TechCrunch is gearing up for its highly anticipated TechCrunch Sessions: AI, a one-day summit scheduled to take place in just two days, on June 5, 2025, at UC Berkeley’s iconic Zellerbach Hall. This event is meticulously designed for the brightest minds shaping the future of artificial intelligence, including AI researchers, engineers, and founders. Attendees can expect a dynamic environment filled with hard-hitting questions, bold ideas, and genuine insights aimed at challenging existing assumptions, sharpening their competitive edge, and potentially redefining the trajectory of their research, products, or companies.

The summit promises a deep dive into the forefront of AI development and its diverse applications. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with prominent leaders who are actively shaping the future of artificial intelligence. To encourage early registration, TechCrunch is offering a significant discount: attendees can save $300 on their tickets and get a second pass for 50% off. However, these prices are set to increase once the event doors open, making early registration highly beneficial.

The main stage and breakout sessions will feature an impressive lineup of influential voices. Jared Kaplan, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Anthropic, will discuss building responsibly with frontier models. Artemis Seaford, Head of AI Safety at ElevenLabs, will delve into real-world safety protocols and ethical architecture. Jae Lee, CEO of Twelve Labs, is set to redefine what’s possible in multimodal AI. Investment perspectives will be shared by Sara Ittelson, Partner at Accel, who will explore where investors see the next wave of AI opportunity, and Ann Bordetsky, Partner at NEA, who will offer insights from operators-turned-investors on the current AI boom. Logan Kilpatrick, Senior PM at Google DeepMind, will speak on developer tooling and scaling responsibly. Oliver Cameron, CEO of Odyssey, will share lessons from launching against incumbents in frontier tech. Iliana Quinonez, Director at Google Cloud, will lead infrastructure deep dives for AI startups. Professor Ion Stoica, Co-founder of Databricks and Professor at UC Berkeley, will discuss data infrastructure at massive scale. Tactical VC perspectives on AI product-market fit will come from Kanu Gulati, Partner at Khosla Ventures, while Astasia Myers, General Partner at Felicis, will focus on founder storytelling and strategic capital. Beyond these, the summit will also host top voices from OpenAI, Cohere, Oracle, Linear, Amazon, Recursive Ventures, as well as representatives from the EU and U.K. governments, and a lineup of promising new founders.

Attendees at TC Sessions: AI will experience more than just talks. The event is structured to provide a comprehensive learning and networking environment. This includes main stage sessions with boundary-pushers across research, policy, infrastructure, and venture capital. Hands-on breakouts will offer smaller, more focused conversations leading to actionable takeaways. Intentional and meaningful networking will be facilitated via Braindate, allowing connections based on shared interests rather than random small talk. Aspiring entrepreneurs can participate in a live startup pitch-off with real-time feedback from VCs during the "So You Think You Can Pitch" segment. The engagement extends beyond the venue with after-hours Side Events around Berkeley, fostering an environment where breakthrough ideas can flourish.

To further incentivize participation, TechCrunch is running an AI Trivia Countdown challenge. Participants can test their AI knowledge for a chance to win two TechCrunch Sessions: AI tickets for a discounted rate of one (a 2-for-1 deal). The trivia involves answering a few quick AI questions. Winners will receive a special code in their inbox to claim the offer. Each day presents a new round of questions, but the challenge concludes on June 4, so interested individuals should act fast. This is an excellent opportunity for those knowledgeable about AI history, such as identifying the first AI assistant to use natural language processing or the researcher who coined "deep learning," to secure discounted access.

With doors opening on June 5, all discounts and special offers, including the general $300 savings and the AI Trivia deal, will expire. Whether one is building their first AI agent or managing a multi-stage investment portfolio, TC Sessions: AI is positioned as the premier event where the most important conversations in the field are happening. Prospective attendees are urged to register now to secure their tickets at the lowest possible rates and be part of shaping the future of AI.