/ About this event
This event is presented by Memberly
Technology has connected us digitally, yet many of us still feel isolated. As society faces a growing human connection crisis, the role of live experiences has never been more vital.
In a world transformed by AI, how do we preserve the authenticity of in-person connection while embracing innovation? Join us for an evening of insightful conversation, bold ideas, and real-world connection as we bring together leaders shaping the future of events, community, and technology.
This signature panel + mixer series gathers tech founders, thought leaders, event producers, investors, and community builders to explore how AI, design, and human-centered innovation are reshaping the spaces where we gather, celebrate, and connect.
We’ll dive into:
How event technology and AI can combat digital disconnection and foster real-world belonging.
The evolution from traditional ticketing models toward more sustainable, community-centric experiences.
How creators and producers can build lasting revenue and audience loyalty with AI-driven tools.
Why live events remain essential for culture, creativity, and human connection in an increasingly digital world.
Whether you’re an early-stage founder, AI innovator, community builder, investor (especially in entertainment, events, or AI), or event producer, this event is designed to spark conversation, collaboration, and community impact.
👥 Ideal For: Startup founders, AI founders, community builders, investors in entertainment/events/AI, and ecosystem builders.
Moderator
Eric Jones — Founder & CEO, MemberlyEric “Doctor Dapper” Jones is a tech founder, cultural strategist, and community builder focused on reimagining how people connect in real life. As the founder of Memberly, Eric is building a community-driven event technology platform that helps creators turn audiences into members and live events into sustainable ecosystems.
With a background in hospitality and over 400 curated events across major cities, Eric brings a rare blend of cultural insight, operator experience, and product vision to the conversation.
Featured Panelists will be announced soon!
Join us for a night of dialogue, discovery, and networking with some of the most forward-thinking innovators reimagining how we gather in an AI-driven world.
About Memberly
Memberly is a community-driven event technology platform helping creators, producers, and organizations turn audiences into members and live events into sustainable ecosystems. By replacing one-off ticketing with subscription-based access and AI-powered insights, Memberly empowers producers to build recurring revenue, deepen audience loyalty, and create more meaningful real-world connection in an increasingly digital world.
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If you would like to Sponsor or be a Community Partner, please reach out to info@withmemberly.com!
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.
