We've been experimenting for the past 6+ months with our SaaS client's websites and have found ways to show up in AI search within weeks of implementing the strategies we've tested. We're sharing our GEO playbook and answering your questions so you can walk away with actionable insights, ready to grow AI search as a channel for your brand. This is the first time we're sharing these strategies anywhere, you don't want to miss this. What you'll actually see: • Real strategies we've used to get B2B SaaS clients featured in ChatGPT results • Live examples of brands dominating AI search for high-intent buyer queries • The exact implementation process (not theory - actual tactics you can use today) • Q&A where you can get specific advice for your situation This isn't your typical panel discussion. We're showing you the actual tools, real client work, and strategies you can implement next week. No generic advice or theory - just proven strategies that work. The experience: 30-minute focused workshop + 2+ hours of premium sushi, beer, wine and networking with marketing leaders who know what they're talking about. Come hungry for insights (and sushi). 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.

Need a Plan B for your H1B? Or maybe an insurance policy against Trump's tweets (ah, the dream)? Prompt Engineers Society is hosting a co-design session for AI talent affected by the latest H1B visa announcement. Join us during SF Tech Week to share knowledge on the alternative pathways available. We’ll also launch our new AI Talent Network and reveal the timeline for applications. About the Host: Prompt Engineers Society is a global community of AI engineers and AI enthusiasts working together to advance the field of prompt engineering and AI deployment. Join our community at promptengineers.tech to be notified of future events! 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.

Waitlist only! We’ll discuss how AI is set to transform the scientific process: from breakthrough capabilities for physics simulation to language models that mine the literature for new insights to robotic laboratories executing experiments 24/7. Join us to map the state of the art in AI for the physical sciences, and look to the new paradigm being established for accelerated discovery. Featuring talks from: - Samuel Blau, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab - Brandon Wood, Meta FAIR Chemistry - Gábor Csányi, University of Cambridge - Sam Norwood, Mirror Physics Agenda: 4:00 - 4:10 Check-in and introductions 4:10 - 5:30 Featured talks 5:30 - 6:15 Panel discussion 6:15 - 7:00 Networking reception 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.

Let’s build something awesome together! Meet us at our SF HQ for an evening of networking, hacking and demo presentations. What’s the plan? Build a web app for Envoy’s yet-to-be-announced app marketplace in 2 hours. Details to follow! Who’s invited? Engineers, founders, designers, and anyone else who loves building products. You can bring your own team (max 3 people), work solo or have us assign you a team onsite. What’s in it for you? - Swag bag + free dinner & drinks - Chance to demo your app - Chance to win the grand prize ... Meta Ray Bans Gen 2! - Meet with people from Envoy and SF tech week Schedule - 4:30 PM: Doors open: food, drinks & networking - 5:30 PM: Opening remarks + product demos - 6:00 PM: Hacking begins - 8:00 PM: Team presentations - 8:30 PM: Judging + prizes - 8:45 PM: Networking 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-

Join the ParadoxUniverse.com for a vibrant showcase at Tech Week, featuring immersive AI-human fusion performances from The Paradox Universe artists—ThePrototype.Live, Fruk.Live, and TheAlpha.Live—blending cutting-edge AI, music, and immersive art. Experience the premiere of a short preview of an episode of THE AVATAR, a groundbreaking AI-artist music competition series, followed by live interactive storytelling and art installations powered by Three.js and WebGL. This event stands out for its fusion of AI innovation, interactive creative expression, and community engagement, redefining entertainment through immersive experiences. 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.

The Future Is Local. As AI moves beyond the cloud, the real breakthroughs are happening at the edge — on the devices we use every day. Join femtoAI and the EDGE AI FOUNDATION for an Edge AI panel + mixer at the Hanwha AI Center in San Francisco. We’ll bring together experts at the forefront of deploying AI closer to the data to explore how ultra-efficient hardware, optimized machine learning, and new architectures are reshaping what’s possible. Topics include: • Why Edge AI is the future — privacy, latency, and efficiency • Challenges of optimizing AI for on-device deployment • Real-world applications across consumer electronics, healthcare, and IoT Panelists: 🎙️ Pete Bernard, CEO, EDGE AI FOUNDATION 🎙️ Sam Fok, Co-Founder & CEO, femtoAI 🎙️ Marcellino Gemelli, Director of Business Development, Bosch Sensortec GmbH 🎙️ Kinara Pandya, Staff Engineer, Edge Impulse (a Qualcomm company) Moderator: 🎙️ Roja de Cande, Director of Product Management, femtoAI After the panel, stick around for a mixer with founders, engineers, and investors, and connect with others shaping the future of AI at the edge. Special thanks to our venue sponsor: Hanwha AI Center. 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.

The Future of Business in SF 🚀 Join us for an intimate evening where founders, investors, and city leaders share real strategies to fund, grow, and thrive in SF. Beyond VC—discover grants, creative financing, and insider insights shaping the city’s next wave of innovation. 👉 Walk away with fresh ideas, powerful connections, and the energy to build big in SF. 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.

Legendary Ventures is hosting an exclusive shindig for investors, founders, and entrepreneurs to share, learn, and engage each other in the VC ecosystem. Availability is limited to thirty (30) people. 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.

Step inside the future of hardware with Eight Sleep. Join us for an exclusive deep dive into the Pod 5, the hardware platform redefining human performance. We’ll open up the device to reveal its thermal engine and sensor stack, share the behind-the-scenes engineering choices that balance precision, reliability, and comfort, and give you a firsthand look at what it takes to scale complex consumer hardware for nightly use. Expect a live teardown, an honest conversation with our founders and hardware leaders, and hands-on demo stations where you can experience the Pod 5 yourself. Whether you’re a hardware founder, an engineer, or an investor curious about the next frontier of consumer tech, this is a rare chance to go under the hood of one of the most advanced pieces of recovery technology in the world. 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.

✨ Pitch. Demo. Disrupt. — The Global AI Startup Showcase ✨ A premier event of SF Tech Week 2025 #SFTechWeek Event Description: Step into the future of innovation at Pitch. Demo. Disrupt., where the world’s most promising AI startups take center stage. This high-energy showcase brings together visionary founders, bold investors, and industry leaders to spotlight groundbreaking technologies shaping the next wave of disruption. From live demos and rapid-fire pitches to investor Q&As and dynamic networking, this event is designed to accelerate connections between innovators and the capital, customers, and partnerships they need to scale. Whether you’re scouting the next unicorn, seeking your next big investment, or simply looking to be inspired by the frontier of AI, this is where ideas transform into impact. 💡 Special Feature: “Build Wars” We’re adding a fun twist to the showcase with Build Wars! Four tools—Lovable, v0, Dualite, and Bolt—will go head-to-head in a 5-minute build challenge based on a random prompt. Guests can watch in real-time, place their bets, and vote on the crowd favorite. Winners walk away with one year Dualite membership and a special prize! 📅 Event Details Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025 Time: 5:00–5:30 PM PT — Guest arrival, food, drinks & mingling 5:30–6:00 PM PT — Build Wars coding challenge by Dualite 6:00–7:00 PM PT — Pitches & demos (12 startups, 5 minutes each) 7:00–8:30 PM PT — Networking with investors, founders & engineers Location: Elastic Office Hosted by: Centrya & Elastic RSVP Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025 🌐 About SF Tech Week This event is a part of #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more and explore the full schedule at www.tech-week.com.

Join us for the official launch of the “SMBC Fin Atlas Beyond Fund” - our strategic collaboration between SMBC and Fin Capital, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in financial innovation. This exclusive event will bring together industry leaders, investors, and partners to explore how our combined expertise will unlock new opportunities in capital markets, investment insights, and financial technology solutions. 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.

Every Marketing leader is face with the challenge of driving growth with AI without increasing costs. Our goal is to make this community the go-to gathering for thought leaders at the intersection of AI, Marketing, and Growth. We see AI x Marketing as covering everything that traditional agencies have handled so far such as —SEO, branding, websites, influencer campaigns—alongside modern automations like email and multi-channel communications. Building the right product and selling it is a visceral undertaking. Just like football coaches on the sidelines to get a feel for whats going to happen, we believe community is the secret ingredient to anticipate where the gap is and what wedge product you could build and sell. 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. We warmly welcome and invite anyone who shares this feeling to join our meetups and the AI x Marketing Summit https://aixmarketingsummit.com What's on the Agenda? Matt Hammel, Co-Founder, AirOps.com From Insight to Action: Translating AI-Agent Signals into Measurable Growth AirOps is an AI-driven platform designed to help marketing teams create SEO-optimized content at scale. With features like content refresh, keyword strategy, and seamless CMS integration, it empowers businesses to enhance their online visibility and drive organic growth. Paul Meinshausen, CEO & co-Founder, Aampe.com Revolutionizing Customer Experiences Aampe offers an “agentic AI” platform that continuously experiments and learns from user behavior to personalize customer interactions. aampe.com. Instead of relying solely on static segments or observational data, Aampe’s agents run ongoing multivariate tests to decide the best content, timing, or channel for each individual. aampe.com It targets lifecycle marketers and data teams, promising to deliver “personalization at scale” by integrating into existing systems like CDPs, content APIs, and recommendation engines. The company has raised ~$18M and presents itself as “agentic infrastructure for customer experiences.” Pitch to a CMO: Jeff Yoshimura, 3x IPO's, CMO Synk We’re excited to introduce a brand-new session designed for builders in this space. If you’re looking to boost adoption or create something users truly want, you’re in for a treat — there’s no one better to learn from than Jeff, a veteran CMO who’s led three companies to IPO and is now shaping the future of AI. Arjun Saksena, Founder & CEO, Humanic.ai The lovable of Email Marketing In this talk Arjun will deep dive into the use cases that are a natural fit for AI x Email and others that are not and describe what it takes to build a prompt based email marketing system.

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. Please note: Our Venue requires that all attendees be 21+. Thank You! ABOUT THIS EVENT 🚀 Team of 5. Power of 500. Ever wished your startup crew could move with the power of an industry giant? Now’s your chance! NexDatawork and Bibliosync invite you to step inside the 🔑 AI Escape Room Challenge: Small Teams Edition — a wild, fast-paced adventure where small-but-mighty teams partner with AI to outthink, outplay, and outscale the giants. Don’t worry if you’re coming solo — we’ll match you with other founders and creatives, giving you built-in opportunities to network, collaborate, and cross-pollinate ideas while you play. 💡 What’s Inside: ​👉 Solve real startup challenges (marketing, comms, sales, ops, product) — AI as your co-pilot ​👉 Pick up “cheat codes” that make 5 people feel like 500 ​👉 Test-drive cutting-edge tools in the most fun way possible ​👉 Win prizes + bragging rights while leveling up your AI-powered playbook ​📅 Agenda ​5:00PM – 6:00 PM | Food, Drinks & Networking ​6:00PM – 7:30PM | AI Escape Room Challenge ​7:30PM - 8:00PM | Winners Announced 8:00PM - 8:30PM | Networking & Farewells 🎟 Limited spots — apply early to lock yours Bring your hustle. Bring your curiosity. Bring your inner superhero. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Because this is where small teams learn to play big

This panel features three powerhouse founders from climate tech, ed-tech, and health tech, as they share the mindset shifts, wellness habits, and tools that keep them grounded and resilient—even under the weight of scaling challenges, investor pressure, and societal expectations. Expect candid stories, practical strategies, and a rare inside look at how San Francisco’s startup leaders sustain their mental health while building in one of the world’s most competitive ecosystems. ​🚀 We'll explore: - The hidden costs of hustle culture in startup life - What sustainable success really looks like - Practices, tools, and mindset resets that support mental wellness ​- How founder well-being drives better business outcomes ​Expect a vulnerable, real talk conversation with time for audience Q&A and meaningful post-panel connection. ​💫 Whether you're a founder, future founder, operator, or investor — if you care about building with both ambition and integrity, this conversation is for you! 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.

Want that promotion, that funding, that big opportunity? The fastest way to set yourself apart is by owning your story. In this course, you’ll learn how to master storytelling to connect with decision makers, inspire confidence, and position yourself as the person they remember. Whether you’re pitching investors, leading a team, or aiming for your next career leap, you’ll walk away with the tools to turn any message into lasting influence. 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.

AI Agents are moving fast, but how do you build systems that scale with them? Join Arthur, Cloudflare, and Stytch for a deep dive into the infra, observability, and identity layers powering production-grade AI Agents in 2025. This evening is for anyone building agentic systems and looking to make them faster, safer, and more reliable. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and best practices teams are using to move beyond prototypes and ship real-world AI Agents. Enjoy a mix of expert discussions, lightning demos, and plenty of good food and conversations with other builders. Agenda: 5:00 - 5:30pm: Arrivals + Food 5:30 - 6pm: Expert Panel on AI Agents 6:00 - 7:00pm: Lightning Talks and Live Demos 7:00 - 8:00pm: Network with fellow builders and founders Trade notes with builders and founders tackling the real-world challenges of scaling AI Agents and leave with ideas you can put to work. Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today! --- MEET THE HOSTS ✨About Arthur ✨ Arthur is the leading AI performance company, empowering organizations to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning and generative AI models at scale. ✨About Cloudflare ✨ Run AI models at the edge, it's the fastest way to build an AI app. ✨About Stytch ✨ Stytch is a developer-centric identity platform that makes authentication, authorization, and fraud prevention simple and scalable for modern applications and AI Agents. *** PLEASE NOTE: Applying to attend this event does not guarantee admission. Due to capacity constraints, we can only accommodate a certain number of attendees in person for this event. After you submit your application, our team will be in touch with more information if there is space available for you at the event. 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.

Join us for a bold night where creativity meets code and visionary AI founders take the mic. Hosted by AI Builders (https://www.aibuilders.land/) and MIT Alumni Startups (MITAS), this event brings together the firepower of MIT, the energy of San Francisco’s AI scene, and the backing of the E14 Fund, an MIT-affiliated early stage VC. We’ll close out the night with networking, delicious apps, drinks, and conversations that matter. ✨ What to expect: 🔹 Real talk on building with AI 🔹 Inspiring demos from AI founders 🔹 MIT energy, SF startup vibes 🔹 Seriously good food + smart convos Come for the insights. Stay for the energy. Space is limited – RSVP now. 📌 Registration: Venmo @dima-ayyash ($10) 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.

Join us at the brand new Valon HQ with the builders who are shaping the future of AI! Enjoy cocktails and a live DJ set on the patio during golden hour. Meet your future new hire, co-founder, or portfolio company! This event is for builders, founders, and future makers of AI! We look forward to hosting you! -Ariel & Lisa 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.

Join fellow remote team leaders and startup founders for a casual happy hour on the future of remote work. Connect, swap stories, and share tools and strategies for building productive, happy teams from anywhere. Running a remote team comes with unique challenges — from staying productive across time zones to keeping teams engaged and avoiding burnout. We’re bringing together startup founders and remote team leaders to share what’s working (and what isn’t) when it comes to running remote teams. This isn’t a panel or a pitch — just good drinks, good conversation, and a room full of people who get what it’s like to build and lead remotely. Whether you’re scaling your first team or refining how your company works across borders, you’ll leave with fresh ideas, new connections, and maybe even your next favorite tool for running remote. Come for the community, stay for the conversations that help you (and your team) work smarter from anywhere. Hosted by: WeekWize, a time planning and tracking tool that helps teams plan better, reduce burnout, and boost profitability. www.weekwize.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.

Most AI pilots stall, and supply chain leaders need proof, not promises. This session brings together operators, investors, and founders who are already making AI Agents work in the real world. Nordoon, Open Future Forum, and Trekka invite you to a candid, hands-on discussion on how AI agents are already changing supply chain operations. Together with leading operators, investors, and founders, we’ll discuss what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next. Speakers: - Vikram Malik, Head of Product and Implementations at Audintel - Ryan McCrackan, Principal at Yamaha Motor Ventures - Keshia Theobald-van Gent, Partner at BDev Ventures - Tomaz Suklje, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Nordoon - Hash Pakbaz, Founder & CEO of OneDigital AI Moderator: - Yvonne Newlands, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Trekka Agenda: 1. Panel discussion (40 min) Operators, investors, and tech founders share practical cases and results. 2. Founder spotlight (10 min) Nordoon: story, traction, and vision for AI in supply chains. 3. Audience Q&A (15 min) Direct, no-filter questions. 4. Networking (time left) Connect with leaders and peers over drinks. Who should attend: Supply chain leaders, operations professionals, technical leaders, and investors focused on enterprise, SaaS, AI, and supply chain solutions. Why attend: - Hear real-world stories from operators, tech providers, and investors on how AI agents cut costs, reduce risk, and deliver measurable results. - Get practical insights into one of the toughest enterprise dilemmas: buying vs. building AI capabilities internally. - Learn rollout strategies that move beyond pilots, with lessons you can take back to your 2025 planning. - Network with peers facing the same transformation challenges in supply chains, SaaS, and AI. This session is part of #SFTechWeek - a unique chance to join Nordoon, Open Future Forum, and Trekka in shaping how AI agents move from promise to production with tangible results in the supply chain world. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

Hosted by Saga Holographic, Inc and Slug Bicycles. Join us at the Slug Bicycles workshop for an SF Tech Week mixer where riders, fitness founders, builders and investors swap ideas and kick the tires on the last fit/tech happenings. We’ll host a live show-and-tell to kickstart the conversation around smarter training. Drinks and bites on us! 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.

This is your chance to enjoy a cocktail, meet other makers and doers in the startup industry, and create your own Confidant, your personalized digital avatar that brings a face to your website and creates personal trust with your customers. We are looking to build a community around people interested in avatars and their real-world applications. And of course have fun while doing it! 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.

This experience blends contrast therapy with a deep-dive workshop, designed for high-performers ready to step into their power and level up in business and life. Led by Megan Dolce, Keynote Speaker, Co-Founder and Head Coach of Ripe, a human leadership development company based in LA. Megan is known for her work with professional athletes, VCs, founders, leaders, and teams from Fortune 100 companies. RIPE: https://www.get-ripe.com/ Alchemy Springs: https://www.alchemysprings.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.

You’ll join founders, builders, and operators from across SF Tech Week for an evening of good conversations (because let’s be real — you’ve had enough panels and sales presentations already). Optionally, we have a prior event about AI in hiring trend on the same day at the same venue. Feel free to check it out too. https://partiful.com/e/E4EX1qKT4HDaVk1x0jro? What makes it special is that you’ll get a bold, beautifully printed “quiet profile” card with your name and a line about what you’re working on, so networking skips the small talk and gets straight to the point. And don’t worry — we’ll print them big enough so you can actually read them. 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.

Every growth leader faces the same challenge: how do you justify sales and marketing spend to a board skeptical of “soft returns”? This workshop equips founders and revenue leaders with a proven framework to translate strategy into compelling numbers — turning budgets into defendable, data-backed growth investments. Participants will learn how to structure board-level conversations, demonstrate ROI in terms investors care about, and avoid the traps of over-promising without evidence. Takeaway: CEOs and CROs will leave with a structured method for making budget cases that align with investor expectations and withstand scrutiny. 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.

Every growth leader faces the same challenge: how do you justify sales and marketing spend to a board skeptical of “soft returns”? This workshop equips founders and revenue leaders with a proven framework to translate strategy into compelling numbers — turning budgets into defendable, data-backed growth investments. Participants will learn how to structure board-level conversations, demonstrate ROI in terms investors care about, and avoid the traps of over-promising without evidence. Takeaway: CEOs and CROs will leave with a structured method for making budget cases that align with investor expectations and withstand scrutiny. 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.

Take the grill pill with the cofounders of Tinfoil and Brandon Johnson of NVIDIA at the Tinfoil HQ in Lower Haight! Yesterday we had AI chatbots. Today we have AI wearables, screen recorders and pins. Tomorrow, we'll have chips in our brain reading our thoughts. How far are we from Minority Report (if it's not already here)? Come grill some meats and veggies in our backyard and discuss how we can share some of our most sensitive data with AI systems while maintaining some semblance of control and privacy. This event is for anyone who's trying to use AI but getting blocked because of privacy and security implications. Whether you work at a trading firm and can't use ChatGPT to implement your super secret quant algorithms, or you can't use Claude Code because your security team blocked it, this event is for you. What to expect: * Actual grilling in our actual backyard * Real talk about privacy-preserving AI from people shipping it * Good food, cold drinks Space is limited; approval required. Location in Lower Haight shared upon approval. 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.

If you're an artist, founder, or anyone looking to experience your true potential by simply turning on your flow state, this is the space for you. Epiphany, an early-stage consumer neurotech startup, is hosting this experiential mixer + launch event to bring together creatives from various backgrounds in one room to experience epiphany - through our beta headset + web engine that enables individuals to operate at their peak performance, together. The night will consist of various engaging and immersive challenges and activities that each guest will get to partake in through randomly assigned teams enabling everyone to leave this event with new friends and experiences - in flow! 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.

A private gathering for those building what others haven’t noticed yet We’re bringing together 50 founders, researchers, and investors for a private event in Napa Valley. No stages. No press. Just real conversations about where the next wave of AI value is hiding and how to build for it before the noise sets in. This isn’t about echoing what’s trending. It’s about surfacing the underexplored, the overlooked, and the underbuilt. What to expect • A curated group of 50 builders, alignment researchers, AI infra founders, and select investors • Fireside panel with researchers from leading frontier AI labs • Relaxed setting with great wine, great food, and high-signal conversations • Optional 7-minute lightning talks on what others might be sleeping on

A Pickleball Party for Founders Who Hustle—On and Off the Court We’re curating an exclusive group of founders, funders/investors, and senior decision-makers & leaders from B2B SaaS for an afternoon of rallies, real talk, and a little friendly fire on the court. Whether you're here to play hard or just connect over post-game BBQ and drinks, this is your chance to build real relationships with the Bay Area’s sharpest minds—founders scaling, investors deploying, and operators leading from the front. New to pickleball? No problem. Jonathan Padilla, founder of Exonome and Certified PPR Pickleball Coach, will lead a free 30-minute beginner clinic to get you game-ready. Game on. Smashes, startups, and serious connections await. Note: We’ve been getting amazing feedback for this event, and space is limited to 50 guests. DinkSF will need to turn away guests once we reach capacity, so please come early to secure your spot! Hosted by: Salesbricks - Close deals faster with Salesbricks, the modern way to sell software and AI. Configure pricing instantly, generate quotes in seconds, and unify quoting, signing, and billing in one platform. From proposals to collections, everything is automated so your team can focus on selling, not admin. Learn more. DevRev - DevRev is an AI-native business operating system that unifies customer support, product, and growth on a single platform. We ingest structured and unstructured data into a knowledge graph that powers context-rich, permission-aware, and secure agentic workflows—so software doesn’t just respond, it acts. Explore our Devrev for Startups program and apply to receive up to $10K in credits, contract discounts, and pro-level access and enablement. Sprinto - Sprinto is a GRC automation platform that's helping companies automate their compliance processes. Sprinto has helped over 1500+ companies become compliant and supports over 50+ infosec compliances. For more details check out: https://sprinto.com/ Autonomy - Complete dev tasks and create production grade prototypes on your codebase using your components and coding structure with simple input Exonome is an AI-powered, fintech-enabled platform that lets anyone launch and operate their own vertical online marketplace—in minutes. Whether you're a community leader, creator, entrepreneur, or SMB, Exonome gives you the tools to monetize your ecosystem with: ✅ Built-in payments, payouts, and subscriptions 🔐 Trust and compliance layers 🔁 Network-effect and revenue-sharing features From real-world rentals to digital services, Exonome empowers passionate operators to build commerce and community—on their terms. 👉 Learn more at www.exono.me 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.

Please join Hex and Snowflake for a Panel on “Building a Successful Startup in the Age of AI” Speakers: - Jen Hoskins, Startups, Global Head of Cloud & Partnerships, NVIDIA - Barry McCardel, CEO, Hex - Stefan Williams, VP Corporate Development, Snowflake Ventures, Startups, Snowflake This Panel will be moderated by: Emily Dillon, Director, Marketing Strategy and Planning at Snowflake. We are only accepting attendees that are Directors+ level. Following the Panel, we will have a happy hour at Bar Sprezzatura, a 4 minute walk away. Any are welcome to this event. 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.

AI Alignment Coalition x TectoAI x The Catalyst Era x AI Alignment Liasion bring you... The ONLY SF Tech Week dinner that will shape AI’s future in real time and you won’t find it on any stage or panel. We’re gathering the most influential voices in AI, from startup founders, top VCs, and policy leaders, for an evening that flips the script on the typical Tech Week mixer. This isn’t networking-as-usual. We’ll throw out some questions for you all to consider and let the conversations unfold across lines that usually stay separate, from code to capital to compliance. By the end of the night, you won’t just leave with new connections. You’ll leave with collaborations, bold ideas, and a tangible vision for what governance can mean for innovation. Dinner & drinks provided. Location revealed upon registration and seats are going fast! Agenda: Welcome + Drinks | 5:30 - 5:45 PM Special Keynote, by Dr. Cynthia Bailey (Stanford CS Professor, Senate AI Policy Fellow) | 6 PM - 6:15 PM Dinner + Roundtable Discussions | 6:20 PM - 7 PM AI Comedy Special by Bhavya Shah (Stanford CS, India's Got Latent Finalist) | 7 PM - 7:15 PM Open Networking | 7:15 PM - 7:30 PM Register here! 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. Thank you very much to our sponsors: TectoAI and Rho! Rho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups. With banking set up in minutes, 2% cashback cards, and powerful tools for managing spend, paying bills, and closing the books, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused—with support that goes to the ends of the earth to help you win

Join Vensure Employer Solutions and Moon Creative Lab for "Built To Last: How Startups Achieve Longevity", an engaging panel discussion designed for founders and startup leaders looking to build businesses that thrive in the long-term. Our expert panel will explore how to design resilient business models, scale operations effectively, maintain financial discipline, and prepare for successful exits. They will share their expertise and experiences in:  -Designing a resilient business model -Building scalable infrastructure  -Positioning a startup for both growth and legacy -Evolving leadership -How to plan and prepare for exit -and more!  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.

Join us at Shack15 (Ferry Building, San Francisco) for an evening exploring the future of money during SF Tech Week. ​We’ll kick off at 5:00 PM with refreshments and drinks, followed by a dynamic panel discussion with leaders shaping the stablecoin ecosystem. After the panel, stay for a happy hour with music and a live DJ overlooking the Bay. ​Panelists: ​Raj Parekh — Head of Stablecoins & Payments, Monad.xyz ​Bam Azizi — CEO & Co-Founder, Mesh John Tullis - Head of Payments, Gusto ​Jorn Lyseggen — Founder, Shack15 & BMONI (Moderator) ​Why Attend? Stablecoins are rapidly transforming global finance from remittances and payments to institutional adoption. This panel will unpack where the industry is headed, what challenges remain, and how San Francisco’s tech community can play a role in building the next generation of money rails. ​Format ​5:00 PM – Arrival + Drinks ​5:30 PM – Panel Discussion ​6:30 PM – Happy Hour + DJ ​Whether you’re a founder, builder, investor, or simply curious about the future of stablecoins, this is the room you’ll want to be in. 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.

Hosted by: Protiviti, Robert Half, DLA Piper, and NYSE Going public is one of the most transformative—and challenging—moments in a company’s journey. In today’s volatile capital markets, timing, preparation, and execution are everything. Speakers: Nicolle Brady – Managing Director at Protiviti Tom Vo – CEO and Founder at Nutex Health Curtis Mo – Partner at DLA Piper Sue Xu - Managing Partner at Amino Capital • How today’s market conditions are shaping IPO and SPAC activity • The real-world steps to prepare for going public • Financial, operational, and cultural shifts for long-term success • SEC, SOX, and governance requirements—what you need to know • Lessons learned from recent market entrants Whether you’re an executive, investor, or advisor, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to help you navigate the public company journey with confidence. 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.

This panel will dive deep into how stakeholders in the tech ecosystem - including enterprises, startups and investors - manage change during AI-Driven transformations, balancing innovation, risk, scale, and impact. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technology landscape, businesses from global enterprises to agile startups are compelled to adapt at an unprecedented pace. However, successful transformation goes beyond merely adopting new tools; it involves managing change across all levels: people, processes, culture, and risk. In this dynamic panel, we bring together leaders from the enterprise, venture capital, and startup communities to unpack how each is navigating the intricate challenges of AI-driven change. From boardroom strategies and funding bets to ground-level innovation and ethical implementation, this conversation will reveal the tensions, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping AI adoption today. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Location will be sent the week prior to all approved attendees! Panelists: Natalie Han, PhD - VP and Chief Product Officer, GenAI @ Business AI at SAP Lauri Moore - Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners Shirshanka Das - Co-founder/CTO @ DataHub Alistair Barr - Tech Anchor @ Business Insider Moderator: Domi Caputo - Strategic AI Partnerships at SAP 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.

The AI revolution is creating unprecedented demand for computational infrastructure, transforming entire industries and creating massive new market opportunities. As AI workloads scale exponentially, infrastructure has emerged as the critical constraint determining which organizations will lead the next wave of innovation. This exclusive gathering, hosted by Alumni Ventures and HubSpot for Startups, connects the builders, funders, and strategists solving AI's most fundamental scaling challenges—from silicon to security to software to systems architecture. Event attendees will hear from companies such as: Lambda, Eclypsium, Valar Atomics, and others. 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. Alumni Ventures uses the information you provide to contact you about their relevant content, products, and services. Alumni Ventures will share the information you provide with HubSpot, who will use your information for similar purposes. You can unsubscribe from communications at any time. For more information, check out HubSpot's privacy policy (https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy). See Alumni Ventures' privacy policy (https://www.av.vc/legal-privacy-policy).

The Down Under Mixer 🏄🏼‍♀️ Bringing a little of the Down Under flavour to the Bay Area for Tech Week! Come and join us for a night of Aussie Fun! Meet the founders building from Australia to SF and why so many top unicorns are coming from Down Under. Join Galileo Ventures, a top global seed stage fund that backs Australian founders like Relevance, Andromeda and Tixel to name a few!  Thanks to our host Nixon Peabody! Nixon Peabody’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital team understands the entrepreneurs’ journey and provides legal services to help bring that vision to life. 5:30 - 6:00pm Registration/Drinks 6:00- 6:30 pm - Fireside chat with Lior Zorea, Partner / Leader, West Coast Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and Julia French, Partner, Galileo Ventures 6:30 - 8:30pm Conversation and Insights

A high-energy evening showcasing the future of voice-first AI with tech talks, panels, and hands-on demos, covering topics like AI avatars, enterprise use cases, and AI devices. Hear speakers from innovative companies including Rime Labs, Palabra, HeyGen/LiveAvatar and more. See cutting-edge conversational AI in action, hear from the teams that built it, and network with the engineers and founders shaping the voice AI revolution. Be there for the crowning of the hackathon winners and watch live demos of voice agents, real-time translation systems, and multimodal assistants built in just 3 days. Schedule: 5:30–6:15p Registration & networking 6:15–6:25p Welcome 6:30–7:25p Speaker Sessions (TBA) 7:30–7:55p Announce Hackathon Winners 8:00–8:30p Panel: Easy to Build - Hard to Scale -- Featuring -- Lily Clifford (Rime.ai) -- Ivan Kuzin (Palabra.ai) -- Sunny Liao (HeyGen.com) -- and more TBA 8:30–10:00p Mixer / Networking The Voices of Tomorrow event is part of Agora’s global Convo AI World event series spotlighting real-time engagement and conversational AI and held around #SFTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

XYZ has been investing in the public sector for nearly a decade, backing companies like Anduril, Chapter, Promise, Cape, Nominal, Apex Space, TurbineOne, Ordo, Verkada, and more. We thought SF Tech Week would be the perfect opportunity to bring together a group of early stage operators excited about working in public sector tech - whether that's defense, security, modern social services, health care, climate, etc. - and connect them directly with some of the fastest growing, most successful companies looking to recruit right now. If this describes you, we want to meet you! We'll be adding more great companies soon! Fill out the brief RSVP and we'll get right back to you! The event will be a mix of short, punchy presentations from the companies recruiting, and good drinks, eats and mingling so we can all meet each other! Brought to you in partnership with our good friends at Pax and Forward Deployed VC - helping people think through their next chapter. 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.

This panel will dive deep into how stakeholders in the tech ecosystem - including enterprises, startups and investors - manage change during AI-Driven transformations, balancing innovation, risk, scale, and impact. As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the technology landscape, businesses from global enterprises to agile startups are compelled to adapt at an unprecedented pace. However, successful transformation goes beyond merely adopting new tools; it involves managing change across all levels: people, processes, culture, and risk. In this dynamic panel, we bring together leaders from the enterprise, venture capital, and startup communities to unpack how each is navigating the intricate challenges of AI-driven change. From boardroom strategies and funding bets to ground-level innovation and ethical implementation, this conversation will reveal the tensions, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping AI adoption today. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided. Location will be sent the week prior to all approved attendees! Panelists: Natalie Han, PhD - VP and Chief Product Officer, GenAI @ Business AI at SAP Lauri Moore - Partner @ Bessemer Venture Partners Shirshanka Das - Co-founder/CTO @ DataHub Alistair Barr - Tech Anchor @ Business Insider Moderator: Domi Caputo - Strategic AI Partnerships at SAP 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.

​​Founders & Builders Connect comes to #SFTechWeek for an evening of honest conversations, tactical insights, and meaningful connections — all focused on the art (and chaos) of scaling engineering teams. ​​This intimate event brings together 150+ founders, CTOs, CPOs, and engineering leaders navigating the many intersections of product velocity, hiring, remote growth, and AI-era innovation. ​​This isn’t a stage for just polished success stories — it's a space for shared experiences, hard-won lessons, and unfiltered dialogue. Whether you’re scaling your first team, leading product at a fast-moving startup, or hiring your 50th engineer — you’ll find something here. ​​🔥 What to Expect: Mixer: Buy your own food, drinks and network with like-minded individuals Community: A room full of sharp, ambitious builders solving real problems ​​🎯 From 0 to 100 Engineers: What They Don’t Tell You Build Fast, Hire Smart: Scaling Without Slowing Down Remote Talent: Lessons in Building Global Teams ​​AI-Driven Products: Behind the Tools, Teams & Tradeoffs ​​🧠 Past Highlights: ​​In 2024, we welcomed over 400 startup operators for an energizing day of deep conversations, tactical takeaways, and new partnerships. This time we will bring that same momentum — in a tighter, more focused format tailored to engineering and product decision-makers. 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.

Tired of workspaces that don’t work? Join us for a playful, hands-on workshop where you’ll use LEGO Serious Play to reimagine what hybrid and future work environments could actually feel like; collaborative, human, and energizing. We’ll prototype our dream workspaces, identify what’s not working today, and co-create ideas worth building tomorrow. Expect big ideas, small bricks, and lots of “aha” moments. Backed by recent research: 60% of tech offices are underutilized (Density x Hassell), and teams are racing to redesign for flexibility and collaboration (JLL). We’re giving you the tools and space to do just that - with your hands. You’ll leave with new ideas, new friends, and a LEGO model of your future workspace. Spots are limited - secure yours now. 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.

An off-the-record roundtable for 15 CXOs and operators, focused on moving AI beyond pilots to deliver measurable enterprise value. Together, we will examine the challenges of Alignment, Agility, and Adoption in enterprise AI, guided by the hard-won experiences of our featured guests and peers in the room. The evening will be complemented by a curated tasting of hand-selected alcohol-free wines. 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.

B2B SaaS pricing has always been hard. Now today with AI-native companies shifting to usage-based, hybrid, and outcome-driven models — and iterating weekly — the complexity has only grown. It's slowed down sales cycles, increased internal friction, and resulted in lost revenue opportunities. We're bringing together a panel of GTM Finance leaders from Persona, Anthropic, Intercom, and Stripe to discuss what they're seeing play out in real time and how they're better equipping their orgs to handle the pace that is required in today's AI era. Join other founders, GTM / Finance operators, and investors in this conversation on one of the most pressing issues hindering growth in startups and scaling enterprises today. About the cohosts: - Dealops is building the deal pricing platform for AI and usage-based companies. Learn more at dealops.com - Persona is an online identity verification platform that helps businesses, from any size and industry to collect, verify, and manage user identities throughout a customer lifecycle. Available in over 200 countries. Learn more at withpersona.com/community 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. By joining this event, you abide to Persona's Events Code of Conduct: https://withpersona.com/legal/persona-events-code-of-conduct

Designing, Scaling & Governing AI Agents from Brief to Brand Explore how today's top MCP and agent platforms empower marketing teams to build intelligent, scalable, and autonomous workflows—from campaign briefs to creative execution—while maintaining control, transparency, and ROI. 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.

NVIDIA and Vercel are teaming up and taking the World’s Shortest Hackathon to SF Tech Week! We’re throwing a full hackathon in two hours, limited to 50 teams of 2. Leave the sleeping bag at home and come equipped with your best prompts and most powerful AI—and let it rip! For prizes, we’ll have free credits from the best developer tools, and each person from the winning team will go home with cool swags from Brex, Nvidia and Vercel. 📆 Schedule • 5:30pm → Check-in & Networking • 6:00pm → Demos & Kickoff • 9:00pm → Finalist Presentations • 10:00pm → Winners Announced Exact Location disclosed upon approval. Brex is an all-in-one financial platform designed to help companies move fast. From corporate cards and spend management to global payments and business accounts, Brex empowers startups and enterprises alike with tools to scale efficiently. Trusted by thousands of high-growth companies, Brex simplifies finance so teams can focus on what matters most—growing their business. Thank you for being our co-host! 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.

*Approval required and limited to Talent/People leaders, who are actively leading talent teams, or founding recruiters. The event is first come, first served and capped at 65 attendees with rolling entry. * Join us in Craft’s speakeasy for a relaxed, invite-only evening with other talent leaders and our friends at Kula, Metaview, and Juicebox. It’s a chance to connect with peers, swap ideas, and talk about how AI is shaping the future of talent, all over great drinks and good company. ​No stage, no slides, just conversations that matter in a room full of people who are living and breathing it. Craft cocktails will be flowing, and you’ll have the chance to explore what Kula, Metaview, and Juicebox are building. 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.

The Chronic Code: AI in the New Era of Health Monitoring This isn't a future forecast—it's a deep dive into the healthcare revolution happening right now. We're moving beyond traditional care to leverage AI and wearables for proactive, real-time health management. We've gathered an exclusive panel of healthcare VCs, clinicians, and entrepreneurs already building in this space to discuss: - The ROI of remote monitoring - How to go from data to actionable insights - The clinical reality of adoption Drinks and light bites included. RSVP to secure your spot. 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.

A powerhouse panel spotlighting South Asian women who are building and leading in AI, healthtech, fintech, and beyond. From coding to C-suites, startups to storytelling, these trailblazers are redefining what leadership looks like. Join us for unfiltered discussion on breaking barriers, owning your voice, and thriving through fundraising, scaling, and navigating bias in high-pressure industries. American South Asian Network (ASAN) is the fastest growing community of young South Asians in the US! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asan.fyi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asanfyi/ 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.

a16z Infra "Women in AI" Happy Hour hosted at Convex Join us for an evening of connection and conversation at the a16z Women in AI, a casual mixer bringing together *founders, builders, researchers, and product leaders* (no VCs) shaping the future of infrastructure. We’ll gather an incredible community of women and allies from across the ecosystem, including teams at SSI, Thinking Machines, World Labs, Goodfire, Anthropic, OpenAI, and many others. This is a chance to meet peers building at the cutting edge of AI, infra, and security, share ideas, and spark new collaborations. This event is part of #SFTechWeek, a city-wide series of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech community. Learn more at www.tech-week.com. 📍 Convex Convex is the open source, reactive database where queries are TypeScript code running right in the database. Just like React components react to state changes, Convex queries react to database changes. Convex provides a database, a place to write your server functions, and client libraries. It makes it easy to build and scale dynamic live-updating apps.

Join us for a fireside chat with David Cramer, Founder of Sentry, about building dev tools and technical products in the AI era. There's a massive new set of users--AI agents and copilots. How do you build when they don’t click buttons, but instead execute tasks autonomously? We’ll dig into: • How Sentry is adapting its product for an era where engineers increasingly build with coding agents • Frameworks for treating AI agents and copilots as first-class users of your software • Lessons on extreme PMF This conversation is especially relevant for founders and engineers of who are thinking about building for AI users. ----- This event is hosted by Tadata. Tadata helps companies make their products AI agents and copilots ready - turning complex APIs and workflows into experiences AI can understand and use magically. In just a few months, Tadata's open source crossed 700K downloads, 10K+ GitHub stars, and they've helped companies across industries launch production MCPs. Learn more at tadata.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.

Join The Bond Fund team on for an exclusive evening during a16z Tech Week. Connect with seasoned seed-stage investors, discover our investment thesis, and network with fellow startup enthusiasts in an intimate setting. During this curated gathering, you'll have the opportunity to: Learn about The Bond Fund's investment focus and the types of startups we back. Meet and connect with experienced investors from our community. Learn best practices and insider tips that could shape your investment journey. Whether you're a seasoned startup investor, or investor curiosity but haven't made an investment yet, this event offers the perfect blend of insights and networking in the heart of San Francisco. We look forward to seeing you there! 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.

IPOs, Exits and What’s Next: After a period of uncertainty, the market for public listings and other exit options continues to gain momentum. This panel will unpack current market conditions, what recent IPOs can teach us, and how executives are weighing the full spectrum of exit strategies. Speakers to include: - Erik Peña, Head of Market Development, NYSE - Charly Kevers, Chief Financial Officer, Carta - Art Levy, Chief Business Officer, Brex - Katie Roof, Deputy Bureau Chief, Venture Capital, The Information 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. Please note, as an attendee you'll be included in the event's attendee list. You may also be photographed during the event and photos may be posted to our site or on social media. Contact a member of our team if you do not wish to be photographed on the day of the event. By registering for this event, you acknowledge that information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner, host, and partner/sponsor and can be used in marketing campaigns and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy

IBM Ventures and a16z speedrun will host a lively evening of big ideas, drinks, and bites as they bring together founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech. This is your chance to mix, mingle, and spark new collaborations with some of the brightest minds in venture and the startup ecosystem spanning various industries in the Bay Area. More details to come. 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. IBM may take group photos or perform live streaming during the event for promotional purposes.

Gathering voice tech, agentic AI, CX, neurotech, and genAI startup founders for an informal meetup on the importance of emotion context in AI applications. We've seen great wins with LLM and text-based analysis, but the next frontier of agentic AI is voice. Realistic voice agents with the ability to empathize and have realistic conversations are highly sought after and hard to find -- so we want to bring together top founders in this space to talk through the voice stack, emotion AI, agents, and everything in between! Have we reached an uncanny valley with AI conversations? What are the ethical implications of producing conversations where the end user might not know they're speaking to AI? Much to discuss... Hosted by Valence AI, a voice-first emotion AI company. **We will have wine, mocktails, and appetizers! This event is a part of #SFTechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. https://www.tech-week.com/

IBM Ventures and a16z speedrun will host a lively evening of big ideas, drinks, and bites as they bring together founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech. This is your chance to mix, mingle, and spark new collaborations with some of the brightest minds in venture and the startup ecosystem spanning various industries in the Bay Area. More details to come. 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. IBM may take group photos or perform live streaming during the event for promotional purposes.

This event is designed for young founders and creatives who are building or growing tech startups—whether you’re just getting started or already have an established venture. It’s a space to connect, share experiences, and socialize with others navigating similar paths. Who knows—you may even meet your next co-founder, collaborator, or partner along the way! While we may have some special guests from the investment community, the focus is on fostering meaningful connections and conversations within the tech ecosystem. This event is co-hosted with New Edge Technology Consultants. We bridge the gap between technology, business, and leadership. 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.

📌 To secure your spot, please RSVP on Luma using the link above to get approved faster. Experience the cutting-edge of AI, Web3, and emerging tech at Orbis86: Founder & Funders Mixer during #SFTechWeek! 🚀 This exclusive gathering is designed to bring together visionary founders and forward-thinking investors through meaningful conversations, high-value networking, and collaboration. Discover breakthrough startups, explore the trends shaping the future, and connect directly with the funders, founders, and industry leaders. 🌟 Whether you’re building the next big thing or investing in it, this is the room where ideas meet capital. ---------------------------------------------- AGENDA Welcome & Registrations Step into an immersive experience at our event, where hosts, co-hosts, and sponsors warmly welcome all participants. Be introduced to enlightening discussions, networking opportunities, and visionary insights into the tech landscape. Sponsors and Partners’ Note Discover what they’re building, their vision for the future, and how they’re shaping the world of AI, Web3, and emerging tech. Get inspired, explore opportunities, and see how you can connect with the innovators behind the projects. Open Mic: Share, Pitch and Connect ​Step up to the mic and make your voice heard! Pitch ideas, share insights, and spark conversations with founders, investors, and innovators. Connect, inspire, and ignite opportunities that could take your ideas to the next level. 🎤💡 Networking Mixer Cocktails. Connections. Capital. 🍸💸Step into an evening built for connection and collaboration. Meet founders, investors, and Web3 innovators in a lively setting fueled by delicious bites, craft cocktails, and refreshing non-alcoholic options. Whether you’re here to spark new ideas, pitch your vision, or simply vibe with the community, this mixer is your chance to build meaningful relationships that could shape the future of AI, Web3, and emerging tech. Come hungry for opportunities and stay for the conversations (and the drinks!). 🚀 ---------------------------------------------- REGISTERED VCs & INVESTORS ​- Claribay Capital ​- Plug and Play Tech Center ​- Iron Key Capital ​- Contribution Capital ​- Informed Ventures ​- Gyrow Ventures - Stealth Startup - Cathay Innovation - Nascent - Catapult VC - SV Venture Group - Global Health Impact Network & Funds - AB Plus Ventures - Hesperian Ventures - Post Urban Ventures - LvlUp Ventures - JTC Group - Dissent Capital - 65 Equity Partners - Moon Pursuit Capital - Sony Innovation Fund - Rain Capital - NuMundo Ventures - Endurance Companies - Treeo VC - IDIT Family Office - GGW Ventures - Berkeley SkyDeck - NOTALONE Ventures - Decasonic - Sarthy Venture Investment Partners - Vista Equity Partners - INVESTBAY and many more Investors and VCs. ---------------------------------------------- STARTUP SHOWCASE DPS - DIGITAL POSTAL SERVICE: ​DPS is dedicated to modernizing postal and digital communications through their innovative SaaS solutions utilizing AI, Blockchain, and Web3 technologies. ---------------------------------------------- SPONSORS & PARTNERS TITLE SPONSOR: MiniDoge MiniDoge Global is a vibrant Web3 meme coin community fusing DeFi, DePIN, and AI-driven blockchain tech to revolutionize the crypto landscape. SPONSORS: ​Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP (CFM) is a leading San Francisco–based investment management law firm serving clients from start-up managers to multibillion-dollar funds. Renowned for its pioneering work with digital asset funds, CFM provides a full suite of services including fund formation, regulatory compliance, counterparty documentation, and employment matters. Its corporate and IP teams advise founders, management, and investors across the business lifecycle—from fundraising and M&A to governance, tax, and product launches. CFM also publishes the well-regarded Hedge Fund Law Blog. 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. They 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. HOST: Orbis86 ​​Orbis86 is revolutionizing Web3 innovation through its Engage – Educate – Elevate approach, engaging users with personalized experiences, educating them on emerging technologies, and elevating their journey with seamless cross-chain integration. Throughout the year, we host global events that bring communities together to explore Web3 and AI, enabling meaningful discussions and collaboration. Our mission is to create an inclusive ecosystem where individuals can learn, grow, and shape the future of decentralized technology. CO-HOST: ​ OffChain Global ​​OffChain is a global community for Web3 professionals and enthusiasts with over seventy chapters. We welcome a wide range of like-minded people from blockchain developers to crypto VC’s to miners to quant traders to people who just own a little Bitcoin. We welcome everyone who has an interest in blockchain and crypto. Each chapter/city aims to have a base of regular casual social gatherings with no set topics with speaking events mixed in from time-to-time. OUR EVENT PARTENRS: BrandPR ​BrandPR is a specialized PR and marketing agency partnering with Orbis86 to empower Web3 brands worldwide. Since 2022, BrandPR has helped clients in crypto and Web3 gain the exposure they deserve through top-tier media coverage and innovative community-building strategies. With a proven track record in delivering successful PR campaigns, they ensure your brand’s message reaches the right audience at the perfect time. Whether you're launching a cryptocurrency, DeFi platform, or NFT marketplace, BrandPR’s tailored PR strategies go beyond promotion - they’re designed to build lasting legacies in the Web3 space. ​Quill Audits ​QuillAudits is a leading Web3 security solution provider. We have audited over a million lines of code across 1,000+ projects, securing $30B in AUM. Our AI-driven audits, token risk assessments, and monitoring tools enhance Web3 security. We are the official partners of prominent ecosystems like Polygon, ZetaChain, Metis, and Manta ---------------------------------------------- OUR ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS: Servicenow | Hedera | OKX | OnePieceLabsLbank | Offchain Global | Gnus.ai | Langrenus Fund | Xecret.io | Blockchain Game Alliance | Unfinished Live | Filecoin Foundation | Hotcoin Global Fio | 0x Labs | TiE | Mobile Growth Association | Agroverse ---------------------------------------------- OUR MEDIA PARTNERS: Bitcoin World | CoinPedia | Voice of Crypto | Bitcoin Insider | TUA Crypto | Crypto Craze | Crypto News Bulls (CNB) | Crypto Tion | Coin Zebro | Bitcoin All | Crypto Papers | Lucky Coiner | Trade Base | The Bit Crypto | BD Ventures | Traders Brawl 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.

​The Orb Wine Club is back—by popular demand—just in time for SF Tech Week at Orb HQ. 🍷 ​Join us for an intimate evening of curated wines and conversations about the future of pricing and monetization. We're bringing together innovative founders, operators, and revenue leaders from AI, SaaS, and Cloud companies who are rethinking how modern businesses price, bill, and grow. ​What to expect: ​Expertly selected wines paired with light bites ​Thoughtful discussions on usage-based pricing, revenue operations, and growth strategies ​Connections with fellow leaders navigating the evolution of AI and cloud monetization ​A refined networking experience in our SF office ​Whether you're scaling AI infrastructure costs, optimizing SaaS pricing models, or navigating cloud consumption billing, this is your chance to connect with peers facing similar challenges—glass in hand. ​RSVP now to join us and collect your exclusive Orb wine bottle and curated swag to remember the evening. ​Cheers to community, curiosity, and a good pour. 🥂 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.

Co-hosted by experts in product, design and research, this event uncovers and amplifies innovative design practices from founders in emerging markets. In this interactive hands-on session, we’ll explore the trade-offs these founders navigate when creating solutions and unearth actionable insights for building products globally. Featured speakers: Idorenyin O. - founder and CEO of Grey (YC W22), a financial technology company, helping millions across Africa send and receive international payments, now serving 2M+ users across 80+ countries (and expanded into India last year!) Kavindya Thennakoon- founder of Tilli and former Google’s LearnX team. Tilli is a play-based social-emotional learning tool used across South Asia. Kavi has taken Tilli from a capstone project into global markets and we can’t wait to learn from her journey. 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.

AI and ML technologies can greatly effect positive change for the ocean, waterways and planet--but a first step is getting contributors in the same room. **As of Monday, we hit a tally of 45 guests, which is the approximate maximum allowed inside the cafe. We will continue to accept qualified guests, since there is ample outdoor space (for sit-down dining, plus standing for networking) and we anticipate no-shows and cancels.** SF Blue Tech is hosting a free, casual, BYOB** happy hour with goal to blend blue members with AI/ML and Tech Week professionals. AGENDA * Open networking with pre-arranged introductions * Brief "What's Your Problem" presentations from blue tech entities--designed to get Tech Week guests thinking about ways to help the ocean AND maybe inspire a new business or two Locked in thousands of government, private, university, NGO and private data sets are troves of ocean data sets that could be mined to provide breakthrough solutions and improved processes for: * health and nutrition * clean energy and power * cleaner/improved transportation * non-polluting packaging * proteins and nourishment * housing * coastline health and erosion abatement * and much more 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 **South Beach Cafe offers made-to-order pizzas, salads, sandwiches, Italian coffees and desserts, plus beer, wine, drinks. Prices are reasonable at the cafe, which was founded and is managed by a husband and wife team from Italy. Indoor and outdoor spaces.

An Exclusive Evening: Conversations, Connections & Cocktails at Che Fico Join us for an intimate mixer at Che Fico, one of San Francisco’s most celebrated spots—with limited slots available. This one-night-only gathering brings together a group of leaders, innovators, and curious minds at the intersection of AI and marketing. From founders and marketers to technologists and creatives, this event is designed for those who want to be at the forefront of the conversation. ✨ What to Expect: A casual yet curated atmosphere for genuine, high-value conversations Fresh insights into how AI is reshaping marketing and brand storytelling Networking with peers across tech, SaaS, fintech, and creative industries Drinks, bites, and good vibes at Che Fico Spots are extremely limited—reserve yours before they’re gone. This event is part of #SFTechWeek (Presented by a16z)—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.

An Evening for Visionaries: Private Founders Reception at the San Francisco Champagne Society You're invited to an exclusive gathering curated for a select group of growth-stage founders, executives, and tech leaders shaping the next wave of innovation. Join us for an intimate evening at the San Francisco Champagne Society. Enjoy a flight of rare grower champagnes and toast the milestones of your peers in an atmosphere designed for thoughtful conversation and authentic connection. This is more than a social hour - it's a rare opportunity to exchange insights with fellow operators navigating scale and complexity at the frontier of growth. Whether you're recharging, reflecting on the next chapter, or exploring new perspectives, this is your space to connect with others who understand the stakes. Spots are extremely limited to preserve the intimacy of the experience. RSVP now to secure your seat at the table. This event is part of #SFTechWeek—a week of private gatherings and events hosted by top VCs and startups to foster meaningful connections across the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com