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SF'S #1 AI SHOWCASE RETURNS THIS AUGUST

San Francisco's sharpest minds. The most explosive new tech. One electric night pushing the frontier forward!

2026 is already accelerating fast - new breakthroughs, new companies, & a city doubling down on its role as the global center of AI. This May, we're bringing together the builders shaping what's next with 8 hand-picked pre-Series A demos you won't see anywhere else.

Powered by The AI Collective - here's what's to expect:

8 elite curated demos from the Bay's most visionary founders

Live Q&A - challenge the builders in real time

Interactive Demo Night App to connect, follow up, & join waitlists instantly

Live community voting to crown the night's champions & enshrine them in our Hall of Fame

Highlighted previous event recaps: February '26, January '26, December '25, November '25, October '25, March '25, January '25, December '24, August '24, June '24, May '24

We're selecting 8 pre-Series A teams for the August spotlight. Want feedback from SF's most energized AI crowd? Hit the link below & apply by 11:59 PM, the Thursday before the event. Bring something the industry won't see for months - let's keep this a true insider's reveal!

Note: Our events last year shattered attendance records & sparked real momentum across the Valley. This event picks up that energy & pushes it higher: sharper pitches, bigger questions, & higher stakes. We had 100+ applications last time, so please bear with us if we can't showcase everyone.

Also please bring a government issued ID per AWS building rules. Thank you!

This event offers a groundbreaking interactive experience! With the Demo Night App in hand, every attendee is engaged & active! Through the app, you can easily discover more about the demo presenters, join the conversation by asking questions, share valuable feedback, join early-access lists, & more!

When the night wraps up, the entire community will have a say in selecting the winners. Those champions will earn a permanent place in our Demo Night Hall of Fame!

5:30pm: Open mingling & food

6:00pm: Welcome

6:30pm: Demos + live feedback

7:30pm: Live audience voting

8:00pm: Winner announcements + trophy presentation

8:30pm: Doors close

As always - great food, drinks, & company guaranteed. Space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot.

Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events & we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously & we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

Please be advised: the AWS Builder Loft imposes a hard cap on the number of event attendees. A valid ID (DL, Passport) is required for check-in. To be fair to everyone, we strictly enforce the guest list & cannot allow plus ones. If you would like to attend, please ensure you sign up & are accepted!

The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, & stakeholders across 150+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, & coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.