Celebrating technology and ENTREPRENEURSHIP Across the U.S.
Join us for Startup Summer, an event series celebrating tech entrepreneurship across America and bringing together leaders, decision makers, and innovators.
At each pitstop, we will host expert-led panels and networking opportunities exploring the crossroads of government policy and the startup ecosystem. Each city will feature a unique lineup of speakers with local perspectives on how policy can support startups. Together, we’ll discuss ways for startups to get involved in policy advocacy so that policy makers can consider the unique needs of the startup ecosystem when crafting policy.
Attendees will have the chance to meet with experts, share experiences, and connect with other founders.
CONGRESSIONAL STARTUP SUMMER 2025
Chicago, Ill. | How policymakers impact AI
Engine partnered with 1871 to host Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) for a fireside chat on AI policy at the federal level and a panel discussion exploring how current legislative battles at the state and federal levels will impact AI startups and what early-stage startups can do to make their voices heard in these important debates. Thank you to our partners at 1871, Rep. Foster, Speeko founder, Nico Aguilar, and Chamber of Progress’s Kouri Marshall for all their help in making this event a success!
Learn more about how AI policy is impacting startups here.
New York, N.Y. | How AI startups build
Engine partnered with Tech:NYC and M13 to host Rep. Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.) for a fireside chat and a startup panel discussion on how AI startups are innovating and building with foundation models, as well as the impact policy at the state and federal level is having on the AI ecosystem. A special thank you to Tech:NYC President and CEO Julie Samuels, for leading the fireside chat with Rep. Morelle and to all our partners at Tech:NYC and M13 for their help in making this event a success!
Durham, N.C. | How government can support AI startups
Join Engine on August 21 at 5:30 PM EDT for refreshments, networking, and a panel conversation about the ways the government can encourage innovation in AI, including as a funder and customer.
