Why it matters
A recurring, no-cost, hands-on on-ramp into running your own agent locally is where people compare notes on which LLM backend to point it at.
The tokenmaxxing angle
Attendees must bring their own LLM API key (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) to run OpenClaw, making the meetup an implicit live comparison of whose tokens people choose to spend.
From the organizers
Listing requires a laptop plus an active LLM API key, runs a 6:30-6:45pm free OpenClaw install slot, and is hosted by "Josh The AI Guy" at Roast & Brew, weekly through Sept 22, 2026.