TechCrunch is gearing up for its highly anticipated TC Sessions: AI event, set to take place on June 5 at Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley. The event promises to bring together over 1,200 startup founders, venture capital leaders, and industry pioneers to shape the future of AI innovation. In the lead-up to the event, TechCrunch is calling on AI leaders to take part in industry-changing conversations by applying to lead breakout sessions and discussions.

For innovators driving the discourse in AI, this is a rare opportunity to take center stage and share their expertise with a captive audience. By applying to lead a 50-minute breakout session, selected speakers will have the chance to present their topic, engage in a panel discussion, and participate in an audience Q&A. The scope of topics is wide-ranging, encompassing startups within the AI space, the tools revolutionizing the way we work and build, and the infrastructure required to support further innovation.

Applications are open until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT, and interested individuals can submit their topic through the TC Sessions: AI event page. Following the application process, the TechCrunch audience will vote on their favorite sessions, ensuring that the most compelling and relevant topics are featured at the event.

In addition to the opportunity to lead a discussion and take home bragging rights, selected speakers will also receive exclusive perks. These include access to the main stage of AI event programming, additional breakout sessions, and the chance to participate in small-group and 1:1 networking opportunities. Furthermore, speakers will be prominently featured across all event listings and agendas, and will receive social media promotion.

For companies interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, there are opportunities available. By contacting the sponsorship sales team, organizations can explore ways to engage with the AI community and showcase their products or services.

With the clock ticking, AI leaders are urged to apply now to take part in this premier event. By doing so, they will have the chance to inspire, educate, and shape the future of AI innovation alongside fellow industry pioneers.

Don't miss this opportunity to make your mark on the AI industry. Apply to speak at TechCrunch Sessions: AI before tonight's deadline, and be part of the conversations that will drive the future of AI forward.