Artificial intelligence is no longer simply something that will happen in the future; it is now a part of how we make decisions, run businesses, and do our daily tasks. This change has felt immediate, collaborative, and very human in Brooklyn, where people from numerous disciplines are learning together how to apply AI in ways that matter in the real world. The Brooklyn Tech Expo events became a central focus for the city’s expanding AI and tech community by 2025. Hosted by Pulse NYC, the three events : TECH4LIFE on February 11, the Annual Brooklyn Tech Expo on June 3, and FALL4AI on October 7, attracted more than 1,000 attendees each, filling the charming brick interior of 26 Bridge St. in Dumbo with conversation, curiosity, and a shared interest in how technology, especially AI, is shaping life and work. The venue itself, a renovated factory with exposed brick and tall wooden doors, added character to the experience and emphasized something that ran through all of the events: Brooklyn’s tech culture feels hands-on, community-driven, and grounded in real people solving real problems. Alongside seminars and exhibitor showcases, all three editions offered open networking and free professional headshots, which became a small but memorable detail; everyone left with something they could use.
TECH4LIFE Edition 2025: February 11
The TECH4LIFE Edition 2025 edition focused on technology in everyday life – how AI is not only influencing industries but also personal habits, decision-making, and the tools people rely on daily. Speakers including Robert Polding, Steve Salee, and Chintan Shah explored everything from prompt engineering and autonomous AI agents to leadership communication and HealthTech innovation. The conversations were practical and easy to relate to. Attendees weren’t just thinking about the future – they were recognizing how much of it is already here.
Annual Brooklyn Tech Expo 2025: June 3
The Annual Brooklyn Tech Expo 2025 shifted the perspective from personal life to organizational strategy. The event drew founders, executives, and teams looking for ways to integrate AI into their operations, branding, or product direction. Presentations included David Lefer on curiosity in entrepreneurship, Kenneth Ebie on small business opportunities in an AI economy, and David Card on why brand identity matters even more when technology makes copying easier. Greg Spektor and Michael Fainberg added viewpoints spanning generative AI, scaling internal AI adoption, intellectual property, professional visibility, and AI in mental health access. The exhibitor floor buzzed with activity all day, and discussions flowed seamlessly between seminars, creating an atmosphere that was vibrant, inviting, and truly beneficial.
FALL4AI Edition: October 7, 2025
The FALL4AI Edition 2025 took a more focused look at AI itself. Instead of exploring technology broadly, this event asked how AI systems are being put into practice across industries. Topics covered in a panel discussion with industry leaders such as Yehoyada Mandeel, David Lefer, Jeff Chapman, Devon Bleibtrey, Greg Spektor, Marie Incontrera and Bishal Dasgupta included: multi-agent systems, regulatory considerations, transitioning from prototypes to large-scale installations, advanced conversational AI beyond basic chatbots, business strategies and more. Exhibitors presented AI tools that attendees could engage with immediately, anchoring the event in practical applications instead of mere concepts.
Shared Atmosphere and Community
Despite the evolving themes, each event kept a similar rhythm: exhibitor demos, speaker-led seminars, open networking, and approachable conversation. The space, the pacing, and the mix of attendees made the expo feel less like a corporate conference and more like a community forum—one that happened to be filled with people thinking deeply about the future of technology.
Press Reception
TechBullion and NYWeekly showcased the expo series’ exceptional organization, varied participants, and focus on impactful networking. Both noted that the events brought together a broad range of tech participants, not just one sector or type of professional – which added to the sense of openness and momentum.
UPCOMING EVENT: Brooklyn Tech Expo “TECH4LIFE” Edition 2026 (February 11, 2026)
The next edition returns on February 11, 2026, once again at 26 Bridge St. The Brooklyn Tech Expo TECH4LIFE Edition 2026 is expected to gather over 1,000 attendees, including founders, executives, and industry leaders. The event will focus on the intersection of AI and everyday technology solutions, with seminars, exhibitor showcases, professional networking, and free professional headshots. Tickets include Standard and VIP options, with a limited-time free Standard Pass currently available. As always, the venue remains easily accessible via the F train to York St. or A/C train to High St., and features the same brick-and-timber character that has become part of the Expo’s identity.
Conclusion
Across all three editions, the Brooklyn Tech Expo offered something straightforward and valuable: the chance for people to learn, talk, and think about technology together. AI was the anchor topic, but the real focus was on the people and organizations figuring out how to use it. The expo series provided both knowledge and connection, showing that Brooklyn’s tech scene is active, collaborative, and engaged in the conversations shaping the present – not just the future. With the Brooklyn Tech Expo TECH4LIFE Edition 2026 approaching, those conversations are set to continue – with even more people stepping into the conversation about how AI is reshaping everyday life and work.
