AES NYC was proud to host one of NY Tech Week’s standout evenings — a panel and cocktail reception bringing together the founders and builders reshaping the future of events and hospitality technology.

Guests connected with the innovators behind some of the most exciting emerging startups in the space, spanning intelligent ticketing, attendee engagement, AI agents for live events, venue sourcing, and next-generation hospitality experiences. The conversation made one thing clear: the events industry isn’t just adopting AI — it’s being reimagined by it.

As part of the broader #NYTechWeek programming, the evening reflected exactly what Annex417 is built for — convening the people driving meaningful change in tech, in a space designed for real connection.

WIFI: NV Events
Security: GSS
Graphics: Atlas Print Solutions
Caterer: Food Trends
Reusable Cups: Cup Zero
Coffee Cart: Alba Coffee
Production: AES NYC