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. AI & The Social Contract
When? June 4 | 6:00 PM
What? An intimate panel and networking event exploring the societal impact of AI through the lenses of innovation, investment, and ethics.
Who? Hosted by Kaboom AI
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. Reimagining the CFO Tech Stack with AI – Happy Hour
When? June 3 | 6:00 PM
What? Hosted by ADP Ventures & PayPal Ventures, this invite-only evening brings together fintech leaders, founders, and investors to explore how AI is transforming the modern CFO tech stack. Expect sharp insights, real use cases, and curated networking with top operators shaping the future of B2B fintech and Business AI. Space is limited—RSVP required.
Who? Hosted by ADP Ventures & PayPal Ventures
12. J.P. Morgan Payments x Tech:NYC Media Breakfast
When? June 4 | 9:00 AM
What? An invite-only breakfast bringing together top tech journalists, fintech leaders, and media voices to explore how AI and payments innovation are reshaping industries. Featuring Sri Shivananda (J.P. Morgan), Paige Smith (Bloomberg), and voices from CNBC, Fintech is Femme, and more—this is a front-row seat to the stories and trends driving fintech’s future.
Who? Hosted by J.P. Morgan Payments
13. IPO Summit @ NYSE
When? June 5 | 8:30 AM
What? An exclusive event hosted by Sidebar Summit bringing together top VCs, unicorn founders, and industry leaders for a private NYSE tour, Opening Bell viewing, and strategic conversations on scaling to IPO. Featuring speakers from Abra, Kraken, and Alchemy, it’s a rare chance to go behind the scenes at the world’s largest stock exchange during NY Tech Week.
Who? Hosted by Sidebar Summit
14. Edelman & Tech:NYC New Media & Comms Happy Hour
When? June 5 | 5:30 PM
What? Join Edelman and Tech:NYC for a happy hour and panel on how new media is reshaping the tech landscape.
Who? Hosted by Edelman
15. 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.
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