Meta has announced "LlamaCon," a new developer conference scheduled for April 29, 2025, focusing on open-source AI developments.
This event aims to assist developers in creating innovative applications and products using Meta's AI model, Llama. Further details about LlamaCon will be released in the coming weeks.
In addition, Meta has scheduled its annual Meta Connect conference for September 17-18, 2025. This event will highlight the latest advancements in virtual and mixed reality, Meta Horizon updates, and provide developers with tools to build for the next computing platform.
These announcements underscore Meta's significant investment in AI, with plans to allocate between $60 billion and $65 billion in 2025 for AI infrastructure, including new data centers.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg has indicated that the upcoming Llama 4 model is well into development and is expected to be released in early 2025, offering major upgrades over previous versions.
LlamaCon is poised to be a pivotal event for developers interested in open-source AI, providing insights into Meta's latest AI advancements and fostering innovation in the field.