

AI MARKETHON 2026 | AI Founders & Industry Leaders Private Reception
THE COMPETITION CONCLUDES, THE CONVERSATION CONTINUES.
Join AI founders, business leaders, marketers, and creators for a private evening celebrating the close of AI Markethon 2026.
Set in a Beverly Hills estate, the evening brings together people building emerging AI products, growing businesses, and shaping conversations across technology, media, and culture.
Celebrate the winning teams, meet the people behind the products, and let conversations unfold over drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a DJ set.
ABOUT AI MARKETHON
AI Markethon brings AI product teams and marketers together for a 24-hour competition focused on positioning, customer acquisition, and market validation.
Explore the competition: https://markethon.us
FEATURED GUESTS
Adam Torres | Co-Founder, Mission Matters Media
A media entrepreneur and podcast host who has conducted over 6,000 interviews with founders, CEOs, and business leaders. His podcast network reports over 25 million views and an audience across 180 countries.
Yunfei Zhao | COO, Abaka AI · Advisor, Pika Labs
A Stanford graduate and former Global Strategy Lead at Pika Labs, with previous experience at Tesla, IDG Capital, and NetEase.
Eduardo Diaz Lozano | Operations Manager, Chrome Hearts
A luxury industry professional at Chrome Hearts and a USC Marshall School of Business alumnus.
PROGRAM
6:30 Check-in
7:00–7:15 PM Guest Spotlight I
7:15–7:30 PM Guest Spotlight II
7:30-7:45 PM Guest Spotlight III
10:00 PM Main Reception Concludes
Time between scheduled sessions is reserved for conversation and networking.
THE EVENING
Meet the Founders
Connect with AI entrepreneurs and the teams bringing new products to market.
Connect Across Industries
Exchange perspectives with professionals from technology, business, marketing, media, and the creator community.
Celebrate & Unwind
Enjoy the awards presentation, followed by open networking, music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres in a private estate setting.
Meet the people building what’s next—and see where the conversation takes you.
REGISTRATION & ARRIVAL
All registrations are subject to host approval. Payment will be processed only upon approval.
Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID for identity and age verification. Alcoholic beverages will be served only to guests aged 21 and above.
DRESS CODE
Cocktail attire or business casual.