Dent Santa Fe 2025: Navigating the AI Shift with Clarity and Capability
At our AI Startup Showcases, Dent has featured scores of AI-centric startups who have demoed their innovations to hundreds of enthusiastic “denters” — including potential customers, investors, and potential hires.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every field and every future—whether you’re skeptical, excited, or a bit of both. At Dent, we believe understanding AI isn’t optional. It’s essential. That’s why in 2024 we launched our three-city AI Startup Showcase which over 1,000 people registered to attend. The tools, platforms, and breakthroughs emerging today are force multipliers for anyone looking to put a dent in the universe. We’re weaving AI literacy into the core of Dent Santa Fe 2025: to keep our conference attendees informed, equipped, and ahead of the curve. Our goal isn’t hype. It’s clarity—and capability.
Sunday September 14: Catch the AI Startup Demo Showcase
On our Sunday “activity day” at Dent Santa Fe, we will feature a curated demo series in the afternoon. Here we will be spotlighting 6-9 AI-driven technologies and startups from within the Dent community. These talks are designed for innovators and entrepreneurs seeking feedback, early-stage funding, and strategic connections.
We’ll also be inviting a select group of regional investors to attend as special guests—creating opportunities for founders to present their work to potential backers in a focused, high-trust setting.
But it’s not just about capital. Denters in the audience—many of whom are seasoned founders, executives, and technologists—bring a wealth of experience. They’re here to offer honest insights, thoughtful questions, and in some cases, long-term mentorship.
If you're working on an AI-driven product or platform and seeking backing, this is your moment to share your vision with one of the most engaged, discerning, and supportive communities you’ll find anywhere.
Tuesday: AI Peer-Led Track
On Tuesday, one of our three Denter-led conversation tracks will focus exclusively on AI. These are not panels or keynotes—they’re interactive, community-led conversations.
Each session is designed to give you actionable insight into how AI is changing how we work, lead, and make decisions—with a focus on strategy, creativity, ethics, and impact. Session leaders will be selected from attendee submissions two weeks prior to the event, ensuring a mix of fresh perspectives and deep relevance.
How to Participate
All registered Dent 2025 conference attendees are invited to attend the Sunday demos and the Tuesday conversations. Those registered for the conference will be sent a link where they can submit their demo proposals. If you have not registered for the conference yet, you can request your invitation to attend here.
By integrating AI into the main conference, we’re creating space for serious conversations and ambitious ideas. Whether you're building with AI or simply figuring out how it fits into your world, this programming will help you think more clearly, act more confidently, and connect with others who are asking the same big questions.
Dent Conference Santa Fe, September 14–16, 2025 | Santa Fe, New Mexico
Registration is already 50% ahead of last year, and our venue, La Fonda on the Plaza, is on track to sell out.