AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase
AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase takes place on Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM (PDT) at Plug and Play Tech Center in Santa Clara, CA, and runs until 6:00 PM. Tickets are $49 + on Luma.
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AI+ Day: Build × Reach U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 1:00–6:00 PM PDT📍 Plug and Play Tech Center · Sunnyvale, California Silicon Valley builds AI.China’s creator-founders put products in front of 100M+ people.One room. One afternoon.
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AI+ Day brings together Silicon Valley AI founders, robotics teams, investors and operators with 20+ leading creator-founders and IP operators visiting from China. The goal is simple: Build. Demo. Get feedback. Find distribution. Meet the people who can help you move. In the Room 🤖 10 AI & robotics projects — rapid-fire demos + live robots🌏 20+ creator-founders from China📱 Creators & IP operators reaching 100M+ people combined🚀 Silicon Valley founders, investors & operators💡 AI, Physical AI, entertainment, education, consumer products & new business models This is not a day of 40-slide decks. Every demo gets 5 minutes. And every founder answers one question: What do you need right now? Users?Distribution?Capital?Hardware?Creators?Partners?A way into the U.S. or China market? Say it in the room. FEATURED SPEAKERS & GUESTS Dr. Mohammad RasouliStanford AI Researcher & CEO, AIx2AI transformation, capital markets & emerging technology Christy CrouseFounder & CEO, Aitizen CityBuilding an AI entertainment business ecosystem where humans, AI and robots create interactive experiences and new businesses together Jonathan GinsbergPresident & Co-Founder, BEEC Inc.COO & Director, Black Hawk Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: BKHA) Gary XieFounder & CEO, FlyHigh Talent · Founder, Spark VCForbes China Global Chinese Elite Top 100, 2022 Paul FahnPublisher, C19ScienceNews.com · Co-Founder, AgreemintFormer Director of Digital Media Technologies, Samsung Electronics Elaine YangBusiness Head, Robotis SV Lab Ian AshenbremerCreative & Marketing Director, IntBot Rosie GaoProduct Designer, IntBot Donald ChengChief City Development Officer, Center of the Universe AI EntertainmentFounder of ACSIOM and Mosaic Platforms · Intelligent Infrastructure & Physical AI + 20+ creator-founders from China and more Bay Area founders, investors, robotics teams and operators. AGENDA 1:00 PM — Doors OpenCheck-in, coffee & networking 1:10 PM — Two Markets, One RoomWelcome with Liu Siyi, Christy Crouse & featured guests 1:45 PM — Demo Block I5 startups × 5 minutesOne final question for each team: What do you need? 2:35 PM — Robot BreakHands-on demos with Silicon Valley robotics teams 2:50 PM — Demo Block II5 more AI & robotics projects from the U.S. and China 3:40 PM — Panel: Distribution Is the Moat Bay Area investors and operators meet creator-founders with large consumer audiences in China. What travels between the two markets?What doesn’t?How do AI products actually find distribution? 4:20 PM — Fireside: AI & the Next ClassroomA conversation about AI, creators, education and the next generation 4:50 PM — THE ASK: 60-Second Open Mic Anyone in the room can take the mic. Looking for users?Hiring?Raising capital?Need a robotics partner?Looking for distribution in Asia? You have 60 seconds. 5:10 PM — Robots & Open NetworkingProduct tryouts, founders, creators, investors and real conversations 6:00 PM — Group Photo & Wrap VIP Dinner — Invitation Only WANT TO DEMO? We are selecting a limited number of AI, robotics and Physical AI projects to take the stage. When registering, select: “I’d like to demo my AI project.” Please include: Project / company name One-line introduction Website or demo link What you are looking for Selected teams receive a 5-minute demo slot. BUILD IN SILICON VALLEY. REACH NEW MARKETS. FIND THE PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP YOU MOVE. Free Admission · English-Led · Limited Capacity · Registration Reviewed by Host Hosted by Liu Siyi, Founder of Qunxiang Together with 20+ leading creator-founders visiting from China
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Details
- When
- Tue, Sep 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM (PDT) · until 6:00 PM
- Where
- Plug and Play Tech Center
- Address
- Plug and Play Tech Center, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA
- Price
- $49 +
- Genre
- ai
- Weather
- 81°F · ClearForecast at 1:00 PM (PDT)
Questions
- When is AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase?
- Tue, Sep 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT.
- How much are tickets for AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase?
- Tickets are $49 +.
- Where is AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase?
- Plug and Play Tech Center, Plug and Play Tech Center, 440 N Wolfe Rd, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, USA, Santa Clara, CA.
- Where can I buy tickets for AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase?
- Tickets are sold on Luma. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.
- What time does AI+ Day: Build × Reach — U.S.–China AI Founder Showcase end?
- It runs until 6:00 PM.
