The Future of Tech: Global Frontier Innovation Showcase
Join us during #SFTechWeek for The Future of Tech: Global Frontier Innovation Showcase — bringing together founders, investors, technology leaders, innovators, government representatives, and global ecosystem builders exploring what’s next in emerging technology.
Hosted at the historic War Memorial Veterans Building, the event features curated panels, a keynote, startup showcases, live demos, global connections, and a networking reception focused on AI, frontier technology, smart cities, government innovation, and cross-border opportunities.
Dr. Hideki "Kit" Miyamoto, Founder & CEO, Miyamoto International
Karsten Popp — CEO, iLima Digital Foundary
Rusmin Lawin — Former Presidential Advisor, Nusantara New Capital City; Global VP, REI – Indonesia Developers Association
Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association
Soniya Ahuja, Founder & CEO, Orbis86
Ken Nim, Co-Founder, OffChain Global
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
AGENDA
Registration & Welcome
Arrive, check in and connect with fellow founders, investors, technology leaders, and innovators before the main program begins. Explore the live demo showcase and get ready for an afternoon of conversations around the technologies and ideas shaping the future.
Opening Keynote
Kick off the showcase with a forward-looking keynote exploring the forces shaping the next generation of global innovation — from emerging technologies and resilient infrastructure to the opportunities for building and scaling solutions across markets.
Panel 1: The Affordability Stack — What Scales Globally, What Doesn’t
Exploring how housing innovation, technology, policy, and capital can scale across different markets — and what determines whether solutions succeed or fail.
Karsten Popp — CEO, iLima Digital Foundary
Rusmin Lawin — Former Presidential Advisor, Nusantara New Capital City; Global VP, REI – Indonesia Developers Association
Terner Center, UC Berkeley
Panel 2: Defense Tech & The Future of Dual-Use Innovation
Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and other emerging technologies are transforming defense and creating new opportunities across commercial and public-sector markets.
Panel 3: Emerging Tech & What’s Next
Exploring the technologies shaping the next wave of innovation — from AI and robotics to edge computing, autonomous systems, and other emerging frontiers.
Closing Remarks
Bringing the day together with key takeaways, reflections, and highlights from the conversations and connections made throughout the showcase. We’ll also recognize and thank our speakers, sponsors, partners, and community who helped make the event possible, while looking ahead to the ideas and opportunities sparked during the day.
Networking Reception
Continue the conversations over food, refreshments, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, technology leaders, speakers, sponsors, partners, and members of the global innovation community. An informal space to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build relationships beyond the stage.
Pitches & Demos
Hear directly from innovative startups and technology builders as they pitch their ideas and showcase live solutions across AI, robotics, defense, infrastructure, and other emerging technology sectors.
Silicon Valley Proptech Association
SVPropTech is a global collaboration space for all the private, public and non-governmental stakeholders in technology property, with emphasis on educational, networking and business opportunities. SVPropTech thrives to be a catalyst that brings together different international players in the technology property space from and into Silicon Valley and a connector between San Francisco Bay Area and other global PropTech communities.
The Future of Tech
OffChain Global
OffChain is a global community with over 70 chapters around the world for Web3 professionals, tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs. We welcome like-minded people to build and connect. Each chapter/city aims to have a base of regular casual social gatherings or speaking events so we can bridge and connect.
Orbis86
Orbis86 is driving emerging tech innovation through its Engage – Educate – Elevate approach, creating personalized experiences and seamless cross-chain integration. We host global events that unite communities around Web3 and AI, fostering meaningful discussions and collaboration. Our mission is to build an inclusive ecosystem where individuals can learn, grow, and shape the future of decentralized technology.
BrandPR
BrandPR is a specialized PR and marketing agency partnering with Orbis86 to empower Web3 brands worldwide. Since 2022, they have helped crypto and Web3 clients gain exposure through top-tier media coverage and community-building strategies. From crypto launches to DeFi platforms and NFT marketplaces, BrandPR delivers tailored campaigns designed to amplify your brand and build a lasting legacy in the Web3 space.
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