Dev/Ai/Nyc With Hilary Mason  🔗 **Source:** [Dev/Ai/Nyc With Hilary Mason](https://automattic.com/2026/04/hilary-mason/)  Join Hilary Mason and Jesse Friedman for a fireside chat on how AI is reshaping creativity, products, and human–computer interaction. Hilary, CEO of Hidden Door, previously founded Fast Forward Labs and served as Chief Scientist at [bit.ly](https://bit.ly/?utm_source=luma). Jesse leads WP Cloud at Automattic, bringing deep expertise in scaling platforms and shaping the future of the web. Expect a candid conversation with practical insights on what’s actually changing—and what it means for builders and teams. ​Connect with technologists, researchers, and creators in a relaxed environment, followed by drinks and light bites. ​5:30pm ET: Doors Open 6:00pm ET: Fireside chat with Hilary Mason and Jesse Friedman 7:00pm-8:30pm ET: Drinks and light bites #### Location **Automattic’s NoHo Space** [166 Crosby Street](https://goo.gl/maps/WPYSZn7qeYS587qg7) New York, NY, 10012, Dev/Ai/Nyc With Hilary Mason, automattic.com, 01kq2m7ck9fhk83cjz0t1h9twd.