Roadrunner Technology Forum to Showcase Cutting-Edge Advances, Future Tech Trends

Insider Brief

• Roadrunner Technology Forum 24 will take place on September 4, 2024, at the Wool Warehouse Theater in Albuquerque, bringing together over 290 attendees from around the globe.
• The forum will feature top entrepreneurs, investors and researchers discussing cutting-edge advances and future trends in technology, with a focus on innovation and commercialization.
• Key speakers include leaders from Airbus Ventures, Khosla Ventures, the U.S. Department of Energy, and Columbia University, offering a range of insights and expertise.
• Image: Roadrunner

The Roadrunner Technology Forum (RTF24), New Mexico’s premier deep tech event, is returning for its second annual gathering on September 4, 2024, at the Wool Warehouse Theater in downtown Albuquerque, a rising quantum ecosystem named in The Quantum Insider’s list of future quantum hotbeds.

Organized by Roadrunner Venture Studios, RTF24 is expected to draw over 290 attendees from around the globe, making it one of the largest technology events in the state.

According to organizers, RTF24 will serve as a central hub for exploring the latest advances and future trends in technology. The forum will feature an impressive lineup of entrepreneurs, investors and researchers leading in innovation. The event’s agenda includes a series of in-depth panel discussions and keynotes designed to address the challenges and opportunities in bringing cutting-edge technologies to market.

The forum will bring together prominent figures from the venture capital world, such as Nicole Connor of Airbus Ventures, Peter Barrett of Playground Global and Gilman Louie, CEO of America’s Frontier Fund. High-profile moderators, including Lizette Chapman of Bloomberg and Reed Albergotti of Semafor, will guide the discussions, ensuring a focus on actionable insights.

Leaders from government and academia, including Dr. Vanessa Chan from the U.S. Department of Energy and Orin Herskowitz from Columbia University, will provide perspectives on bridging the gap between research and commercialization, emphasizing the importance of turning innovative ideas into real-world applications.

See complete list of speakers and participant currently scheduled below.

With limited tickets still available, RTF24 offers a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with key figures in the tech community, gain insights into the latest developments and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the future of technology.

The event kicks off at 12:30 PM MT on September 4, 2024, at the Wool Warehouse Theater in Albuquerque. You can click here to register.

Potential Speakers and Panelists for RTF24

New Mexico & Roadrunner

Adam Hammer – CEO and Co-Founder, Roadrunner Venture Studios
Chris Cassidy – Director of Private Equity, New Mexico State Investment Council

Investors

Nicole Connor – Partner, Airbus Ventures
Peter Barrett – Partner, Playground Global
Rajesh Swaminathan – Partner, Khosla Ventures
Whitney Haring-Smith – Partner, Anzu Partners
Trae Stephens – Partner, Founders Fund
Gilman Louie – CEO, America’s Frontier Fund (former CEO of In-Q-Tel)

Moderators

Lizette Chapman – Bloomberg
Jessica Matthews – Reporter, Fortune
Rachel Metz – Reporter, Bloomberg
Reed Albergotti – Reporter, Semafor
Marshall Kosloff – Host, Realignment Podcast

Universities, Government & Company Creators

Dr. Vanessa Chan – Chief Commercialization Officer for the Department of Energy and Director of the Office of Technology Transitions, U.S. Department of Energy
Orin Herskowitz – Senior VP of Applied Innovation and Industry Partnerships, Columbia University
Hemai Parthasarathy – Former Head of Rapid Evaluation, Google X
Dr. Shery Welsh – Former Director, Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate

The list is subject to change.