/ About this event
Belonging to the Global Connect Show (GCS) event series, GCSx SF 2026 is a curated gathering bringing together founders, developers, investors, media, and ecosystem leaders shaping the next generation of AI and emerging technologies.
As an official SF Tech Week 2026 event, GCS x SF 2026 will convene 100+ founders, investors, developers, executives, media, and industry partners for an afternoon focused on meaningful conversations, new connections, and real collaboration opportunities.
This year, we are honored to welcome Steve Hoffman, Chairman & CEO of Founders Space, as a special guest speaker. A Silicon Valley investor, entrepreneur, and startup mentor, Steve will share his perspectives on AI, entrepreneurship, innovation, and building companies for the global market.
In addition, GCSx SF 2026 will feature a live panel discussion with Danil Kislinskiy, Founder & CEO of Go Global World, Erkang Zhang, CEO of Ariso, and Joy Wu, Co-Founder of DeepLumen, alongside a Founder Pitch session spotlighting emerging startups and giving founders a platform to share what they’re building with investors, industry leaders, and the broader GCS community.
This event is produced by the team behind GCS, a results-first global business event series focused on creating meaningful connections between innovative companies and key stakeholders across major markets worldwide.
GCSx the city-based networking format under the GCS series, designed to bring together founders, investors, industry experts, media, and business partners in a more intimate and high-quality setting. Through events in China, North America, Europe, and other global innovation hubs, GCSx helps participants expand local networks, exchange ideas, and build practical business connections in key markets. GCS x SF 2026 brings this global community to the heart of Silicon Valley.
GCS x SF 2026 is an official part of #SFTechWeek, a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the broader technology ecosystem. Learn more at [www.tech-week.com]
