Elevate Your Innovations – Get Noticed by VCs and Investors

Present your groundbreaking sustainable technology solutions and showcase the dynamic power of your start-up. Get noticed by the right people and gain momentum as a changemaker in the sustainable technology space.

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About WACV24

WACV 2024 is a leading conference for computer vision researchers working on practical applications and innovative algorithms to share key developments. 

• A Close-Knit Community. Opportunities to engage with a smaller, focused audience. 

• A Single Location. Captive environment called for effective connection-building

• More Opportunities to Meet. A later start time facilities in-person networking opportunities

• Dedicated Networking Time. Meet and greet reception 

Topic areas:

• Machine learning architecture, formulations, and algorithms

• Image recognition and understanding

• Computational photography, image, and video synthesis

• 3D computer vision

1,200+
Attendees

Companies & Labs at WACV

400
Institutions Represented

40+
Countries

690
Paper Presentations

Top Job Titles of Attendees

• Research Scientist

• Computer Vision and Deep Learning Researcher

• Chief Data Scientist

• Tech Lead Manager

• Senior Manager, Deep Learning

• ML Engineer

• AI Engineer

• Senior Principal Research Manager

• Distinguished Professor

• PhD students and candidates

Exclusive Benefits for Participants: Free entry into SustainTech for one member of your company and a 5-minute pitch presentation in front of VC judges.

Grand Prize Rewards: The winning startup will be celebrated with a comprehensive feature in IEEE Computer Society’s Tech News and four prominent IEEE publications. This prize package, valued at approximately US$25,000.

Broad Exposure: Position your startup at the forefront of sustainable technology, engaging with leading thinkers and innovators.

Why Participate?

19 - 20 August 2025

San Jose, CA

Sponsored Speaker Opportunities

Participation Criteria

Your start-up must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• Is privately held.
  
• Was established less than five years ago.
  
• Has a website or existing public references on the internet.
  
• Employs 50 or fewer people.
  

Participation Criteria

About IEEE

IEEE, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, is a global leader driving technological advancement. At the heart of its impact are its 2,000+ conferences. These events bring together top professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive innovation and tackle global challenges. As a sponsor at an IEEE conference, you have a prime opportunity to showcase your brand, talk to future customers, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue shaping the tech landscape. Join us in pushing the boundaries of technology.

Judging Criteria

Pitches will be evaluated on innovation and uniqueness, market opportunity, viability, and traction by a panel of judges.

Judges will consist of venture capitalists and corporate leaders working in the sustainable technology space.

Judging Criteria