Tuesday, Sept 23 • Brooklyn Navy Yard — Building 303, 9th Floor • 500+ attendees expected
For Startups: A Startup Pass includes an expo table and eligibility to apply for the Sept 22 Invite-Only Demo Day (15–20 teams selected). Rolling review through Sept 1 or until spots fill.
For Investors: Demo Day + Networking (Sept 22, Hudson Yards) is invite-only. Investor Pass holders are queued for access—capacity is limited, so book early.
Why Attend
Investors
- See 50+ exhibiting deep-tech startups and 15–20 Demo Day finalists.
- Meet technical founders plus global manufacturing corporates and strategics actively partnering and investing.
- Efficient deal flow in physical AI, robotics, life sciences, climate, and energy.
Startups
- Showcase at the Expo (6-ft table included with Startup Pass).
- Apply to pitch at the Invite-Only Demo Day (Sept 22) — rolling selection through Sept 1.
- Connect with programs like HAX and IndieBio (SOSV) alongside other Northeast ecosystem partners.
Accelerators & Universities
- Support your cohort with visibility at a major international forum.
- Startup Sponsor Package: bundle multiple Startup Passes at lower pricing.
- Special acknowledgement for accelerators, incubators, and schools supporting deep-tech founders.
Sponsors
- Stand out in front of deep-tech leaders, startups, investors, and policy makers.
- Targeted branding across physical AI, robotics, life sciences, climate & energy.
- Customized sponsorship options available to align with your strategy.
Agenda Highlights
📅 Demo Day (Invite-Only) — Monday, Sept 22, 2025
Venue: Hudson Yards (TBA)
- 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Arrival & Networking
- 5:00 – 5:15 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 5:15 – 6:15 PM: Startup Pitches (2 Rooms)
- 6:15 – 7:30 PM: Reception & Networking
📅 Conference & Expo — Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025
Venue: Brooklyn Navy Yard – Building 303, 9th Floor
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM: Arrival, Networking Breakfast
- 9:00 – 9:45 AM: Welcome & Opening Keynote (Brooklyn Navy Yard)
- 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Panel 1: East Coast Robotics Ecosystem
- 10:30 – 11:00 AM: Coffee Break & Networking
- 11:00 – 11:45 AM: Panel 2: Life Sciences
- 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Special Session (TBD)
- 12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
- 1:00 – 1:30 PM: Panel 3: NYC as AI Tech Hub
- 1:30 – 2:15 PM: Panel 4: Emerging Deep Tech (Physical AI, Energy)
- 2:15 – 2:35 PM: Special Session (TBD)
- 2:35 – 3:00 PM: Closing Session & Remarks (TBD)
Right after DTF: Walk over to the nearby Scale for ClimateTech Innovation Showcase 2025 at Newlab.
What to Expect
Deep Tech Forum NYC returns on September 23, 2025, with 500+ attendees expected — including startup founders, VCs, CVCs, corporate partners, and public-sector leaders focused on the future of automation, energy, manufacturing, and national resilience.
Deep Tech Forum (Main Stage)
- Mainstage programming exploring how robotics, automation, and decarbonization are transforming industry.
- Actionable conversations at the intersection of Physical AI, life sciences, climate & energy, and supply-chain resilience.
- Curated room of technical founders, investors, strategics, and policy leaders shaping the next wave of industrial innovation.
Startup Showcase (Expo)
- 50+ deep-tech startups exhibiting — from NYC, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and beyond.
- Hands-on demos and founder access across robotics/Physical AI, climate tech, energy systems, and life sciences.
- Efficient networking with investors, potential customers, hiring candidates, and ecosystem partners — all in one place.
Invite-Only Demo Day (Sept 22 — Investor Pass Required)
- 15–20 selected startups pitch to an investor-only audience in Hudson Yards, followed by a networking reception.
- Startup Pass holders may apply for selection (rolling review through Sept 1 or until slots are filled).
- Investor Pass holders are queued for access; capacity is limited — secure yours early.
Ready to join Deep Tech Forum NYC?
Early-bird pricing ends Sept 1 or while allocations last.
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