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NYC's premier technology, start-up and venture capital conference hosted by Columbia Business School

February 21st, 2025
Convene, Brookfield Place

Alleycon 2025 Keynote Speakers

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Sol Rashidi

10 patents, Best-selling author, Former CDO/CAO/CAIO for Fortune 100's

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Barbara Corcoran

Founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on Shark Tank

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Cody Finke, Ph.D.

Co-Founder and CEO, Brimstone

Featured 2025 Panel Topics

Revolutionizing Retail

Technology is reshaping the retail experience, from AI-powered personalization and immersive AR/VR shopping to automation and seamless omnichannel strategies. This panel will explore how brands are leveraging these innovations to enhance customer engagement, streamline operations, and unlock new investment opportunities in retail-tech.

Agentic AI on the Rise

Agentic AI is transforming business by enabling AI to operate autonomously, streamlining workflows, and enhancing decision-making. This panel explores real-world applications, investment trends, and how startups and enterprises are leveraging agentic AI for innovation.

Fintech Frontier: Unlocking Emerging Markets 

Fintech is transforming financial access in emerging markets, driving innovation in digital payments, alternative credit, and cross-border transactions. This panel explores how startups and investors are scaling fintech solutions, overcoming regulatory challenges, and unlocking new opportunities for financial inclusion.

Advances in Robotics

AI-driven robotics is transforming industries, from manufacturing and logistics to retail and healthcare. This panel explores how automation is reshaping global supply chains, addressing labor shortages, and adapting to deglobalization trends, while also examining the future societal impact of AI-powered robotics.

Breaking Barriers: How Tech is Transforming Women's Healthcare

From personalized medicine to digital health solutions, innovation is transforming women’s healthcare. This panel explores emerging technologies in fertility, menopause, and beyond, highlighting how entrepreneurs and investors are shaping the future of women’s health.

Fireside Chat: The State of Climate Tech in NYC

Get an inside look at the state of climate tech in NYC in this candid conversation with co-founders of a place-based climate tech community. NYC has grown into a top location for climate startups. How did we get here? Where are we going? Come learn what makes NYC the best place to build and invest in climate. 

Alleycon Pitch Competition

Watch four promising startups from Columbia Business School pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of investors and industry leaders. This competition showcases emerging ventures, providing founders with valuable feedback, networking opportunities, and the chance to gain visibility in the startup ecosystem.

Venture Capital Reinvented:

Adapting to a New Era of Investing

As venture capital undergoes rapid transformation, investors are rethinking traditional approaches to sourcing, screening, and selecting startups. Shifting market dynamics, evolving investment theses, and new competitive pressures are reshaping how VCs operate. This panel will explore the key changes in the VC landscape in recent years, examining how firms are adapting their strategies, refining their decision-making processes, and navigating emerging challenges.

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