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Upcoming Conferences & SF Tech Week Founders & VC Events
Mariane Bekker
September 30, 2024
✨ SF Tech Week by a16z is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the Bay Area and it’s happening on October 7th! This week-long celebration of tech innovation, investment, and networking brings together top founders, investors, and thought leaders from across the globe to explore the future of technology.
🔍 In this special edition of Founders Bay Weekly, we’re giving you a sneak peek at just a few of the events happening during SF Tech Week. To access the full list of events ahead of time and secure your spot before they fill up (which they always do!), subscribe to our All Access trial and be the first to register for everything happening in advance!
FEATURED EVENTS
October 2nd - 8AM - 6PM
An exclusive one-day in-person event for enterprise executives. Gain strategic insights and network with peers facing similar AI deployment challenges. Recruit key talent to your teams. Share your experiences and learn from others' successes and setbacks.
Thursday October 3 & Friday October 4
Join us for a one-of-a-kind event where every attendee is an active participant. The Paklaunch UNConference 24.2 brings together the top 50 Pakistani entrepreneurs and over 100 global investors under one roof.
Featured Speakers and Investors:
Tim Draper (Draper Associates)
Yousuf Khan (Ridge Ventures)
Mamoon Hamid (Kleiner Perkins)
Aaref Hilaly (Partner at Bain Capital Ventures)
Qasar Younis (Founder at Applied Intuition and Former COO of Y Combinator)
Ansaf Kareem (Founder & Managing Partner at Latitude Capital)
Zain Gulamali (Founder & Head of Amazon Catalytic Capital)
October 8 - 10 2024
Come meet top investors! Insightful keynote speakers and engaging sessions focused on the intersection of innovation, investment and industry.
Day one introduces Discover Sacramento. The event is sure to be a sell-out, so ticket sales are being closely monitored. Please make sure to register early.
Day two features VIP Innovation Tours. These are small group tours focusing on three sectors: Food, Health & Medicine, and Gov Tech. Approval is required for these sessions.
Day three is the GFX Venture Summit featuring insights from industry leaders, panel discussions, The Backyard Awards and networking on and off the Expo floor.
October 11 2024
Exclusive day-long summit where the future of living Longer, Happier, and Healthier lives is within reach!
Why Attend? 🚀
- Meet the Speakers: World-renowned experts like Dr. Aubrey de Grey, Dr. Nikolaos Dimitriadis, Bianca Valenti, Dr. Wei-Wu He, Chris Yeh, Paul Spiegel, Dr. J Wesson Ashford, and more
- Connect with Leaders, Investors, Founders: Meet the top minds in the longevity, health tech, and wellness space
- Exceptional Experiences: Immerse yourself in a full day of insightful keynotes and panels, complemented by delicious meals, live music, and masseuses, all in an atmosphere designed to inspire and energize
- Limited Availability: With only 350 spots available, this exclusive summit is selling out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience—secure your ticket now!
Wednesday October 9 - 2PM - 3PM
Join GoodFin during SF Tech Week to explore how AI has and will continue to change the landscape of financial tech. A panel of experts will explore the following topics: AI financial advisors, AI investment tools, how AI will expand and change the landscape of fintech, and more.
Monday October 7 - 2PM - 3PM
This online event is designed to bridge the gap between founders and funders. Join a panel of investors who will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how investors evaluate startups and make decisions, plus actionable tips to elevate your startup's attractiveness and increase your chances of securing investment.
October 7th - October 21
SF Blockchain Week seeks to provide world-class education for both consumers and developers with the goal of pushing the boundaries of blockchain innovation.
🗓️ Monday, Oct 7
👉 #SFTechweek: Fireside chat w/ former YC Visiting Partner, Edrizio De La Cruz(8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Kick off your Techweek with an intimate breakfast and fireside chat with Edrizio De La Cruz, hosted by Codi, Fidelity Private Shares, and Citizens Private Bank. Edrizio, co-founder of the startup Arcus (acquired by Mastercard), will be sharing his incredible journey from selling guavas in a Dominican neighborhood to building a thriving Silicon Valley company recognized by Forbes.
👉 What Investors Wish Founders Knew (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
📍 Remote
💬 Tips for Making Lasting Impressions on Investors
There are amazing startups with strong founders out there, but often their strengths get lost in translation when communicating with investors.
👉 Blind Cofounder Matching #SFTechWeek (4:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Are you looking for a co-founder? We want to help. Once accepted, you must sign up for our questionnaire (available in the comments section). If we identify a potential match, we'll reach out to both parties for confirmation before arranging a one-on-one meeting.
👉 Venture Opportunities for AI Founders #SFTechWeek (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join UCLA Ventures for a fireside chat with industry titans Paul Arnold and Arvin Patel in Fort Mason for a discussion around venture opportunities for AI founders.
👉 AI in marketing (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) [I’M HOSTING]
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us at #SFTechWeek to get all your burning marketing questions answered by industry experts:
👉 Kickoff & Networking: Welcome to Tech Week #SFTechWeek (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 This event, hosted by Lazo, is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and investors eager to connect and set the tone for a week of innovation and collaboration. Come network with the brightest minds in tech, get into insightful conversations with a panel of seasoned experts, enjoy some light refreshments, and prepare for an exciting week ahead.
👉 AI FOUNDER PITCH & DEMO NIGHT #SFTechWeek (5:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 We're thrilled to announce the kick-off of A16z's Tech Week with the official AI Founder Pitch & Demo Night at the Freepik HQ in San Francisco on October 7th. Join us from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM for an electrifying evening of innovation, networking, and excitement. We have 40+ registered VCs and Angel Investors attending our event.
🗓️ Tuesday, Oct 8
👉 Owl Ventures x AI Fund #SFTechWeek Breakfast (8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join Owl Ventures and AI Fund for an exclusive breakfast during SF Tech Week, bringing together innovators and tech enthusiasts passionate about EdTech and AI. Explore how AI is shaping the future of education, from classrooms to workforce development, and driving global impact. Whether you're building EdTech solutions or eager to learn more, this is a great opportunity to connect and collaborate. Space is limited, so secure your spot by registering in advance!
👉 A16Z GAMES SPEEDRUN DEMO DAY (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 This exclusive event will feature pitches from our latest SPEEDRUN cohort (SR003), connecting founders with leading VCs, investors, publishers, and senior executives. Opportunities for networking and demos will follow the morning pitches.
👉 TEN Capital & Silicon Valley Venture Group LIVE! Bay Area (10:30 AM - 7:30 PM)
📍 Palo Alto
💬 During the event, you'll get a chance to ask questions and learn about several exceptional entrepreneurs currently raising funds. You'll also have the opportunity to network with members of the local startup-investor ecosystem over happy hour appetizers and libations courtesy of TEN Capital and SV Venture Group.
👉 Fireside Chat w/ Jeff Jordan (a16z GP) (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us at SF #Techweek for a fireside chat on scaling marketplaces with none other than Jeff Jordan, General Partner a16z.
👉 Pitch Your Startup to Advisors & Investors (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Calling all early stage Founders! Do you wish more people would be more blunt and give less generic feedback? Hear what people are looking for (or aren't) in your pitch? Are you looking for a safe, supportive environment to practice pitching?
👉 500 Global's Flagship Accelerator Batch 35 Demo Day #SFTechWeek (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us for the 500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) Flagship Accelerator Demo Day on Tuesday 8 October 2024 in San Francisco.
🗓️ Wednesday, Oct 9
👉 NextView Ventures, Recall Capital, and Garuda Ventures Present: A Networking Lunch & Learn Ft. Early Stage AI Founders (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 # Please join NextView Ventures, Recall Capital, and Garuda Ventures for an SF #TechWeek Lunch & Learn featuring early-stage founders applying AI to massive opportunities in the real world.
👉 Fundraising in Today’s VC Environment – Investors Perspectives #SFTechWeek (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 TriplePoint Capital, PitchBook and Citizens Private Bank invite you to our featured fireside chat and panel to discuss “Fundraising in Today’s VC Environment - Investors Perspectives” and network with fellow industry professionals and partners over coffee and pastries.
👉 The State of Venture Capital: What Startups Need to Know for a Successful Raise SF #TechWeek (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Venture capital firms are more selective and demanding when it comes to financing these days, especially with regard to first financings by early stage startups. Join us for an informative panel where we’ll be discussing questions and topics such as:
👉 #SFTechWeek - AI and Fintech (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join GoodFin during SF Tech Week to explore how AI has and will continue to change the landscape of financial tech. A panel of experts will explore the following topics: AI financial advisors, AI investment tools, how AI will expand and change the landscape of fintech, and more.
👉 The Council Angels: Friends & Founders x SF #TechWeek | Hosted by The Council & J.P. Morgan (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Are you interested in meeting operator leaders at high-growth startups, as well as founders tackling big problems? Join The Council and J.P. Morgan for an elevated afternoon at High Tea! 🫖
👉 Ultimate AI Pitch and Founder Jam with Convex - #SFTechWeek (5:30 PM - 10:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us for the inaugural Ultimate AI Pitch and Founder Jam with Convex during SF #TechWeek! This unique event showcases the brightest AI startups, offering more than just pitches; participants will jam and vie for the title of Ultimate AI Startup.
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 10
👉 Series B, C, & D Founders Private Brunch: #SFTechWeek (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 The intention of the evening is to organize a brunch for an exclusive group of Series B, C, & D B2B SaaS founders during SF Tech Week.
👉 #SFTechWeek: Founders Dinner with a16z & Unify (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us for an intimate Founder Dinner as we explore how AI is rapidly transforming how businesses engage with customers and manage relationships.
👉 Intro x A16Z Dinner (Invite only) (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Please join us for a dinner celebrating SF's top founders during SF's Tech Week. Brought to you by Intro x A16Z.
👉 Anorak Ventures: Founder x Investor DeepTech Mixer (7:30 PM - 9:30 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join tech luminaries, renegades, and deep-pocketed investors for an evening of strong cocktails and stronger opinions on ideas to drive humanity forward. This event caps off our annual LP event and will be attended by our founders, LPs, and wider Anorak family and friends.
🗓️ Friday, Oct 11
👉 Ageless Evolution Longevity Summit (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM) [CO-HOSTING A FEW SESSIONS]
📍 San Francisco
💬 Discover the latest scientific breakthroughs and learn how to incorporate them into your daily life for a happier, longer life. Enjoy inspiring talks, engaging panels, and hands-on workshops with top experts in biotechnology, healthcare, nutrition, and fitness. Gain valuable insights and connect with a community passionate about thriving in the future. Don’t miss out!
👉 Women In Tech Leadership Summit (9:00 AM) [I’ll be speaking]
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join us for an exclusive workshop to learn about the world of storytelling and discover the essential tools required to create winning stories that resonate.
👉 Pitch Investors 4x4 at SF #Tech Week (9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Each startup can pitch for 4 minutes and get 4 minutes q/a. The rooms are private conference rooms and limited to 20 startups and investors. You get 30 minutes for informal networking after the pitch and 1-on-1 meetings at the discretion of investors.
👉 Tech Party at Lumos House (Day 2) #SFTechWeek (8:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 We are inviting 50 tech founders, investors, operators, and creators to join us at the Lumos House for an evening of cocktails, bites, and conversations.
👉 The Social Network: #SFTechWeek After Party (10:30 PM - 2:00 AM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Founders, Investors & Operators - We're inviting the city to come & celebrate (21+) Fully stacked bar and sounds from SF’s Top DJs.
🗓️ Saturday, Oct 12
👉 Cerebral Beach Hacks (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
📍 Santa Monica
💬 Join us at Cerebral Beach for what could be the world's largest in-person Gen AI hackathon! Whether you're laser-focused on a specific business use case or ready to unleash multi-modal solutions across industries like media, entertainment, gaming, and sports, this is where you prove your mastery.
👉 #SFTechWeek: networking for fundraising founders (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 We all know how lonely the founder journey is. Especially fundraising. Especially during these times. We create this event to foster peer-to-peer support and life hacks exchange between actively fundraising founders.
👉 Founder + Investor Dinner at Lumos House (Day 3) #SFTechWeek (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 We are inviting 20 tech founders, investors, operators, and creators to join us at the Lumos House for dinner, cocktails, and conversation.
🗓️ Sunday, Oct 13
👉 #SFTechWeek Founder Brunch (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
📍 San Francisco
💬 Join fellow founders for an intimate meetup to discuss all things strategy. We will be talking about our businesses and ways to build strong foundations that scale. Whether it’s finance, fundraising, or recruiting, we look forward to seeing you there!