Inside the AI revolution: Top insights and breakthroughs from our partners at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, the spotlight is on the future of artificial intelligence and the startups shaping it. This high-energy event brings together founders, investors, and technologists to explore how AI is transforming industries — from the pitch deck to full-scale deployment.

We’re proud to spotlight our partners — not just for their support, but also for the expertise they bring to the stage. Their sessions offer a front-row view into the latest developments in AI and are a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in this fast-evolving space.

Catch “Your Next Co-Founder Will Be AI” on the main stage from 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. PT, where Tanka CEO Kisson Lin shares her vision for AI-native startups. Drawing on experience at Meta, TikTok, and multiple ventures, she explores how AI can act as a tireless co-founder, handling everything from product docs to investor updates — so founders can scale faster, work smarter, and lead with less burnout.

Join “How Toyota Repair Technicians Leverage AI with NLX” on the main stage from 2:20 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. PT as Kordel France (Toyota) and Andrei Papancea (NLX) reveal how they brought AI from concept to scale. Discover how AI-powered conversational tools now help Toyota technicians instantly access complex repair data — boosting productivity and dealership efficiency through smarter, faster workflows.

Don’t miss “Building Richer and More Scalable GenAI Applications for Startups and Developers” from 2:25 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. PT in the Pauley East Breakout room where Nipun Agarwal and Sandeep Agrawal dive into how MySQL HeatWave helps startups and developers build powerful, scalable generative AI applications. Learn how its built-in vector store, in-database LLMs, and machine learning streamline complex RAG workflows — eliminating the need for extra databases or ETL. It’s all about faster builds, real-time data, and more time for innovation.

The main stage will host “Democratizing AI and Building Collaborative Systems with AI Agents” from 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. as Iliana Quinonez, Director of Customer Engineering at Google Cloud Startups, unpacks how collaborative AI agents are transforming teamwork and productivity. Learn how democratizing AI agent development empowers teams — regardless of experience level — to build intelligent systems that work seamlessly with both humans and other AI, driving smarter, faster collaboration.

Head to in the Pauley East Breakout room from 3:10 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. for “Suite AI: How SAP Is Bringing AI to the Enterprise,” where Max McPhee and Rob Seifert will explore how SAP is embedding AI across its business suite. Learn how innovations like SAP’s AI agent Joule, embedded intelligence, and custom AI development can drive efficiency and transform your operations.

Get your tickets now for next week’s Sessions:AI event!