# AI events in South Bay Curated events for startup founders and investors, from Mimetic Events. Updated November 14, 2026. The next 30 days, soonest first, in local time. - Web page: https://events.trymimetic.com/events/ai/southbay - Weekly email of this list: sign up on the web page above. - Just this week: https://events.trymimetic.com/events/ai/southbay/this-week.md ## At a glance - 24 events in the next 30 days, 17 of them this week. - Most attended: [SearchHack: Build the next layer of AI search](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/searchhack-build-the-next-layer-of-ai-search-nov-2026) (Nov 14, 292 going); [Salon with Skydio Founder Adam Bry](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/salon-with-skydio-founder-adam-bry-nov-2026) (Nov 17, 11 going). ## Saturday, November 14 - [SearchHack: Build the next layer of AI search](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/searchhack-build-the-next-layer-of-ai-search-nov-2026) 10:00 AM PT · Sunnyvale, CA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by Telem AI Events, Taliyah Huang, Tavily Events · 292 going Welcome to SearchHack: Build the Next Layer of AI Search AI has changed how people search, but most of what’s out there is still a search box with an LLM attached. We think the interesting work is a layer deeper, and we... Register: https://lu.ma/e13wf1bd?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Sunday, November 15 - [Top AI Researchers Roundtable & BBQ Party in Los Altos Hills](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/top-ai-researchers-roundtable-bbq-party-nov-2026) 3:00 PM PT · Los Altos Hills, CA · $298 to $3500 · Approval required · Hosted by Bay Area Founders Club, Dr. Paul Fang, Apera AI Event Overview Since launching the series in May 2026, we’ve successfully hosted five exclusive, closed-door Top AI Researchers Roundtables, fostering meaningful connections and in-depth conversations among researchers a... Register: https://lu.ma/3w0imp02?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Monday, November 16 - [Building the Resilient Enterprise: Data, Cloud, and AI in the Next Era](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/building-the-resilient-enterprise-data-cloud-and-ai-in-the-next-era-nov-2026) 12:00 PM PT · 1045 La Avenida St, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by Tech Leaders Community, Yvonne Newlands, Erin Brimmer Executive Panel & CxO Workshop with Microsoft, Everpure, and Commvault Join executive leaders from Microsoft, Everpure, and Commvault at Microsoft’s Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View for an exclusive gathering focus... Register: https://lu.ma/tech-y3kx?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Tuesday, November 17 - [Women in AI Breakfast hosted by Founders Bay @Snowflake](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/women-in-ai-breakfast-hosted-by-founders-bay-snowflake-nov-2026) 10:00 AM PT · Menlo Park, CA · Free · Hosted by Founders Bay, Mariane Bekker, Deborah Pandra Start your morning with meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and inspiring connections at our Women in AI Breakfast! Join Founders Bay at Snowflake for a morning bringing together women founders, entrepreneurs,... Register: https://lu.ma/vxzwjqzp?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Product & AI - The Un-Conference](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/product-ai-the-un-conference-nov-2026) 5:30 PM PT · ERGO NEXT (NEXT Insurance), 975 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA · Free · Hosted by Product Leadership in the Age of AI, Shay Mandel This month there are no slides and no speakers on stage. You set the agenda. An un-conference is a meetup where attendees bring the topics. Anyone can pitch a question, challenge or idea. The group votes on the pitches,... Register: https://lu.ma/ooc8bij0?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Salon with Skydio Founder Adam Bry](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/salon-with-skydio-founder-adam-bry-nov-2026) 6:00 PM PT · Stanford, CA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by BASES, Matthew Musson · 11 going Come hear from Adam Bry what Skydio is building, what it's like to be sanctioned by the Chinese Government, and Skydio's plan to expand their drone fleet. Food will be provided. Register: https://lu.ma/mnreea95?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Wednesday, November 18 - [AI Demo Series: November Edition - Startup Grind](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/ai-demo-series-november-edition-startup-grind-nov-2026) 5:30 PM PT · Menlo Park, CA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by Startup Grind, James Gee, Sahar Mor (Bond AI) Register: https://lu.ma/cde3rzu8?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Thursday, November 19 - [Tech Weekend November 19-20, 2026 | Menlo Park | Silicon Valley](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/tech-weekend-november-19-20-2026-menlo-park-silicon-valley-nov-2026) 9:00 AM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $99 to $1999 · Hosted by Founders Village VIEW THE FULL EVENT SCHEDULE HERE What is Tech Weekend? A 48-hour fundraising sprint by Founders Village where pre-seed to Series B founders meet dozens of investors in back-to-back meetings. Who should attend? Pre-seed... Register: https://lu.ma/ycgqy17s?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Startup & VC Day at Tech Weekend Silicon Valley — Deep Tech Pitch, Panels & Mixer](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/startup-vc-day-at-tech-weekend-silicon-valley-deep-tech-pitch-panels-mixer-nov) 9:00 AM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $99 · Hosted by Founders Village This event is part of Tech Weekend November 19, 2026 Tech Weekend is a 48-hour fundraising sprint by Founders Village where founders meet dozens of investors in back-to-back sessions. Founders attend to meet VCs through:... Register: https://lu.ma/cdvdetfi?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Deep Tech Pitch Competition & Happy Hour | Tech Weekend | Silicon Valley](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/deep-tech-pitch-competition-happy-hour-tech-weekend-silicon-valley-nov-2026) 2:30 PM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $50 · Hosted by Founders Village This event is part of Tech Weekend November 19, 2026 Tech Weekend is a 48-hour fundraising sprint by Founders Village where founders meet dozens of investors in back-to-back sessions. If you’re building in AI, Deep Tech,... Register: https://lu.ma/c6zt1oaq?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Inception Super Duper Demo Day IV](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/inception-super-duper-demo-day-iv-nov-2026) 4:00 PM PT · Palo Alto, CA · Free · Sold out · Approval required · Hosted by Michael Liu, Mike Morris, John Whaley Join us for Inception Super Duper Demo Day IV, where experienced founders building AI-native companies pitch their ventures to investors, advisors, and the broader Inception community. You'll see pitches from companies e... Register: https://lu.ma/f38khcnl?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Happy Hour | Tech Weekend November 2026 | Menlo Park | Silicon Valley](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/happy-hour-tech-weekend-november-2026-menlo-park-silicon-valley-nov-2026) 5:00 PM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $25 · Hosted by Founders Village Unwind and connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners at the Founder & VC Networking Happy Hour, part of Tech Weekend November 2026 This evening brings together builders and backers shaping the future of te... Register: https://lu.ma/ct8a8s0e?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/unicorn-battle-in-silicon-valley-nov-2026) 5:00 PM PT · 724 Oak Grove Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $39 to $1500 · Approval required · Hosted by Unicorn Events, Victoria Alfimova, Nilufar Majidova Join Unicorn Battle in Silicon Valley to get a chance to personally meet top VCs and fundraise. WELCOME TO UNICORN BATTLE IN SILICON VALLEY - https://unicorn.events/46059087/ - a global startup pitch contest where famous... Register: https://lu.ma/8wd7rfm5?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [AI Cyber Alliance Meetup: Bay Area - Agents, Exploits & Defense: Securing AI in the Wild](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/ai-cyber-alliance-meetup-bay-area-nov-2026) 6:00 PM PT · Silicon Valley AI Hub, 135 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · Free Register: https://lu.ma/aicyber-pttt?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Friday, November 20 - [Tech Weekend | VC Panels, Pitch Competition & Happy Hour](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/tech-weekend-vc-panels-pitch-competition-happy-hour-nov-2026) 9:00 AM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $99 · Hosted by Founders Village This event is part of Tech Weekend November 2026 👉 To attend the full weekend: techweekend.org About Tech Weekend Tech Weekend is a 48-hour fundraising sprint by Founders Village where founders meet dozens of investors i... Register: https://lu.ma/dp9aal1h?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [AI Startup Pitch Competition & Networking Happy Hour | Tech Weekend](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/ai-startup-pitch-competition-networking-happy-hour-tech-weekend-nov-2026) 2:30 PM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $49 · Hosted by Founders Village This event is part of Tech Weekend November 2026 👉 To attend the full weekend: techweekend.org About Tech Weekend Tech Weekend is a 48-hour fundraising sprint by Founders Village where founders meet dozens of investors i... Register: https://lu.ma/zshc7ma6?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Tech Weekend Happy Hour | Menlo Park | Silicon Valley](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/tech-weekend-happy-hour-menlo-park-silicon-valley-nov-2026) 5:00 PM PT · Allied Arts Guild, 75 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $25 · Hosted by Founders Village This event is part of Tech Weekend November 2026 A relaxed evening of networking between founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. What to Expect Casual Networking: Meet founders, investors, and community partners in... Register: https://lu.ma/uwr3xns9?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Saturday, December 5 - [NEX-T AI SUMMIT 2026 : Meet Sebastian Thrun, Steve Jurvetson & Global AI Leaders](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/nex-t-ai-summit-2026-dec-2026) 9:30 AM PT · The Stanford Faculty Club, 439 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA · $119 to $699 · Approval required · Hosted by NextFin.AI, Jany Hejuan Zhao, GALA-Global Asian Leaders Alliance NEX-T Summit 2026 Next Tech. Next Investment. A Global Summit on Frontier Technology & Investment Investor-First. Technology-Driven. Future-Focused. December 5, 2026 | Stanford University, Silicon Valley NEX-T is a globa... Register: https://lu.ma/NEX-T2026?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Constants x Party: Holiday Mixer & Build Night](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/constants-x-party-holiday-mixer-build-night-dec-2026) 5:30 PM PT · 810 Hamilton St, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA · Free Register: https://lu.ma/vc1ingfl?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Sunday, December 6 - [Meet the Deccan AI team @ NeurIPS 2026 | Booth #63](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/meet-the-deccan-ai-team-neurips-2026-booth-63-dec-2026) 4:00 PM PT · South Bay · Free · Hosted by Jalaj Kareer Session and Timing Details We’ll be at NeurIPS in Sydney from December 7-10 at Booth #63 NeurIPS turns 40 this year and it is bigger than it has ever been. For the first time the conference is running across three cities... Register: https://lu.ma/deccanai-6m03?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Tuesday, December 8 - [Success Looks Like Her: Women Pushing Innovation Summit](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/innovation-summit-women-pushing-innovation-dec-2026) 10:00 AM PT · Snowflake, 125 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $249 · Approval required · Hosted by Funding Breakthrough Lab, Natalie Pan, Silicon Valley AI Hub SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HER 100 Women Changing the Face of Innovation An invite only event, curated from a room of nominated women leaders. When you picture success, who do you see? For generations, the image of business and... Register: https://lu.ma/fblhersuccess?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events - [Women Pushing Innovation: Demo Table Request](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/women-pushing-innovation-demo-table-request-dec-2026) 10:00 AM PT · Snowflake, 125 Constitution Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA · $5000 · Approval required · Hosted by Natalie Pan SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE HER Innovation Summit: Women Pushing Innovation 100 women shaping the future of innovation 📅 Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 10 AM to 4 PM 📍 Silicon Valley AI Hub at Snowflake HQ, 125 Constitution Dr, Menl... Register: https://lu.ma/fblherdemo?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Wednesday, December 9 - [CMO Holiday Mixer](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/cmo-holiday-mixer-dec-2026) 5:30 PM PT · Palo Alto, CA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by Yvonne Newlands, Murray, Meena K. The year is almost done. Your team rebuilt how it works at least once, the board still wants the number, and you have tested more AI tools than you can name. Before next year’s plan takes over, spend one evening comparin... Register: https://lu.ma/do5pbu3w?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events ## Thursday, December 10 - [The CIO Christmas Mixer](https://events.trymimetic.com/events/southbay/the-cio-christmas-mixer-dec-2026) 5:30 PM PT · Redwood Café by Chef Julien, 450 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA · Free · Approval required · Hosted by Murray The CIO Christmas Mixer Thursday, December 10, 2026 · Palo Alto Hosted by Open Future Forum and RSM Champagne, good food, Chef Julien flambéing pancakes in front of you, and an evening with fellow technology leaders befo... Register: https://lu.ma/tech-60on?utm_source=trymimetic&utm_medium=calendar&utm_campaign=ai_events