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Google DeepMind Startup Sessions @ London Tech Week

From Research to Reality

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June 11, 2026

8:00 AM-12:00 PM BST

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We are delighted to invite you to an exclusive Google DeepMind Startup Session during London Tech Week. This is a first-of-its-kind morning dedicated to high-growth AI startups, offering a unique bridge between the latest research breakthroughs and practical product innovation.


The Program:

We are thrilled to announce that Raia Hadsell, VP of Research at Google DeepMind, will deliver the opening keynote. Raia will share insights from the frontier of AI research, discussing the trajectory of generalist agents and the future of embodied intelligence.


This will feature a curated recap of our newest announcements. We’ll dive into the evolution of our model ecosystem and the latest updates to Google AI Studio and our Agentic frameworks, helping you understand how to integrate these advancements into your startup’s roadmap immediately.


Spotlight: Startup Pitch Showcase

The heart of this session is the Startup Pitch Showcase. We are providing a dedicated platform for top-tier founders to showcase their products and services directly to an audience of Google DeepMind leaders, engineers, and fellow innovators.

Get Involved: This is your opportunity to put your startup in the spotlight. If you are interested in pitching your product on stage, please indicate your interest in the "Pitching" section of the registration form.


Why Attend?

  • Interactive Insights: Engage in candid Q&A sessions with the Google DeepMind team regarding our latest models and developer tools.
  • High-Value Networking: Connect with the people building the world’s most advanced AI and a peer group of London’s most ambitious founders.
  • Early Access Thinking: Discuss the shift toward autonomous agents and modular AI workflows before they become industry standard.


Register Your Interest

Space is strictly limited and approval is required for attendance. Secure your spot and apply for a pitching slot by registering below.

Speakers

Raia Hadsell
Raia Hadsell

VP of Research, Google DeepMind

Amit Vadi
Amit Vadi

Head of Community, Google DeepMind


Oksana Stowe
Oksana Stowe

Head of Venture Capital & Startup Ecosystem, UKI, Google Cloud


Neil Lock

Head of Startup Architects, UKI, Google Cloud

Matt Ridenour
Matt Ridenour

Head of Startups, Labs & Google DeepMind


Agenda

08:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Doors Open & Networking Breakfast

Registration and coffee with the founder ecosystem.

Breakfast will be provided.


9:30 AM - 9:35 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Setting the stage for the morning’s focus on Research, Product, and Pitching.

09:35 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote: From Research to Reality

Insights into embodied intelligence, generalist agents, and the next frontier of deep learning.

Raia Hadsell, VP of Research

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Recap of I/O: Our Annual Developer Conference

A curated recap of the newest model releases and developer tooling.

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Spotlight: Startup Pitch & Gemini Use Showcase

Selected top-tier founders take the stage to showcase their products and services directly to the Google DeepMind leadership team and audience.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking & Office Hours

Networking & sessions with Google & your fellow founders.

Google Cloud