[NYC AI Event Pick] | June 2025 - NY Tech Week Special Edition

And an walk through of AI events during Techweek!

💡 Editor's Note: Hope everyone had a great holiday! Can’t believe June is almost around the corner. This Summer is a bit chiller than usual but, hey, we’ve got the events to heat us up! Better yet, NY Techweek is around the corner. Definitely check it out if you want to learn about what’s going on in the tech space!

As someone who's been tracking the AI ecosystem closely & using it quite a lot… (remember my 5.5 million tokens to o1pro in March? 😅), I can tell you that this month's lineup is just, AWESOME. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow founders, dive deep into AI agents, or learn about the landscape of AI, June has something special for everyone!

🌟 Featured Events

• [IRL] TechPulse 2030: AI Revolution | June 5 | RSVP An immersive evening exploring how responsible AI is transforming financial services, healthcare, and impact sectors. Join visionary leaders from AI 2030, Lair East Labs, AWS, and FinTech4Good for bold conversations that inspire action!

• [Application] Open-Source NYC Computer Vision Hackathon | June 21-22 | RSVP Two-day hackathon using Raspberry Pi, camera modules, and Moondream's vision model to develop 'Edge Vision × NYC Open Data' solutions for civic impact.

• [Deep Dive] Deep Dive into Deep Tech Startups | June 4 | RSVP Hear from three NYC-based founders (Arena, Albedo & Fauna Robotics) sharing insights on starting and joining a deep tech startup!

Hackathon Workshop

If you are going to our Hack For Impact 2025 hackathon, be sure to sign up for this workshop to learn about how to get your ideas out blazing fast!

• [Application] How to build your first AI-Driven App | June 1 | RSVP The workshop by Jing from @Microsoft covers the steps to vibe-code a fully functional app with frontend, backend, Google-auth configured!

🚀 NY Tech Week Special: Where Founders Build Together

Want to meet people building cool things and develop a killer network of founders? I've curated the must-see events for builders and aspiring founders!

🔨 Build & Ship Events

• Work Smarter, Not Harder: Build an AI Agent in 5 Minutes | June 3 | RSVP Build your own AI agent using IBM's watsonx Orchestrate - no experience needed! Perfect for meeting other builders in a hands-on environment.

• FoundersNetwork AI OpsLab | June 4 | RSVP Dive into AI-powered Go-To-Market tech stacks with founders from ScaleStack.ai, Sellible.ai, and Bounti.ai. Real-world GTM use cases you can implement immediately!

• Google Build with AI NYC | June 5 | RSVP Intensive workshop building production-ready AI agents with Gemini 2.5. Limited spots, bring your laptop and government ID!

💡 Founder-Focused Panels & Networking

• How to Build an AI Startup that Attracts Funding + Customers + Talent | June 4 | RSVP George Bandarian from Untapped Ventures walks through frameworks for building venture-backable AI startups. Perfect for technical builders transitioning to founders!

• Navigating the Future of Agentic Development | June 4 | RSVP Panel with Erik Nordlander (Google Ventures), leaders from Datadog, Graphite, and Warp discussing how AI agents are reshaping software development.

• Roundtable: Building Emotional Support Systems with AI | June 5 | RSVP Women-led intimate roundtable hosted by EchoHer and PowerYou exploring how to build AI for emotional wellbeing, digital wellness, and addiction recovery. Break into small groups with mission-driven founders to discuss designing compassionate AI that truly serves users!

🤝 Elite Networking Opportunities

• NYC Founders' Fireside: Exit Stories | June 5 | RSVP Learn from founders who've achieved multi-million dollar exits. Cocktail reception included for extended networking!

• a16z speedrun x Adobe: Where AI Meets Creativity | June 5 | RSVP Fireside chat with Andrew Chen (a16z) and Scott Belsky (A24/Adobe). Due to capacity constraints, RSVP early - this is where the top builders gather!

Pro Tip: The best connections happen at the smaller, more focused events. Don't just hit the big panels - join the tight-knit workshops!

📅 All June Events

NOTE: This is focused on AI events, specifically Panels and Workshops!

Plz check Techweek Calendar for other events!

🎉 June 3-4

IRL

• AI Agents & Co-Pilots Panel: Shaping the Future of Business | June 3 | RSVP

• AI/ML Conversations Meetup: When AI Beats Physics | June 3 | RSVP

• Fullstack Infra for AI: Building Type-Safe Systems for Vibe Coders | June 3 | RSVP

• MCP and the future of AI x API | June 4 | RSVP

Application

• Tech for Good Forum: Bridging AI Innovation and Scalable Impact | June 3 | RSVP

• AI Agents in the Enterprise | June 3 | RSVP

• Work Smarter, Not Harder: Build an AI Agent in 5 Minutes | June 3 | RSVP

• How to Build an AI Startup that Attracts Funding + Customers + Talent | June 4 | RSVP

• Innovate for People & Planet : Fintech & AI | June 4 | RSVP

Deep Dive

• Vibe Coaching with AI VC George Bandarian @ Untapped Ventures | June 3 | RSVP

• Building and Securing GenAI Apps | June 3 | RSVP

• AI in-action: Driving REAL Impact | June 4 | RSVP

• "The ROI of clean code" with JPMC and LSEG | June 4 | RSVP

• Infra: The New Moat in AI | June 4 | RSVP

• Deep Dive into Deep Tech Startups | June 4 | RSVP

• Navigating the Future of Agentic Development | June 4 | RSVP

🎉 June 5-7

IRL

• NYC Founders' Fireside: Exit Stories | June 5 | RSVP

• TechPulse 2030: AI Revolution | June 5 | RSVP

• AI Search & SEO: The New Era | June 5 | RSVP

Application

• Roundtable: Building Emotional Support Systems with AI | June 5 | RSVP

• a16z speedrun x Adobe: Where AI Meets Creativity | June 5 | RSVP

• Storytelling & AI In The Age Of Growth Marketing | June 5 | RSVP

• AI and the Future of Government (Tech) | June 5 | RSVP

• Faith in AI | June 5 | RSVP

• New York's AI Edge: Leading with a Future-Ready Workforce | June 6 | RSVP

• Business Impact with Open-Source AI | June 6 | RSVP

Deep Dive

• FoundersNetwork AI OpsLab: The Ultimate AI-Fueled Go-To-Market Tech Stack for Startups | June 4 | RSVP

• Google Build with AI NYC | June 5 | RSVP

🎉 Through June

• GenAi in Games, 3D Animation and VFX | June 10 | RSVP

🎯 Strategic Event Planning Guide

For Aspiring Founders:

1. Start with "How to Build an AI Startup" (June 4) for frameworks

2. Join "Work Smarter, Not Harder" (June 3) to build your first agent

3. Network at "NYC Founders' Fireside" (June 5) for inspiration

For Technical Builders:

1. "Google Build with AI NYC" (June 5) for hands-on experience

2. "Deep Dive into Deep Tech Startups" (June 4) for technical insights

For Investors & Business Leaders:

1. "AI Agents in the Enterprise" (June 3) for implementation strategies

2. "Business Impact with Open-Source AI" (June 6) for regulatory insights

3. "Infra: The New Moat in AI" (June 4) for investment perspectives

🔮 Final Thoughts

This Tech Week is shaping up to be something special. The curated events focus on ‘building and shipping AI products’ at the frontier of respective fields. There are many other awesome Techweek AI events, so make sure to check out the calendar and get on the waitlist!

My advice? Don't try to attend everything. Pick 3-4 events that align with your goals (Ask: why am I attending this?) and go deep. The real value comes from the conversations after the panels, the debugging sessions during workshops, and the "aha!" moments when you're building alongside others.

I'll be at several of these events - if you see me, please say hi! I love hearing about what you're building. :D

Happy building, and see you at Tech Week!