​AI Next: Silicon Valley Founders Forum & Global Startup Demo Day

​NUS New Global Entrepreneurs Silicon Valley Forum · Season 4

​October 24, 2026 | 2:00–6:30 PM PDT

​Computer History Museum | Mountain View, Silicon Valley

​What Will the Next Generation of Global AI Companies Look Like?

​AI is transforming how companies are built, how industries operate, and how entrepreneurs compete on a global scale.

​But beyond the AI hype, what does it really take to build the next generation of globally competitive companies?

​Join the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, together with founders, venture capitalists, investors, and technology innovators from Silicon Valley and Asia, for an afternoon of forward-looking conversations, real-world entrepreneurial insights, and live startup pitches.

​AI Next: Silicon Valley Founders Forum & Global Startup Demo Day brings together established business leaders and emerging innovators to explore the next decade of AI-driven opportunities — from building AI-native companies and scaling internationally to transforming emerging technologies into commercially viable businesses.

​The event concludes with the NUS × Beta Global Startup Demo Day, featuring 10 selected ventures across AI, robotics, intelligent hardware, enterprise technology, and consumer applications.

​Why Attend?

​Explore the Next Decade of AI

​Understand how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, creating new business models, and opening opportunities for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

​Learn from AI Founders and Investors

​Hear firsthand perspectives from founders building AI-powered businesses, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors navigating today's rapidly changing technology landscape.

​Discover Emerging Startups

​Experience live pitches from 10 innovative ventures, including projects from NUS EMBA alumni and the broader Silicon Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem.

​Connect Across Silicon Valley and Asia

​Meet a diverse community of founders, venture capitalists, business executives, and innovators exploring opportunities for global collaboration.

​Go Beyond the AI Hype

​Discover the practical challenges of building, funding, scaling, and commercializing AI-powered businesses.

​Event Agenda

​2:00–3:00 PM | Fireside Chat

​AI Next: The World and Opportunities of the Next Decade

​A forward-looking conversation exploring the transformative forces shaping the next decade, from technological breakthroughs and shifting global dynamics to emerging entrepreneurial opportunities.

​Featuring:

• ​Prof. Fu Qiang — Academic Director, NUS Executive MBA (Chinese) Program, NUS Business School

• ​Larry Li — Founder, Amo; Silicon Valley technology entrepreneur

​3:00–4:00 PM | Founder Panel

​AI Founders: Building the Next Generation of AI Companies

​What does it take to build a successful AI-native company? How are founders identifying real market needs, translating cutting-edge technologies into products, and navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship in the AI era?

​Join a dynamic conversation with AI founders and technology leaders.

​Moderator

• ​Richard Xu — Partner, Starting Gate Fund

​Panelists

• ​Wu Lujia — AI entrepreneur and investor

• ​Mao Hua — Founder, ccMonet.AI

• ​Vincent Sun — Cofounder & CTO, Pine AI

• ​George Yan — Founder & CEO, Coblotics

• ​Yun Fei — Founder, Beta

​4:00–4:30 PM | Networking & Refreshments

​Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, NUS alumni, and members of the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem.

​4:30–6:30 PM | NUS × Beta Global Startup Demo Day

​10 Ventures. New Ideas. Global Ambitions.

​Discover a curated selection of emerging startups developing solutions across AI, physical AI, robotics, digital infrastructure, intelligent products, and consumer technologies.

​Featuring live startup presentations, insights from venture investors, and opportunities to connect directly with the founders behind these innovations.

​Featured Startups

​NUS Alumni Ventures

• ​AisXe.ai — AI-powered cognitive support and productivity tools designed to enhance attention and thinking.

• ​GBIZAI | AdmitMind.ai — AI-driven career, admissions, and professional development solutions.

• ​CRxAI — AI-era music rights infrastructure enabling transparent licensing, rights tracking, and value protection.

• ​Socialhub.ai — An AI-powered platform helping brands better understand consumer needs and behaviors.

• ​Hinomi RoboChair — An AI-powered, self-adjusting ergonomic seating system.

• ​Traini — A multimodal and physical AI-powered platform for understanding pet emotions and behavior.

​Beta Ventures

• ​Chert — AI-powered communications infrastructure helping businesses improve customer interactions and services.

• ​Hungry! — An intelligent AI dining companion integrating food recognition with virtual pet experiences.

• ​Matraix AI — An AI-powered platform for virtual users, product evaluation, and market simulation.

• ​RiverSprout.AI — An education AI platform exploring new approaches to intelligent learning and teaching.

​Who Should Attend?

​This event is designed for:

• ​AI & Tech Founders building or scaling innovative ventures

• ​Venture Capitalists & Angel Investors exploring emerging technologies and investment opportunities

• ​Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders seeking new perspectives on AI transformation

• ​Startup Ecosystem Builders interested in connecting Silicon Valley and Asia

• ​Technology Professionals & Innovators passionate about the future of artificial intelligence

​About the Organizers

​NUS Business School | National University of Singapore

​NUS Business School brings together global perspectives, academic excellence, and a diverse community of business leaders and entrepreneurs. Through its Executive MBA (Chinese) programme, the School connects accomplished business leaders across industries and geographies, fostering global learning, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.

​Co-Organizers: Beta and Seamate

​Together, the organizers aim to strengthen connections between entrepreneurial ecosystems, supporting conversations and collaborations across Silicon Valley, Asia, and beyond.

​Event Details

​Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

​Time: 2:00–6:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

​Venue: Computer History Museum

​Address: 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

​Format: In-person Forum, Founder Panel, Networking & Startup Demo Day

​Seats are limited. Register to secure your place and connect with the next generation of global AI innovators.

​The event agenda and speaker lineup are subject to change.

​AI. Founders. Venture Capital. Global Innovation.

​The next generation of global companies starts with a conversation.