Seattle AI Investor Summit and Showcase

The Seattle AI Investor Summit + 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!

Agenda:

June 10th

3:00-3:45pm

Panel Discussion – AI Research in the PNW

What’s happening at Seattle’s pre-eminent research institutions: University of Washington, Pacific Northwest National Lab, and AI2, the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence

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

Confirmed speaker: Jared Spataro, Corporate Vice President, AI at Work, Microsoft

5:30-7:00pm

Cocktail Reception

Mingle with your peers and the Seattle venture capital community

June 11th

7:00-9:00amam

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; Kirsten Paust, Senior VP, 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: hear pitches from 9 of the best startups in Seattle

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

5:00-7:30pm

Closing Cocktail Reception

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.

If you’re coming from out of town, we’ve reserved a block of hotels rooms available at a special rate at Seattle’s historic Edgewater Hotel. Book your stay here.

Early-bird rate extended through May 7th!

We’ve extended our early-bird registration rate of $995 through May 7th, after which it will be $1,100. Register now to unlock your savings!