In just two days, the TechCrunch Sessions: AI conference will convene at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, gathering some of the most influential voices in artificial intelligence for a full day of intensive discussions, groundbreaking insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities. This summit will pose challenging questions, spark innovative ideas, and provide real-world perspectives from industry leaders, promising to sharpen attendees’ competitive edge and potentially reshape trajectories of research, product strategies, and corporate visions.
Participants—including AI researchers, engineers, startup founders, executives, and investors—will gain deep insights into the cutting edge of AI development and practical applications. The conference boasts a diverse lineup of confirmed speakers from leading organizations and innovative startups, featuring Jared Kaplan of Anthropic discussing responsible frontier AI model development; Artemis Seaford from ElevenLabs speaking about AI safety and ethics; and Jae Lee of Twelve Labs sharing insights on multimodal artificial intelligence advancements.
Top-tier venture capitalists will also weigh in, with speakers such as Sara Ittelson from Accel, Ann Bordetsky from NEA, Kanu Gulati of Khosla Ventures, and Astasia Myers from Felicis providing unique perspectives on funding opportunities, strategic investment, market trends, and the broader entrepreneurial environment of AI technology.
Additionally, renowned experts, such as Ion Stoica from Databricks and UC Berkeley, Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind, Oliver Cameron, CEO of Odyssey, and Iliana Quinonez from Google Cloud, will deliver detailed analyses on topics ranging from large-scale AI infrastructure to competitive product development.
The event is designed to facilitate insightful discussion and tangible takeaways through dynamic main stage presentations, targeted breakout sessions, and intentional networking opportunities via facilitated Braindate conversations. Highlighting the entrepreneurial element, a startup pitch competition titled “So You Think You Can Pitch” will provide emerging AI companies the chance to present directly to seasoned venture capitalists for immediate feedback.
Attendees are invited to take advantage of significant savings available before the event doors open. Currently, tickets are available with a discount of over $300, with an additional option for a second pass at 50% off. Ticket prices will increase significantly on the day of the conference, so early registration is strongly advised.
Beyond official proceedings, additional networking and social events will unfold across Berkeley, providing ample opportunity for informal interactions and discussions that could catalyze significant collaborations and insights.
The event will open its doors on June 5, marking the beginning of an intense, inspiring day dedicated to exploring and shaping the future trajectory of artificial intelligence.
