# Event Details - **Event Name**: IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Practical, Hands-On Workshop in Seattle for Engineers, Product Managers, and AI Practitioners Building with LLMsAbout this EventBuilding AI applications has never been easier.Evaluating them has never been harder.As teams race to ship AI-powered products, a critical challenge continues to emerge: How do you know if your LLM is actually performing well?Traditional software testing was built for deterministic systems. LLMs introduce ambiguity, subjectivity, and constantly evolving behavior—making evaluation one of the most important (and misunderstood) challenges in modern AI development.This practitioner-led workshop explores the emerging discipline of LLM evaluation: how leading teams measure quality, where automated evaluation succeeds and fails, and the common pitfalls that can undermine even well-designed AI systems.PLUS: Network with fellow Seattle-area engineers, builders, and AI enthusiasts over food and refreshments.What You'll Learn & DoEvaluation FundamentalsWhy traditional testing approaches break down when applied to generative AI systems.LLM-as-a-JudgeHow teams use LLMs to evaluate other LLMs—and where this approach can produce misleading results.Failure Modes in ProductionCommon evaluation mistakes and blind spots that organizations often discover only after deployment.Hands-On Evaluation ExerciseStep into the role of the evaluator. Review outputs, make judgment calls, and compare your decisions with those generated by AI evaluators.Designing Better Evaluation SystemsPractical approaches for creating evaluation frameworks that balance speed, quality, and reliability.Open Discussion & Q&ABring your questions, challenges, and experiences to an interactive discussion with fellow practitioners.Workshop Format30% Industry InsightsEvaluation strategies, emerging trends, and lessons from real-world AI deployments.40% Interactive LearningGuided exercises designed to help participants think like evaluators.30% Discussion & Q&ACollaborative conversations around challenges, trade-offs, and practical implementation.Who Should Attend?Software Engineers building AI-powered productsProduct Managers working with LLM-based featuresAI Engineers and ML PractitionersTechnical Program Managers and Engineering LeadersAnyone responsible for evaluating AI system quality and reliabilityNo ML background required. Familiarity with software systems and an interest in AI applications is helpful. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/ik-workshop-llm-output-evaluation-networking/100001991570280320 - **Event Categories**: workshops, performances, sports, entertainment, contests, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-06-21T16:30:00Z - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The Pioneer Collective - West Canal Yards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Pioneer Collective - West Canal Yards - **lat**: 47.6565185 - **long**: -122.3707061 - **full address**: The Pioneer Collective - West Canal Yards, 1100 West Ewing Street, Seattle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=IK+Workshop%3A+LLM+Output+Evaluation+%2B+Networking&date=Sun%2C+21+Jun%2C+2026+at+10%3A00+am&bg=1 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking being held? - **A:** IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking takes place on Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Pioneer Collective - West Canal Yards, 1100 West Ewing Street, Seattle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking? - **A:** IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking is organized by Upward & Onward. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IK Workshop: LLM Output Evaluation + Networking is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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