Platform Overview
How Deep Tech Week is organized and how to navigate the platform.
What is Deep Tech Week?
Deep Tech Week is a decentralized global conference series bringing together founders, investors, researchers, and builders working on breakthrough technologies. The community hosts their own events under a shared umbrella.
Deep Tech — Technologies based on significant scientific or engineering advances: AI/ML, biotech, robotics, quantum computing, advanced materials, space tech, energy, and more.
Conferences & Events
Conferences
A specific edition in a city during a date range.
- Example: "Deep Tech Week SF 2026"
- Spans multiple days (typically 5)
- Has its own speakers, sponsors, and calendar
Events
Individual sessions within a conference.
- Example: "Night of Neurotech"
- Specific date, time, and venue
- Hosted by community organizations
Think of it this way: A conference is like a festival — the events are the individual stages and performances you choose to attend.
Event Categories
Mainline
Flagship keynotes, major gatherings, and marquee sessions.
Community
Grassroots meetups, workshops, and niche topic discussions organized by community members.
VIP
Exclusive, limited-capacity events — dinners, roundtables, investor-only sessions.
The Calendar
Each conference has a visual calendar showing all events organized by day.
- Events appear as artwork tiles organized by day
- Mainline events at the top, community events below, VIP in their own section
- Click any tile for details and registration
Registration
Event registration is handled through Luma. Click "Register" on any event page, complete your registration on Luma, and you'll get a confirmation email with a QR code for check-in.
For details on VIP access and what to expect at events, see For Attendees.