Events for you

Tue, 4 August 2026

17:00

Online, United States

Atlanta Startup Founder 101

This online event explores how to build startup ideas with AI tools that attract investor interest. It is designed for founders who want to validate their concepts before committing significant time and resources. Attendees will learn how to distinguish real opportunities from untested assumptions in the early startup process.

Wed, 5 August 2026

12:00Asia / Singapore

Online, Australia

Melbourne Startup Founder 101

This online event teaches startup founders how to use AI to validate ideas before investing significant time and resources. It is designed for founders who want to increase their chances of attracting investors by focusing on viable concepts. Attendees will learn practical techniques to test the reality of their ideas early in the process.

Thu, 6 August 2026

12:00

Capital One Café (Upstairs), Portland, United States

AI for Nonprofits - Portland

This event features brief presentations and small group discussions focused on practical AI applications for nonprofits. It welcomes nonprofit professionals and others interested in AI without requiring technical expertise. Attendees share experiences and learn from each other to improve nonprofit work using AI.

Sat, 8 August 2026

18:00Asia / Kolkata

BHIVE Adani Inspire BKC, Mumbai, India

MumbAI AI

This meetup gathers AI enthusiasts in Mumbai to discuss developments and collaborate on AI projects. The event connects local participants with weekly AI groups from Dubai and Shanghai. It is intended for individuals interested in AI and co-working opportunities, promoting networking and funding possibilities.

Wed, 12 August 2026

18:00Asia / Singapore

Singapore

Luma Singapore

ClaudeSG, AWS, and Anthropic present a webinar addressing enterprise use of Claude AI. The event targets senior technical and business decision-makers who manage or evaluate large language models in production. Attendees will learn about AI maturity, applied AI case studies, AWS enterprise security, and funding options for AI projects.

Thu, 13 August 2026

08:30

Toronto, ON, Toronto, Canada

Luma Toronto

NEXT Canada Venture Day 2026 features venture pitches from graduating cohorts of NEXT 36, NEXT AI Toronto, and NEXT Founders. The event is designed for founders and investors interested in early stage startups and venture feedback. Attendees can engage in networking and demo sessions to explore emerging ventures in Toronto.

Sat, 15 August 2026

18:00Asia / Kolkata

BHIVE Adani Inspire BKC, Mumbai, India

MumbAI AI

This is a meetup for AI enthusiasts and professionals in Mumbai to connect and collaborate in a coworking environment. Participants can discuss AI topics and opportunities related to funding and innovation. The event aims to build a local AI community inspired by similar groups in Dubai and Shanghai.

Thu, 20 August 2026

09:00

Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

This event features a full-day summit exploring policy, innovation, and scaling in emerging technologies like AI, Quantum, and Web3. It brings together builders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss regulation and funding while showcasing startup pitches and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the current tech landscape and see live pitching for non-dilutive funding.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30Europe / Helsinki

Borenius Attorneys Ltd, Helsinki, Finland

Luma Helsinki

Nordic AI Night brings together Nordic AI startups and investors in Helsinki to discuss growth opportunities and expansion into New York. Attendees can network and explore investment opportunities in the AI sector. The event is suited for those involved in AI innovation and venture investing.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Startup Village (Amsterdam Science Park)

This workshop helps researchers, postdocs, and PhD students understand how to start academic spin-offs by exploring entrepreneurship, intellectual property, funding, and startup growth. It supports turning AI research into real-world impact. Attendees gain practical knowledge for launching startups from academic work.

Tue, 25 August 2026

17:30

The Precinct, Fortitude Valley, Australia

All Things Blockchain

This event covers strategies for securing grants with a focus on AI projects. It is designed for startup founders and operators who want to enhance their fundraising skills through grants. Attendees will gain practical advice on navigating the grant application process to support AI innovations.

Thu, 27 August 2026

13:00Europe / Oslo

Epicenter, Oslo, Norway

Luma Oslo

This is a festival gathering entrepreneurs, investors, students, academia, and business communities in Oslo to explore innovation, creativity, technology, and art. The event features talks, workshops, startup showcases, a regional pitching final, and social activities including DJs and art. Attendees can connect across stages from ideation to scale-up and engage with diverse startup ecosystem players.

Thu, 27 August 2026

09:00America / Los Angeles

The Midway, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

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.

Fri, 4 September 2026

15:00

Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu, United States

Luma Honolulu

Startups from Blue Startups Cohort 18 present their pitches across sectors including travel, gaming, AI, software, space, sustainability, and ocean tech. The event targets investors, mentors, and industry leaders interested in emerging companies from Hawaii and beyond. Attendees can hear innovative ideas and network with founders and stakeholders in Honolulu's premier tech week event.

9–10 September 2026

United Kingdom

FinTech Week London

The Fintech Week London Summit gathers over 1,500 founders, operators, investors, and leaders to discuss the future direction of UK fintech. The event focuses on practical decisions that drive fintech growth and the involvement of banks, investors, and enterprises. It sets the agenda for Fintech Week with conversations on key industry topics.

Wed, 16 September 2026

16:00

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States

Luma Pittsburgh

The AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026 showcases investment-ready startups from CMU working in AI, robotics, autonomy, and embodied intelligence. It brings together investors, founders, university leaders, and the regional startup community to highlight high-potential companies. This event offers investors priority approval and is part of CMU Startup Week 2026 and StartUP PGH.

Tue, 13 October 2026

16:00

Spain

Startup OLE

This conference examines how large companies drive innovation through corporate venturing and the role of investment in growing startups. It targets investors interested in emerging technologies in sectors like mobility and artificial intelligence. Attendees will gain insights into Spanish funds' perspectives and strategies for capitalizing on future technologies.