CxO Roundtable: How Enterprise Really Buys AI

Join us for a candid conversation with some of the sharpest CxOs in the tech industry.

About this event

This event is a panel and fireside chat hosted by a16z speedrun as part of SF Tech Week 2026¹. The session focuses on how enterprise organisations purchase AI, covering AI transformation, company building, and how technical leaders interact with the startup ecosystem¹.

Participants will hear from executives who have scaled engineering organisations at high levels¹. The discussion is designed to provide insights into the practicalities of enterprise AI adoption¹.

Who is in the room

The event is built for early stage technical founders¹. Speakers include Nivi Baral, CTO of 2K, and Dr. May Wang, CTO of IoT at Palo Alto Networks¹. The session is moderated by Macy Mills, the Head of GTM at a16z speedrun¹.

How to get in

Interested individuals must RSVP via Partiful¹.

Last time

This event is part of the broader SF Tech Week series¹. Previous a16z speedrun events have included AI Faires, which involved eight hours of product demonstrations and networking with executives and operators². These gatherings serve as a platform for founders to share their work with investors and industry peers³.

Why it matters

This event is relevant for early stage founders seeking to understand the procurement processes and technical requirements of large enterprise clients¹.

Practical

The event takes place on October 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the Jackson Square neighbourhood of San Francisco¹. It is one of many events occurring during SF Tech Week, which runs from October 5 to October 11¹.

Sources

• CxO Roundtable: How Enterprise Really Buys AI · SF Tech Week 2026 Event (tech-week.com)
• a16z speedrun AI Faire was a trial by fire!! (linkedin.com)
• Executive Summary: a16z speedrun demo day (linkedin.com)