Looking to position your brand in front of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence? Hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week is your opportunity to do just that. Reach 1,200+ attendees and the surrounding Berkeley tech scene.
From June 1 to June 7, TechCrunch invites startups, investors, and builders to bring unique and engaging Side Events to life alongside TC Sessions: AI, taking place June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. Whether you’re planning a networking happy hour, an industry meetup, a dynamic workshop, or a cocktail hour, we’re welcoming creative formats that complement the week’s main event.
Why host a Side Event?
TC Sessions: AI delivers a comprehensive look at the latest AI trends and advancements through curated programming, live demos, and high-value networking. By hosting a Side Event, your brand becomes part of the narrative — and benefits from broad exposure to the AI community.
Side Event perks
Score an exclusive discount code for you and your network — and let TechCrunch amplify your event with full-on promotion to our entire audience and the TC Sessions: AI crowd. Perks include:
Listing on the TC Sessions: AI Side Event page.
Listing on the TC Sessions: AI agenda.
Listing on the TC Sessions: AI mobile app agenda.
Listing in shared TC Sessions: AI attendee emails.
Listing in shared TC Sessions: AI articles.
The fine print (but not too fine)
You’re in charge of your event — meaning logistics, costs, promo, and everything in between. There’s no fee to join the Side Event lineup, but we do have a few guidelines:
Events must run June 1–7.
Anything on June 5 should start after 5:00 p.m. PT.
All attendees must be 18+ (or 21+ if serving drinks).
Events must be in or around Berkeley.
Ready to host?
Side Events are a standout opportunity to connect with the AI community and gain valuable brand visibility. Apply here and make your mark at TC Sessions: AI before the deadline.
