Inaugural Event — Limited Capacity

May 16 & 17, 2025 — Online, Everywhere

The World's First
Gamified AI Conference

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.

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2,000+

Expected Attendees

50+

AI Speakers

Days of Content

∞

Networking

The Experience

Two Days. Six Worlds.
Unlimited Possibility.

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

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Main Stage

Keynotes from AI industry leaders. Walk up to the stage, grab a seat, and feel the energy of a live crowd — all from your browser.

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Expo Hall

Visit sponsor booths, demo AI products, chat with founders, and collect digital swag. Each booth visit earns you points.

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Workshop Labs

Hands-on sessions with breakout spaces. Build, experiment, and learn alongside other attendees in small-group settings.

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Networking Lounge

The virtual coffee bar. Bump into people, start conversations, and make connections that outlast the event.

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Challenge Arena

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

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Secret Garden

Hidden areas with surprise speakers, exclusive content, and easter eggs. Only the most adventurous attendees will discover them all.

The Schedule

Two Days of AI,
Built for Participation.

Every session is designed for engagement, not passive watching.

9:00 AM

Gates Open — Explore the Venue

Enter the virtual world, customize your avatar, and earn your first quest points.

Gamified

10:00 AM

Opening Keynote — The State of AI in 2025

Where AI stands today and where it's headed. Live audience polls and real-time Q&A.

Keynote

11:15 AM

Panel — Building Products with AI

Founders and product leaders share what works when shipping AI-powered products.

Panel

12:30 PM

Expo Hall + Lunch Challenge

Visit sponsor booths, collect stamps, and complete the Lunch Challenge for bonus points.

Gamified

2:00 PM

Workshop — Prompt Engineering Masterclass

Hands-on workshop where attendees collaborate to solve real prompt challenges.

Workshop

3:30 PM

Fireside Chat — AI Ethics

A candid conversation about the responsibilities that come with building AI.

Keynote

5:00 PM

Networking Social — The Pixel Mixer

Music, minigames, team challenges, and time to meet the humans behind the avatars.

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. All sessions will be available as recordings for Pro and VIP ticket holders.

No. The entire experience runs in your web browser. We recommend Chrome or Firefox 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.

Full refunds are available up to 14 days before the event. Within 14 days, we offer credit toward future events. Free Explorer tickets can be cancelled at any time.

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

Sponsorship Tiers

Packages for Every Budget

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

✦ Presenting Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

$25,000 – $50,000+

✓Keynote speaking slot (30 min)

✓Naming rights to a venue zone

✓Premium expo booth (largest)

✓Custom branded gamified challenge

✓Logo on all marketing materials

✓Pre-event email blast to attendees

✓Full attendee engagement report

✓VIP networking lounge access

✓10 complimentary VIP tickets

✓Social media spotlight campaign

✓Post-event video package

✓First right of refusal next event

Gold Sponsor

$10,000 – $25,000

✓Panel or fireside chat slot

✓Large expo booth

✓Branded gamified challenge

✓Logo on website & emails

✓Attendee lead report

✓5 complimentary VIP tickets

Silver Sponsor

$5,000 – $10,000

✓Medium expo booth

✓Logo on event website

✓Booth engagement data

✓3 complimentary Pro tickets

✓Social media mention

✓Session recording access

Bronze / Community

Community Partner

$1,000 – $5,000

✓Small expo booth

✓Logo on sponsors page

✓2 complimentary Pro tickets

✓Community partner recognition

✓Booth traffic analytics

✓Networking lounge access

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Speaker Application

Rolling review. Priority deadline: March 30, 2025.

Get Started

Sponsor or Advertise

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

Advertising Opportunities

Targeted Ad Placements
Inside a Living Venue

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

In-Venue Billboard

Starting at $500

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

Format: Static image or GIFDimensions: 480×120px / 240×240pxVisibility: All attendees in zone

Loading Screen Takeover

Starting at $1,500

Full-screen brand placement shown when attendees enter the venue or transition between zones.

Format: Static image with CTADimensions: 1920×1080pxDuration: 5 seconds per view

Pre-Session Sponsor Slide

Starting at $750

Your brand displayed to all attendees in the 60 seconds before a keynote or panel begins.

Format: Branded slideDimensions: 1920×1080pxVisibility: All session attendees

Email Newsletter Placement

Starting at $1,000

Featured placement in pre-event and post-event emails sent to all registered attendees.

Format: Image + copy + CTAAudience: All registrantsSends: 4-6 pre-event emails

Leaderboard Sponsored Prize

Starting at $2,000

Sponsor a leaderboard prize tier. Your brand is associated with achievement and reward.

Format: Brand + prize packageVisibility: All leaderboard viewersMentions: Multiple announcements

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

May 16 & 17. Be There.

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

The World's FirstGamified AI Conference

Two Days. Six Worlds.Unlimited Possibility.