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
🚗 Parking Nearby
Driving to the venue? Nearby parking options include:
Performing Arts Garage – Lot #201 — 360 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Civic Center Garage – Lot #200 — 355 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Please arrive early to allow enough time for parking and walking to the San Francisco War Memorial before the event begins.
Funds collected via ticket sales will be used for upgrading the foods and drinks experience for attendees.
Join us virtually if you're not in the Bay Area.
Anjana Kandalam, Technology Leader, Cloud Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web Services
Jerry Wong, AMD Manager SJ EBP, Worldwide Technology Showroom, AMD
Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Dave Garland, Managing Partner, Second Century Ventures
Andre Ranadive, Partner, Bow Capital
Kerry Chin, Investor, Booz Allen Ventures
Evelyn Y.K. Lee, Founder & Managing Partner, Vine Ventures
Rusmin Lawin, Global Ambassador of REI, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association & Chairman of Indonesia Rising
Teresa Hung, Business Development Officer, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC
Merc Martinelli, Commander Post 315, American Legion Post 315
Jaz Banga, CEO & Co-Founder, Airspace Defense, Inc
Gunjan Talati, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Peter Corless, Principal Product Marketing Manager, Redpanda
Joe Tolzmann, Founder & CEO, RocketPlan Technologies
Carrie "Ms. NFTy" Lyn, President of California, Stand With Crypto
Michael Dressler, Head of Success, 0G Labs
Brett Bunnell, Business Attorney and Co-chair, Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP
Kenneth Hurley, CEO & Co-Founder, Genius Ventures Inc.
Daniel Kozlov, CDO/Co-Founder, Innovera AI
Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association
Ryan Ramirez, Head of Growth, TeroAI
Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies
Ruby Nahal, Founder & CEO, Loop8
Soniya Ahuja, Founder & CEO, Orbis86
Ken Nim, Co-Founder, OffChain Global
MORE SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
International Delegates & Organizations
We’re honored to welcome international delegates, trade representatives, and global ecosystem leaders joining the Global Innovation Showcase and bringing perspectives from key markets around the world.
Rusmin Lawin, Global Ambassador of REI, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association & Chairman of Indonesia Rising
Teresa Hung, Business Development Officer, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Elodie Masson, Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco
Ken Mun Wong, Regional Director / Deputy Director, Enterprise Singapore
Solomon Belette, Founder & CEO, US Africa Initiatives
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AGENDA
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 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.
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Opening Address
Welcome remarks from the hosts, The Future of Tech and Silicon Valley PropTech Association, setting the stage for the day and introducing the vision behind the Global Innovation Showcase.
12:35 PM – 01:15 PM | Panel 1: The Capital-to-Scale Playbook: Backing Innovation Across Global Markets
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.
Jordan Wahbeh, Managing Partner, SV Venture Group
Evelyn Y.K. Lee, Founder & Managing Partner, Vine Ventures
Kerry Chin, Investor, Booz Allen Ventures
Dave Garland, Managing Partner, Second Century Vetures
Preethy Padmanabhan, Head of Marketing, Cisco IIoT & Founder, 10x Growth Strategies
01:20 PM – 02:00 PM | Panel 2: Going Global with Dual-Use & Defense Innovation: From Mission to Market
Exploring how AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and other dual-use technologies are advancing defense, national security, and critical infrastructure.
Andre Ranadive, Partner, Bow Capital
Jaz Banga, CEO & Co-Founder, Airspace Defense, Inc
Gunjan Talati, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Melissa Oh, Managing Director, TGY Advisors LLC
02:00 PM – 02:40 PM | Panel 3: 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
Joe Tolzmann, Founder & CEO, RocketPlan Technologies
Rusmin Lawin, Global Ambassador of REI, Real Estate Indonesia Developers Association & Chairman of Indonesia Rising
Ryan Ramirez, Head of Growth, TeroAI
Alina Aeby, Founder/President. Silicon Valley Proptech Association
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM | Fireside Chat - The Next Stage of AI & Deep Tech: From Innovation to Adoption
A fireside conversation exploring the next stage of AI and deep tech—from innovation to broader adoption across industries and markets.
Jerry Wong, AMD Manager SJ EBP, Worldwide Technology Showroom, AMD
Ken Nim, Co-Founder, OffChain Global
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM | Panel 4: The Web3 Stack for the Real World: Infrastructure, Capital, Policy & Adoption
Exploring how Web3, blockchain, and decentralized technologies are evolving digital ownership, financial infrastructure, and the way global communities and businesses operate.
Kenneth Hurley, CEO & Co-Founder, Genius Ventures Inc.
Carrie "Ms. NFTy" Lyn, President of California, Stand With Crypto
Michael Dressler, Head of Success, 0G Labs
Brett Bunnell, Business Attorney and Co-chair, Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP
4:05 PM – 4:45 PM | Panel 5: Scaling AI & Deep Tech: From Breakthrough Innovation to Global Adoption
Exploring what it takes to move AI from breakthrough innovation to real-world adoption across industries, markets, and geographies.
Anjana Kandalam, Technology Leader, Cloud Solutions Architecture, Amazon Web Services
Peter Corless, Principal Product Marketing Manager, Redpanda
Daniel Kozlov, CDO/Co-Founder, Innovera AI
Ruby Nahal, Founder & CEO, Loop8
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | 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.
05:00 PM Onwards | Happy Hour & Networking Reception
Continue the conversations over Complimentary Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks, curated Bites, Refreshments, and meaningful connections with founders, investors, tech leaders and members of the global innovation community. An informal space to exchange ideas, explore collaborations, and build relationships beyond the stage.
Live Tech 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.
The Tesla Experience
We're bringing the TESLA EXPERIENCE to Global Innovation Showcase. Attendees can sign up for an exclusive Tesla Test Drive and Tesla Overnight Experience and take innovation home for the night—exploring Tesla's cutting-edge technology, intelligent driving capabilities, and the future of mobility firsthand.
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.
TeroAI
TeroAI is building the intelligence layer for the physical world. Its patented geospatial technology unifies fragmented data across sources and geographic boundaries, enabling organizations to understand where things are happening, why they are happening, and what happens next. TeroAI delivers this intelligence through natural-language software, SDK/API integrations, technology licensing, and professional services across industries including retail, advertising, real estate, media, public affairs, site selection, and market intelligence.
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.
OpenBeam
OpenBeam is open soft-body physics for AI and engineering. OpenBeam Cloud runs our engine on hosted hardware and streams it to any browser, with open physics telemetry that training pipelines and AI agents can use directly.
LILA By VCYCENE
LILA builds robotic home composters that automate food waste processing, turning kitchen scraps into usable compost without manual turning or odor and cutting household landfill waste.
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.
Ecosystem Partners
US and Africa Initiatives (USAFI)
Deepening U.S.-Africa ties by deploying expertise to build institutional capacity and sustainability.
FIABCI-USA ( International Real Estate Federation)
FIABCI is the largest, multi-disciplinary international real estate industry institution, with chapters in more than 70 countries and a UN consultative status.
Partners
Tesla
Tesla is a global leader in sustainable energy and transportation, pioneering electric vehicles, battery storage, and solar solutions. Through continuous innovation, advanced manufacturing, and cutting-edge technology, Tesla is accelerating the world’s transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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.
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.
Loop8
Loop8 is an AI and Cloud Transformation partner helping startups and SMBs build and scale their technology initiatives. Through exclusive AWS partner funding programs, Loop8 can allocate up to $25,000 toward your project- serving as a seamless extension of your team with no upfront financial risk. All you need to get started is a live website and a cloud account. Whether you're validating a new idea or accelerating an existing product, Loop8 brings the expertise and resources to help you get to market faster. Learn more at loop8.io
Nosh Robotics
Nosh Robotics is building Physical AI to automate cooking, the last major household chore that still requires human labor. Robo-chef, Nosh, autonomously cooks 600+ global dishes, giving families the freedom to cook at home, even on their busiest days.
Minds by Animoca Brands
Minds by Animoca Brands is a persistent AI agent platform that removes complexity while preserving full control and customization for both builders and general users. It enables anyone to deploy and direct sovereign, always-on AI agents, called Minds, without having to operate local servers or manage any hardware or software.
CryptoMondays San Francisco
CryptoMondays San Francisco is a decentralized global community that shares a passion for crypto, blockchain and how it's going to change the world in dramatic ways. They are one of 70 global CryptoMonday chapters. CryptoMondays San Francisco offers fantastic content from panelists to presentations, as well as a place to network with people sharing their views, learning and having a blast.
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