Why Open Source LLMs? Why Now?

From startups to enterprises to university campuses, people around the world are embracing open source LLMs for their transparency, flexibility, and adaptability. These models allow organizations and individuals to fine-tune and deploy solutions tailored to their specific needs. But navigating this fast-evolving ecosystem can be complex—and that’s where this Dev Day comes in.

What You’ll Learn
This free virtual event offers expert-led sessions and hands-on insights that will help you:

• Choose the right open source LLM for your use case
• Fine-tune and optimize models for domain-specific applications
• Deploy LLMs locally for greater control and scalability
• Understand how IBM’s watsonx platform supports open source integration
• Incorporate responsible AI practices and open governance into your GenAI workflows

Whether you're an experienced developer or a student looking to sharpen your AI skills, you’ll gain practical, applicable knowledge you can start using right away.