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Keynote Speaker

Michael Thompson

Founder & CEO

at

ScaleUp Ventures

Michael Thompson founded ScaleUp Ventures to back early-stage teams building practical AI. Before that he scaled two startups from seed to acquisition, and today he advises founders on growth, hiring and building products that last beyond the first launch.

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The future of AI isn’t about replacing human judgment. It’s about building systems people can actually trust enough to rely on.

Speaking sessions

Sessions at
Converge 2027

Day 3

10:30 AM

Talk

What Investors Look For in 2027

An inside look at how the funding landscape is changing for AI-first companies.

45 Minutes

Hall A

Day 1

10:00 AM

Talk

Future of Artificial Intelligence

Industry leaders debate where AI is headed next — from responsible deployment to the next wave of enterprise adoption.

45 Minutes

Hall A

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Converge 2027

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