
IVS(Kyoto)
Not your typical tech event. IVS blends Japanese precision with founder-first energy. Think temple-side panels, night market mixers, and deep-dive sessions with global VCs and angel operators. Come for the decks, stay for the vibes.
🍒 Some doors at IVS open a little easier with the right pantry key — and a good story travels far in Kyoto.

NovaX(Hong Kong)
A rising gem in Asia’s innovation circuit, NovaX bridges web3, AI, and fintech communities with a strong cross-border lens. Pitch competitions and venture networking are baked in — and the skyline views don’t hurt either.
🍒 Perks Pantry insiders know where to find the shortcuts — and occasionally, a well-placed intro can land you on stage.

Scaling Multimodal AI: Lessons from Netflix
Multimodal AI is advancing fast—and building these systems at scale demands powerful, flexible infrastructure. At this meetup, you'll hear how Netflix uses Ray to orchestrate distributed AI workloads for multimodal data curation and GenAI at production scale. We’ll also dive into the latest updates from Ray Data for scalable AI data processing, a featured session from the LanceDB team on their newest developments.
Sign up here.


Voice AI Leadership Dinner
Join Agora and innovators across industries for dinner and a discussion on the future of the real-time voice AI tech stack during NY Tech Week 2025.
Voice AI is evolving at a feverish pace. Register for the exclusive Voice AI Agent Leadership Dinner to connect with industry leaders for an evening of fun, insightful conversations, and trying to make sense of it all!
Space is limited.

Building Emotional Support Systems with AI
This isn’t just another tech panel—join us for an intimate, women-led roundtable exploring how AI can support emotional wellbeing, digital balance, and addiction recovery in today’s high-pressure, hyperconnected world.

Snowflake Dev Day
Join your peers to explore demos of the latest data and AI technologies, hear from industry experts, earn professional badges, and much more. Learn, connect and play at Dev Day!

TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch returns to the Bay Area, delivering insights into the cutting-edge world of AI. Experts from OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Google Cloud, and more will lead main-stage sessions, focused breakouts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Want Funding? Build a Winning Deck and Pitch Live
Join EchoHer and LeavenLab for a tactical, beginner-friendly pitch workshop designed for early-stage women entrepreneurs. Learn how to craft a clear, compelling story that resonates with investors and supporters — then watch founders pitch live and receive real-time feedback. Walk away with actionable tips, common mistakes to avoid, and renewed confidence in your voice and vision.

Cofounder Matching: Finding the Right Partner
Thinking about finding a cofounder — or not sure if you even need one? 🤔
Join us for a practical, honest workshop designed for early-stage founders facing one of the biggest startup decisions: building the right team.
We’ll dive into:
How to know if you need a cofounder
What makes a strong cofounder match
Red flags, founder breakups, and lessons learned
Real stories from EchoHer founders