The Future of Tech
Global Innovation Showcase
This October, get inside the room where founders, investors, government leaders, veterans, and technology pioneers come together to show what’s actually being built.
Event Overview
About the Event
- Landmark Venue: SF War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco
- Hosted by TFOT: 600+ Events | 100K+ Community | 24+ Countries | 80+ Cities
- Meet Investors, Founders, Government Leaders & Army Veterans.
- Get access to the people, ideas, opportunities, and connections that can help you move forward.
- Explore topics on AI, Defense Tech, Smart Cities, Government Innovation, Cross-Border & Emerging Tech.
- Enjoy complimentary alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks + curated bites.
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Can't join us in San Francisco? Register for the virtual event and watch the Global Innovation Showcase live from wherever you are.
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What to Expect
Program & Schedule
Explore the sessions, panels, and networking planned for the event.
Registration & Welcome
Arrive, check in and connect with fellow founders, investors, technology leaders, and innovators before the main program begins. Explore the live demo showcase and get ready for an afternoon of conversations around the technologies and ideas shaping the future.
Opening Address
Welcome remarks from the hosts, The Future of Tech and Silicon Valley PropTech Association, setting the stage for the day and introducing the vision behind the Global Innovation Showcase.
Panel 1: The Capital-to-Scale Playbook: Backing Innovation Across Global Markets
A conversation with global investors on where capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining momentum, and what it takes for startups to build and scale globally.
Panel 2: Going Global with Dual-Use & Defense Innovation: From Mission to Market
Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and other dual-use technologies are advancing defense, national security, and critical infrastructure.
Panel 3: The Affordability Stack — What Scales Globally, What Doesn’t
Exploring how housing innovation, technology, policy, and capital can scale across different markets — and what determines whether solutions succeed or fail.
Fireside Chat - The Next Stage of AI & Deep Tech: From Innovation to Adoption
A fireside conversation exploring the next stage of AI and deep tech—from innovation to broader adoption across industries and markets.
Panel 4: The Web3 Stack for the Real World: Infrastructure, Capital, Policy & Adoption
Exploring how Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies are evolving digital ownership, financial infrastructure, and the way global communities and businesses operate.
Panel 5: Scaling AI & Deep Tech: From Breakthrough Innovation to Global Adoption
Exploring what it takes to move AI from breakthrough innovation to real-world adoption across industries, markets, and geographies.
Closing Remarks
Bringing the day together with key takeaways, reflections, and highlights from the conversations and connections made throughout the showcase. We’ll also recognize and thank our speakers, sponsors, partners, and community who helped make the event possible, while looking ahead to the ideas and opportunities sparked during the day.
Happy Hour & Networking Reception
Continue the conversations over Complimentary Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks, curated Bites, Refreshments, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, tech leaders and members of the global innovation community. An informal space to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build relationships beyond the stage.
Live Tech Demos
Hear directly from innovative startups and technology builders as they pitch their ideas and showcase live solutions across AI, robotics, defense, infrastructure, and other emerging technology sectors.
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Join The Future of Tech as a sponsor, partner, speaker, startup, investor, or volunteer and connect directly with the people shaping the next wave of innovation.
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Collaborate with The Future Of Tech and become part of our global innovation ecosystem.
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Share your expertise and ideas with our global technology community.
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Discover emerging startups, meet founders, and explore new investment opportunities.
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Location Details
War Memorial Veterans Building
San Francisco, California, United States
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