HX CATAYLST
Stop pitching into the void
You're not one more logo on an expo floor — you're in the room with the builders and buyers who can actually move your business forward. No wasted conversations. No badge-scanning theater. Just the people who write checks, sign contracts, and decide what gets built next.
STARTUP APPLICATION
Not just a pitch-fest.
This is where serious AI startups come to do real business.
Founder Workshops
Build leaner, ship faster with founders hands-on clinics on scalability and GPU spend optimization.
Pitch & Demo Opportunities
Take the HX Catalyst Pitch Competition or the HX Solutions Showcase live demo track and get in front of the buyer and investors.
Capital Connection
Gain targeted visibility with Tier-1 investors on VentureConnect, our double opt-in platform where allocators review founder profiles to initiate 1:1 meetings.
The Program
HX Catalyst Zone
Stop pitching to the void. Get in front of the buyers and investors already looking for you, not an empty ballroom at 8am.
VentureConnect
Pre-scheduled, 15-minute meetings with investors. No cold outreach. No badge-scanning awkwardness. Just efficient, high-quality conversations with investors who already want to meet you.
Pitch Competitions
Selected startups pitch live to a panel of judges on the HumanX showfloor. For the audience, it's the fastest way to see what's being built right now.
Showcase Talks
Share your business or solutions with a rapid fire speaking slot without the awkward slide decks.
Founder Workshops
Build leaner, ship faster with founders hands-on clinics on scalability and GPU spend optimization.
Ecosystem Track
Where founders and investors share the same room. Sessions cover the evolving strategies of AI-focused VCs, what it actually takes to scale from startup to unicorn, and the relationship between innovation and capital. Practical insight from the people living it — no theory, no filler.
FUELING INNOVATION
Over $704 million raised by alumni startups since HumanX 2026 in San Francisco.
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
"We saw a 2x ROI and closed deals live at our booth with an attendee pulling out their credit card — something we’ve never experienced at a conference before. HumanX brought exactly the right buyers to the table."
Josh Gillespie
Head of Growth, Aomni
"The conference paid for itself ten times over from the new sales we closed from HumanX. A must-attend for every AI company in the enterprise space."
Mert Hilmi Iseri
CEO, 248.AI
"At HumanX, I witnessed the future of work unfold in real-time."
Karim Malhas
Clarity Debt Resolution
"HumanX made it easy to meet the right people. In two days at our stand we had serious conversations with Fortune 100 companies, and several of them are now turning into pilots."
Alex Jeroen van Gennep
CEO & Co-Founder, kju.ai
Application Process
1.
Congratulations!
You have been selected to join HX Catalyst. Watch your inbox for next steps from our team.
2.
Choose your Package
Option 1: Get Your Startup Pass
Full access to the three-day event, including networking sessions and 1:1 investor meetings.
Option 2: Become an Exhibitor
A branded kiosk on the show floor, access to pitch competitions (for exhibiting startups only) plus everything in the Startup pass.
3.
Pitch on Stage
Pitch to investors and judges on the HumanX e[x]po hall. Applications open after you secure your exhibitor package.
*Only exhibiting startups may participate
4.
Complete Your App Profile
Create your startup profile, explore our side events, and book your networking sessions – this is where the best connections happen. We can't wait to welcome you in Las Vegas!
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HX Catalyst Startup Packages
Features &
Inclusion
Startup
Attendee Pass
Startup Kiosk
One Day
Startup Kiosk
Standard
Startup Kiosk
Deluxe
Startup Showcase Package
Opt-in to VentureConnect
HX Networking Events
General Networking &
Event App
Branded Kiosk Presence
Entry into HX
Pitch Competition
Additional Startup Pass
Founder-Only Events
Exclusive Showcase Talk & SolutionBridge Rates
Showcase Talk & 5 SolutionBridge meetings included
Best For
Early-Stage Founders
Early-stage builders and ideation-phase founders looking to explore the floor, attend sessions, and connect with the broader ecosystem.
Early-Stage
Designed for agile teams looking to demo their tech, build strategic leads, and kickstart brand visibility in a single day
Growing Startups
Designed for teams needing a multi-day dedicated kiosk to maximize brand visibility, run continuous live demos, and capture high-intent pipeline.
Targeted High-Growth
Command high foot-traffic areas with upgraded real estate, larger display capabilities, and elevated positioning to capture enterprise buyers and major VCs.
Scale-Ups & High-Impact
The ultimate end-to-end package combining physical expo real estate, stage time to pitch buyers, and guaranteed 1:1 double-opt-in enterprise buyer meetings.
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