Seattle AI Investor Summit + Showcase
Presented by
June 10th and 11th, 2024 - Seattle, Washington
Agenda:
June 10th
3:00-3:45pm
Panel Discussion - AI Research in the PNW
Learn about what’s happening at Seattle’s pre-eminent research institutions: University of Washington, Pacific Northwest National Lab, and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2)
Confirmed speakers: Prof. Andrew Connolly, Director of eScience at University of Washington
4:00-5:30pm
Keynote Address - Microsoft’s Copilot Roadmap: The Future of AI
5:30-7:00pm
Cocktail Reception
Mingle with your peers and the Seattle venture capital community
June 11th
7:00-9:00am
Registration & Breakfast Reception
9:00-9:30am
Panel Discussion - A Corporate Studio Case Study: Fortive + Pioneer Square Labs
Confirmed speakers: Geoff Entress, Managing Director and Co-Founder, Pioneer Square Labs; Sam Strickling, Director, Innovation Studio, Fortive
9:30-10:00am
Morning Networking Break
10:00-10:30am
Early Stage VC Investors in AI
Confirmed speakers: Heather Redman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Flying Fish Partners; Kirby Winfield, Founding General Partner, Ascend; Ken Horenstein, Founder and Partner, Pack Ventures; Leslie Feinzaig, Founder & General Partner, Graham & Walker, Founder & CEO, Female Founders Alliance
10:45am-12:00pm
Startup Showcase - connect with the best startups in Seattle by sector and capability
12:00-1:30pm
Luncheon and Keynote Address: Amazon’s approach to AI
1:30-2:00pm
Fireside Chat - Investment Climate in Seattle
Confirmed speakers: Tim Porter, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group; Austin Guyette, Partner, Voyager Capital
2:00-2:30pm
Panel Discussion - What comes next? GenAI beyond LLMs
2:30-3:00pm
Fireside Chat - The promise and peril of generative AI
Confirmed speaker: Dr. Mark T. Maybury, Vice President Commercialization, Lockheed Martin
3:00-3:15pm
Afternoon Networking Break
3:15-4:30pm
Startup Speed Dating
Featuring 20-30 AI startups
Details on how to apply for one of these startup spots coming soon!
5:00-7:30pm
Closing Cocktail Reception
Early-bird rate extended through May 7th!
The Seattle AI Investor Summit and Showcase, hosted by the Technology Alliance, is a unique opportunity for corporate venture investors and VCs from around the world to learn about the groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence emerging from the Pacific Northwest.
Early-bird rate extended through May 7th!
Come to Seattle in June for a remarkable experience, where you will connect with the region's premier research institutions and major corporates, engage with the key venture capital funds driving AI advancements, meet the brightest startups building groundbreaking solutions in AI technologies, and network with your peers.
For everyone coming to Seattle from out of town, we’ve reserved a block of hotel rooms at Seattle’s historic Edgewater Hotel for the nights of June 10th and 11th at a special rate. Yes, it’s where the Beatles stayed when they came to Seattle! Book your stay here.
The Seattle AI Investor Summit and Showcase is a central pillar of Seattle AI Week, June 10th-June 14th, produced by the Technology Alliance and the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), and presented by Microsoft. AI Week features a week of cutting-edge discussions, panels, networking events and showcases. You’ll want to make it!
Thank you to our sponsors!
If you are interested in sponsoring the Seattle AI Investor Summit + Showcase or Seattle AI Week, please contact Laura Ruderman at laura@technology-alliance.com