AI is moving fast, but behind the tools and headlines are real people building, teaching, and applying this technology in thoughtful ways. This evening with the AI Learning Center is designed as a hands on community learning experience Whether you are AI-curious or already experimenting with these tools, the goal is to create an open, practical conversation about how AI knowledge is built and shared in our community.
In Partnership with Serpico AI Learning Center
Arrive early to Venture Café Phoenix for your chance to connect with Brian Burt, Partner and Chair of Emerging Business Group at Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. , during Mentor Hours. Meetings begin at 4:30pm and run in 15-minute slots.
Please note: Mentor Hours are first come first served and must be done on-site at the event. A sign-up sheet will be located at the room where the mentor is stationed, so be sure to stop by early to secure your spot.
Arrive early to Venture Café Phoenix for your chance to connect with Ben Newcomb with Newcomb Advisors, during Mentor Hours. Meetings begin at 4:30pm and run in 15-minute slots.
Please note: Mentor Hours are first come first served and must be done on-site at the event. A sign-up sheet will be located at the room where the mentor is stationed, so be sure to stop by early to secure your spot.
Venture capital is as much a culture as it is a financial asset class. In this session, Hannah Savage and Alex Chompff will decompose the venture mindset through three critical lenses: the specific language that builds institutional trust, the "Adapt or Die" evolution of the current market, and the passing on the Beatles phenomenon.
In Partnership with Evolution Accelerator
In this interactive session, Serpico AI Learning Center will work with the Venture Café audience to experiment with creating an AI-generated commercial in real time. The audience will help shape the idea through a few live polls, influencing the theme, tone, and format of the commercial.
Sustainable High City Tech Tokyo
A live conversation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on how Japan’s capital is building the next generation of global startup infrastructure.
This spotlight will introduce SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, Tokyo’s flagship global startup conference, presented by representatives of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. We will hear how Tokyo is positioning itself as a global hub for startups, technology, and cross-border collaboration. Attendees will gain insight into Tokyo’s innovation strategy and how founders, ecosystem partners, and international collaborators can engage with Tokyo’s innovation ecosystem ahead of the April event
In Partnership with AZCollab


