With just six days remaining before its doors open, TechCrunch Sessions: AI promises to deliver a day of thoughtful, intense conversations that dive beneath the surface hype surrounding artificial intelligence.
Taking place on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s renowned Zellerbach Hall, this event gathers a diverse group of pioneering scientists, industry-leading technologists, forward-thinking investors, and agile startup founders. Attendees can expect an agenda packed with in-depth discussions, ranging from the strategic use of foundation models to navigating ethics and safety challenges emerging in AI technologies.
Among the high-profile sessions scheduled, Anthropic’s Jared Kaplan will share insights into the frontier of AI during a fireside chat, while venture capital heavyweights discuss their expectations for founders from seed to Series C fundraising rounds. Other panels will focus on practical strategies for startups aiming to compete effectively against industry giants.
Speakers include prominent industry voices such as Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud Startups, Hao Sang from OpenAI, Kanu Gulati of Khosla Ventures, Jae Lee of Twelve Labs, Logan Kilpatrick of DeepMind, Kordel France from Toyota, and Oliver Cameron, Odyssey’s CEO. Their collective expertise is expected to deliver actionable guidance to startups, developers, and entrepreneurs in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
In addition to its main agenda, TechCrunch Sessions: AI emphasizes interactive networking experiences designed to encourage meaningful connections among attendees. Using the event’s dedicated Braindate app, participants will have the opportunity to arrange face-to-face conversations matched by common interests and topic preferences. Side events held throughout Berkeley offer extended chances for dialogue and collaboration during the entire week.
Prospective attendees are encouraged to secure tickets promptly to benefit from substantial discounts—early registrants can save $300 off the ticket price and receive a 50 percent discount on an additional pass reserved for a colleague or guest.
Through a blend of candid discussions, informative workshops, and targeted networking, TechCrunch Sessions: AI aims to push beyond conventional conversations on artificial intelligence, elevating attendees’ knowledge and equipping them with the tools and connections to make meaningful contributions to the industry’s future.
