Events for you

Fri, 14 August 2026

19:00Asia / Dubai

Uptown Social, JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AI Underground Dubai

AI After Hours: AIU is an in-person conference in Dubai where professionals and founders discuss what is actually working in AI. The event is designed for those curious about artificial intelligence and interested in honest conversations around AI developments. It aims to connect the AI community and foster meaningful networking opportunities.

Fri, 14 August 2026

16:30

ALX Kenya - The Piano, Nairobi, Kenya

Luma Nairobi

This in-person meetup in Nairobi features Yash Gaitonde from Cursor discussing how AI coding tools are evolving beyond autocomplete toward agentic workflows. Developers, students, founders, and AI builders will learn about coding agents, memory, context, sandboxing, and practical AI-assisted development. The event offers demos, Q&A, and networking for those interested in AI coding tools and software development.

Fri, 14 August 2026

17:00

ZillaSpace, Thailand

Luma Bangkok

This workshop event explores modern wealth building strategies against inflation with keynotes and a panel featuring founders from Bitkub, Zircuit, and Common Defense. It is designed for founders and operators interested in fintech and onchain finance security. Attendees will enjoy networking, giveaways, and a thematic Thai floating market experience in person.

14–16 August 2026

17:00

Seattle, WA, Seattle, United States

Luma Seattle

NVIDIA Spark Hack Seattle is a hackathon where teams build AI applications that perceive and act within the world using high-performance local compute. It targets AI engineers, startup teams, and systems builders focused on vision AI, agentic workflows, and open models. Participants collaborate on real-world AI challenges with provided hardware and data resources.

Fri, 14 August 2026

17:00

TSQATL Clubhouse, Atlanta, United States

Luma Atlanta

This event combines professional stand-up comedy and live startup pitching in a casual social setting. It is designed for founders, investors, builders, and community members involved in the Atlanta tech ecosystem. Attendees experience entertainment mixed with spontaneous business pitches and networking during Atlanta Tech Week.

14–16 August 2026

17:50

Sir Owen G Glenn Building, Auckland, New Zealand

Luma Auckland

The SCNZ Summit is New Zealand's largest student-led entrepreneurship event. It brings together founders, investors, and students over three days of panels, workshops, and networking at the University of Auckland. Attendees gain insights and connections to support their entrepreneurial journey in New Zealand's startup ecosystem.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event is a meetup for founders and operators in the Melbourne startup ecosystem to connect and network. It takes place at The National Hotel and requires registration to attend. Attendees can build relationships and explore opportunities within the local tech community.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

The National Hotel 344 Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121, Австралия, Melbourne, Australia

Startups & Tech Events in Melbourne

This event features startup pitches and networking opportunities in Melbourne. It is designed for founders, investors, and other startup ecosystem participants to connect and showcase their ventures. Participants can register to secure a spot and engage with the local startup community.

Fri, 14 August 2026

18:00

Novartis Farmacéutica SA de CV, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Luma Mexico City

This event showcases presentations on artificial intelligence applied to healthcare including clinical research, hospital operations, pharmacovigilance, digital products, and ethics. It is designed for healthcare leaders, entrepreneurs using Claude AI, and emerging talent in health and technology. Attendees gain practical insights and networking opportunities in Mexico City hosted by Novartis.

14–15 August 2026

20:00

Hi, I’m Sci, Bogotá, Colombia

Luma Bogotá

This event is the closing party of Colombia Tech Week 2026, celebrating the largest tech week in Latin America. It gathers founders, CEOs, investors, corporate leaders, and key ecosystem players to honor the effort and celebrate future opportunities. Attendees can network and connect in one of Bogotá’s top venues with about 1,000 participants.

Sat, 15 August 2026

00:00America / New York

United States

Columbia Entrepreneurship / Columbia Startup Lab

The Tamer Fund for Social Ventures provides seed grants to early-stage social and environmental ventures affiliated with Columbia University. It supports nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid models seeking funding to grow their impact. Founders and early-stage social entrepreneurs can apply twice yearly to access seed capital.

Sat, 15 August 2026

13:30Asia / Taipei

Da’an District, Taiwan, Da’an District, Taiwan

Luma Taipei

This event brings together product people to discuss real product challenges and how they use Claude AI as a teammate to drive product work. Attendees join small moderated groups to share experiences and solutions on topics like prototyping, user research, and product positioning. It is intended for product managers, founders, and designers interested in AI-assisted product development.

Sat, 15 August 2026

09:00Europe / Berlin

Berlin City Center, Dorothea-Schlegel-Platz Next to Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, 10117 Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Founders Running Club :: Berlin

Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs combined with networking. It offers an informal setting for community building and idea exchange. Participants can connect while engaging in physical activity in Berlin city center.

Sat, 15 August 2026

11:00Asia / Dubai

Online, United Arab Emirates

MENA AI and Data Community

This is a high-energy tech meetup where developers, founders, mentors, and investors come together to share ideas and collaborate on turning concepts into real products. The event is aimed at members of the tech startup community looking to network and find support. It provides an opportunity for participants to connect and accelerate their projects in an online environment.

Sat, 15 August 2026

09:30Europe / Amsterdam

Café Conrad, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Founders Running Club :: Amsterdam

Founders Running Club hosts weekly runs that bring together founders, investors, tech and creative professionals, and startup enthusiasts for fitness and networking in Amsterdam. Participants can build relationships and connect informally while maintaining an active lifestyle. This event suits anyone involved in or interested in the startup ecosystem looking to network in a casual outdoor setting.

Sat, 15 August 2026

10:00Europe / London

London, United Kingdom, London, United Kingdom

Luma London

The Startup Stroll is a bi-monthly morning walk for founders and builders in London to have honest conversations about the challenges and small wins of building a startup. It provides a relaxed space to connect, share experiences, and unwind before the weekend. Participants can continue discussions over coffee or brunch afterwards.

Sat, 15 August 2026

09:00

Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Luma Ho Chi Minh City

The Special AI Forum is a full-day event at Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City focused on practical AI applications in media, business, and AI agents. It is designed for founders, marketers, content creators, and operators interested in integrating AI into their work. Attendees learn from case studies and hands-on experiences shared by industry practitioners and AI builders.

Sat, 15 August 2026

14:30Asia / Kolkata

Lossfunk, Bengaluru, India

Luma Bengaluru

Founders and engineers working with AI gather in small groups to explore where real human work remains in AI workflows. Participants discuss recent changes in beliefs, productivity hacks, and fears while collaboratively troubleshooting current challenges. The event fosters deep conversations and networking with AI-native builders.

Sat, 15 August 2026

11:00Europe / Dublin

Baseline, Dublin 8, Ireland

Luma Dublin

The GTM Hackathon is a full-day, in-person event in Dublin for builders, sellers, and GTM engineers to create AI-powered go-to-market tools and automation. Participants collaborate with mentors from OpenAI and UnifyGTM to build working systems that improve sales and revenue operations. The event targets professionals focused on GTM challenges who want to apply AI practically within their roles.

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.

Sat, 15 August 2026

13:00

Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, Canada

Luma Toronto

This is a summer outdoor meetup for the tech community in Toronto to gather socially at Trinity Bellwoods Park. Attendees can introduce themselves and network in an informal environment that encourages sharing how they add value to others through their work. The event welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages a relaxed, inclusive atmosphere.

Sat, 15 August 2026

14:00

Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria

Luma Lagos

This event celebrates a community of women building within the Bitcoin space, bringing together female entrepreneurs, techpreneurs, developers, and designers. Attendees will engage in conversations, enjoy music, and celebrate achievements while connecting with like-minded women. It honors the journey of Bitcoin Dada and invites new members into the evolving community.

Sat, 15 August 2026

19:00Asia / Dubai

Dubai Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founders Connect

This event connects startup founders and investors in Dubai to build relationships and explore potential collaborations. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with individuals in startups, tech, and business. The event is designed for founders and investors seeking direct connections in the ecosystem.

Sat, 15 August 2026

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Y Combinator

The YC Startup Internship Expo connects founders, builders, and the startup community in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides opportunities to explore internship openings at Y Combinator startups. Attendees can discover roles and engage with early-stage startup teams.