​🔥 SF’S #1 AI SHOWCASE RETURNS THIS MAY 🔥

​San Francisco’s sharpest minds. The most explosive new tech. One electric night pushing the frontier forward! 🚀

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​2026 is already accelerating fast – new breakthroughs, new companies, and a city doubling down on its role as the global center of AI. This May, we’re bringing together the builders shaping what’s next with 8 hand-picked pre-Series A demos you won’t see anywhere else.

​Powered by The AI Collective – here's what's to expect:

• ​⚡️ 8 elite curated demos from the Bay's most visionary founders

• ​🎤 Live Q&A – challenge the builders in real time

• ​🧬 Interactive Demo Night App to connect, follow up, and join waitlists instantly

• ​🏆 Live community voting to crown the night’s champions and enshrine them in our Hall of Fame

​​Highlighted ​previous event recaps: February '26, January '26, December '25, November '25, October '25, March '25, January '25, December '24, August '24, June '24, May '24

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​We’re selecting 8 pre-Series A teams for the December spotlight. Want feedback from SF’s most energized AI crowd? Hit the link below and apply by 11:59 PM, the Thursday before the event. Bring something the industry won’t see for months – let’s keep this a true insider’s reveal!

​​​Note: Our events last year shattered attendance records and sparked real momentum across the Valley. This event picks up that energy and pushes it higher: sharper pitches, bigger questions, and higher stakes. We had 100+ applications last time, so please bear with us if we can’t showcase everyone. Thank you!

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​This event offers a groundbreaking interactive experience! With the Demo Night App in hand, every attendee is engaged and active! Through the app, you can easily discover more about the demo presenters, join the conversation by asking questions, share valuable feedback, join early-access lists, and more! 🙌

​When the night wraps up, the entire community will have a say in selecting the winners. Those champions will earn a permanent place in our Demo Night Hall of Fame! 🏆

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• ​6:00p: Open mingling and food 🤝

• ​​6:30p: Welcome 👋

• ​6:45p: Demos + live feedback 🧑‍💻

• ​​8:00p: Live audience voting 🗳️

• ​​8:05p: Winner announcements + trophy presentation 🏆

• ​8:10p: Demo open floor 🤝

• ​​8:30p: Doors close

​As always – great food, drinks, and company guaranteed. Space is limited, so sign up early to secure your spot.

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​Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

​​​Please be advised: the AWS Builder Loft imposes a hard cap on the number of event attendees. A valid ID (DL, Passport) is required for check-in. To be fair to everyone, we strictly enforce the guest list and cannot allow plus ones. If you would like to attend, please ensure you sign up and are accepted!

​​​The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 150+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.