Silicon Dragon SF 2026

October 14, 8-10am PT

About The Program and Panelists

Experts discuss next tech innovation and investment trends in AI.

How long will the VC bubble last? What is the killer app?

How can a tech company become an AI-first player?

Which market will run the AI race?

8am Coffee, breakfast and networking

8:20am Introductory Remarks by Rebecca Fannin, Silicon Dragon
with David Kaufman, Nixon Peabody

8:30am 1-1 Chat /Interview
Rana Gujral, Founder & Principal, Renu Ventures
Author, The AI Instinct: The Age of Artificial General Experience

8:45am – 9:20 Panel of VCs / Dealmakers
Kerry Wei, Partner, Prysm Capital
Igor Taber, Founder and General Partner, Cortical Ventures
Rana Gujral
Ben Narasin, General Partner, Tenacity Venture Capital

Moderator: Rebecca
9:20 Audience Q&A

9:25 – 9:40
Dealmaker Briefing
Jason D. Hirsch, Partner, AI / Emerging Technologies, Nixon Peabody with David Kaufman, Director, Global Strategies

9:45 – 10:30am Closing, Networking,
Breakfast Reception

Special demo: Unitree Robotics, US distributor, Toborlife.AI

Thanks!

Rebecca Fannin, Founder/ Author/ Journalist
Silicon Dragon Ventures

Thanks to Host Nixon Peabdy
Supporters: Silicon Valley Forum, Yes SF