Building the Codex community

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TL;DR

OpenAI's Codex Ambassador Program has grown to 150 ambassadors in 80 countries, hosting over 300 events.

Key Insights

The Codex Ambassador Program started with just 15-20 ambassadors and has expanded to over 150 globally.

The program has hosted more than 300 events across various countries, both online and in-person.

A standout event was held on a running metro in Kochi, India, where participants coded together.

Build Week featured 60+ events globally, highlighting the capabilities of the GPT-5.6 models.

Codex ambassadors are valued for their curiosity and passion, not just technical knowledge.

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Deep Dive

The Growth of Codex Ambassadors

OpenAI's Codex Ambassador Program began with 15-20 ambassadors and aimed to bring Codex closer to communities. Now, it boasts over 150 ambassadors across 80 countries, hosting 300+ events. These events, both online and in-person, aim to inspire creativity and experimentation with Codex and GPT-5 models.

Memorable Community Events

A notable event took place on a running metro in Kochi, India, where participants coded together using Codex. This innovative approach is becoming a trend. Another highlight was Build Week, which coincided with the release of the GPT-5.6 models. The week saw 60+ events globally, showcasing the models' potential and the community's enthusiasm.

Becoming a Codex Ambassador

Codex ambassadors are chosen for their curiosity and desire to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. They are encouraged to create inclusive environments where questions are welcomed. Ambassadors don't need to know everything about Codex; their passion and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Takeaways

✓Join the Codex community to explore AI possibilities.
✓Participate in Codex events to connect with global innovators.
✓Curiosity and passion are key to becoming a Codex ambassador.

Key moments

0:58Codex Ambassador Expansion

“We're 150 plus ambassadors spread across 80 plus countries.”

2:07Kochi Metro Event

“They went and ran a whole Codex community event on a running metro.”

3:00Build Week Success

“Within a week, we had 60 plus events.”

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