Network with AI CTOs and Deep-tech Researchers

We are Open Future Forum. We are leaders, investors, founders and engineers based in the Bay Area CA.

Our goal is to bring together deep-tech researchers from both academic and industry backgrounds, as well as VCs interested in the deep-tech domain. This event fosters collaboration and networking among these diverse groups, facilitating the exchange of ideas and the formation of new partnerships.

Our events attract a prestigious crowd, including:

• Researchers from renowned institutions such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, and other prestigious university labs.
• CTOs and engineering leaders from various companies.
• VCs with a keen interest in the deep-tech domain.

NOTE this is not a sponsored event. Buy your own drinks at the bar.

About Open Future Forum

Introduction:

The Open Future Forum, established in 2022, is Silicon Valley’s leading assembly of AI and technology professionals. This group, composed of top-tier AI and Web3 talents globally, promotes industry advancement and supports various stakeholders, including corporations, investors, founders, and developers.

Our team leads community initiatives, ranging from regional events and summits to virtual content, complemented by our dynamic private online hub. Our platform serves as an exclusive knowledge-sharing and Q&A space for industry leaders. We selectively partner with community-endorsed, closely aligned organizations for sponsorship. In return, sponsors gain exceptional access to influential figures in the AI field.

About the Event:

We host weekly events in Palo Alto and monthly events in San Francisco. Weekly events are on the whole networking mixers and monthly events are normally panel events.

Event History:

Over the last 12 months the leadership team have held one day events with over 2500 registrations, hackathons, networking events, demo days, pitch contests and 2 incubators. In total over 50 events in 12 months.

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Who Comes

Why Sponsor Open Future Forum Events

Brand Awareness

Place your brand in front of engaged executives. Sponsors/Partner Logos and Company Descriptions will be featured on all dedicated marketing emails to our global network, as well as all attendees pre, post and during the events.

Networking

Virtual or In-person? No matter your preference, our hybrid event platform allows you to connect, schedule meetings and network with C/V/Director Level Executives globally.

Thought Leadership

Influence the world’s most senior leadership: Our Partners will have the chance to publish content through our digital channels and in person communities with strong CTA’s, driving traffic to their website, and convert readers into customers.

Lead Generation

ROI is key to any activity. Sponsors will receive fully enriched lead files and delegate info for post event demand generation and prospecting.

Who attends

Meta, Google, Nvidia, Microsoft, Plug n Play, Race Capital, Yes Vc, SoftBank , SAP, Salesforce, Amazon, 500 Global, Accenture, Fujitsu, LG Ventures, Deutsche Telekom, JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, VMWARE, Redpoint Ventures, Propel VC, 7Percent Ventures, Twilio, Mastercard, Roche, Visa, Lowes, UC Davis, Stanford, Berkeley, Columbia, MIT, Yale, Brown

Our CEO and Founder: Murray Newlands

VC and founding partner at Open Future Technology

A two-decade-long track record of driving revenue growth in SaaS/B2C companies

C-level leadership positions at renowned VC-backed organizations such as Turing, Front, and CRS

Recipient of multiple industry awards

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