Technology
Amarillo launches 11GW AI campus with tech workshops this month
The planned 11GW project is channeling local energy into AI-focused meetups and workshops across the city.
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The Fermi America HyperGrid AI campus, an 11GW development tied to a $300 billion infrastructure plan near Amarillo, stands as the key innovation local tech professionals should follow this month.
Amarillo’s tech scene is driven by the Fermi campus project, which is developing large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure and placing the city as the 2nd fastest-growing midsize economy in the U.S. This growth fuels demand for practical skills in AI integration, drawing developers and entrepreneurs to recurring gatherings that translate infrastructure plans into business applications.
Weekly Sessions Build Direct AI Skills
The WT Enterprise Center AI Workshop Series runs weekly on Tuesdays and covers practical business AI integration for entrepreneurial networking. Monthly Claude Code Community Meetups draw over 150 developers for AI pair programming sessions. West Texas A&M University hosts over 20 tech-related events annually, including the Buffalo Tech Expo and regular Code & Coffee meetups that connect participants with the same AI themes.
These programs operate from established venues such as the WT Enterprise Center and Amarillo College, where the Yellow City Hack-A-Thon offers a free 24-hour event open to individuals aged 16 and older. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce holds its annual BusinessConnection trade show at the Amarillo Civic Center, connecting over 250 exhibitors with an estimated 4,000 visitors.
Next Steps for Local Participation
Professionals can register for the next available Tuesday workshop at the WT Enterprise Center or join the monthly Claude Code Community Meetup to test AI pair programming tools. The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce also runs recurring free events including Business After Hours at rotating member businesses from 5 to 7 p.m. and Get Connected sessions every fourth Thursday with the Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Attending these gatherings provides direct exposure to the infrastructure developments shaping Amarillo’s economy without requiring travel beyond local venues.