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97 listed worldwide, in date order.
Founders Basketball Boston is a 4-on-4 half-court basketball tournament and shot competition for startup founders and investors at various growth stages. Attendees come from diverse industries and network through sports and brand demos. Participants compete for prizes while connecting in a casual and engaging environment.
This event features a relaxed 5km run through Planten un Blomen followed by networking over coffee in Hamburg. It brings together founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts interested in Deep Tech. Participants can connect in an informal setting while supporting science-based ventures tackling major challenges.
This online competition features AI demos, use cases, and Q&A sessions. It is designed for participants interested in showcasing and exploring practical AI projects. Attendees can learn how to build a project portfolio and share progress on GitHub.
This event hosts a moderated panel discussion focused on giving and receiving feedback in leadership, including the role of AI in feedback processes. It targets modern tech leaders seeking practical insights and peer exchange on navigating leadership challenges. The format encourages audience participation and networking in an intimate setting.
Participants demo projects built using AI-powered development tools and share insights on their workflow, challenges, and lessons learned. The event is for designers, developers, product managers, founders, marketers, and anyone interested in AI-driven creative projects. Attendees can engage in demos, audience questions, and networking conversations.
The Plug and Play Cedar Park Expo is a competition-style event showcasing startups in microelectronics and robotics. Attendees include corporate leaders, investors, startups, and ecosystem partners interested in demonstrations, networking, and partnership opportunities. The event offers a platform to explore innovations shaping the future of advanced manufacturing and AI technologies.
This online competition explores how contextual information enhances AI readiness in governance frameworks. It targets professionals interested in improving enterprise data utility through contextual AI applications. Participants compete to develop solutions that integrate context for better AI governance.
Kubernetes is becoming the foundation for AI infrastructure, introducing new security and operational challenges. Join us for a day of technical talks, hands-on workshops, live demos, and interactive challenges focused on securing AI workloads, advancing open-source security, and exploring the future of cloud-native platforms. Event Highlights: Opening Keynote – Why Kubernetes became the default substrate for AI workloads, and what that shift means for security. KubeArmor and AgentZ: Open Source and CNCF – Project updates, contributor opportunities, and CNCF LFX mentorships. Securing and Scaling AI Usage in Kubernetes – Shadow AI discovery, AI-SPM posture checks, and least-privilege enforcement for AI agents. Evolution of Kubernetes for AI – GPU scheduling, dynamic resource allocation, data locality, and multi-tenant AI platforms. eBPF in Practice – Kernel-level visibility, runtime policy enforcement, and production performance insights. Hands-On Workshop: Secured Agentic Workflows with AgentZ (Bring your laptop) – Build secure AI agent workflows, protect secrets, and stop prompt injection attacks with runtime policies. Lunch and Networking Browser-Based AI Security CTF – Solve prompt injection, agent hijacking, and hidden API challenges with no local setup required. Panel Discussion, Rapid Fire Quiz, and Community Networking – Connect with speakers, CNCF contributors, and fellow cloud-native practitioners.
TEDxCODE University features talks that share ideas worth spreading, covering topics from technology and innovation to personal stories that challenge perspectives. The event is designed for a broad audience interested in learning and connecting in Berlin. Attendees can expect an inspiring day focused on knowledge sharing and networking at the university venue.
Step SF 2026 is a two-day tech startup festival in San Francisco featuring pitch competitions, live product showcases, and networking opportunities. It brings together founders, investors, builders, and operators focused on AI and frontier technologies. Attendees can engage in talks, 1-on-1 meetings, and demo sessions to explore innovation and investment in the AI economy.
This event connects people involved in climate and clean technology across the Triangle region for informal networking and collaboration. Attendees include founders, researchers, investors, and professionals interested in climate innovation. It aims to facilitate new partnerships, knowledge exchange, and community building in the regional climate ecosystem.
Founders Live Nairobi is a startup pitch competition where five founders present 99-second pitches to an audience. Attendees can engage in a four-minute Q&A and vote to decide the winner. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem members to discover promising startups built in Kenya.
This competition invites participants from China and Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries to showcase their science and technology innovations. It is designed for startups and innovators looking to gain recognition and collaborative opportunities across these regions. The event focuses on advancing international sci-tech development and cooperation.
This online talk covers the hidden costs and operational challenges of running cloud-distributed architectures at scale, with examples from Azure and IoT platforms. It is for software architects and engineers interested in improving scalability, observability, and cost management. Attendees will learn practical approaches to designing and supporting complex cloud-native systems.
This event transforms the Ambassador Hotel rooftop pool deck into a social hub for networking and celebration during Hawaii Tech Week. Attendees can connect with peers, enjoy live DJ performances, and experience the local tech community spirit. It is suited for those interested in building relationships and engaging with Hawaii's innovation scene.
Beers & Batts brings together battery professionals and AI experts to explore how artificial intelligence is accelerating battery research and development. The event features discussions with industry leaders from Aris Machina and Holyvolt about innovation speed shaping the future of battery technology. Attendees can network, share knowledge, and collaborate to advance the energy transition.
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This competition explores the challenges and opportunities of enterprise AI adoption with a focus on security risks, governance, and operational complexity. It targets professionals interested in AI applications within enterprises and resilient security models. Participants can engage with leaders from major companies to understand AI and zero trust in a disruptive business environment.
The Houston Climatetech Summit 2026 gathers entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, and philanthropists advancing climate, energy, and industrial transformation. Attendees explore over 260 climatetech startups, hear industry insights, and participate in pitch competitions and networking opportunities. This event connects changemakers driving innovation in climate technology in Houston.
Founders Live Nairobi is a startup competition where five founders pitch their ideas in 99 seconds followed by a 4-minute audience Q&A. Attendees vote to decide the winner, making it interactive and engaging for local entrepreneurs and supporters. This event provides an opportunity to connect with the Nairobi startup community and discover emerging ventures.
Founders present their startup ideas in a competitive pitching event to gain recognition and stand out in the Vilnius startup ecosystem. The event challenges early-stage entrepreneurs to demonstrate resilience and innovation. It caters primarily to founders seeking validation and exposure.
This competition highlights food startups that demonstrate innovation and potential in the food industry. It is aimed at founders and entrepreneurs developing food-related ventures. Participants have the opportunity to gain recognition and support for their business ideas in the evolving food startup ecosystem.
The Final Pitch Competition showcases startup teams presenting their business ideas. It is designed for founders and other startup ecosystem participants who want to evaluate innovative projects and witness investment potential. Attendees gain insight into emerging startups and competitive pitching strategies.
The Boston Climatetech Summit gathers entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers to accelerate innovation in climate, energy, and industrial systems. Attendees can connect with over 260 climatetech startups and industry leaders to drive collaboration and scale impactful technologies. The event fosters partnerships that support the climate transformation ecosystem across Massachusetts and beyond.