Join us for the relaunch of Brooklyn Tech Week 2024! Since its inception in 2018, Brooklyn Tech Week (BKTWK) has swiftly ascended to become the foremost AI, Blockchain, and Startup event in Brooklyn, NYC. This year, we are excited to spotlight the transformative potential of AI with our “AGI CON” theme, complemented by a captivating sub-theme focused on The Blockchain Web3 Experience and Startup Innovation. From November 20-23, 2024, immerse yourself in a dynamic four-day festival designed to connect, inspire, and empower innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders from the vibrant Brooklyn and greater NYC area.
“The AI Experience: Bridging AI Innovation and Global Impact,” with a special focus on “Brooklyn’s Tech Ecosystem – Weaving AI into the Fabric of Urban Innovation.”
This year’s theme centers around the AI Experience, with AGI CON as the pinnacle of Brooklyn Tech Week 2024. We’re thrilled to learn from leaders, builders, and developers about the future of Artificial General Intelligence and its transformative impact.
Join us for four captivating days where the brightest minds in tech will gather to explore the limitless possibilities of AGI. Engage in dynamic discussions, attend insightful keynote speeches, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with industry visionaries shaping the future of AI.
Day 1: AGI CON
Explore the transformative potential of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops.
Day 2: Clean Tech, Sustainability, AI in EdTech and Health Tech
Discover innovations driving sustainability and smarter urban solutions, featuring discussions on clean tech, and AI in education, healthcare, and urban development.
Day 3: Blockchain Crypto Summit & FinTech DX
Delve into the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and financial technology transformation with keynotes, panels, and networking sessions.
Day 4: HIPH Fest – Where Creators, Artists, and Brands Converge
On this action-packed day, you’ll dive deep into AI, Web3, Virtual Reality, and cutting-edge tech reshaping gaming, music, entertainment, and fashion.
Attendees arrive, register, and network with coffee and refreshments.
Announcement of speakers, sponsors and partners.
Introductions and, a brief introduction to the event, followed by a 5-minute talk introducing the NABs collection
Remko will give you a code level insight into AI governance, which integrates your LLMs into your AI pipeline and provides performance metrics for your LLM. Governance is an essential solution for operationalizing your LLMs and other models for both AI and ML. It also manages your AI lifecycle development and provides compliance standards for AI regulation and risk management.
By Cecilia Kushner, Chief Strategy Officer at NYCEDC, focusing on how technology is reshaping urban landscapes.
A conversation exploring the intersections of AI, urban development, and economic growth in NYC. Moderator: Eli Dvorkin Editorial & Policy Director at the Center for an Urban Future (CUF), Keynote: Cecilia Kushner is the Chief Strategy Officer of the NYCEDC
Exploring how Open Source AI is accelerating the journey toward AGI, and its role in collaboration and innovation.
Short break for attendees to network and discuss insights.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to disrupt industries worldwide, its impact on education and entrepreneurship is creating new opportunities for learners, educators, and innovators. AI is not just changing how we acquire skills, but also redefining what skills are necessary to succeed in an increasingly automated world.
Attendees break for lunch and informal networking.
Explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, from strengthening defenses to posing new challenges. This session delves into the complex relationship between AI and cybersecurity, offering insights into both its protective power and the emerging threats it introduces, making it essential knowledge for experts and beginners alike.
A short break for networking and discussions.
Examining the impact of AI bots in various sectors.
Examining current regulations and their impact on innovation.
Wrap-up of the day’s discussions and key takeaways.
Attendees arrive, register, and connect with others over light refreshments.
A warm welcome to the Women’s Leadership Panel, setting the stage for an inspiring evening.
A discussion on how women can navigate challenges and rise to leadership roles in tech, drawing from personal stories.
A short intermission to continue networking over refreshments.
A deeper conversation on how mentorship and education are vital in shaping the careers of future women leaders in STEM.
Another opportunity for attendees to network before the final pitch event.
Women-led startups pitch to investors and industry leaders, followed by expert feedback to help refine their strategies.
A quick recap of the event followed by informal networking.
Attendees arrive, register, and network over refreshments. This early session offers an exclusive opportunity to engage with industry leaders and innovators before the event begins.
Kick off the summit with an inspiring introduction to the transformative potential of blockchain. These opening remarks set the stage for an exciting day of insights, exploring how blockchain is no longer a future concept but a present reality reshaping industries and unlocking new avenues for innovation.
Bitcoin and Beyond – The Surge, Utility, and Global Adoption in a Post-Election World In the wake of the U.S. presidential election, the Bitcoin landscape is poised for major shifts. This talk will delve into how Bitcoin and broader blockchain technology are accelerating in adoption and utility worldwide, reshaping finance, security, and data transparency. on #BlockchainSummit
Dive deep into the transformative world of permanent data and its implications for the future of the internet. This talk will dive into how the permaweb, a permanent decentralized internet, is revolutionizing the way we think about data storage, access, and resilience. Discover the innovations behind AR.IO that make reading, writing and accessing the permaweb seamless and sustainable. We’ll share practical applications that demonstrate how users can easily utilize this technology. Gain insights into how these advancements are unlocking new opportunities and driving the evolution of blockchain technology for a more resilient, decentralized internet.
In partnership with Brooklyn Tech Week, Legal Hackers presents a timely discussion on the future of tech policy and regulation following the recent election. Join us for an insightful conversation that explores how shifts in government leadership and policy could impact technology, privacy, and innovation. This session brings together legal and tech experts to unpack the potential changes, challenges, and opportunities for tech regulation in the evolving political landscape.
A deep dive into open-source blockchain initiatives, this panel explores the frameworks that are creating scalable, secure, and user-driven digital economies of the future. Panel 1: Open Source Blockchain – Building the Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s Digital
A short break to reflect, engage with industry peers, and explore potential collaborations after the regulatory panel.
As Web3 transforms digital interactions, it’s redefining more than just currency and art – it's reshaping how we perceive identity, ownership, and community. This panel dives into the evolution of meme coins, NFTs beyond art, and the technology of decentralized identity in the Web3 space. We’ll discuss how NFTs are emerging as digital passports for virtual worlds, enabling users to carry assets, credentials, and even social reputation across platforms. Join industry leaders and tech visionaries as we explore the boundaries of digital identity, the power of meme culture in building communities, and the revolutionary potential of decentralized ownership in shaping a more inclusive, autonomous digital realm.
Engage in discussions over refreshments and connect with investors and tech leaders to discuss potential business models and investments.
A wrap-up of the day’s discussions and final thoughts on the future of Blockchain, and crypto. The floor remains open for informal networking, allowing attendees to continue forming strategic partnerships and collaborations.