AI Vanguard Collective 2026 Q3 Event
AI Vanguard Collective is hosting our Q3 invitation-only gathering (with food & drinks provided) of founders, builders, operators, and early-stage investors shaping real-world AI systems, for high-signal discussions focused on what’s real and actionable.
For this event, we’re experimenting with the format a bit while keeping the event small and curated. In addition to our main panel discussion, we may add a few short talks and open up a small number of spots to promising college students and recent grads, the next generation of AI builders and leaders.
Agenda (details TBD)
5:30–6:15PM: Check-in + networking + early-stage startup lightning pitches
Open networking
2-3 lightning pitches (behind closed door) - startups pitching TSV Capital
6:15–6:45 PM: Short talks
Short talks from practitioners on technical and/or broader AI topics
5-minute student/recent-grad lightning talk showcasing a project
6:45–7:45 PM: Panel discussion
7:45–9:00 PM: Networking - open + curated 1-on-1s
Interested in speaking or pitching?
If you’re interested in pitching your startup, giving a short talk, or joining the panel, please indicate your interest when you register. If you’re a student or recent grad interested in presenting a project you’ve built, you can indicate that as well.
We’ll review the submissions as we finalize the program and follow up with selected speakers and startups.
About AI Vanguard Collective
AI Vanguard Collective is a 100% volunteer-run, invitation-only community of AI builders, leaders, founders, and domain experts actively shaping the future of AI.
We’re also beginning to selectively include promising students and recent grads. The long-term health and viability of our field depend on developing strong junior talent today, and bringing some of them into the community as active participants feels like a small but meaningful way to help.
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