New York Tech Week, hosted by a16z, is back—and bigger than ever. From rooftop picnics to reverse networking breakfasts to pitch competitions with real investor power, the lineup is packed with founder-focused, AI-heavy, industry-mingling experiences. Whether you’re building the next unicorn, investing in frontier tech, or just looking for some quality convos and skyline views, here are the events worth adding to your calendar. We’ll keep updating this list as more gems drop.
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1. Pre-NY Tech/AI Week Dinner by staaake
When? Saturday, May 31 | 8:00 PM
What? A global invite-only dinner series lands in NYC, bringing together creators, founders, and investors in an intimate format designed for real connection. Approval required for most tiers.
Who? Hosted by staaake
2. Founder & Funder Power Walk (Opening)
When? Sunday, June 1 | 5:30 PM
What? A networking event that actually gets you moving. Meet fellow founders and investors while walking the High Line. One of the most efficient, low-pressure events of the week.
Who? Hosted by staaake
3. Sunset Rooftop Picnic & Product Showcase
When? Sunday, June 1 | 7:00 PM
What? Founders can showcase their product from a blanket instead of a booth. Come prepared to demo, pitch, or just connect.
Who? Hosted by staaake
4. Web3 Pitch Competition + VC Networking (by Ga^3in Ventures)
When? June 2 | 10:00 AM
What? A global pitch competition and networking session with live judges and a chance to pitch on the spot.
Who? Hosted by Ga^3in Ventures
5. Family Offices & Investors Summit
When? June 2 | 3:00 PM
What? A full week of sessions and networking for family offices, LPs, GPs, and fund managers ($100M+ AUM required).
Who? Hosted by Family Offices Investors Summit
6. CMU VentureBridge Demo Day
When? June 2 | 5:00 PM
What? A closed-door investor session featuring Carnegie Mellon-backed startups, hosted at Pillsbury’s NYC office.
Who? Hosted by Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship
7. Latinos in Fintech: US & LatAm Edition
When? June 2 | 5:00 PM
What? A conversation and networking session spotlighting Latinx fintech leaders hosted at Mastercard HQ.
Who? Hosted by Colectivo
8. Brooklyn Tech Expo
When? June 3 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
What? A one-day expo in Dumbo featuring AI showcases, networking, pro headshots, and seminars.
Who? Hosted by Pulse NYC
9. 100 Women in AI: The Celebration
When? June 3 | 6:00 PM
What? A rooftop gathering to honor and connect women leading the future of AI.
Who? Hosted by Cherae Robinson
10. AI Open Mic + Rooftop Picnic
When? June 8 | 4:30 PM
What? A casual open mic for founders and funders to pitch, share insights, and wind down NYTW in a low-stakes, high-energy setting.
Who? Hosted by staaake
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We’ll keep this list updated as more events drop. Have an event we should know about? Get in touch.
