try! Swift x AI is an intensive two-day in-person workshop series tailored for experienced Apple developers eager to expand their skillset into artificial intelligence. Led by @NatashaTheRobot, this immersive event dives deep into the latest AI topics, including Large Language Models (LLMs), semantic search, audio processing, and computer vision. The full-day sessions blend advanced theoretical concepts with practical, hands-on exercises, allowing participants to apply AI technologies directly within the Apple ecosystem.
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Day 1
8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am - LLMs in Action: Supercharging Your Apps
LLMs in Action: Supercharging Your Apps
Explore the vast potential of Large Language Models (LLMs) and learn practical techniques to integrate them into your app development process.
What You'll Learn:
- Fundamentals of Large Language Models and their capabilities
- Implementing LLMs in iOS apps using Swift and relevant frameworks
- Best practices for efficient LLM integration and optimization
- Creative applications of LLMs to enhance user experience and app functionality
Whether you're building a chatbot, content generation tool, or looking to add intelligent features to your existing apps, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage LLMs effectively. Join us to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered mobile applications.
Perfect for experienced iOS developers ready to take their apps to the next level with the power of advanced AI.
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Beyond Keywords: Implementing AI-Powered Search in Swift
Beyond Keywords: Implementing AI-Powered Search in Swift
This workshop will guide you through the process of implementing semantic search using text embeddings.
Workshop Highlights:
- Understanding text embeddings and their role in semantic search
- Exploring different embedding models and their applications
- Implementing vector databases for efficient similarity search
- Integrating semantic search capabilities into iOS apps using Swift
- Optimizing search results for improved user experience
Whether you're building a content-rich app, a document management system, or looking to enhance your existing search functionality, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to implement cutting-edge semantic search.
Perfect for iOS developers who want to go beyond simple keyword matching and offer their users a more intelligent, context-aware search experience. Join us to learn how to make your app's search function truly understand user intent and deliver more relevant results.
6:00 pm - Closing remarks
Day 2
8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am - Visionary AI: Mastering Image Generation and Analysis in Swift
Visionary AI: Mastering Image Generation and Analysis in Swift
This workshop will demystify the processes of image generation and analysis, empowering you to create apps with advanced visual capabilities.
What You'll Explore:
- Fundamentals of computer vision and its applications in the Apple Ecosystem
- Implementing image generation techniques using state-of-the-art models
- Leveraging Core ML and Vision frameworks for efficient image analysis
- Integrating image recognition and classification in your apps
From creating art with AI to building sophisticated image recognition systems, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring visual intelligence to your iOS applications. Dive into practical exercises and real-world examples that demonstrate the power of computer vision in enhancing user experiences and solving complex visual problems.
Ideal for iOS developers looking to push the boundaries of what's possible with visual data. Join us to learn how to make your apps see, understand, and create images in ways that will captivate and amaze your users.
1:00 pm - Lunch
2:00 pm - Sonic Intelligence: Mastering AI-Powered Audio Processing in Swift
Sonic Intelligence: Mastering AI-Powered Audio Processing in Swift
This cutting-edge workshop will explore the realms of audio transcription, generation, and translation, empowering you to create apps with advanced audio capabilities.
Workshop Highlights:
- Understanding the fundamentals of audio processing with AI
- Implementing speech-to-text for accurate audio transcription
- Exploring text-to-speech models for natural-sounding audio generation
From creating voice-controlled interfaces to building sophisticated audio content creation tools, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to bring audio intelligence to your iOS applications. Engage in hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios that showcase the power of AI in transforming how we interact with and manipulate audio.
Perfect for iOS developers eager to explore the cutting edge of audio technology. Join us to learn how to make your apps listen, speak, and translate, opening up new dimensions of user interaction and accessibility.
6:00 pm - Closing remarks
Join us in-person at vibrant hubs worldwide!
Natasha Murashev
Natasha is an iOS developer by day and a robot by night. She organizes the try! Swift Conference around the world (including this one!). She's currently living in India developing AI-based apps for reading Sanskrit texts.
try! Swift x AI Tokyo
April 12 - 13, 2025
Natasha Murashev
Join us for try! Swift x AI Tokyo, taking place right after the try! Swift Tokyo conference. This event provides an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in AI development for Apple platforms, while connecting with developers from around the globe. Please note that try! Swift AI will be conducted entirely in English, with active discussions highly encouraged.
Natasha Murashev
Natasha is an iOS developer by day and a robot by night. She organizes the try! Swift Conference around the world (including this one!). She's currently living in India developing AI-based apps for reading Sanskrit texts.
try! Swift x AI Dubai
May 1 - 2, 2025
Natasha Murashev
Join us in Dubai, a global hub known for its rapid technological advancement and innovation, for a two-day, action-packed workshop focused on AI development for Apple platforms. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse and talented community of Apple developers from across the Middle East and around the world.
Natasha Murashev
Natasha is an iOS developer by day and a robot by night. She organizes the try! Swift Conference around the world (including this one!). She's currently living in India developing AI-based apps for reading Sanskrit texts.
try! Swift x AI Dub Dub
June 12 - 13, 2025
Natasha Murashev
Join us for try! Swift x AI Dub Dub, taking place on Thursday and Friday of Apple's iconic WWDC week! Hosted in San Jose, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to enhance your AI development skills in the world's leading tech hub. Dive deep into advanced AI topics tailored for Apple platforms—ranging from LLMs and computer vision to AI-driven audio and semantic search—alongside developers and innovators shaping the future of technology. Please note that dates will be finalized following Apple's official WWDC schedule announcement.
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Meet the Organizers
Natasha Murashev
Founder of try! Swift
Natasha Murashev
Natasha is an iOS developer by day and a robot by night. She organizes the try! Swift Conference around the world (including this one!). She's currently living in India developing AI-based apps for reading Sanskrit texts.