Inaugural Event — Limited Capacity
May 16 & 17, 2025 — Online, Everywhere

The World's First
Gamified AI Expo

Not another webinar. Enter a living, breathing digital venue where you explore AI demos, compete in challenges, network through play, and experience the future of conferences — from anywhere on Earth.

2,000+
Expected Attendees
50+
AI Speakers
2
Days of Content
∞
Networking
Immersive Technology on Gather Town

Choose Your Adventure

Forget forced conversations and Zoom galleries. Explore what you want and start up conversations in seconds.

Feature scene
Jump into action
Explore the space, interact your way, and walk up to others to chat in seconds.
Chart your own course
Connect with real people
Play to win (or just for fun)
The Experience

Two Days. Six Zones.
Unlimited Possibility.

Each zone in our virtual venue is purpose-built for a different part of the conference experience.

🎤

Key Speaker Booths

Keynote presentations from AI industry leaders. Walk up to the stage, grab a spot, and feel the energy of a live crowd and Q&A.

🏢

Expo Hall

Visit sponsor booths, demo AI products, ask anything, and win prizes. Each booth visit earns you points.

🏎️

Go-kart Racetrack

A custom-built virtual racetrack where attendees can compete for the fastest time to win prizes.

☕

Networking Cafe

The virtual coffee bar. Speed networking sessions are hosted here. Start conversations before and after sessions, and make connections that thrive during and after the event.

🎯

Challenge Arcade

Compete in team puzzles and challenges. Solve problems, earn points, and race to the top of the leaderboard.

🚀

Pitch Arena

Aspiring startups can apply to pitch their AI product or idea on the expo stage. Audience votes and expert judges determine the cash prize winners

The Schedule

Two Days of AI,
Built for Participation.

Every session is designed for engagement, not passive watching.

9:00 – 9:30 AM

KEYNOTE 1 — All Tracks Paused, Everyone Together

Main stage keynote for all attendees before track breakouts begin.

Announcement
9:30 – 9:40 AM

Transition (10 min) — Attendees move to track rooms

Short transition window for attendees to join their assigned tracks.

Workshop
9:40 – 10:40 AM

BLOCK 1 — 3 Featured Speakers per track (5 tracks × 3 = 15 speakers)

Parallel speaker sessions run across all five tracks.

Presentation
10:40 – 11:10 AM

BREAK — Exhibit Hall + Networking + Sponsor Spotlight A (10 min)

Networking break with sponsor spotlight and exhibit hall activity.

Networking
11:10 – 11:40 AM

KEYNOTE 2 — All Tracks Paused, Everyone Together

All tracks regroup for a shared keynote session.

Announcement
11:40 – 11:50 AM

Transition (10 min)

Move to next track segment.

Workshop
11:50 AM – 12:50 PM

BLOCK 2 — 3 Featured Speakers per track (5 tracks × 3 = 15 speakers)

Second parallel speaker block across all tracks.

Presentation
12:50 – 1:20 PM

LUNCH BREAK — Exhibit Hall + Networking + Sponsor Spotlight B (10 min)

Lunch and networking window with sponsor activation.

Networking
1:20 – 2:20 PM

BLOCK 3 — 3 Featured Speakers per track (5 tracks × 3 = 15 speakers)

Third parallel speaker block across all tracks.

Presentation
2:20 – 2:50 PM

BREAK — Exhibit Hall + Networking + Sponsor Spotlight C (10 min)

Break period with sponsor spotlight and attendee networking.

Networking
2:50 – 3:50 PM

BLOCK 4 — 3 Featured Speakers per track (5 tracks × 3 = 15 speakers)

Fourth parallel speaker block across all tracks.

Presentation
3:50 – 4:20 PM

BREAK — Exhibit Hall + Networking + Sponsor Spotlight D (10 min)

Final break window before closing keynote.

Networking
4:20 – 4:50 PM

KEYNOTE 3 — Closing Keynote, All Tracks Together

All attendees rejoin for the closing keynote session.

Announcement
4:50 – 5:30 PM

Open Networking — Exhibit Hall, Lounges, Attendee Mixer

Open mixer across lounges and exhibit hall to close the day.

Networking
Tickets

Choose Your Experience

Every ticket includes full access for both days. Early bird pricing ends April 15.

Explorer

Free / early bird

Perfect for AI-curious professionals.

  • ✓Full venue access (both days)
  • ✓Main stage keynotes
  • ✓Expo hall & sponsor booths
  • ✓Gamification & leaderboard
  • ✓Networking lounge access
MOST POPULAR

Pro Pass

$49 / early bird

For serious AI practitioners who want workshops and premium networking.

  • ✓Everything in Explorer
  • ✓All workshops & labs
  • ✓Priority Q&A with speakers
  • ✓Challenge arena access
  • ✓Session recordings (30 days)
  • ✓Pro badge on leaderboard

VIP

$149 / early bird

The ultimate experience. Private access and year-round perks.

  • ✓Everything in Pro
  • ✓VIP networking lounge
  • ✓1-on-1 speaker meet & greets
  • ✓Secret Garden full access
  • ✓Lifetime session recordings
  • ✓VIP badge + avatar skin
  • ✓Early access to future events
FAQ

Got Questions?

The event takes place in a custom-built virtual world on Gather Town. You control a pixel avatar and walk around a conference venue — just like a video game. Walk up to a stage to hear a speaker, enter an expo booth to chat with a sponsor, or find someone in the networking lounge. Everything runs in your browser with no downloads required.

You'll earn points by attending sessions, visiting sponsor booths, completing AI challenges, networking, and discovering hidden areas. Points contribute to a live leaderboard. Top participants win prizes including AI tool subscriptions, exclusive swag, and VIP perks for future events.

The main programming runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET on both days, with networking socials extending to 7:00 PM.

No. The entire experience runs in your web browser. We recommend Chrome or Firefox on a desktop or laptop for the best experience. You'll need a stable internet connection and a microphone/camera for networking (optional).

Absolutely! We offer sponsorship tiers from $1,000 to $50,000+ with options including branded expo booths, gamified challenges, keynote presentations, and more.

Not at all. The schedule is designed to provide a variety of content throughout each day, but you can attend as many or as few sessions as you'd like. You can also explore the virtual venue, visit exhibit booths, and network at your own pace.

AI practitioners, startup founders, product managers, engineers, investors, and anyone who wants to understand where AI is headed — and meet the people building it.

May 16 & 17. Be There.

2,000 seats. Once they're gone, they're gone. Secure yours now.

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Sponsorship Tiers

Packages for Every Budget

From community partners to presenting sponsors, packages designed to maximize your ROI.

✦ Presenting Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

$20,000
✓Naming rights to the event (e.g., 'AI Persona Expo 2026 powered by YourBrand')
✓Banner ad spots above the entrance and bridges in the virtual venue
✓Fully custom premium expo booth (largest)
✓10 Interactive logo placements in the event space
✓Logo placement in the challenge arcade and speed networking areas
✓Logo on sponsors page
✓Full report of all event analytics and attendee engagement
✓VIP Networking lounge access
✓First right of refusal next event
Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

$10,000
✓Large expo booth
✓Logo placement in the challenge arcade and speed networking areas
✓5 Interactive logo placements in the event space
✓Logo on sponsors page
✓Attendee lead report
✓Overall event analytics
✓Booth traffic analytics
✓VIP Networking lounge access
Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

$5,000
✓Medium expo booth
✓3 Interactive logo placements in the event space
✓Logo on sponsors page
✓Overall event analytics
✓Booth traffic analytics
✓VIP Networking lounge access
Bronze / Community

Community Partner

$2,500
✓Small expo booth
✓1 Interactive logo placement in the event space
✓Logo on sponsors page
✓Overall event analytics
✓Booth traffic analytics
✓VIP Networking lounge access
Exhibitor Booth

Exhibitor Booth

$1,000/day
✓Small expo booth
✓Logo on exhibitors page
✓Booth traffic analytics
✓VIP Networking lounge access
Advertising Opportunities

Targeted Ad Placements
Inside an Immersive Venue

Your ads live inside the virtual world — on billboards, digital screens, and woven into the experience.

In-Venue Digital Billboard

Starting at $250 (120 available)

Digital billboard carousel ad in high-traffic areas like corridors, stage entrances, and expo hall pathways.

Format: 5 second display once every 120 secondsVisibility: All attendees in zone

Racetrack Advertisements

Starting at $500 (10 available)

Custom go-kart design to match your brand and placement throughout the racetrack that travels between venue buildings.

Format: Custom pixel art + Static image or GIF + Kiosk displayVisibility: All racetrack zones throughout the venue

Challenge Arcade Billboard

Starting at $500 (10 available)

Your brand displayed to all attendees in the Challenge Arcade sessions.

Format: Static image or GIF + Kiosk displayVisibility: High-traffic, interactive zone with prize incentives

Speed Networking Advertisements

Starting at $500 (10 available)

Your brand displayed to all attendees during the speed networking sessions in the Networking Cafe.

Format: Static image or GIFVisibility: All attendees during speed networking sessions

Pitch Competition Sponsorship

Starting at $1000 (5 available)

Sponsor the pitch competition and have your brand associated with innovation and entrepreneurship. Your logo is featured on the pitch stage, and you get to present the winning prizes to the winners.

Format: Image + Copy + Branded PrizesVisibility: Prominent stage placement + prize association

Custom Package

Contact for Pricing

We create custom ad experiences — from branded minigames to sponsored networking events.

Format: Fully customScope: Tailored to goalsContact: ads@raidtheroom.com
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Sponsor or Advertise

Tell us about your brand and goals. We'll follow up within 24 hours.

We respond within 24 hours. Urgent: info@raidtheroom.com

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Speaker Application

Rolling review. Priority deadline: March 30, 2025.

Priority deadline: March 30, 2025.

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