Tech enthusiasts and innovators have until 11:59 p.m. PT to apply for a chance to host a Side Event during the highly anticipated TechCrunch Sessions: AI. Either way, save the date for June 5! With the national stage located at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, this event promises to be an extraordinary tech calendar highlight. The sessions will commence after 5:00 p.m. PT, drawing attendees from various sectors to engage in discussions about the future of artificial intelligence.
The Side Events, taking place June 1–7, are a curated series produced in collaboration with TechCrunch. These events provide a dynamic intersection of Silicon Valley and algorithm policy, letting participants engage with the innovative, energetic Berkeley tech scene. They can hold many types of activities, from roundtables to design workshops. In addition, they host happy hours and meetups, forging wonderful opportunities for creative networking and collaboration.
Importance of Side Events
The weeklong series of Side Events provides the ideal lead-up to the main event. It serves as a platform that builds deep, trusting relationships among over 1,000 AI investors, builders and thought leaders. This is a tremendous platform for personal and organizational initiatives — whatever they may be — to be creatively displayed, conceived and debated in this fast-moving incubator. By participating in these events, hosts can enhance their brand visibility and engage with key players in the AI industry.
Beyond the terrific networking possibilities, on-the-ground participants will benefit from your presence as a Side Event host. These more intimate roundtables are designed to encourage greater discussion and closer-knit collaboration among participants, many of whom share a common mission in the field of AI. As our dynamic industry shifts and changes at an increasingly fast pace, these types of intimate interactions can result in extremely fruitful collaborations and creative ideas.
Application Process and Requirements
If you are interested in hosting a Side Event, applications need to be submitted in advance of the deadline. Fellows are selected based on a simple application process, and TechCrunch urges all interested candidates to apply. Application is free! It is essential to note that all attendees of TechCrunch Sessions: AI must be at least 18 years old, or 21 if alcoholic beverages are being served.
In-person events should be located in or near Berkeley, making it easy to keep them accessible to attendees of the main long-form session. This requirement is crucial in creating an insular and intimate setting, while bringing larger members of the community into the conversation about AI advances.
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