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the next ai revolution is science
The AI for Science series is a global set of events bringing together scientists, engineers, and founders shaping the future of AI for Science.
March 3rd, 2026, 5:30 - 7:30
Boston, MA
Visions for the future in Boston from
Fellow, Encode
Botos
Csaba
topic
What if human learning could be pushed to its limits?
Ass. Prof. MIT + Founder, Systalyze
Manya Ghobadi
topic
Will agentic AI make large-scale AI unaffordable?
Founder & CEO, Rowan
Corin
Wagen
topic
What if simulating chemistry could predict experimental results?
CEO, Convergent Research & Partner, Pillar VC
Adam Marblestone &
Tony Kulesa
topic
What will be required for AI to make meaningful scientific discoveries?
Speaker's Corner
Short talks framed around one question: What if? Curated networking across research, company formation, and infrastructure. Food, drinks, and space for real conversation.
Who It's For
- Researchers applying AI to scientific problems.
- Scientists integrating AI into experiments.
- Founders building at the intersection.
- Infrastructure providers supplying compute and tools.
- Funders backing frontier research.
Why Pillar VC
At Pillar VC, we back founders advancing the frontier of science. Scientific discovery is the highest-leverage engine of progress, and AI is the force multiplier accelerating the next era. This series convenes the AI for Science community upstream—before the breakthroughs happen.
Feburary 19th, 2026, 19 - 22:00
London
Visions for the future in London from
Fellow, Encode
Philine Lou Bommer
topic
What if AI could de-risk climate interventions without leaving the lab?
Founder & CEO, Latent Labs
Simon
Kohl
topic
What if biology were programmable?
CEO, Orbital Materials
Johnny Godwin
topic
What if the most important AI company isn't a software company?
CTO, ARIA
Ant
Rowstron
topic
What if AI Co-Scientists work?
Digital Biology @ NVIDIA
Daniel Burkhardt
topic
TBD
Speaker's Corner
Short talks framed around one question: What if? Curated networking across research, company formation, and infrastructure. Food, drinks, and space for real conversation.
Who It's For
- Researchers applying AI to scientific problems.
- Scientists integrating AI into experiments.
- Founders building at the intersection.
- Infrastructure providers supplying compute and tools.
- Funders backing frontier research.
Why Pillar VC
At Pillar VC, we back founders advancing the frontier of science. Scientific discovery is the highest-leverage engine of progress, and AI is the force multiplier accelerating the next era. This series convenes the AI for Science community upstream—before the breakthroughs happen.
February 3rd, 2026, 5:30 - 8
San Francisco, CA
Visions for the future in SF from
Host of Dwarkesh Podcast
Dwarkesh Patel
Co-founder, Edison
Andrew White
topic
A day in the life of a scientist in 2027.
Executive Director, Encode
Leah
Morris
Speaker's Corner
Short talks framed around one question: What if? Curated networking across research, company formation, and infrastructure. Food, drinks, and space for real conversation.
Who It's For
- Researchers applying AI to scientific problems.
- Scientists integrating AI into experiments.
- Founders building at the intersection.
- Infrastructure providers supplying compute and tools.
- Funders backing frontier research.
Why Pillar VC
At Pillar VC, we back founders advancing the frontier of science. Scientific discovery is the highest-leverage engine of progress, and AI is the force multiplier accelerating the next era. This series convenes the AI for Science community upstream—before the breakthroughs happen.
