Maya Chen
VP of AI Research, Northstar Labs
Talk
From AI Hype to Everyday Impact
Maya leads applied AI teams focused on building useful, responsible systems that solve real problems.
The future isn’t waiting. Let’s build it.
Two days of bold ideas, practical insights, and meaningful connections for the people shaping what technology becomes next.
30+ speakers
12 sessions
8 workshops
Two days of inspiration and action
Great ideas grow when the right people come together.
Conferza connects the people and teams moving technology forward—from early-stage builders to experienced industry leaders.
Northstar Labs
Form & Function
Vertex Cloud
Signal Works
Orbit Ventures
The people moving the industry
Big ideas need bold voices.
Learn from the founders, engineers, designers, and researchers turning emerging technology into real-world progress.
More than a conference
A space to think bigger—and build better.
Conferza is a gathering for people who believe technology should move ideas forward. Across two focused days, we bring different disciplines into the same room to share hard-won lessons, challenge assumptions, and explore the opportunities ahead. Expect thoughtful talks, practical sessions, and conversations that continue long after the closing keynote.
Our purpose
Progress happens when perspectives meet.
Event at a glance
Two days. Fresh perspectives. Real momentum.
Get ready for a carefully curated experience filled with new ideas, practical learning, and conversations worth continuing.
30+
Speakers
12
Sessions
8
Workshops
500
Attendees
Agenda preview
Two days, one direction.
October 14 — Day One
Discover
October 15 — Day Two
Build
From past attendees
The best part is what happens after.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The summit is designed for founders, product and engineering teams, designers, researchers, technology leaders, and curious professionals who want to understand and shape what comes next.
Conferza Summit 2027 will take place at The Glasshouse in New York City, New York.
Your pass includes access to main-stage sessions, selected workshops subject to capacity, networking areas, and the community showcase.
Recording availability varies by session. Registered attendees will receive details about available recordings before the event.
Ticket transfer requests can be submitted to our attendee support team up to seven days before the event.
Coffee breaks and lunch will be provided during the summit. Review your ticket details for the full list of inclusions.
We want every attendee to feel welcome. Contact access@conferza.com before the event to discuss accessibility requirements.
Email partners@conferza.com to learn about partnership opportunities and request the Conferza partner overview.
The Conferza Journal
Ideas worth taking further.
Perspectives, practical guides, and conversations for people building the next generation of technology.
Community highlights
The conversations don’t end here.
Explore speaker conversations, community sessions, and ideas from across the Conferza network. Discover perspectives worth sharing and insights you can take back to your team.
Bring your questions. Leave with momentum.
Join the people rethinking what technology can do—and what we can do with it.
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Let’s make something meaningful happen.
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