The AI-Ready City: Innovation and Community | Sunstone Stage Connects x Glendale Tech Week
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Glendale
Sunstone Stage Connects goes on the road at Glendale Tech Week!
Last year, Sunstone joined Glendale Tech Week to discuss all things P3 (public-private partnership)! This year, we're excited to return and celebrate this milestone 10th Glendale Tech Week with a special edition of Sunstone Stage Connects!
Join us for The AI-Ready City: Innovation and Community - a special edition of our weekly startup Sunstone Stage Connects events - where we'll explore the intersection of AI, community, and public sector innovation.
This conversation will bring together leaders to discuss what it takes to turn innovation into real-world impact, working effectively with local governments to identifying where AI and other technologies can improve operations, strengthen communities, and create better experiences for residents.
RSVP today for an inspiring panel and mixer focused on building more innovative, responsive, and connected communities.
This event hosted in collaboration with the one and only Alliance for SoCal Innovation!
Agenda
2:00 PM – Registration & Networking
2:30 PM – Welcome Remarks
2:35 PM – Panel Discussion
3:15 PM – Networking Mixer
Panelists:
Elena Bolbolian, Chief Innovation Officer, City of Glendale
Dave de Csepel, CEO, Alliance for SoCal Innovation
Jethro Rothe-Kushel, Founder & Creative Engine Officer, Ritual Ads
Jennifer Huang (Moderator)
Why Attend
Whether you’re a founder looking to work with government, a public sector leader exploring new solutions, or simply interested in the future of your community, we look forward to seeing you at Sunstone Stage Connects!
About Glendale Tech Week
This event is part of Glendale Tech Week (GTW), taking place September 23–26, 2026, which serves solely as a platform for independent event organizers to promote and host their own events. GTW is not the host or organizer of any individual event listed during the week. By registering for any event during Glendale Tech Week, you agree to be added to the Glendale Tech email list. GTW may share your contact information with affiliated event organizers based on your expressed interests. You may unsubscribe from the Glendale Tech mailing list at any time.
About Sunstone
Sunstone Venture & Innovation Center brings together capital, resources, and opportunity across Southern California's innovation ecosystem. From capital access to public-private partnerships, we're here to help founders build scalable, durable companies.
Join us on Fridays at our weekly Sunstone Stage Connects events as we bring together founders, investors, and innovators the community to spark ideas, share insights, and build meaningful connections.
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