Events

EU‑Startups Summit 2026 - Malta, Valletta

On May 7-8 we’re joining the EU‑Startups Summit 2026 in Malta to connect with Europe’s most ambitious founders, investors, and innovators. With 2,500 attendees and a strong focus on tech‑driven entrepreneurship, the event offers valuable insights into emerging trends, founder mindsets, and the future of European innovation. For us, it’s an opportunity to learn, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful relationships that support long‑term growth and impactful collaboration.

EU‑Startups Summit 2026 - Malta, Valletta

On May 7-8 we’re joining the EU‑Startups Summit 2026 in Malta to connect with Europe’s most ambitious founders, investors, and innovators. With 2,500 attendees and a strong focus on tech‑driven entrepreneurship, the event offers valuable insights into emerging trends, founder mindsets, and the future of European innovation. For us, it’s an opportunity to learn, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful relationships that support long‑term growth and impactful collaboration.

AIFOD Future Leaders Program - Switzerland, Geneva

From August 12 to 14 we’re joining the Future Leaders Program at the AIFOD Global South AI Summit, held at the Palais des Nations, United Nations Geneva. The summit brings together delegates from 150+ countries to explore how AI can support social development across the Global South. The summit is hosted by AIFOD, a global community of 7,200+ members.

Our participation follows a direct outreach from ZAAN, AIFOD’s supporting partner, who invited us to contribute our perspective. For us, the program is an opportunity to take part in discussions on AI governance and to connect with founders and SMEs from around the world through curated roundtables and matchmaking. These conversations help us understand how identity, collaboration, and human‑centered development shape the adoption of AI in diverse contexts.

IMTS 2026 - USA, Chicago

From September 14 to 19 we’re visiting IMTS, the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS brings together leaders in engineering, automation, robotics, and industrial software to showcase the future of advanced manufacturing. For us, it’s an opportunity to engage with companies and professionals navigating the shift toward digital and AI‑driven industrial environments, and to speak directly with engineers and technical experts whose perspectives help us understand how identity, work, and professional roles evolve within modern industrial systems. This event is part of our broader research project.

AIFOD Future Leaders Program - Switzerland, Geneva

From August 12 to 14 we’re joining the Future Leaders Program at the AIFOD Global South AI Summit, held at the Palais des Nations, United Nations Geneva. The summit brings together delegates from 150+ countries to explore how AI can support social development across the Global South. The summit is hosted by AIFOD, a global community of 7,200+ members. Our participation follows a direct outreach from ZAAN, AIFOD’s supporting partner, who invited us to contribute our perspective. For us, the program is an opportunity to take part in discussions on AI governance and to connect with founders and SMEs from around the world through curated roundtables and matchmaking. These conversations help us understand how identity, collaboration, and human centered development shape the adoption of AI in diverse contexts.

IMTS 2026 - USA, Chicago

From September 14 to 19 we’re visiting IMTS, the largest manufacturing technology show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS brings together leaders in engineering, automation, robotics, and industrial software to showcase the future of advanced manufacturing. For us, it’s an opportunity to engage with companies and professionals navigating the shift toward digital and AI‑driven industrial environments, and to speak directly with engineers and technical experts whose perspectives help us understand how identity, work, and professional roles evolve within modern industrial systems. This event is part of our broader research project.

VidSummit 2026 - USA, Dallas

From September 29 to October 1 we’re attending VidSummit, the leading global conference for creators, YouTubers, and digital entrepreneurs. VidSummit brings together thousands of creators, strategists, and industry experts to share actionable insights on audience growth, storytelling, and building sustainable creator businesses. For us, it’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the creator economy, learn from top performers, and connect with people shaping the future of content, identity, and digital entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in partnering with us during this journey, see our Partnerships page. This event is part of our broader research project.

Disrupt 2026 - USA, San Francisco

From October 13 to 15 we’re attending TechCrunch Disrupt, one of the world’s most influential conferences for founders, investors, and operators. With more than 10,000 participants and a strong focus on breakthrough technologies, venture capital, and startup execution, Disrupt offers deep insights into scaling, fundraising, and the future of tech innovation. For us, it’s an opportunity to understand emerging trends across AI and industrial tech, connect with global startup leaders, and build relationships that support long‑term collaboration and future partnerships in the United States. This event is part of our broader research project.

VidSummit 2026 - USA, Dallas

From September 29 to October 1 we’re attending VidSummit, the leading global conference for creators, YouTubers, and digital entrepreneurs. VidSummit brings together thousands of creators, strategists, and industry experts to share actionable insights on audience growth, storytelling, and building sustainable creator businesses. For us, it’s an opportunity to deepen our understanding of the creator economy, learn from top performers, and connect with people shaping the future of content, identity, and digital entrepreneurship. If you’re interested in partnering with us during this journey, see our Partnerships page. This event is part of our broader research project.

Disrupt 2026 - USA, San Francisco

From October 13 to 15 we’re attending TechCrunch Disrupt, one of the world’s most influential conferences for founders, investors, and operators. With more than 10,000 participants and a strong focus on breakthrough technologies, venture capital, and startup execution, Disrupt offers deep insights into scaling, fundraising, and the future of tech innovation. For us, it’s an opportunity to understand emerging trends across AI and industrial tech, connect with global startup leaders, and build relationships that support long‑term collaboration and future partnerships in the United States. This event is part of our broader research project.

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