Workshops, talks, and gatherings to get you out into New York.
Tech Table Talk will bring together women shaping technology, media, commerce, and AI for an intimate dinner and candid conversations about what’s next. The evening will feature a fireside discussion with Randi Gray, Head of IT at MERIT Beauty, and Allie Joy Tsahey, CEO of Baddies in Tech, exploring how emerging technology is changing how people discover, create, shop, and engage.
Explore eventOn Thursday, October 22, Datadog will sponsor an evening featuring pizza and socializing, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
Explore eventReasoning Project, alongside ElevenLabs, QuantumLight, OpenAI and Fireworks, will bring founders and technical operators together for practical lessons on taking AI from early use cases to reliable production at scale. The fireside will feature deployment leads from OpenAI, ElevenLabs and Fireworks, an AI infrastructure company founded by members of the team behind PyTorch.
Explore eventArtist Elaine Byrne will discuss PLAN C, her ongoing research project examining what’s missing from dominant accounts of our AI.
Explore eventEconomist and Manhattan Institute Fellow Daniel Di Martino and Columbia lecturer and AI executive Dr. Cecilia Dones will examine whether AI investment will deliver lasting productivity and economic growth, or fall short while reshaping jobs and labor markets. Their discussion will cut through the hype to weigh what AI will mean for American competitiveness.
Explore eventRetail AI Council’s Pre-Holiday Mixer will bring leaders from established retailers and scaled DTC brands together to trade holiday strategies, share ideas for Q1, and build connections over food and cocktails. RSVPs will include professionals from companies such as Chanel, Macy’s, CVS, PepsiCo, Brooklinen, and URBN.
Explore eventThe 12th annual Civic Art Lab will take place on October 23, bringing civic art into focus for its yearly gathering.
Explore eventFounders, investors, and startup operators will connect over mocktails and an interactive legal AMA covering fundraising, equity, IP, hiring, contracts, and other early-stage challenges. The session will feature practical startup guidance from Ad Hoc Founders Counsel (Bagchi Law PC), a legal practice focused on founders and early-stage companies, alongside TechBrig, an AI product design and development partner.
Explore eventEngineers will build AI agents capable of running businesses autonomously, making decisions and handling operations with minimal human input. Terac, an expert-labor MCP backed by $9M from top investors and serving 100,000+ users, will bring its experience to the challenge; the previous edition drew 200+ builders and launched 49 autonomous companies.
Explore eventDeal Flow will bring teams together for nine hours to build practical software for VC sourcing, diligence, portfolio operations, LP reporting, and deal workflows, with live demos and prizes including introductions to participating funds. Projects will be evaluated by investors and operators, including Plug and Play Ventures Principal Abeera Saeed, Everywhere Ventures Associate Michael Barone, three-time exited founder D. J. Patel, and Wand AI product leader Radhika Khandelwal.
Explore eventQuantum + AI 3.0 will unite top researchers, engineers, startup founders, corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers to delve into breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum computing and AI, highlighting practical applications and industry impact over three action-packed days.
Explore eventPresented by SOHO International Film Festival and HXR, the inaugural Future Reality AI Film Festival will showcase finalist films selected from more than 1,700 submissions across 60+ countries, spanning narrative, documentary, animation, and emerging forms. The program will feature screenings, Future Reality Awards, and conversations with filmmakers, artists, and industry voices on intentional AI and the future of cinema.
Explore eventAI Builder Night will bring together about 200 developers for hands-on conversations and a panel on building, shipping, and securing AI agents, featuring Marianne Bekker, 1Password’s Director of Developer Relations. Attendees will explore practical agent workflows and credential safety while connecting with builders from communities including Founders Bay, a 250,000+ member network, and The Builder Series, with 60,000+ members.
Explore eventLumara Film Festival will debut boundary-pushing, artist-led AI short films and award prizes across seven categories, including a $32,000 Grand Prize and more than $100,000 in cash. The nominated films and exclusive previews will be judged by a jury featuring filmmakers and creators including Chris White (Backrooms, A24/Atomic), Voidstomper, and FaZe Banks.
Explore event“Dynamics & AI in Action” will explore how organizations can move beyond discussing AI and put it to practical use in their work.
Explore eventAI founders, side-hustlers, and technical builders will deliver three-minute live pitches, with the audience voting to award one winner $1,000. Supported by 1PB.org, which backs entrepreneurs through mentorship, investment, and support, the event will also feature demos, candid feedback, and networking.
Explore eventThe discussion will explore what’s next in AI infrastructure, from GPU compute and Physical AI to governance, autonomous systems, and enterprise adoption. Speakers will bring expertise from NVIDIA, IBM, Deloitte, Verizon 5G Labs, and AI infrastructure consulting, alongside experience in enterprise governance and national AI readiness.
Explore eventWomen leaders in AI and business will explore how to manage teams with integrity as AI reshapes work, sharing practical lessons and perspectives on emerging tools and ethical challenges. The discussion will feature analytics leader Sarah Dorfmann of Affirm, product executive Melissa Hsu of Revinate, portfolio management head Jane Lee, MS, of Ethic, and moderator Samantha Provenza, Design Director at Ticketmaster.
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