/ About this event
๐ ๐ฐ๐ถโ๐ท๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ข๐ตโ๐ด ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐น๐ต. ๐๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐโ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ช๐ต ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ฏ.
This #SFTechWeek, get inside the room where founders, investors, government leaders, veterans, and technology pioneers come together to show whatโs actually being built.
๐๏ธ๐ณ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐: SF War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ป๐ญ๐ถ๐ป: 600+ Events | 100K+ Community | 24+ Countries | 80+ Cities ๐ค Meet Investors, Founders, Government Leaders & Army Veterans. ๐Get access to the people, ideas, opportunities, and connections that can help you move forward. ๐ฅ Explore topics on AI, Defense Tech, Smart Cities, Government Innovation, Cross-Border & Emerging Tech ๐ฝ๏ธ Enjoy Complimentary alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks + curated bites
๐ต๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ #๐บ๐ญ๐ป๐๐๐๐พ๐๐๐.
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- Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group - Manveer Sandhu, Principal, Bow Capital - Kerry Chin, Investor, Booz Allen Ventures - Evelyn Y.K. Lee, Founder & Managing Partner, Vine Ventures - Rusmin Lawin, Global Ambassador of REI, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association & Chairman of Indonesia Rising - Teresa Hung, Business Development Officer, Hong Kong Trade Development Council - Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC - Merc Martinelli, Commander Post 315, American Legion Post 315 - Jaz Banga, CEO & Co-Founder, Airspace Defense, Inc - Karsten Popp, CEO, iLima Digital Foundary - Carrie "Ms. NFTy" Lyn, President of California, Stand With Crypto - Matt Snow, Strategic Partnerships, 1inch - Brett Bunnell, Business Attorney and Co-chair, Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP - Kenneth Hurley, CEO & Co-Founder, Genius Ventures Inc. - Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association - Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies - Ruby Nahal, Founder & CEO, Loop8 - Soniya Ahuja, Founder & CEO, Orbis86 - Ken Nim, Co-Founder, OffChain Global
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โ- Registration & Welcome Arrive, check in and connect with fellow founders, investors, technology leaders, and innovators before the main program begins. Explore the live demo showcase and get ready for an afternoon of conversations around the technologies and ideas shaping the future.
โ- Opening Keynote โKick off the showcase with a forward-looking keynote exploring the forces shaping the next generation of global innovation โ from emerging technologies and resilient infrastructure to the opportunities for building and scaling solutions across markets.
- Panel 1: Global VCs & The Next Wave of Innovation A conversation with global investors on where capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining momentum, and what it takes for startups to build and scale globally.
๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค: - Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group - Evelyn Lee, Founder & Managing Partner, Vine Ventures Corporation - Kerry Chin, Investor, Booz Allen Ventures - Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies
โ- Panel 2: The Affordability Stack โ What Scales Globally, What Doesnโt โExploring how housing innovation, technology, policy, and capital can scale across different markets โ and what determines whether solutions succeed or fail.
๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค: โ- Karsten Popp โ CEO, iLima Digital Foundary โ- Rusmin Lawin โ Former Presidential Advisor, Nusantara New Capital City; Global VP, REI โ Indonesia Developers Association โ- Terner Center, UC Berkeley - Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association
โ- Panel 3: Web3 & The Next Digital Economy
Exploring how Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies are evolving digital ownership, financial infrastructure, and the way global communities and businesses operate.
๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค: - Matt Snow, Strategic Partnerships, 1inch
- Panel 4: Dual Tech & Defense Innovation Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and other dual-use technologies are advancing defense, national security, and critical infrastructure.
๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค: - Merc Martinelli, Commander Post 315, American Legion Post 315 - Manveer Sandhu, Principal, Bow Capital - Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC
- Panel 5: Scaling AI Across Markets Exploring what it takes to move AI from breakthrough innovation to real-world adoption across industries, markets, and geographies.
โ- Closing Remarks โBringing the day together with key takeaways, reflections, and highlights from the conversations and connections made throughout the showcase. Weโll also recognize and thank our speakers, sponsors, partners, and community who helped make the event possible, while looking ahead to the ideas and opportunities sparked during the day.
โ- Networking Reception โContinue the conversations over food, refreshments, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, technology leaders, speakers, sponsors, partners, and members of the global innovation community. An informal space to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build relationships beyond the stage.
โ- Pitches & Demos โHear directly from innovative startups and technology builders as they pitch their ideas and showcase live solutions across AI, robotics, defense, infrastructure, and other emerging technology sectors.
โ ๐ผ๐โ๐ผโ๐๐ผโโ๐ผ๐ - The Tesla Experience
We're bringing the TESLA EXPERIENCE to Global Innovation Showcase. Attendees can sign up for an exclusive Tesla Test Drive and Tesla Overnight Experience and take innovation home for the nightโexploring Tesla's cutting-edge technology, intelligent driving capabilities, and the future of mobility firsthand.
โโ- ๐๐ผโ๐๐ผ ๐โ๐โ๐๐โ โโAmerican Legion War Memorial Commission
Founded in 1919 as part of The American Legion, the Commission helps ensure the sacrifices of veterans are remembered through monuments, memorials, and community spaces across San Francisco. It coordinates use of the San Francisco Veterans Building for established American Legion Posts and patriotic organizations, in accordance with the War Memorial Charter. American Legion Posts also host activities that bring veterans together, from memorial services and peer support meetings to cultural and community events. Veterans from all branches of service are warmly welcomed to participate, connect with fellow veterans, and become part of a community dedicated to honoring service and strengthening veteran connections.
โ ๐โ๐โ๐๐โ๐ โโStand With Crypto
โStand With Crypto is a grassroots, nonpartisan movement uniting over 2.5 million advocates nationwide to protect the future of crypto and blockchain innovation. We amplify community voices, educate policymakers, and mobilize around fair digital asset legislation. Beyond advocacy, Stand With Crypto creates opportunities to connect through local activations, community events, and partnerships empowering members to host and shape the future of Web3 from the ground up.
โConnect with carrie@msnfty.io if you would like to join the mission or host an upcoming event.
- TeroAI
TeroAI is building the intelligence layer for the physical world. Its patented geospatial technology unifies fragmented data across sources and geographic boundaries, enabling organizations to understand where things are happening, why they are happening, and what happens next. TeroAI delivers this intelligence through natural-language software, SDK/API integrations, technology licensing, and professional services across industries including retail, advertising, real estate, media, public affairs, site selection, and market intelligence.
- 1inch (https://1inch.com/)
1inch is the DeFi ecosystem built financial freedom for everyone - integrating 13+ chains and offering the only native connection between Solana and EVM networks. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with true self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to make DeFi work.
โ ๐ผ๐โ๐๐น๐๐๐โ๐ - Hong Kong Trade Development Council
โ ๐น๐ผ๐๐ผโ๐ธ๐พ๐ผ โ๐ธโ๐โ๐ผโ๐ - Poura On Wheels
Poura On Wheels brings unforgettable event experiences with its iconic Piaggio Ape mobile bar, serving handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer with fully customizable menus for every celebration.
โ- GNUS.AI
Genius Ventures, Inc develops blockchain-powered infrastructure solutions, with GNUS tokens enabling decentralized GPU utilization through a patented multi-chain DePIN ecosystem.
โ โ๐ธโ๐โ๐ผโ๐ - 10X Growth Strategies
10X Growth Strategies is a thriving Silicon Valley community for Investors, Founders and Corporate Executives. Founded by Preethy Padmanabhan, a Silicon Valley Executive and Investor, the community hosts events in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring VCs and Founders. The 10X Growth Strategies podcast is ranked in the global top 10% on Listen Notes. Subscribe to the communityย here -ย https://luma.com/10xgrowthstrategies.
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) promotes Hong Kong as a global business and innovation hub, connecting companies and investors with opportunities across Asia and beyond. Visit HKTDC to learn more about InnoEX, Asiaโs leading innovation and technology showcase, and discover how Hong Kong can serve as a gateway to the dynamic Greater Bay Area and global markets.
- Loop8
Loop8 is an AI and Cloud Transformation partner helping startups and SMBs build and scale their technology initiatives. Through exclusive AWS partner funding programs, Loop8 can allocate up to $25,000 toward your project- serving as a seamless extension of your team with no upfront financial risk. All you need to get started is a live website and a cloud account. Whether you're validating a new idea or accelerating an existing product, Loop8 brings the expertise and resources to help you get to market faster. Learn more at loop8.io
- Nosh Robotics
Nosh Robotics is building Physical AI to automate cooking, the last major household chore that still requires human labor. Robo-chef, Nosh, autonomously cooks 600+ global dishes, giving families the freedom to cook at home, even on their busiest days.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeekโa week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
