Reach top AI engineers, researchers, and industry leaders through AI Tinkerers - New York City events.
1,350+
Active Members in New York City
35+
Events Per Year in New York City
85%
Engagement Rate
- Direct Access to AI Talent: Connect with potential hires and collaborators.
- Brand Visibility: Showcase your company to a targeted, tech-savvy audience.
- Thought Leadership: Position your brand at the forefront of AI innovation.
- Product Feedback: Gain insights from AI practitioners and researchers.
Our rigorously screened community comprises exclusively active AI builders—a coalition of brilliant minds at the forefront of AI innovation, each contributing their extraordinary expertise and groundbreaking ideas to push the boundaries of what's possible in artificial intelligence.
Skill Distribution
AI/ML (29%)
Full-Stack Engineering (18%)
Data Science (15%)
Entrepreneurship (10%)
Product Management (8%)
Full-Stack Engineering (18%)
Data Science (15%)
Entrepreneurship (10%)
Product Management (8%)
Educational Background
Bachelor's Degree (60%)
Master's Degree (30%)
PhD (10%)
MBA (15%)
Technical Certifications (5%)
Master's Degree (30%)
PhD (10%)
MBA (15%)
Technical Certifications (5%)
Professional Affiliations
Microsoft
Google
Amazon
Meta
IBM
Amazon
Meta
IBM
🥽 Demo Focus Areas
Machine Learning Applications
Natural Language Processing
AI in Healthcare
AI in Finance
AI in Web Development
Natural Language Processing
AI in Healthcare
AI in Finance
AI in Web Development
Startups
Founder-led startups (10%)
AI-focused startups (25%)
Tech startups with VC backing (15%)
Early-stage startups (20%)
Stealth mode startups (5%)
AI-focused startups (25%)
Tech startups with VC backing (15%)
Early-stage startups (20%)
Stealth mode startups (5%)
The Basic Meetup Sponsorship
Our basic monthly meeting where the community shares quick five-minute demos, followed by open networking. The AI Tinkerers Organizer will handle food and beverage for attendees.
Main Sponsor (2)
Primary sponsorship opportunity with prominent visibility and audience engagement.
What you get:
- 2-minute speaking slot to address the audience
- Logo placement on event backdrop
- Logo and link on event webpage
- Mention in opening and closing remarks
- Inclusion in post-event email to attendees
- 2 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Venue Sponsor / Host (1)
Responsible for providing space for seated attendees including an AV system with a speaker and microphone.
What you get:
- Acknowledgment as official venue partner
- Logo placement at venue entrance
- Mention in opening and closing remarks
- Opportunity to place branded items in the space
- 2 tickets to the event
Demo Slot Sponsor (1)
Opportunity to showcase technical expertise through a focused demonstration.
What you get:
- 5-minute technical demo slot during main program
- Logo placement on event schedule
- Mention before and after your demo
- 1 ticket to the event
Price: Contact Us
Demo Pit Booth (3)
Interactive space for hands-on product demonstrations and networking.
What you get:
- Dedicated table in demo area during 1-hour networking session
- Ability to showcase software/products to attendees
- Permission to collect email signups at your booth
- Opportunity to distribute branded swag
- Mention in event map/guide
- 1 ticket to the event
Price: Contact Us
The "Takeovership" Sponsorship
A themed takeover by sponsors, with community demos adhering to the theme and in-depth sponsor presentations.
Main Sponsor (1)
Leading role in shaping the event theme and presenting comprehensive solutions.
What you get:
- Input on event theme selection
- 20-minute in-depth demo slot during main program
- Premium booth space during networking session
- Logo prominently displayed on all event materials
- Mention in all pre and post-event communications
- Access to attendee list (with permission)
- 4 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Co-host Sponsor (1)
Collaborative opportunity to co-shape the event alongside the main sponsor.
What you get:
- Input on event theme selection
- 10-minute demo slot during main program
- Booth space during networking session
- Logo displayed on event materials (secondary to main sponsor)
- Mention in pre-event communications
- 2 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Tech Demo Slot (2)
Focused opportunity to showcase specific technological solutions or innovations.
What you get:
- 10-minute technical demonstration slot
- Logo placement on event schedule
- Mention before and after your demo
- 1 ticket to the event
Price: Contact Us
Demo Pit Booth (2)
Interactive space for hands-on product demonstrations and networking.
What you get:
- Dedicated table in demo area during networking session
- Ability to showcase software/products to attendees
- Permission to collect email signups at your booth
- Opportunity to distribute branded swag
- Mention in event map/guide
- 1 ticket to the event
Price: Contact Us
Competitive Hacking Event or Hackathon
Hackathons, Prompt Olympics and other hands-on engaging technical events; Ranging from multi-hour events to 2-day weekend immersive tournaments where AI Tinkerers compete to solve technical challenges. Skills such as prompt engineering are showcased. Challenges are linear, with built UIs that properly engage the audience. 120-250 attendees.
Venue Sponsor / host (1)
Responsible for providing space for hackathon participants (1 to 5 person teams spread out and working on tables or desks), and an AV system with a speaker and microphone with room to gather for judging and awards ceremony.
What you get:
- Venue signage acknowledging your sponsorship
- Logo placement on event website
- 2-minute welcome speech at event opening
- Social media shoutouts before and during event
- Option to provide branded items for common areas
- 3 tickets to the event
Platinum Sponsor (2)
Premier sponsorship opportunity with maximum visibility and engagement.
What you get:
- Prominent logo placement on event website and all materials
- Option to present a challenge or prize category
- Option to provide prize for community choice award
- 2-minute welcome speech at event opening
- Dedicated demo pit spot throughout the event
- 1 seat on the judging panel
- Branded swag in participant welcome packs
- Access to participants' submitted projects and winners list
- Logo on event t-shirts (if applicable)
- Inclusion in post-event email to all participants with offer link
- Social media mentions
- 5 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Community Sponsor (3)
Supports community engagement and networking opportunities during the event.
What you get:
- Logo placement on event website
- Option to provide prize for community choice award
- 2-minute greeting to participants
- Booth space in community area
- Inclusion in post-event email with offer link
- Social media mentions
- 3 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Hackathon Judge (5 to 6)
Opportunity to evaluate and provide feedback on hackathon projects.
What you get:
- Seat on judging panel
- Company logo and judge's bio on event website
- Mention during awards ceremony
- Networking opportunities with participants and other judges
- 2 tickets to the event (including judge's seat)
Price: Contact Us
Tech Talk Lunch (2)
Showcase expertise through a lunchtime presentation and discussion.
What you get:
- 30-minute speaking slot during meal break (lunch or breakfast depending on event timing)
- Company signage in meal area
- Logo on event schedule
- Mention in pre-meal announcements
- Option to distribute materials or QR code to collect leads
- 2 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Snack Bar Sponsorship (1)
Provide refreshments to keep participants energized throughout the event.
What you get:
- Branded signage at snack stations
- Opportunity to provide branded snacks or packaging
- Logo on event map highlighting snack locations
- Social media shoutout thanking for keeping participants fueled
- 2 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
VIP Dinners
Intimate meetup with high-end dining and VIPs from the community. 30-60 attendees with founder demos and Q&A.
Headline Sponsor (1)
Premium sponsorship role with responsibility for venue, catering, and event direction.
What you get:
- Selection and arrangement of venue (subject to approval)
- Curation of attendee list in collaboration with AI Tinkerers
- 10-minute speaking slot or presentation
- Option to moderate event discussions
- Logo prominently displayed on all event materials
- Opportunity to provide branded gifts to attendees
- Access to attendee list for follow-up
- 4 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Secondary Sponsor (1)
Supporting sponsorship role with reduced responsibilities and visibility.
What you get:
- 5-minute speaking slot
- Logo placement on event materials (secondary to headline sponsor)
- Participation in panel or Q&A session (if applicable)
- Opportunity to provide branded item in gift bag
- 2 tickets to the event
Price: Contact Us
Enterprise AI Innovation Workshop
An intensive, 2-day corporate-sponsored workshop where elite AI practitioners tackle specific industry challenges presented by the main sponsor. This exclusive gathering combines deep technical exploration with strategic business applications.
Title Sponsor (1)
Exclusive sponsorship for a major corporation seeking to explore AI applications in depth.
What you get:
- Event naming rights (e.g., 'Your Company AI Innovation Deep Dive')
- Set the primary challenge and focus areas for the workshop
- Direct interaction with AI experts throughout the event
- First rights to engage workshop participants for follow-up projects
- Comprehensive report on all workshop outputs and solutions
- 6 seats for company representatives
Price: Contact Us
Venture Capital Partner (1)
For VC firms interested in observing cutting-edge AI applications and potential investment opportunities.
What you get:
- Observer status throughout the workshop
- Participant in group discussions and Q&A sessions
- Seat on the judging panel for challenge solutions
- Access to workshop outputs and solutions
- Networking opportunities with AI experts and the main sponsor
- 2 seats for firm representatives
Price: Contact Us
Strategic Observer (1)
For non-competing corporations, banks, or service firms interested in gaining insights and networking opportunities.
What you get:
- Limited observer status during non-confidential sessions
- Participation in selected discussion panels
- Access to general workshop themes and anonymized insights
- Networking opportunities during breaks and dedicated sessions
- 1 seat for a company representative
Price: Contact Us
Technology Partner (2)
For AI tool providers or platform companies to showcase relevant technologies.
What you get:
- Opportunity to provide tools or platforms for use during the workshop
- 30-minute presentation slot to introduce technology to participants
- Logo visibility on event materials
- Access to feedback on tool usage during the workshop
- 1 seat for a company representative for duration of workshop
Price: Contact Us
"AI Tinkerers is a great community because here you can come and actually commune with practitioners of AI and share what you're working on and get feedback from them as well as share feedback from what you've learned."- Claudius Mbemba, Co-founder & CTO, Neu
"There is a way bigger waitlist than the people who are actually at the events because it's so selective."- Killian, Open Interpreter
"I'm a PM at Microsoft by day, and an AI tinkerer and hacker by night."- Gurkaran, Microsoft Product Manager, Office AI & Copilot
"The ideas that are being born uh, the companies that are being built, and even the companies that are being funded. It is beyond my wildest dreams."- Jenn, Ascend
"I'm very proud that Microsoft is sponsoring AI Tinkerers."- AI Researcher, Microsoft
