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# Here’s your chance to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

**TechCrunch Events - 8:00 AM PDT - March 10, 2025**

If you want to amplify your brand to over 1,000 AI experts and innovators, there's no better way than by hosting a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week. From June 1 to June 7, TechCrunch is looking for fun and thought-provoking events to coincide with TC Sessions: AI, which takes place on June 5 in Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley. Whether it be a cocktail party, an industry meetup, or a thought-provoking panel, we're open to a wide range of Side Events.

TC Sessions: AI is the event that will give you insights into the cutting-edge and ever-evolving industry through expert-led main-stage sessions, hands-on demos, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Apply to host a Side Event to make sure your brand is part of the conversation.

## What you get for hosting a Side Event

In addition to receiving an exclusive discount code on your and your network's TC Sessions: AI tickets, TechCrunch will fully promote your Side Event to our TechCrunch audience and TC Sessions: AI attendees:

- Listing on the TC Sessions: AI Side Event page

- Listing on the TC Sessions: AI Agenda

- Listing on the TC Sessions: AI Mobile App Agenda

- Listing in shared TC Sessions: AI attendee emails

- Listing in shared TC Sessions: AI articles

## Must-know details about Side Events

As the host, you will be responsible for managing your event's registration, promotion, creative, communication, insurance, and cost. There is no fee to be a part of the TC Sessions: AI Side Events lineup. See the full terms and conditions here and read through our official event guide to learn everything you need to know about hosting a Side Event.

- We are prioritizing events that occur June 1 through June 7. For events on June 5, we will only accept evening events starting at 5:00 p.m. PT.

- Attendees for all Side Events must be 18+ or 21+ if alcohol is served.

- We are currently only accepting in-person events in or around the Berkeley area.

## Apply now to host a Side Event for TC Sessions: AI

Side Events offer a powerful way to build your brand in Berkeley's AI scene while making valuable connections. Gain exposure to 1,000+ startup, VC, and AI leaders at TC Sessions: AI. Don't miss out - apply now!

## Paid sponsor event opportunities

Paid sponsor events can take place at any time during TechCrunch Sessions: AI or during TechCrunch Sessions: AI Week. Paid sponsored events get additional and guaranteed promotional benefits that Side Events do not. If you want to learn more about sponsored opportunities, fill out this form here.