Responsible Tech Summit 2026. From Principles to Power: Embedding Accountability in the AI Era

Join us for a killer 60 minute full body workout coached by celebrity gym owner Shawn Booth. Shawn Booth founded BC Block in Nashville and is expanding into several new cities. We thought a workout on the highest observation deck in the United States would be epic. If you are a founder, operator or investor in NYC and love to workout, please come join us for this super special experience!

The 4th Annual Ownership Economy Summit, held in New York City, on October 1st, 2026 will bring together a select group of investors, entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and thought leaders. The event will explore the people and ideas behind the technology, economics, and laws that are reimagining how the economy can work for everyone. Panelists and breakout sessions will feature leaders that are constructing a better economy, one based on broad-based ownership and democratic governance. The timing couldn’t be more urgent. AI is transforming who creates - and captures - value. Independent work is outgrowing the traditional safety net. Housing and energy costs are straining communities. Data, infrastructure and capital are concentrating in fewer hands. This summit is about the alternatives already being built: Employee ownership, job quality and portable benefits AI, data rights and who owns the inputs to intelligence Community energy, housing and land stewardship Ownership-focused investing and community-controlled capital Onchain coordination and programmable governance Policy, legal structures and mission-preserving companies Expect two tracks with one focused on ideas and one more technical, hosted lunch conversations, curated networking, a closing reception and optional dinners—all designed for the people actively moving this field forward. Speakers below. Adriana Abizadeh-Barbour - Executive Director, Kensington Corridor Trust Andrea Steffes-Tuttle - Founder and Director, The Well Economy Lab; Commissioner, Colorado Employee Ownership Commission Anna-Lisa Miller - Executive Director, Ownership Works Asher Jay - Chief Network Architect, Shareholder Democracy Austin Robey - Founder, Subvert Brian Vo - Chief Investment Officer, Connect Humanity Caleb Ballou - Co-Founder, Trimtab Impact Carl Fredlund - Strategy Director, Mobility Data Delilah Rothenberg - Co-Founder and Executive Director, Pre-Distribution Initiative Elizabeth A. Bennett - Professor of International Aff

Ladies Coworking Day at Moxy Chelsea Cowork in a focused but social environment with other remote working women. We can meet on the second floor of Moxy Chelsea. Please buy something from the cafe at Moxy Chelsea to support the venue while coworking ☕️ 🍵 ⏰ Schedule 10am - 10:30am: arrival and informal introductions 👋🏼 10:30am - 1pm: focused co-working with social breaks 1pm - 2pm: community lunch break🥙 🥗 2pm - 4pm: focused co-working with social breaks You can arrive and leave anytime you like - feel free to join only part of the day or stay late. 🎟️ Show up, win a ticket Every coworking session or event you attend until October 15 = 1 entry to win a full-access ticket to AI Coding Summit NYC (Nov 16-19) ($900 value). Hosting your own session? That's 4 entries. Winner announced October 15. Make sure to check in with the host when you arrive to make sure your attendance counts. Join our Whatsapp community to get the 15% community discount code or access code for free remote tickets. AI Coding Summit is GitNation's conference on building with AI; talks and hands-on workshops on coding agents, AI code review, context engineering, and shipping production software tools. About the Organizer New York Coworking Friends is a community of remote workers who meet at different coworking spaces, cafes, and other third spaces throughout the city for social coworking sessions to make remote work more fun. Join our ladies only Whatsapp community to find people when you arrive, ask any questions, stay updated about the meetup or join coworking sessions or socials organized by members on other days. Follow us on Instagram.

NYC Tech & Startup Mixer — brought to you by Startup+ To attend, you must register on Luma Luma link - https://lu.ma/nyc-networking We’re putting founders, engineers, investors, recruiters, freelancers, and mentors in the same room for a night of straight‑up networking. No panels, no speeches—just real conversations. If you’re testing an idea, raising cash, or hiring your first dev, this is the place to be. Newsletter (exclusive entry & event drops): https://newsletter.startupplus.club Sponsorship / press: email - contact@startupplus.club Volunteer (Complimentary Ticket): email - contact@startupplus.club Why swing by? Meet 100+ builders and backers in one go Swap stories, get quick feedback, share lessons learned Spot future co‑founders, investors, customers—maybe all three What’s the setup? We’ve got a dedicated space, and name tags at the door Flash a business card or a LinkedIn QR—whatever works Dress code? Business‑casual. Jeans totally fine. RSVP (mandatory): 👉 https://lu.ma/nyc-networking A quick word on Startup+ We kicked this off in 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, because Zoom mixers just weren’t cutting it. Fast‑forward: 25k members, 75+ mixers, 12 pitch nights, and 6000 folks through the doors. We keep it simple—connect good people and let the magic happen. Want to learn more? Join WhatsApp Community Join Discord Community Visit our website Heads‑up: capacity is capped. Only confirmed Luma RSVPs are admitted at the door. Walk‑ins = no go. Fine print By joining, you agree that photos/video taken may be used in future Startup+ promos. Also, you agree that the contact info collected will be used to send future event invites and promotions via newsletter/other event platforms. See you IRL!!!

MongoDB and infra.nyc are bringing back the Founders Forum for year two — an intimate, invite-only evening built for the founders and engineers actually shaping AI's future in New York. Held right on the heels of MongoDB's .local NYC, it's a chance to connect with and learn from some of the sharpest minds in the industry. We’ll be joined by Zachary Smith, co-founder & CEO of Datum and previously co-founder of Packet, acquired by Equinix for $335M, for a fireside conversation. We’ll talk about Zac’s journey building and exiting infrastructure companies, what AI changes about starting and scaling a company, and the infrastructure constraints that come with it. We’ll also get into the future of networking and why the internet needs an upgrade for the AI era. 💥 🗓️ What to Expect 5:30 – 6:30 PM: Arrivals, drinks & networking 🥂 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Fireside with Zachary Smith 🔥 7:00 – 8:30 PM: Happy hour, passed apps, & networking 🍸 About infra.nyc infra.nyc is a private community of senior infrastructure engineers, engineering leaders, and technical founders shaping the future of software infrastructure through curated events and technical discussions in New York and San Francisco. Founded by Megan Reynolds, the community brings together experienced practitioners from leading technology companies to exchange ideas, solve complex systems challenges, and build meaningful professional connections.

NYC Tech & Startup Mixer - brought to you by Startup+ To attend, you must register on Luma Luma link - https://lu.ma/nyc-networking We’re putting founders, engineers, investors, recruiters, freelancers, and mentors in the same room for a night of straight‑up networking. No panels, no speeches—just real conversations. If you’re testing an idea, raising cash, or hiring your first dev, this is the place to be. Newsletter (exclusive entry & event drops): https://newsletter.startupplus.club Sponsorship / press: email - contact@startupplus.club Volunteer (Complimentary Ticket): email - contact@startupplus.club Why swing by? Meet 100+ builders and backers in one go Swap stories, get quick feedback, share lessons learned Spot future co‑founders, investors, customers—maybe all three What’s the setup? We’ve got a dedicated space, and name tags at the door Flash a business card or a LinkedIn QR—whatever works Dress code? Business‑casual. Jeans totally fine. RSVP (mandatory): 👉 https://lu.ma/nyc-networking A quick word on Startup+ We kicked this off in 2021, in the middle of the pandemic, because Zoom mixers just weren’t cutting it. Fast‑forward: 25k members, 75+ mixers, 12 pitch nights, and 6000 folks through the doors. We keep it simple - connect good people and let the magic happen. Want to learn more? Join WhatsApp Community Join Discord Community Visit our website Heads‑up: capacity is capped. Only confirmed Luma RSVPs are admitted at the door. Walk‑ins = no go. Fine print By joining, you agree that photos/video taken may be used in future Startup+ promos. Also, you agree that the contact info collected will be used to send future event invites and promotions via newsletter/other event platforms. See you IRL!!!