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If you are a startup in the AI space, fill out the form here for your opportunity to win a Startup Table in TechEx's AI Startup Zone, part of the AI and Big Data Expo.

How to qualify for a spot
You must fit the following criteria to qualify for a startup tabletop in the AI Startup Zone:
• You are a founder or executive of the company.
• Your business was established between 2021 and 2026.
• Your company is bootstrapped or at the seed stage, with a maximum funding of $1 million.
• Your team consists of 10 employees or fewer.
• Your business develops or markets software or hardware within the technology sector.

What you could win:
Tabletop exhibition space within Start-Up Innovation exhibition area
• 1 x 6 ft draped table
• 2 x chairs
• Basic Event Wi-Fi
• Basic Power
• Branding/listing on event website including logo and company profile on
exhibitor page
• Company profile on event networking platform with direct contact to
delegates, sponsors, speakers and press
• Data provided from attendees engaging with your event networking platform profile
• Complimentary Full Gold Conference passes for staff or clients
• Unlimited exhibitor passes for your colleagues
• Invitations to evening networking party

Learn more about TechEx North America.

Package Valued at $3,000 (North America) / £1,800 (Global) / €2,000 (Europe)

To enter the draw, fill out the form!

Note: If you'd like to exhibit, enter the draw. Depend on space availability, we may be able to negotiate a small discount on pricing for additional startup tables with TechEx!

BONUS: Free GOLD Pass for Community Members!

TechEx North America Is Just 3 Weeks Away – Join Us in San Jose!
May 18–19 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Get ready for TechEx North America 2026 — the ultimate enterprise tech showcase, bringing together 8,000+ business leaders, IT professionals, engineers, and data experts across AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, Intelligent Automation, Edge Computing, and more.

This multi-track conference features 250+ expert speakers from industry powerhouses including NVIDIA, IBM, Visa, AT&T, Meta, Ford, and many more. The agenda is packed with real-world case studies and deep technical insights into how AI is transforming industries — from predictive analytics and generative AI to enterprise integration and automation.

🧠 Conference highlights include:
- ✅ Keynotes & panels from global enterprise leaders
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- ✅ Access to actionable insights, strategic roadmaps & innovations

💡 Plus – explore the free-to-attend exhibition with 200+ leading tech companies, from AI startups to major enterprise platforms. Get hands-on with the tools shaping the future of enterprise tech.

🎤 Featured Speakers Include:
- 🌟 Sri Kodali – Global Head Developer Relations, Energy & Utility, NVIDIA
- 🌟 Rahul Priyadarshi – Chief Architect, Visa
- 🌟 Ninad Kulkarni – Head of Digital Products - Supply Chain, PepsiCo
- 🌟 Jennifer Fitzgerald – Director, Product Management, Observability, IBM
- 🌟 Franziska Bell – Chief Data, AI & Analytics Officer, Ford Motor Company
- 🌟 Priya Kesavan – Principal, AI Hardware Strategic Planning, Microsoft
- 🌟 José Álvarez – Director of Research, NVIDIA
- 🌟 Vinesh Sukumar – Vice President - AI, Qualcomm
- 🌟 Anthony Puleo – Director, Data Science & AI, AstraZeneca
- 🌟 Mir Islam – Head of AIOps and SRE Platform, PayPal
- 🌟 Nitin Kumar – Director of Data Science and GenAI, Marriott International
- 🌟 Erim Sezer – Director for Data Enablement & Digitalization, Bayer
- 🌟 Sunzay Passari – Director & Head - Architecture of Tomorrow (AI & Innovation), UPS
- 🌟 Patrick Bangert – VP and Chief of AI, Occidental Petroleum (OXY)
- 🌟 Ashwin Patil – AI & Data Leader, Deloitte
- 🌟 Edward Achtner – Vice President: Head of Applied AI, BMO
- 🌟 Aaron Rzepka – Senior Director, IT Service Delivery, National Football League (NFL)

🎟️ Complimentary GOLD passes ($999 value) are available for our community members: JOIN OUR FREE COMMUNITY!