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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 at Zellerbach Hall in UC Berkeley. Whether you’re planning a networking happy hour, an industry Meetup, a dynamic workshop, or 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.

• 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.