The Deep-Tech Frontier: Powering AI with Smarter Infrastructure

​Join us for an evening at the intersection of deep-tech, innovation, and impact.

​As AI capabilities grow more powerful, so does the need for the deep-tech systems that support them. This event brings together founders, academics, investors, and ecosystem leaders to explore the technologies—and challenges—that are shaping the future of AI.

​🗓️ Agenda

​4:00 PM – Arrival
5:00 PM – Welcome
5:15 PM – The State of Deep Tech & AI Infrastructure
5:30 PM – Building in the Deep-Tech Ecosystem
6:00 PM – Investing in the Deep-Tech Ecosystem
6:30 PM – Drinks & Networking

​🎯 What to Expect

​🔍 Deep-Tech Trends & AI Infrastructure Fundamentals

• ​What’s powering the next generation of AI?

• ​Cloud, MLOps, and data infra in the real world

• ​Scaling AI: performance vs. cost vs. complexity

​💬 Insights from the Ecosystem: Panels on Building & Investing
Panel 1: Building in the Deep-Tech Ecosystem

• ​How deep-tech founders are solving infra bottlenecks

• ​Tools, frameworks & strategies used to scale + more

​Panelists:

• ​Meryem Arik, CEO at TitanML – making LLMs radically faster and more affordable to deploy

• ​Carlos Prada, Co-Founder at TiHive – pioneering terahertz AI sensing tech for industry

• ​+ One surprise guest still to be announced...

​Panel 2: Investing in the Deep-Tech Ecosystem

• ​What investors look for in deep-tech startups

• ​How to fund capital-intensive deep-tech

• ​The future of funding: socio-economic, political impacts & emerging tech bets + more

​Panelists:

• ​Avantika Gupta, VP at Type One Ventures – leading deeptech investments across AI, med-tech, space & more

• ​Santiago Matheus, GP at LiquidVC – hands-on investor helping early-stage deep-tech scale

• ​Agata Nowicka, MP at Visionaries & Founder of Female Foundry – 7,000+ strong network championing diverse founders and bold innovation

​🤝 A Space for Connection & Collaboration

• ​Founders, academics, and investors in the room

• ​Conversations that lead to partnerships and ideas

• ​A relaxed networking session with drinks and nibbles

​🎟️ Note: This is a ticketed event with limited capacity. Please RSVP only if you're sure you can attend—we want to make every seat count for those ready to dive deep.

​We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

​The CivilizationX Team