​Witness the World’s First VR-controlled humanoid robot fight! The Main Event starts at 9pm. You won’t want to miss this.

​REK presents the world’s first VR-controlled humanoid robot fight.

​Twitch founder Justin Kan vs. 11-1 UFC fighter Hyder Amil.

​Celebrity MMA Fighter Jessy Jess will step in as the referee for the Main Event.

​Gamer vs. Fighter. Silicon Valley vs Battle Ring.
Two humans. Two machines. One winner.

When the fight ends, the party explodes:

​Step outside to experience Dream Park, An Augmented Reality theme park where the world around you becomes the game.

​Also, food trucks, drinks, music, clothing, art, open-air networking, and we will also televise the fight outside at 9pm.

​NYTimes • SFGATE • VICE • Futurism • Interesting Engineering • Yahoo • New York Post

​​On Friday, Sept 26, Temple SF transforms into a five-floor convergence of frontier tech, live robot kombat, food, and cyberpunk culture for our Gigaparty 3.

​​Prepare yourself for a night you'll never forget, where curiosity reigns, innovation thrives, and the future comes alive. Are you ready to take the leap?

​[AI Lab] 6:30 – 7:00 PM → Beyond Human: Power, Peril, and Possibility in Superintelligence

​A conversation about the future of superintelligent AI — the opportunities it could unlock, the risks it might bring, and what it means for humanity.

​[VIP Art Gallery] 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM -> From healthcare to AI, how women founders are shaping the world?

​Women are leading innovation across every sector—from redefining healthcare to pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. This panel spotlights their journeys, challenges, and the unique perspectives they bring to building a more inclusive and impactful future.

​​[Startup Lounge] 7:00PM-8:00PM -> VC Pitch Session
In this twist on pitching, VCs take the stage to pitch their own funds — giving founders and investors a look at how they think and what they’re backing.

​[VIP Art Gallery] 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM → Inside Family Offices: How to Access Capital & Build Partnerships

​Family offices control trillions in capital — but how do founders and VCs unlock access? This panel brings principals and investors to the table to share how they evaluate opportunities, build relationships, and deploy capital into the next wave of innovation.

​[AI Lab] 7:00 – 7:30 PM → Beyond the Event Horizon: Are We in the Singularity Yet?

​Are we on the brink of the singularity—when AI outsmarts humans and sparks exponential, unpredictable change? This panel dives into what that future could mean for all of us.

​​[AI Lab] 7:30 – 8:15 PM → 2025–2035: Mapping the Frontier Tech Investment Landscape

​A look at the next decade of frontier tech — where investors see the biggest opportunities and how these innovations could shape our future.

​[AI Lab] 8:15 – 9:00 PM → Rise of the Machines: The Robotics Revolution

​How robotics is moving from science fiction to real life — transforming industries, daily life, and the future of work.

​[Main Floor] 9:00 – 10:00 PM → ⚡ REK Main Event: Justin Kan vs. UFC Fighter Hyder Amil — the world’s first VR robot battle

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