Featured Side Events
June 5th
Beyond Tools: How AI Becomes Your Digital Employee
Hosted By: Tanka
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm PT
The future of work isn’t just about using AI — it’s about hiring it.
Join us for an evening of candid conversation, drinks, and connection as we gather AI founders, builders, and dreamers to discuss the next frontier: how AI agents are evolving beyond tools to become autonomous digital employees. From memory-empowered agents to decision-making frameworks, we’ll explore what it really takes to turn AI into your second brain — and your smartest teammate.
Hosted by Tanka.ai, this informal meetup is a chance to swap insights, war stories, and maybe even co-conspirators for the AI-first company era. No pitches, no panels — just good drinks and better ideas.
REGISTER HERE
How Early-Stage Startups Can Survive and Thrive Through the AI Hype Cycle
Hosted By: Toyota Ventures
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm PT
In today’s rapidly evolving AI environment, early-stage startups encounter significant opportunities alongside considerable challenges. Navigating the hype cycle successfully demands more than just cutting-edge technology; it requires a clear focus, adaptability, and a compelling value proposition. Join Toyota Ventures and a panel of experienced investors and founders of AI startups as they share valuable insights and strategies from companies that have successfully adapted, evolved, and positioned themselves for sustained success, regardless of market hype.
Speakers include:
Dave Anderson, Founding General Partner, Beat Ventures
Arye Barnehama, Co-founder and CEO, Elementary
Alex Kearney, Co-founder, Artificial Agency
Arshan Poursohi, Co-founder and CEO, Third Wave Automation
David Sokolic, Frontier Fund partner, Toyota Ventures
June 6th
Homeownership and Property Search in the AI Age
Hosted By: MyHomie
Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm PT
Enjoy some free beer and chill vibes in San Francisco’s sunset, while chatting and ranting about your pleasant (or unpleasant) home purchasing / leasing experience. Now that AI agent is becoming part of our life – can it replace your real estate agents and property manager? If you haven’t thought about this problem, we’ll also have MyHomie’s demo for you to play around with. Come join the happy (-ier) hours!
Host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Amplify your brand by hosting your very own Side Event during TC Sessions: AI Week
Side Events provide an opportunity to grow your brand and network with over 1,000 conference attendees and the local tech community by hosting your own event as part of Sessions: AI Week from June 1 through June 7. Whether it’s a mixer, a career showcase, or a thought-provoking panel, the choice is yours. There is no fee to apply, and we will handle all the promotion for you!
Side Events in any style
Cocktail Parties
Happy Hours
Meetups
And more!
Side Events Host
As the host, you are responsible for managing your event’s registration/registration page, promotions, creative, operations, insurance, costs, etc. However, there is no cost/fee to be a part of the TC Sessions: AI Side Events lineup. Learn more about hosting a Side Event by reading our full T&Cs here and our guide here.