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Events

Where the ecosystem gathers.

From our flagship summit to hands-on build nights, these are the moments where founders, builders, and funders convene to build what comes next.

Events this season: 9
In person & hybrid: 6
Virtual sessions: 3
Most events to attend: Free

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Summit

Future Forward Summit 2026

September 24–25, 20269:00 AM – 6:00 PM CTBirmingham, AlabamaFrom $149

Our flagship gathering of founders, funders, and institutions convening on what comes next — two days of mainstage talks, founder showcases, and curated capital connections.

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Info SessionFree

Foundations Fellows Info Session

July 15, 2026Virtual

Considering applying to the Foundations Fellows cohort? Join the team for a live walkthrough of the program, the application, and what we look for in founders.

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WorkshopFree

iLAB Build Night

July 30, 2026Birmingham, Alabama

A hands-on prototyping session in the lab — bring an idea, leave with a working demo. Mentors on hand across AI, hardware, and design. Open to students and builders of all levels.

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Info SessionFree

iLAB Open House

August 6, 2026Birmingham, Alabama

Tour the innovation lab, meet the builders, and see prototypes in progress. Open to students, builders, and prospective partners.

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NetworkingFree

Fireside: Building in the South

August 20, 2026Virtual

A candid conversation with 2150 portfolio founders on raising, hiring, and scaling from Birmingham and beyond — plus live Q&A with the audience.

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NetworkingFree

Founder × Capital Connect

September 10, 2026Birmingham, Alabama

An intimate evening pairing 2150 founders with aligned angels, funds, and operators. Curated introductions, no pitches from the stage — just the right rooms and real conversations.

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WorkshopPartners only

Partner Roundtable: Workforce Readiness

October 1, 2026Virtual

A working session for universities, employers, and civic partners on closing the talent-to-opportunity gap — shared frameworks, active pilots, and where to collaborate next.

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FestivalFree

AI Yard Fest 2026

October 18, 2026Miles College, Fairfield, AL

Culture meets cutting-edge AI — a one-day festival of demos, a hackathon, and a celebration of the next generation of technical talent.

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Demo DayInvite + RSVP

Advanced Cohort Demo Day

November 12, 2026Birmingham, Alabama

The Advanced Fellows take the stage to pitch investors, partners, and press — a front-row seat to the ventures scaling out of the 2150 network, with a reception to follow.

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