OpenClaw AI Platform Enthusiasts Gather for ClawCon Fan Event in Manhattan
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Hayden Field
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Summary
Hundreds of OpenClaw AI platform enthusiasts gathered in Manhattan for ClawCon, a fan-organized event celebrating the open-source AI assistant platform created by Peter Steinberger. The event featured lobster-themed decor, sponsor stations, demo stages, and a vibrant community atmosphere where attendees shared their passion for AI agents and the platform's development.
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· 4 pulledThe woman at the door wore a plush lobster headdress.
Hundreds of people were gathered to celebrate OpenClaw, the AI assistant platform created by Peter Steinberger in November 2025.
OpenClaw (previously known as Clawdbot and Moltbolt) has quickly become popular in the tech community.
If she granted you one, the world of ClawCon beckoned behind her — full of vibey pink and purple lighting, lobster claw headbands, multicolored name tags, sponsor information stations, and a demo stage underneath a skylight.
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