Event Description
Through a curated series of panels, roundtables, and keynote presentations, Tech With Soul examines the shifting technological and cultural terrain that builders, creatives, and communities navigate today.
The festival maps the diverse applications of AI—from music, film, and storytelling to automation in finance, health, mobility, and government. By bringing together cultural innovators, founders, and policy thinkers, we move beyond the "what" of technology to ask a more vital question: Who does this really serve?
Soul In The Machine — The AI Renaissance
AI is no longer a mere tool; it is a mirror reflecting the cadence of our thoughts, the nuances of our emotions, and the aesthetics of our art. As the line between biological pulse and digital signal blurs, "Soul in the Machine" probes the volatile intersection of data and consciousness, creativity and code. This Digital Renaissance forces a fundamental reckoning: as synthetic intelligence begins to automate not just labor, but human intuition and social governance, where does our humanity end and technology begin? By exploring the emotional and spiritual dimensions of the algorithmic world, we move beyond asking what machines can do to define what they should do—creating a vital space for artists, engineers, and philosophers to safeguard the unquantifiable art of being human in an age of intelligent machines.
Iconic Keynote Speakers
We've proudly featured world-class voices since our inception—blending tech visionaries with cultural trailblazers.
Including the world's most famous humanoid Sophia the Robot, rapper Fivio Foreign, civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin Chavis, and former Intel Director of Entertainment Rick Hack.
We Champion Builders
We champion startups, founders, and creators of all backgrounds in a space that's all-inclusive regardless of color or gender. The more startups participate in events and competitions, the greater their opportunities for positive attention and investment funding.
Check out the opportunities below. We update these regularly.
Opportunities
HR Technology Conference PitchFest 2026
Pitch your HR tech startup to investors and enterprise leaders; open to all innovators.
September 2026 (Las Vegas)
TechThisOut.Live Speaker Buy-In
Gamified entry for CES 2027 Tech With Soul stage; $50 pass unlocks video pitch and points race.
Entries close Oct 2026
Arizona Tech Week Ventures
Pitch competitions and mixers during inaugural AZTW; soulful networking for funding.
April 6–12, 2026
Future of Everything Showcases
Feature your book, film, or comedy pitch; ties into ABC themes for national exposure.
August 2026 (Phoenix)
Our Mission
Tech Week with Soul 2026 produces the most impactful events within Tech Week, leading to CES 2027—spotlighting AI and the Future of Everything with iconic speakers and startup pitches. Join us to amplify your voice in this soulful tech revolution.
Where technology meets culture, community, and creativity.
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