AI·DAO University Tour @ New York

Overview

AI · DAO University Tour @ New York brings together students, builders, researchers, founders, and industry leaders to explore the next wave of AI, decentralized technology, and the emerging AI economy.

New York is home to some of the world’s most ambitious financial talent. Through keynote talks, panel discussions, and live project demos, this stop creates a space for students to connect with real industry knowledge, career opportunities, and the people building at the frontier.

Why University Tour

The next generation of AI builders is already on campus.

AI · DAO University Tour connects universities with the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping the industry. We aim to:

• Share practical, frontier knowledge from AI and decentralized technology leaders.

• Discover promising student builders and early-stage projects.

• Create direct pathways from campus to careers, startups, and the global builder ecosystem.

Details

Date: November 20, 2026, Friday
Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Format: Keynotes · Panel Discussion · Project Demos · Networking
Who should attend: Students, AI researchers, developers, founders, operators, investors, and anyone curious about the future of AI and decentralized systems.

Apply For Demo Session

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Agenda

Check-in & Networking
Meet fellow students, builders, speakers, and ecosystem partners.

Opening & Keynotes
Hear from industry leaders on AI, AI agents, decentralized infrastructure, and the opportunities ahead.

Panel Discussion
A candid conversation on where AI is going, what builders should focus on, and how students can find their place in the ecosystem.

Project Demo Session
Discover promising student and community projects building at the intersection of AI and emerging technology.

Community Connection
Continue the conversation with speakers, teams, and fellow attendees.

Why You Should Join

• Get closer to the frontier
  Hear directly from people building, investing in, and scaling AI-native products and infrastructure.

• Meet your next collaborators
  Connect with students, engineers, researchers, founders, and communities across Greater New York area.

• Show what you are building
  Bring your project, meet potential collaborators, and become part of a growing AI builder network.

• Explore real career pathways
  Learn where the opportunities are across startups, research, product, engineering, and emerging ecosystems.

About Hosts

ME Group
ME Group is a media and community platform connecting innovators, founders, builders, and global technology ecosystems through content, events, and industry conversations.

Finch
Finch is building a marketplace for AI-native capabilities, connecting Agents, Skills, and Tasks. Its platform helps AI assets become discoverable, composable, and accessible to the next generation of builders and enterprises.

About Co-Hosts

NCUSC

The NYC Innovation Summit and Cross-Border Startup Competition (NCUSC) will take place each fall, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.

University & Community Partners
AI · DAO University Tour collaborates with local student organizations, university communities, and technology partners to bring each stop closer to the people building on the ground.