Hey SF Bay Area editorial freelancers!

Autumnal weather may come late to the Bay, but we can still celebrate fall favorites (pumpkin cheesecake anyone?), including a virtual Halloween party, hosted by our friends at the recently launched Artificial Intelligence EFA Affinity Group! AI is on all editors' minds these days (especially those of us who can't escape the relentless AI tech billboards), so this mixer will be the perfect opportunity to connect with this new affinity group, open to all EFA members and guests! Plus, our chapter and the AI affinity group are working on a special collaboration for an event in November that you won't want to miss, so watch this space for more info on that!

In the meantime, check out the details below for the AI Halloween Mixer, including how to register -- hope to see you there! As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email me at at caitlanc16@gmail.com.

Don't Be Spooked by AI: A Halloween Mixer

Hosted by the Artificial Intelligence Affinity Group

Whether you love AI as much as a kid loves candy on Halloween, or you avoid AI like a chainsaw-wielding monster in a haunted house, you’ll want to join this mixer! Come and meet other AI experts, beginners, and those just curious. Spend some no-pressure time with us!

10/30/2025

12PM Pacific/3PM Eastern

Zoom

Register here: https://community.the-efa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1998994&group=

AI Affinty group coordinators: Tiffany Vakilian, Jeanette Smith, and  Aisha "Ash" Panjwanee

Hello, freelancers! 

Just a reminder that you can still register for our August Virtual Networking Session on Friday, August 22, at 11 a.m. PT. Connect with your fellow editorial freelancers, learn about upcoming events, and ask your San Francisco Bay Area Chapter co-coordinators any questions. Register now for this free event, open to all EFA members and guests. After you've registered, you'll receive a Zoom link to join the event.

We hope to see you on Friday!