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Venture capital in 2026 - boom, bust, or just business as usual? As market cycles shift and investor sentiment wavers, where is the money going? This panel unpacks the latest funding trends, economic realities, and what it all means for startups and VCs navigating the year ahead.

The state of venture capital

The narrative surrounding AI in the workplace has evolved with dizzying speed. We have moved beyond the era of "AI as a writing assistant" and entered a far more complex, experimental phase: the rise of the autonomous agent. These systems aren't just drafting emails; they are joining teams, translating high-level business strategies into executable tasks, and managing entire project lifecycles with minimal oversight. But is this shift truly a seamless migration of human workflows to digital agents, or are we overlooking the friction points?

From AI assistants to AI coworkers: what's next?

Turn your pitch into a story investors believe. Learn why most decks fail, what investors look for, and how to clearly show customer pain, proof, and a credible path to scale—without fluff.

Crafting a story investors can't ignore

The standard has shifted and sustainability is no longer about intent, it's about measurable impact. Explore what that means for businesses, alongside insights from a world record-breaking tree planter. Please be aware that attendance is first-come, first-served. 


Show your work: The new sustainability standard [Hosted by veritree]

Unpack one of the biggest shifts in internet history: the move from links and clicks to AI-generated answers.

Scott shares why LLMs made answer engine optimization AEO inevitable with practical tactics teams are using right now. Please be aware that attendance is first-come, first-served.

How Brands Stay Visible When AI Decides [Hosted by Profound]

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The state of venture capital

From AI assistants to AI coworkers: what's next?

Crafting a story investors can't ignore

Show your work: The new sustainability standard [Hos...

How Brands Stay Visible When AI Decides [Hosted by P...

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