Who We Are

AI Learning in the Permian Basin

We are a grassroots, volunteer-led initiative based in the Permian Basin. Our collaborative was founded on a simple idea: that the future of artificial intelligence doesn’t belong solely to big tech or research labs—it belongs to everyone who wants to use it to solve real-world problems.

Midland & Odessa

Workshop locations

Monthly Meetings

Regular learning sessions

Energy Focus

Oil & gas professionals

Our Story

How We Got Started

The Permian: AI Collaborative is made up of people from diverse industries and career stages who are united by curiosity and a drive to innovate. Our membership includes:

Why We Started: Professionals in energy, finance, healthcare, education, real estate, agriculture, and logistics

What We Do: Technical experts and engineers working with data, automation, and software tools

What We Do: Business owners and leaders looking to make smarter decisions with AI

What we teach: Educators and students eager to understand how AI is shaping their fields

Creatives and problem: Solvers applying AI in unexpected, original ways

Community-Led Learning

We're organizing volunteers and professionals in the Permian Basin to share knowledge about AI applications in the energy industry.

Monthly Meetups

Regular gatherings in Midland and Odessa

We host informal sessions where local professionals share experiences and learn about AI tools that can help with their daily work. Real-world demos and talks by professionals and AI practitioners

Volunteer-Based

Community members leading sessions

Local professionals volunteer their time to teach others about AI applications they’ve discovered or implemented in their own work. Opportunities to connect with others across industries and roles

Our Values

What sets us apart is our practical focus. We don’t just talk about what’s possible—we explore how AI is actually being used today, what’s working, and what lessons we can learn together. Our meetings are interactive, informal, and inclusive, offering:

Collaboration

Building meaningful bridges between industries, academic institutions, and community members to foster collective growth.

Innovation

Exploring new ideas and practical solutions that can help our community learn and grow together.

Integrity

Maintaining unwavering ethical standards in AI education, development, and application across all our programs and partnerships.

Accessibility

Making AI education available and approachable for every community member, regardless of background or experience.

Shared knowledge and tools you can apply right away

We are not a networking group, not a fundraising organization, and not tied to any single company or agenda. We are a community of people who want to understand AI better and help others do the same.