In a city suddenly full of founder talks and B2B SaaS mixers, we’re gathering makers, artists, and technologists for something looser, livelier, and lower-stakes. A rapid-fire evening of provocations, prototypes, and half-baked ideas—designed to air things out, not pitch them.

Each presenter gets five minutes. Slides optional. Uncanny interfaces, dumb tools, romantic computers, haunted UIs, speculative screenshots, clever hacks, and “what if” rants encouraged. Think PechaKucha, but for projects that aren’t finished (or shouldn’t be).

We are curating a lineup of presenters from the AIR and Index communities who will share with the audience their wildest creative dreams. Stay tuned for speakers to be announced!

7:00PM Doors open; Come early for dumplings, wine, and the kind of conversations you actually want to have.

7:15PM Go time. Quick intro followed by fast, fun, and maybe slightly unhinged provocations from builders, designers, and experimenters.

8:00 PM Mingling, snacks, continued scheming

AIR (AI Residency) is a NYC-based accelerator backing design-led consumer AI startups. We support early-stage teams building products that feel novel, human, and emotionally resonant. Founded by Collaborative Fund with Fictive Kin, AIR offers a 10-week program focused on creativity, craft, and culture in the age of AI.