows explaining complex logic for future maintenance • Modular Design: Break complex automations into smaller, reusable sub-workflows • Rate Limiting: Implement delays and batch processing to respect API rate limits
Hands-On Time: Build your own workflows during the session
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The second half of the meetup is dedicated to hands-on building. Bring your laptop and work on your own automation projects with guidance from experienced n8n users. Whether you want to automate a personal task, streamline a business process, or experiment with AI integrations, we'll be there to help. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot issues, and get feedback on your workflow designs. Beginners and experts alike will find value in this collaborative learning environment.
