Meta has announced its first-ever LlamaCon event, set to take place on April 29. This conference aims to provide developers with insights into the company’s open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models, tools, and innovative advancements within the field. While the company has not disclosed further details, it is known that Meta Connect, its annual developer gathering, will follow in the second half of the year, focusing specifically on mixed reality headsets, AI glasses, and developments in the metaverse.
In a recent blog post, the technology giant, based in Menlo Park, revealed LlamaCon, a name that merges Llama (Large Language Model Meta AI) with ‘conference’. Attendees can expect updates on future Llama models, AI agents, and various tools designed to aid developers in app and product creation.
As of now, no additional information about the event has been released, although it is anticipated to be a hybrid conference, combining in-person and virtual participation. Further details regarding registration, announcements, and session topics are expected to be made available in the coming weeks.
Earlier in January, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed ongoing developments of the Llama 4 AI models, which are designed to be natively multimodal and equipped with agentic capabilities to explore new use cases. He further emphasized the company’s commitment to personalization through the Meta AI chatbot.
A report from TechCrunch indicates that Meta is preparing to unveil several large language models (LLMs) in the coming months, including reasoning models that could rival those of other leading companies. Moreover, Meta is projected to allocate around $80 billion (approximately Rs. 6.9 lakh crore) for AI-focused initiatives in 2024, encompassing talent acquisition and the establishment of data centers for AI processing.
In addition, Meta’s annual developer event, Meta Connect, is scheduled for September 17 to September 18. This year, the conference will center around virtual and mixed reality developers, the metaverse, AI glasses, and content creation.
