How do sponsors participate?

Sponsors co-host the event. They help shape the topic, open the room with a brief perspective, and participate as peers in the conversation. We do not allow decks, demos, or sales pitches.

How many sponsors are involved in each event?

We keep the number of sponsors very limited by design. This protects the quality of the room and ensures partners can participate meaningfully.

Can GILD produce a private event for our team or customers?

Yes. We offer bespoke executive events for companies seeking a private, curated experience for a specific audience. This is a services engagement, not a sponsorship.

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Partner With GILD

Q: Who typically attends GILD events?

GILD events are invite-only and curated for founders, CEOs, and senior operators. Guest lists are built intentionally around the theme to ensure relevant, thoughtful conversation.

Q: How many people are in the room?

Most GILD events are intentionally small, typically 10–25 attendees, to prioritize depth, trust, and meaningful dialogue over scale.

Q: What does a partner receive after the event?

Partners receive a post-event recap with attendee context and a high-level summary of the conversation. Optional add-ons, such as a research-style recap, may be available when appropriate.

Q: Is GILD a fit if we're focused on lead generation?

Probably not. GILD is designed for partners who value credibility, trust, and long-term relationships over short-term lead volume.

GILD partners with a small number of aligned companies that have something genuinely useful to bring to our network of senior AI and engineering leaders. Our partners present new tools, products, and ideas inside curated rooms, building real relationships with the operators who will use them.

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Sponsor the GILD AI Forum

The GILD AI Forum is a curated, recurring series of small-group dinners in Austin, Dallas, and Miami. Each room brings together senior AI and engineering leaders for off-the-record peer exchange.

Sponsors share what they're working on, present new tools and approaches, and engage directly with the senior leaders in the room. The relationship is symbiotic: leaders come because what's being shared is genuinely useful, and partners build real relationships with the people who will use their products.

You can sponsor across all cities for full network presence, or focus on specific cities aligned with your market priorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What partnership with GILD looks like. 

Who typically attends GILD events?

GILD rooms are composed of senior AI and engineering leaders, AI strategists, and technical operators at growth-stage startups, mid-market, and enterprise companies.

We use structured vetting, supported by internal data systems and AI-assisted research, to confirm seniority and fit before extending invitations.

How many people are in the room?

Most rooms are limited to 15 to 25 attendees.

We design intentionally for small group dynamics because senior operators value signal over scale.

Smaller rooms enable candid exchange, meaningful context-sharing, and deeper conversation.

How do partners participate?

Partners participate as informed peers.

You may open the session with a brief, value-forward perspective aligned to the theme.

After that, you join the structured conversation. No product demos. No decks. No recruitment. No sales floor.

This protects credibility in a room of senior operators.

How many partners are involved in each event?

Each room can have up to three partners: one anchor partner and two supporting partners.

We limit category overlap and avoid crowded sponsor presence to preserve trust, exclusivity, and signal clarity.

What does a partner receive after the event?

We provide structured follow-through based on agreed objectives.

Before each engagement, we align on whether your goal is brand presence, relationship development, or strategic pipeline conversations.

Post-event, we share curated outcomes including confirmed attendees, context notes, and agreed next steps.

We focus on meaningful executive relationships, not volume metrics.

Is GILD a fit if we’re focused on lead generation?

GILD is not designed for high-volume lead capture.

If your strategy depends on scanning badges or running product demos, we are not the right platform.

If your strategy prioritizes account-based marketing, executive relationship-building, and long-term credibility within senior operator ecosystems, we may be a strong fit.

How does AI shape the GILD experience?

AI is embedded in how we design rooms and curate alignment.

We use AI-supported research to identify and prioritize invite candidates, balance room composition, structure breakout groups, and track conversation themes.

Final decisions are always human-led, but AI enhances precision and room chemistry.