NYC WOMEN IN INNOVATION — TECH, AI & STARTUP CONNECTION NIGHT + ELEVATOR PI

NYC WOMEN IN INNOVATION — TECH, AI & STARTUP CONNECTION NIGHT + ELEVATOR PI

Date & Time: September 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Venue: The Laurels Cafe and Bar

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating women in innovation! This event focuses on the dynamic worlds of technology, artificial intelligence, and startups. Network with like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup-minded people from across New York City's growing technology and business community.

NYC Women in Innovation — Tech, AI & Startup Connection Night + Elevator Pitch brings together people interested in technology, artificial intelligence, fintech, startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging business opportunities for an engaging evening of introductions, conversations, and new connections.

Whether you're building something new, working in technology, exploring entrepreneurship, developing an AI-powered idea, growing your professional network, or simply interested in meeting ambitious people from across NYC, this event offers an accessible environment to connect and exchange ideas.

A central part of the evening will be our 1-Minute Elevator Pitch Session, giving attendees the opportunity to briefly introduce themselves, their business, project, expertise, or idea to the room.

No keynote speeches. No panels. No formal presentations.

The focus is on the people attending and the conversations that happen between them.

WHAT TO EXPECT

🤝 Professional Connections

Meet professionals and entrepreneurs working across technology, AI, fintech, startups, business, consulting, and related industries.

Connect with people who may become future collaborators, clients, partners, colleagues, or valuable professional contacts.

🎤 1-Minute Elevator Pitch

Attendees will have an opportunity to deliver a short elevator pitch to the room.

The pitch session will be divided into two 25-minute rounds, with a 10-minute mini-break between them to keep the room energized and give attendees a brief opportunity to reset and connect.

In approximately one minute, you can introduce:

Who you are

What you do

Your company, startup, project, or idea

Your professional expertise

What you're currently working on

What type of connection or opportunity you're looking for

Participation in the pitch session is optional.

You are also welcome to attend simply to listen, meet people, and enjoy the conversations.

💡 Startup & Business Conversations

Exchange ideas with people interested in:

Artificial Intelligence

Fintech

Technology

Startups

Entrepreneurship

Business Development

Emerging Technologies

Innovation

Professional Services

Investment & Startup Ecosystems

🌐 Open Networking

After the elevator pitches, the evening transitions into open networking.

Use this time to reconnect with people whose introductions caught your attention, exchange contact details, discuss ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event is designed for a broad mix of professionals, including:

Women in Technology Professionals building careers and businesses across the technology ecosystem.

AI Professionals & Enthusiasts

People working with or exploring artificial intelligence, automation, AI tools, and emerging technologies.

Startup Professionals

People building, joining, advising, or supporting startups.

Entrepreneurs

Business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to expand their professional circles.

Fintech Professionals

People working across financial technology, financial services, payments, banking innovation, and related fields.

Business Professionals Consultants, strategists, marketers, operators, product professionals, developers, and other professionals interested in innovation.

Investors & Startup Ecosystem Professionals

People interested in discovering new businesses, ideas, projects, and entrepreneurial talent.

You don't need to be a founder or have an existing startup to attend.

Curiosity, professional interest, and a willingness to meet new people are enough.