​Two days. One roof. We’re gathering builders and funders at the edge of what’s next.

​Sept 18–19, Hero City

​On September 18–19, Frontier Tech Forum convenes at Hero City, Draper University — a two-day gathering at the edge of possibility in the heart of Silicon Valley. This is where Innovation Pioneers in AI, Robotics, Deep Tech, and Blockchain converge. Boundaries are being redefined through visionary keynotes, sharp technical breakouts, and fast-moving panels that put builders and innovators at the center. If you’re ready to step beyond the hype and into the conversations shaping the future, this is where you belong.

​Some of our confirmed speakers include:

• ​Fiona Ma, California State Treasurer, CPA, managing California's $3.5T economy

• ​Tim Draper, Billionaire VC, $1.2B AUM Fund (Draper Associates), early investor in Tesla, SpaceX, Coinbase

• ​Ryan Baird, Managing Director, Baird Augustine, investment banker with $700B+ AUM capital network

• ​Naveen Kumar, Managing Partner at KFC Ventures ($1.5B CVC), Chair at Nityo Infotech ($3B private enterprise)

• ​Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios, Global leader & investor, 17x founder, unicorn creator, original management team of ClickSoftware ($1.35B exit)

• ​De Kai, AI pioneer and best-selling author, UNESCO expert, and professor driving machine learning for human–AI collaboration

• ​Abhay Mav, VP of Corporate Development at MoonPay, driving global crypto infrastructure growth

• ​Ray Crowell, Founder of an AGI Brain Transformer, Inventor of the Recursive Logic Scaffolding, Industry Leader in AI Design

• ​Jeni Cheng, Behavioral science specialist at Founder Institute, $100M Single Family Office investor.

• ​Alan Leong, Fintech/Blockchain Advisory Co-Chair, SkyDeck | Managing Partner, Hesperian Ventures, former Gartner strategist.

​… to name a few of our 30+ notable speakers…

​Sponsorship Opportunities

​Platinum Sponsor – $12,000

• ​Main-stage recognition during Forum

• ​Co-hosting one of the community events (Happy Hours, Speakers, VIP Dinner, Launch)

• ​Prime logo placement (stage screen, website, printed collateral)

• ​One 9-foot premium expo table and two chairs

• ​Six VIP passes + two speaker lounge passes

• ​Inclusion in press release and media mentions

• ​Priority access to networking with investors and founders

​Premium Sponsor – $6,000

• ​Logo placement (website, digital collateral, shared signage)

• ​One 6-foot expo table with branded signage

• ​Two VIP passes

• ​Mention in closing remarks

• ​Inclusion in digital partner listings and recognition in event app

​Supporting Sponsor – $3,000

• ​One VIP pass + one Regular pass

• ​Inclusion in digital partner listings and recognition in event app

• ​Logo placement (website, digital collateral)

​Expo Opportunities

• ​9-foot Premium Table – $1,000

  • ​high-traffic location includes two chairs and inclusion in event-branded materials
    

• ​6-foot Standard Table – $600 

  • ​Table positioned in shared expo space

​* All expo opportunities include company logo placement in event collateral 

​Why Partner

​This event convenes investors controlling trillions in capital and founders building the next billion-dollar platforms. It's not simply another tech gathering — it is a curated exchange of ideas and capital flows at the edge of innovation.

• ​For speakers, it is a platform to influence the agenda of frontier industries.

• ​For investors, it is an opportunity to source, validate, and accelerate the next generation of category leaders.

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​Draper University is a Silicon Valley entrepreneurship school and startup hub in San Mateo, founded by VC Tim Draper.
It runs intensive programs and accelerators—plus the Hero City campus—that connect founders with top mentors, investors, and a global alumni network. Curriculum focuses on hands-on company building, pitch training, and real-world fundraising to turn ideas into fundable startups.

​Iconic Venue

​Hero City at Draper University is a startup campus and co-working hub in San Mateo founded by VC Tim Draper.
It hosts accelerators, venture studios, and high-energy events that connect founders with mentors and investors.
With flexible offices, demo spaces, and an iconic pitch theater, it’s a go-to venue for building and showcasing frontier tech.