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VC AI Night~VCはAIでどう変わるのか?~

EventAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
19:00Asia / Tokyo
TOKYO VENTURE CAPlTAL HUB, Minato City, Japan
Luma Tokyo

This event explores how venture capital firms can transform their internal operations using AI technology. It features practitioners from several VC firms sharing real-world applications and challenges of AI adoption within VC workflows. The discussion aims to shed light on AI-driven enhancements in investment management and portfolio monitoring for investors and operators in the VC ecosystem.

InvestorsNetworkingTalks & PanelsOperators

The Algorithmic Battlefield: AI, Autonomy & the Future of Defence

WebinarAI & Machine LearningDeep TechIn personFree
16:00Asia / Kolkata
The Circle Work - Coworking Space at Mantri Avenue, Koramangala, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This event explores the shift in modern warfare towards autonomous, software-defined defence systems and the emerging Mosaic Warfare model. It is designed for founders, operators, engineers, and investors interested in autonomy, robotics, and defence technology in India. Attendees will gain insights into autonomous perception, Indian defence-tech market dynamics, and ethical debates about autonomy in weapons.

FoundersInvestorsTalks & PanelsOperators

the arc of storytelling - for founders, VCs, operators & more

WebinarFundraisingIn personFree
17:30Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This session helps founders, VCs, operators, and community builders craft clear and consistent stories from their experiences and challenges. Participants learn storytelling frameworks and narrative arcs to build trust and connection in various conversations. It is for those building meaningful tech ventures who want to communicate their journey more effectively.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsFree to Attend

Easy Run with AI Founders

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
08:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This is a relaxed community run designed to help AI founders, operators, investors, and builders connect before a tech conference in Bengaluru. Participants run at an easy conversational pace through Cubbon Park to start discussions and networking informally. The event supports community engagement ahead of the main conference while encouraging casual social interaction.

FoundersInvestorsFree to AttendOperators

swipe night: a live product feedback game for founders

AwardsIn personFree
19:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

Twelve real products are presented anonymously as dating profiles and voted on live by attendees using phone swipes. Founders receive direct, immediate feedback on their product positioning from a curated audience of founders, operators, product people, and investors. The event provides insights into product appeal and includes awards and post-event data analysis.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingFree to Attend

Venture Connect: An Evening with Entrepreneurs & Leaders

EventIn person
19:00Asia / Dubai
Dubai Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Startup Corner

This event brings together entrepreneurs, startup founders, and business leaders in Dubai for an evening of networking and connection. Attendees can meet peers and industry professionals to build relationships and explore opportunities in the startup ecosystem. It is designed for those looking to expand their professional network and engage with startup and business communities in the region.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingOperators

Founders Running Club :: Easy 5-10km Run + Talks

NetworkingIn person
09:30America / Los Angeles
Rideout Fountain, San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Founders Running Club :: San Francisco

Founders Running Club hosts weekly easy runs combined with networking and talks for founders, investors, operators, and creators. The event fosters community and connection in a relaxed setting in the San Francisco Bay Area. Attendees can engage in casual exercise alongside peers to build relationships and share insights.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingTalks & Panels

Builders' After Hours

CompetitionAI & Machine LearningConsumer & CommerceIn personFree
18:00Asia / Kolkata
Echoes of Harmony Music House, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

This event offers an evening of games, music, and friendly competition for founders, operators, designers, investors, and others involved in consumer tech and AI. It replaces usual networking with interactive activities to help attendees connect in a relaxed setting. Participants also enjoy live performances and casual conversations at a music school venue in Bengaluru.

FoundersInvestorsFree to AttendOperators

Women in AI: In Conversation

NetworkingAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
14:00Asia / Kolkata
Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India
Luma Bengaluru

Women in AI: In Conversation brings together women building, investing in, and shaping the future of AI in India. Attendees can expect a fireside chat exploring AI development, opportunities, and lessons from women leaders in the ecosystem. This invite-only event fosters meaningful discussions and networking among founders, operators, researchers, investors, and product leaders.

FoundersInvestorsFemale FoundersNetworking

The Tech Pour

NetworkingIn personFree
17:00
Palate Atlanta Tasting Room, Atlanta, United States
Luma Atlanta

This event gathers people across the Atlanta tech community for a lively in-person networking evening at Palate Atlanta Tasting Room. Attendees can connect with others involved in building, investing, hiring, and creating within the tech ecosystem. It offers a social setting to share ideas and perspectives while tapping into the local tech momentum.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingFree to Attend

Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup • The Road to Angel Funding • New World Angels, Blue Moon VC, EisnerAmper

Pitch EventFundraisingIn person
18:00
Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, Davie, United States
Luma Miami

The Fort Lauderdale Tech Meetup hosts monthly gatherings for startup founders and tech operators featuring networking, a podcast fireside chat, and Q&A with investors. This session focuses on early-stage fundraising strategies from active angel investors. Attendees will learn how to build investor relationships, pitch effectively, and understand investor decision processes.

FoundersPitchingInvestorsNetworking

Fintech Builders Lab. Presented by: Interledger Foundation, Colombia Tech Week & TWIF.

CompetitionFinTechIn personFree
17:00
The Click Clack Hotel Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
Luma Bogotá

Fintech Builders Lab is a collaborative event in Bogotá for founders, operators, investors, and fintech ecosystem leaders. Participants explore emerging trends, technologies, and business models shaping financial services in Latin America through workshops and discussions. The event aims to foster innovation and connections in the future of money space.

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsNetworking

Cremorne Connect: Building in the Cognitive Industrial Revolution

WebinarAI & Machine LearningIn personFree
17:30
Cremorne Digital Hub, Cremorne, Australia
Luma Melbourne

Dr. Jonathan Reichental presents a keynote on the Cognitive Industrial Revolution and its impact on industries, careers, and startups. This event is for founders, students, operators, and investors who want to understand AI's transformative role and identify genuine opportunities. Attendees will gain practical frameworks to navigate and build lasting businesses in the AI era.

FoundersInvestorsTalks & PanelsOperators

Tech & Business Networking in Los Angeles

MeetupIn person
19:00
The Lincoln Venice, Venice, United States
Startup and Business Networking in Los Angeles

This event brings together local professionals to network and connect in the tech and business space in Venice, Los Angeles. It is designed for founders, investors, and operators interested in expanding their network and business opportunities. Attendees register via Luma to reserve their spot for this in-person meetup.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingOperators

Tech Networking Event by Startup Valley
in Los Angeles

MeetupIn person
19:00America / Los Angeles
1203 S Olive St, Los Angeles, United States
Startup and Business Networking in Los Angeles

This event provides founders, investors, and operators an opportunity to meet and connect in Los Angeles. It is designed for networking within the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Attendees can build relationships and explore collaboration opportunities in an informal setting.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingOperators

[Venture Park - CrossRoad(Workshop] 미국 스타트업 & 투자 생태계 인사이트

WorkshopFundraisingPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
15:00Asia / Seoul
136, South Korea
Luma Seoul

미국 스타트업 & 투자 생태계 인사이트 세계에서 가장 경쟁이 치열한 시장 중 하나인 미국에서 스타트업은 어떻게 성장하고, 무엇이 성공을 결정할까요? 실리콘밸리의 벤처투자자이자 Craft Futures 공동창업자, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Faculty로 활동 중인 Sam Ha와 함께 오늘날 미국 창업 및 투자 생태계를 깊이 있게 살펴보는 시간을 가져보세요. 이번 소통 워크샵을 통해서 아래와 같은 인사이트 얻어가세요! 실리콘밸리 시장과 투자자들의 사고방식 및 의사결정 방식 미국 시장에서 차별화되는 스타트업이 되는 방법 실리콘밸리와 한국의 제품 전략 및 포지셔닝의 차이 창업을 준비하거나 운영 중인 창업자뿐만 아니라, 스타트업 지원기관, 투자자, 기업 관계자 등 미국 창업 생태계에 관심 있는 누구나 참여할 수 있는 워크샵입니다. 실리콘밸리 현장에서 활동하는 전문가의 경험을 통해, 미국 스타트업 생태계와 글로벌 시장에 대한 실질적인 인사이트를 얻어보세요. 이번 강연자는? Sam Ha * Partner & Co-founder, Craft Futures * MBA Professional Faculty, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business * Venture Partner, Log Investment US 📍 본 강연은 영어로 진행됩니다! (동시번역 시스템 운영) 일시 : 2026년 8월 13일(목) 15:00 ~ 16:30 장소 : SVC Seoul(양화로 136) 11층 칠링존 --- Inside the U.S. Startup & Investment Ecosystem How does the U.S. startup ecosystem really work, and what makes startups succeed in one of the world's most competitive markets? Join Sam Ha, Silicon Valley venture investor, Co-founder of Craft Futures, and MBA Faculty at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, for an inside look at today's U.S. startup and investment ecosystem. This interactive session will help you explore: Silicon valley market & investor mindsets & behaviors How to stand out when approaching the US market Product & positioning in silicon valley vs Korea Whether you're building a startup, supporting founders, investing, or simply curious about the U.S. innovation ecosystem, this workshop offers practical insights from someone working at the heart of Silicon Valley. Speaker - Sam Ha * Partner & Co-founder, Craft Futures * MBA Professional Faculty, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business * Venture Partner, Log Investment US 📍Language - English (Simultaneous Korean Interpretation Available) Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Venue: Chilling Zone (11F), SVC Seoul (136 Yanghwa-ro)

FoundersHands-OnInvestorsTalks & Panels

Physical AI: The Global Race, Through an APAC Lens

ConferenceAI & Machine LearningDeep TechPolicy & EcosystemIn personFree
15:00Asia / Singapore
21 Collyer Quay, Singapore
Luma Singapore

This conference analyzes the global distribution of physical AI intellectual property and talent, focusing on opportunities and challenges in the APAC region. It targets R&D, IP, technology leaders, founders, investors, and policy stakeholders active in robotics and embodied AI. Attendees will gain insights into where value is created and the skills gap shaping the ecosystem.

FoundersInvestorsOperators

Bonne Fire x Pilot: Health Innovation Happy Hour #ATLTechWeek

Pitch EventHealth & BioIn personFree
17:30
Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, United States
Luma Atlanta

This event hosts a casual happy hour focused on health innovation during Atlanta Tech Week. It is designed for healthtech founders, operators, investors, and others interested in the local ecosystem to engage in meaningful conversations about building in Atlanta. Attendees can connect without formal pitches or presentations in a relaxed environment.

FoundersInvestorsNetworkingFree to Attend