The epicenter for AI innovation approaches with TechCrunch Sessions: AI scheduled for June 5, at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. The event gathers over 1,000 leading founders, distinguished investors, groundbreaking researchers, and innovative thinkers for a full day dedicated to exploring, networking, and experiencing firsthand the future of artificial intelligence.
For the next seven days only, attendees can secure substantial Early Bird savings. Ticket buyers can save up to $210 on a single pass and also take advantage of an exclusive offer—purchase one Early Bird ticket and receive 50% off a second. This special deal, suitable for a co-founder, colleague, or acquaintance equally passionate about AI, is available until May 4 at precisely 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The Sessions program promises exceptional insights from renowned experts across several pivotal fields. Highlighting the main stage will be a featured fireside chat with Anthropic’s co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan, exploring AI’s profound impact on human interaction and societal change.
Another major session, “From Seed to Series C,” brings together prominent venture capitalists Jill Chase of CapitalG, Kanu Gulati from Khosla Ventures, and Sara Ittelson representing Accel. These three investors will provide critical perspectives on what they seek in AI startup leaders, beyond mere buzzwords, and offer practical guidance on raising capital at every stage of development.
In addition, participants can gain strategic insights on overcoming market dominance challenges in the special session “How to Launch a Product Against Entrenched Incumbents,” featuring Odyssey CEO Oliver Cameron and NEA partner Ann Bordetsky who will share personal success stories and actionable advice.
Ethics and safety in AI development will also be addressed comprehensively by UC Berkeley Professor Ion Stoica and Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety at ElevenLabs, who will delve deeply into timely issues such as deepfake technology and ethical deployment practices.
Moreover, the event includes workshops on practical applications, including startup collaboration strategies with OpenAI’s Hao Sang, insights into secure generative AI deployment for enterprises from Cohere’s Yann Stoneman, and a detailed briefing on AI policy implications hosted by Hua Wang of the Global Innovation Forum.
For entrepreneurs seeking direct investor guidance, the event features the live pitching competition “So You Think You Can Pitch?” promising immediate constructive feedback from top venture capitalists, including GV partner Elena Sakach.
Interactive breakout sessions throughout the day ensure attendees can actively engage and closely inspect new technological advances, networking intensively with fellow professionals during specially designed high-value networking opportunities and side-events throughout Berkeley.
For those aiming to heighten their brand visibility among thousands of industry leaders and VCs, exhibition booths remain bookable until May 9 or until sold out.
With just one week left of the Early Bird promotional window, TechCrunch Sessions: AI represents an unmissable opportunity to witness and participate in the unfolding AI revolution—offering exclusive insights and connections at substantial savings, but only until May 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
