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Don't just hear about the future. See what's actually being built.
This #SFTechWeek, get inside the room where founders, investors, government leaders, veterans, and technology pioneers come together to show what’s actually being built.
🏛️Landmark Venue: SF War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco 🌎 Hosted by TFOT: 600+ Events | 100K+ Community | 24+ Countries | 80+ Cities 🤝 Meet Investors, Founders, Government Leaders & Army Veterans. 🚀Get access to the people, ideas, opportunities, and connections that can help you move forward. 🔥 Explore topics on AI, Defense Tech, Smart Cities, Government Innovation, Cross-Border & Emerging Tech 🍽️ Enjoy Complimentary alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks + curated bites
Now you know where you need to be this #SFTechWeek
- OUR SPEAKERS
- Anjana Kandalam, Solutions Architecture Leader - Retail, Amazon Web Services - AWS - 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 - Joe Tolzmann, Founder & CEO, RocketPlan Technologies - 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
- International Delegates & Organizations
We’re honored to welcome international delegates, trade representatives, and global ecosystem leaders joining the Global Innovation Showcase and bringing perspectives from key markets around the world.
- 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 - Elodie Masson, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco - Ken Mun Wong, Regional Director / Deputy Director, Enterprise Singapore - Solomon Belette, Founder & CEO, US Africa Initiatives
- TENTATIVEAGENDA
- 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.
- Opening Keynote Kick off the showcase with a forward-looking keynote exploring the forces shaping the next generation of global innovation — from emerging technologies and resilient infrastructure to the opportunities for building and scaling solutions across markets.
- Panel 1: The Web3 Stack for the Real World: Infrastructure, Capital, Policy & Adoption
Exploring how Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies are evolving digital ownership, financial infrastructure, and the way global communities and businesses operate.
SPEAKERS: - Kenneth Hurley, CEO & Co-Founder, Genius Ventures Inc. - 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
- Panel 2: Going Global with Dual-Use & Defense Innovation: From Mission to Market
Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and other dual-use technologies are advancing defense, national security, and critical infrastructure.
SPEAKERS: - Merc Martinelli, Commander Post 315, American Legion Post 315 - Manveer Sandhu, Principal, Bow Capital - Jaz Banga, CEO & Co-Founder, Airspace Defense, Inc - Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC
- Panel 3: Scaling AI & Deep Tech: From Breakthrough Innovation to Global Adoption
Exploring what it takes to move AI from breakthrough innovation to real-world adoption across industries, markets, and geographies.
SPEAKERS: - Anjana Kandalam, Solutions Architecture Leader - Retail, Amazon Web Services - AWS - Ruby Nahal, Founder & CEO, Loop8
- Closing Remarks Bringing the day together with key takeaways, reflections, and highlights from the conversations and connections made throughout the showcase. We’ll 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.
- Networking Reception Continue 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.
- Live Tech Demos Hear 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.
- EXPERIENCES - 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 night—exploring Tesla's cutting-edge technology, intelligent driving capabilities, and the future of mobility firsthand.
- VENUE SPONSOR American 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.
☞ SPONSORS Stand With Crypto
Stand 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.
Connect 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.
☞ EXHIBITORS - Hong Kong Trade Development Council - OpenBeam
- BEVERAGE PARTNERS - 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.
- GNUS.AI
Genius Ventures, Inc develops blockchain-powered infrastructure solutions, with GNUS tokens enabling decentralized GPU utilization through a patented multi-chain DePIN ecosystem.
- ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS - US and Africa Initiatives (USAFI)
Deepening U.S.-Africa ties by deploying expertise to build institutional capacity and sustainability.
- FIABCI-USA ( International Real Estate Federation)
FIABCI is the largest, multi-disciplinary international real estate industry institution, with chapters in more than 70 countries and a UN consultative status.
- PARTNERS - Tesla
Tesla is a global leader in sustainable energy and transportation, pioneering electric vehicles, battery storage, and solar solutions. Through continuous innovation, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technology, Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
- 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 community here - 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, Asia’s 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.
- Minds by Animoca Brands
Minds by Animoca Brands is a persistent AI agent platform that removes complexity while preserving full control and customization for both builders and general users. It enables anyone to deploy and direct sovereign, always-on AI agents, called Minds, without having to operate local servers or manage any hardware or software.
- CryptoMondays San Francisco
CryptoMondays San Francisco is a decentralized global community that shares a passion for crypto, blockchain and how it's going to change the world in dramatic ways. They are one of 70 global CryptoMonday chapters. CryptoMondays San Francisco offers fantastic content from panelists to presentations, as well as a place to network with people sharing their views, learning and having a blast.
This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
