Events for you

Fri, 7 August 2026

11:00Europe / Istanbul

Online, New Zealand

New Zealand Startup: Idea to IPO

This online event covers how to build an eBay reselling side hustle using AI in one weekend. It is aimed at founders and entrepreneurs interested in leveraging AI tools to create a new income stream quickly. Attendees will gain practical insights on combining AI and e-commerce to start reselling efficiently.

Thu, 6 August 2026

18:00America / Los Angeles

475 Brannan St, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

This event gathers developers and builders interested in open-source AI models to share knowledge about running, fine-tuning, and owning models in production. Attendees will hear lightning talks from teams like MiniMax, Baseten, Moonshot, and Factory, with opportunities for demos, panels, and networking. It is designed for professionals engaged in AI development who want to connect and learn in an intimate setting.

Thu, 6 August 2026

18:30America / Los Angeles

San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

A private dinner event in San Francisco for extraordinary startup founders who have succeeded against the odds. Attendees will share a multi-course meal and connect with high-performing peers who understand the challenges of building businesses as immigrants or category creators. The event fosters meaningful conversations and networking among ambitious founders.

Thu, 6 August 2026

18:30America / Los Angeles

San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

This event is a casual meetup for hardware entrepreneurs and enthusiasts to showcase physical products, prototypes, and components in a happy hour walk-around demo format. It is designed for hardware founders, makers, and independent professionals to network and share resources. Attendees can connect with the local hardware community and explore support available for building hardware businesses.

Fri, 7 August 2026

09:30Asia / Kolkata

Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India

Luma Bengaluru

This competition event focuses on teaching founders how to leverage Google AI Search and YouTube to own brand discovery and scale growth. It targets startup founders interested in mastering generative engine optimization and creator-led demand generation. Participants gain insights into integrating Google ecosystem tools to transition from startup to category leader.

Fri, 7 August 2026

07:00Europe / Zurich

Zürich, Switzerland, Zürich, Switzerland

Luma Zurich

The Builders Run #4 is a morning running event for Zurich-based builders, founders, and operators. Participants run approximately 8 kilometers at a conversational pace and engage in meaningful conversations while exercising. The event ends with a coffee meetup to continue networking and exchanging ideas.

Fri, 7 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event provides a question and answer session on funding opportunities within the creative industries in Austria. It is designed for individuals and organizations involved in the creative economy seeking information about available support programs. Participants can learn about funding possibilities to help develop their creative projects and businesses.

Fri, 7 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event offers a question and answer session focused on funding opportunities within the creative industries in Austria. It is intended for founders, creatives, and stakeholders seeking clarity on financing options relevant to their sector. Participants can learn about funding processes and address specific questions related to their projects or businesses.

7–14 August 2026

09:00Europe / Berlin

CODE University of Applied Sciences | Delta Campus, Berlin, Germany

Graph Database - DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland )

SummerUP 2026 is a hackathon held in Berlin where participants develop and pitch startup ideas with an emphasis on sales and business validation. The event is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want hands-on experience building and selling their concepts. Attendees gain practical skills and network with peers in a collaborative environment.

Fri, 7 August 2026

Luxembourg

House of Entrepreneurship

This online workshop helps participants test and quickly model their business ideas. It is aimed at people in the early phases of starting a company. Attending supports founders in validating concepts and preparing for future development.

7–14 August 2026

10:00Europe / Berlin

CODE University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, Germany

Luma Berlin

Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.

Fri, 7 August 2026

09:30

Cool Down Coffee, Chula Vista, United States

San Diego South Bay Entrepreneurs Meetup

This is an informal, in-person meetup for entrepreneurs to network, cowork, share ideas, brainstorm, and mentor each other. It is aimed at founders and operators looking to connect with like-minded peers in the South Bay San Diego area. The event is free and provides a casual environment to build relationships and exchange support.

Fri, 7 August 2026

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.

Fri, 7 August 2026

19:30Asia / Hong Kong

Auki Labs, Hong Kong

Luma Hong Kong

This meetup brings together people working on robotics, physical AI, and embodied intelligence for an evening of demos, networking, and informal conversations. It is aimed at researchers, engineers, founders, and students interested in robotics technology and its future. Attendees can connect across universities, startups, and industry in the Hong Kong and Shenzhen robotics community.

Fri, 7 August 2026

11:30

Fort Worth, Texas, Fort Worth, United States

Luma Dallas

This event focuses on strategies for building a startup team, featuring a workshop and Q&A session with Tyler Fisher. It is designed for founders and startup operators seeking practical advice on assembling and managing their teams. Attendees can also network over lunch before the workshop begins.

Fri, 7 August 2026

12:00

Online, Colombia

AI and Deep Learning - Bogota

This event helps participants stay consistent with lead generation, follow-through, and completing tasks related to business building. It is designed for individuals involved in business development who want to improve their action-taking and execution. Attendees can develop practical habits to enhance their productivity and results.

Fri, 7 August 2026

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.

Fri, 7 August 2026

16:00Europe / Berlin

House of AI, Hamburg, Germany

AI BEAVERS | HAMBURG

This event is a weekly in-person co-working session for startup founders who want to work alongside other entrepreneurs. It provides a space to focus on building startups together in Hamburg. Attendees bring their laptops and collaborate or individually progress their ventures in a shared environment.

Fri, 7 August 2026

19:00Asia / Dubai

Uptown Social, JLT, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AI Underground Dubai

AI Underground gathers curious professionals and founders to discuss what is actually working in AI today. The event offers an honest look at AI developments in a social setting. It is aimed at those involved or interested in the AI startup ecosystem in Dubai.

Fri, 7 August 2026

16:00America / Los Angeles

Post Street & Kearny Street, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

FRIDAY FOUNDER'S GATHERINGS in San Francisco

This event is a gathering exclusively for founders, CEOs, and C-level executives. It provides an opportunity for peer networking in the San Francisco Bay Area startup ecosystem. Attendance requires registration for precise location details and excludes talent recruiters.

Sat, 8 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

Shibuya, Japan, Shibuya, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Builders Weekend - Shipaton Special Edition is a one-day hackathon where participants build mobile apps and pitch ideas. It is open to individuals and teams, including beginners, who want to develop and submit apps to the global Shipaton 2026 competition. The event offers networking, presentations, and prizes for mobile app creators in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Sat, 8 August 2026

10:00Asia / Hong Kong

300 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Data Science & Generative AI Hong Kong

This meetup explores applications and developments in generative AI such as vibe-coding, automation, and industry news. It is designed for founders, developers, creatives, researchers, and AI enthusiasts seeking to learn, network, and discuss AI ethics and future work. Attendees can join lightning talks, live demos, and community conversations on the future of AI.

Sat, 8 August 2026

08:00Asia / Kolkata

Bengaluru, India, Bengaluru, India

Luma Bengaluru

This event is a competitive treasure hunt across Bengaluru's HSR Layout that challenges founders to solve clues and complete tasks while exploring the neighborhood. It is designed for founders who prefer interactive discovery and informal connection over traditional networking. Participants will enjoy local culture, build teams, and compete to find the final treasure box first.

Sat, 8 August 2026

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.