New York Deep Tech Day (One-day Tour by Deep Tech Forum)
Weather Advisory Notice (as of Saturday, January 24)
This event is currently expected to proceed as scheduled, as it takes place after the period covered by the current winter storm warning.
That said, depending on weather conditions and the operational status of our host organizations, the schedule and/or site visits may be subject to change. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.
Final details regarding meeting location(s) and meeting time(s) will be shared with registered participants by Monday afternoon, and any updates will also be reflected on this event page.
Participant safety is our top priority, and we will continue to monitor conditions closely.
The hands-on deep tech hub tour returns after a highly rated January 2025 edition. Get up close with NYC’s deep tech ecosystem, meet founders, and explore landing resources that turn “interest” into real collaborations.
What to Expect
Curated site visits: We’re finalizing a focused route through top deep-tech hubs.
Morning Reception at JP Morgan Chase has been canceled. We will meet at Cornell Tech.
If you arrive earlier at Cornell Tech, you can wait at The Cafe at Cornell Tech
10:30 -: Cornell Tech (Cornell University)
Meeting location: The Bloomberg Center
Host: Carley Hart (DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS, RUNWAY, JACOBS TECHNION-CORNELL INSTITUTE)
1:00 -: Columbia University
Host: Luca Carloni (Professor and Chair of Computer Science Department)
Speakers:
Vishal Misra (RKS Family Professor of Computer Science; Vice Dean of Computing and AI)
Shree Nayar (T. C. Chang Professor of Computer Science)
Yunzhu Li (Assistant Professor of Computer Science)
Michele Simoncelli (Assistant Professor of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics)
John Kymissis (Kenneth Brayer Professor of Electrical Engineering; Vice Dean of Infrastructure and Innovation of SEAS)
3:30 -: HAX (SOSV)
Host: Ji Ke (CTO of HAX, Partner of SOSV)
6:00 -: Torys (Networking reception with food & beverages at Bryant Park)
Last tour (Jan 2025) included: Newlab, HAX, two startup offices in Brooklyn Navy Yard and Stevens Institute of Technology; a life-science stop is under consideration this year
Founder access & networking: Short pitches + guided conversations with startup teams and program leaders
Actionable insights: Practical takeaways on piloting, manufacturing, and scaling in NYC
Why Attend
Learn how to plug into programs, labs, and landing support that reduce friction for Japan–US collaboration
Key Details
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 (10:30 AM – 7:30 PM)
Location: New York Metro Area (multiple stops; exact sites announced to registered attendees)
Transport: Chartered bus between hubs
Networking: Dedicated time at each stop for targeted intros and Q&A
Tickets
Early-bird: $149 (through Jan 13, 2026)
Standard: $249 (after Jan 14)
Capacity: Seating is limited; first come, first served.
Policies
Minimum headcount: If total paid registrations are below 20, we may cancel the tour; all payments will be fully refunded.
Roster note (optional): We may publish an attendee roster (organization) to facilitate networking. If you prefer not to be listed, please email the organizer after registering and we’ll opt you out.
Organizer