

Ignite AI NYC - Summer 2025
Enlighten us, but make it quick: 5 minutes, 20 slides, 15 seconds each
IgniteAI is a new speaker series highlighting brilliant minds in technology. It goes beyond typical pitch sessions and delves into the how and why behind innovation. Prepare for rapid-fire sharing of opinions and ideas. Ignite Talks, a global speaker series, inspired this format. Each talk lasts five minutes, with twenty auto-advancing slides every fifteen seconds. Brady Forrest, Ignite Talks' Founder, will be hosting.
Seeking Speakers!
We are now accepting applications from AI creators, technologists and scientists who want to discuss how AI will shape society or share insights on leveraging it for increased productivity. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your expertise on one of the most impactful topics of our time. Apply now to secure your spot as an Ignite AI speaker.
Apply here!
Questions? Contact Brady -> brady@ignitetalks.io
Sponsors:
Microsoft is developing and enhancing AI-first business applications, specifically focusing on the capabilities of Copilot within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Their mission is to empower individuals and organizations by transforming the way business users work, enabling them to focus on building strong relationships, leveraging data for decision-making, and optimizing their time.
Betaworks is a product-focused, seed-stage venture capital fund. We are thematic by design; we immerse ourselves in irruption-phase technologies and work with founders and our community to understand new user behavior.
GenLab Venture Studio has an expertise spans diverse areas, including AI, Data, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Energy, Government, Commercialization, and Go To Market. Our partners and advisors have decades in experience and a proven track record in venture, venture studios, startups, enterprise and have had many successful exits, from open-source software and critical infrastructure, to consumer and enterprise applications our team is dedicated to creating incredible outcomes for our LPs .