TFOT: Global Innovation Showcase: Deep Tech, Dual Tech, FinTech, Web3, Global Expansion and Scaling at SF War Memorial
You've heard what's next. Now meet who's making it happen.
This October, get inside the room where founders, investors, government leaders, veterans, and technology pioneers come together to show what’s actually being built.
🏛️Landmark Venue: SF War Memorial Veterans Building, San Francisco
🌎 Hosted by TFOT: 600+ Events | 100K+ Community | 24+ Countries | 80+ Cities
🤝 Meet Investors, Founders, Government Leaders & Army Veterans.
🚀Get access to the people, ideas, opportunities, and connections that can help you move forward.
🔥 Explore topics on AI, Defense Tech, Smart Cities, Government Innovation, Cross-Border & Emerging Tech
🍽️ Enjoy Complimentary alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks + curated bites
Now you know where you need to be this October
Funds collected via ticket sales will be used for upgrading the foods and drinks experience for attendees.
Karsten Popp — CEO, iLima Digital Foundary
Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association
Merc Martinelli, Commander Post 315, American Legion Post 315
Rusmin Lawin, Global Ambassador of REI / Chairman of Indonesia Rising, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association, REI
Carrie "Ms. NFTy" Lyn, President of California, Stand With Crypto
Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC
Kenneth Hurley, CEO & Co-Founder, Genius Ventures Inc.
Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies
Soniya Ahuja, Founder & CEO, Orbis86
Ken Nim, Co-Founder, OffChain Global
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
TENTATIVE 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: Global VCs & The Next Wave of Innovation
A conversation with global investors on where capital is flowing, which technologies are gaining momentum, and what it takes for startups to build and scale globally.
Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies
Panel 2: 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, Global Ambassador of REI / Chairman of Indonesia Rising, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association, REI
Terner Center, UC Berkeley
Panel 3: Web3 & The Next Digital Economy
Exploring how Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies are evolving digital ownership, financial infrastructure, and the way global communities and businesses operate.
Panel 4: Dual Tech & Defense Innovation
Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and other dual-use technologies are advancing defense, national security, and critical infrastructure.
Panel 5: Scaling AI Across Markets
Exploring what it takes to move AI from breakthrough innovation to real-world adoption across industries, markets, and geographies
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.
VENUE SPONSOR
American Legion War Memorial Commission
Founded in 1919 as part of The American Legion, the Commission helps ensure the sacrifices of veterans are remembered through monuments, memorials, and community spaces across San Francisco. It coordinates use of the San Francisco Veterans Building for established American Legion Posts and patriotic organizations, in accordance with the War Memorial Charter. American Legion Posts also host activities that bring veterans together, from memorial services and peer support meetings to cultural and community events. Veterans from all branches of service are warmly welcomed to participate, connect with fellow veterans, and become part of a community dedicated to honoring service and strengthening veteran connections.
SPONSORS
Stand With Crypto
Stand With Crypto is a grassroots, nonpartisan movement uniting over 2.5 million advocates nationwide to protect the future of crypto and blockchain innovation. We amplify community voices, educate policymakers, and mobilize around fair digital asset legislation. Beyond advocacy, Stand With Crypto creates opportunities to connect through local activations, community events, and partnerships empowering members to host and shape the future of Web3 from the ground up.
Connect with carrie@msnfty.io if you would like to join the mission or host an upcoming event.
1inch
1inch is the DeFi ecosystem built financial freedom for everyone - integrating 13+ chains and offering the only native connection between Solana and EVM networks. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with true self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to make DeFi work.
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) promotes Hong Kong as a global business and innovation hub, connecting companies and investors with opportunities across Asia and beyond. Visit HKTDC to learn more about InnoEX, Asia’s leading innovation and technology showcase, and discover how Hong Kong can serve as a gateway to the dynamic Greater Bay Area and global markets.
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.
Beverage Partners
Poura On Wheels
Poura On Wheels brings unforgettable event experiences with its iconic Piaggio Ape mobile bar, serving handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and beer with fully customizable menus for every celebration.
GNUS.AI
Genius Ventures, Inc develops blockchain-powered infrastructure solutions, with GNUS tokens enabling decentralized GPU utilization through a patented multi-chain DePIN ecosystem.
Partner
10X Growth Strategies
10X Growth Strategies is a thriving Silicon Valley community for Investors, Founders and Corporate Executives. Founded by Preethy Padmanabhan, a Silicon Valley Executive and Investor, the community hosts events in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring VCs and Founders. The 10X Growth Strategies podcast is ranked in the global top 10% on Listen Notes. Subscribe to the community here - https://luma.com/10xgrowthstrategies.
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