2026 GTC After-Party

​After a packed week of keynotes, expo halls, and back-to-back sessions, AFK.surf and EPIC Connector are hosting an exclusive, invite-only gathering for founders and industry leaders. Step away from the noise, connect with the people shaping AI, and hear firsthand takes on the week's biggest moments.

​We'll kick off with a curated panel featuring heavyweights from top AI labs, leading startups, and venture capital — then open the floor for real conversations.

​🍕🍻 Food and drinks on us.

​What's On Deck

​🎤 Panel — A candid debrief featuring experts from top AI labs, startup founders, and VC leaders on the week's biggest announcements and what they mean for builders

​🤝 Closed-Door Networking — High-impact founders, investors, and operators in one room

​🍷 Social Hour — No agenda, just conversations worth having

​Who's Attending?

• ​Experts and researchers from top AI labs

• ​AI startup founders

• ​Venture capital partners & investors

• ​Operators and product leaders from top tech companies

​Why Attend?

​✅ An intimate, closed-door gathering — not your average after-party
✅ Hear from heavyweight guests across top AI labs, startups, and VCs
✅ Meet founders, VCs, and operators in a curated setting — no badge scanning, just real talk
✅ Catch a live panel breaking down the week's key takeaways
✅ Free food and drinks 🍻

​Agenda

​6:30 – 10:00 PM | Doors Open & Welcome Drinks
6:30 – 7:00 PM | Open Networking & Social

​📍Palo Alto
🗓️ Thursday, March 19 | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM PDT

​Co-hosted by EPIC Connector × Infron.AI × Topify × hibee x AFK.surf

​🚨 Invite-only, primarily for founders — register early.