Computer History Museum, Mountain View, San Francisco CA
Where AI Startups Meet
Innovation and Opportunity
Whether you're a visionary founder with a groundbreaking idea, an established startup aiming to scale new heights, or an investor searching for the next big thing in AI, Happy Llama 2026 offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward.
Meet the visionaries shaping the AI revolution the speakers of Happy Llama 2026 bring bold ideas, real-world experience, and startup wisdom to the stage.
Jen Gennai
Partner & Head of Responsible AI at T3.
Emily Xue
Head of Enterprise at Scale AI
Madha Seghete
Co Founder Upside & Branch
Rohan Chandhok
VP, Global Marketing at Osome
Christelle Flahaux
Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at fabric
Naj Jabalpurwala
Vice President | SBU Head - Tech vertical Prodapt
Sandeep Uttamchandani
VP of Enterprise at AI Palo Alto Networks
Megan Dahlgren
Advisor Artificial By Design
Will Allred
Cofounder at Lavender
Chelsea Strong
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at HiddenLayer
The Only conference in US dedicated to AI Startups. Meet 300+ Founders & Innovators at Happy Llama.
Founders
Investors
Innovation
Agentic AI
Generative AI
DeepTech
Scaling
Networking
Battleground
GrowthHub
Sponsorships
Global Impact
DARE TO DREAM, BUILT TO SCALE
In a world where AI reshapes every horizon, who dares to define the future? Happy Llama 2026 calls on founders, investors, and innovators to stretch beyond boundaries, to see not just what is, but what could be. It’s an invitation to dream audaciously, to challenge conventions, and to harness the force of agentic and generative AI in building legacies that outlast trends. Here, bold ideas don’t just sparkle—they ignite revolutions.
THE FUTURE IS NOW, AND IT’S YOURS TO SHAPE
This theme isn’t about waiting for tomorrow—it’s about steering it today. In San Francisco, the global epicenter of innovation, we gather the visionaries who are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship and technology. Together, we’ll ask the hard questions, embrace the unknown with courage, and transform today’s experiments into tomorrow’s impact. Happy Llama 2026 is a launchpad for the future, where your idea could be the one that shifts the world.
From Concept to Global Impact Happy Llama 2026 Charts the Course for AI Startups
Happy Llama
for Startups
Happy Llama is your stage to shine. From pitching at the high-stakes Llama Battleground to networking with VCs and industry experts, founders get unmatched exposure to investors, partners, and peers. It’s not just about pitching—it’s about learning, scaling, and positioning your AI-first startup for global impact.
At Happy Llama, investors get a front-row seat to the most promising AI startups in the region. With curated deal flow, trendspotting sessions, and one-on-one interactions, the event helps VCs discover disruptive ideas early, meet high-quality founders, and unlock opportunities to back the next unicorns in AI.
Happy Llama offers a vibrant platform for collaboration and thought leadership. Ecosystem players—from accelerators and corporates to policy leaders—gain the chance to engage with 300+ AI builders, showcase their expertise, and explore strategic partnerships. It’s where ideas cross-pollinate, creating new opportunities to shape the future of AI innovation.
Special thanks to our
amazing partners for
their support!
Happy Llama offers many ways for partners to engage directly with our attendees before, during, and after the event. Get in touch with us to learn more.
