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AI Innovation & Impact Summit

Oct 15, 2026 · LA Tech Week · Venice

Brand presence in the leading AI entrepreneurship hub in Los Angeles.

250+ founders, operators, investors, and creative-technology leaders gather at The KINN Venice. Partner with us to engage the people building, buying, and applying the next generation of AI.

250+Attendees
70%Founders & C-suite
27,000+Community Reach
3Interactive Formats
Why sponsor

Not another AI expo. A curated day where you build substantive relationships with the founders, operators, and creative leaders putting AI to work.

The KINN is built around intimacy, trust, and curation: a setting where sponsors join the conversation instead of standing outside it. You are not simply buying impressions. You are owning a meaningful moment with the people shaping how AI gets adopted in Los Angeles.

Built on a simple belief: Technology should serve people, not the other way around. AI should be understood by the people it impacts.
Who attends

The people shaping AI adoption in Los Angeles

The summit brings together The KINN's community of founders, operators, investors, researchers, and creative technology leaders for practical conversations, hands-on learning, and meaningful collaboration. By connecting conscious leaders with the people, capital, and support they need, The KINN helps turn bold ideas into lasting change.

Founders & CEOs Operators Investors Technologists, Researchers & Engineers
70%
Founders & C-suite
Weighted toward the people who actually decide which AI tools get adopted.
Partners & sponsors we've worked with
“The KINN created an intimate environment where our team made meaningful connections with founders and operators across Los Angeles.”
Anna Farzam  ·  Vice President, Relationship Manager, J.P. Morgan Private Client
Thursday · October 15, 2026

Morning to evening

One day, three moments the whole LA AI community moves through, each a natural place for a sponsor to show up.

Morning · 8:30–11 AM

AI Café

A special edition of our AI Café speaker series, featuring conversations with leading voices shaping the future of AI.

100 attendees
Afternoon · 11 AM–6 PM

Hands-on Workshops

Practical sessions where attendees explore emerging tools, develop new skills, and connect with others building at the intersection of technology and impact.

25–70 per workshop
Evening · 6–9 PM

VIP Reception & Party

An evening reception bringing the broader Los Angeles AI community together for conversation, connection, and interactive experiences.

150 attendees
What sponsors receive

Meaningful presence, at the summit and beyond

Curated Connections

Meaningful introductions to founders, operators, investors, and decision-makers actively building, buying, and applying AI.

Trusted Association

Alignment with thoughtful AI education, responsible adoption, and a respected Los Angeles community at the center of emerging technology.

Community Reach

Exposure to The KINN's 27,000+ email community and network of founders, builders, operators, researchers, and creative leaders.

Content Asset

Title recognition on professionally recorded summit sessions, with polished video assets you can keep, share, and repurpose.

Brand Visibility

Logo placement and sponsor recognition across the summit page, email promotion, onsite signage, and community channels.

In their words
“A wonderful, forward-thinking community of entrepreneurs.”
Oliver English
Oliver English
“They cultivate a space where people get to know one another and care about each other’s personal and professional success.”
Devin Carli Singer
Devin Carli Singer
“I’ve connected with founders who sharpen my thinking and found members who showed up with real support during our Series A.”
Divyansh Sharma
Divyansh Sharma
“KINN is an ecosystem for mission-driven builders, where doing good and doing well align, and going further together isn’t a slogan. It’s the strategy.”
Stanley Bishop
Stanley Bishop
“The KINN feels like an incubator of goodness.”
Kyle Megrue
Kyle Megrue
Partnership

Sponsorship tiers

Four ways to put your brand at the center of the summit, from presenting the whole day to naming a single workshop. Custom and in-kind packages welcome.

Presenting Partner
$12,500
Best forcategory leadership and summit-wide visibility.
AI Innovation & Impact Summit, presented by your company.
  • Top billing and largest logo on the event page, invitation, and step-and-repeat
  • A mic introduction at the opening to say a few words
  • Your brand on the main-stage screen between sessions
  • A reserved, catered private conference room (VIP area) with workspace for 10 colleagues
  • Guest-list submission with a registration question of your choice (collect names and emails)
  • Curated introductions and early insight into the attendee mix
  • A premium activation or demonstration area
  • A toast at the VIP Reception & Party
  • Logo on all recorded summit content
  • Optional branded gift bags
Early-commitment pricing available.
VIP Reception & Party Partner
$7,500
Best forclient hospitality and relationship-building.
The VIP Reception & Party, presented by your company.
  • A hosted table and curated introductions at the party
  • A toast from the stage at the VIP Reception & Party
  • Naming on the reception program, invitation, and schedule
  • Branding around the interactive installation or performance
  • A branded activation or product integration
  • Step-and-repeat and event signage, plus recognition from the stage
  • A reserved hospitality area
  • Featured in event photos and recap content
Option to co-produce the installation, performance, or food & drink (production billed separately).
AI Café Partner
$5,000
Best forthought leadership and educational alignment.
AI Café, presented by your company.
  • Reserved seats and introductions at the morning session
  • Branding throughout the morning program
  • Logo on the step-and-repeat, invitation, and schedule
  • A short intro talk at the start of AI Café
  • Coffee and breakfast branding
  • A demonstration or information area
  • Logo on recorded AI Café content, plus email and social inclusion
Backs a recognized, ongoing community program, not just a one-off.
Workshop Partner
$2,500 / workshop
Best forproduct demonstrations and hands-on engagement.
Put your name on a hands-on workshop.
  • Direct face time with the builders in your session
  • Workshop naming recognition
  • Logo on the workshop schedule and room signage
  • Opening remarks before your workshop
  • A demonstration table nearby
  • Listed on the summit event page
  • Logo on the session recording, when applicable
Priced per workshop, multiple available.

Every package is a starting point. Tell us your goals and we’ll tailor it →

The space

Hosted at The KINN, Venice

A thoughtfully designed space with high ceilings, flexible gathering areas, and an on-site café. The main stage is equipped for professional multi-camera video and audio recording, creating an ideal setting for live conversations, workshops, and hands-on learning.

Become a sponsor

Sponsor the AI Innovation & Impact Summit.

Let's find the right fit for your brand before October 15.

Book a quick call or email mikul@thekinn.co