# Event Details - **Event Name**: Product Futures Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: SCI Product Futures Summit 2026, hosted by Groundswell Startups in collaboration with New World Angels, on February 5, 2026.About this EventJoin us for the SCI Product Futures Summit 2026, hosted by Groundswell Startups in collaboration with New World Angels, on February 5, 2026, in Melbourne, Florida.This half-day summit will bring together founders, investors, engineers, and innovators exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming product design, development, and hardware innovation.Panel 1: From Idea to Market - Commercialization Strategies for First-Time FoundersHow new founders can de-risk product development, validate early, and find fit before scaling.Panel 2: Beyond Prototyping and Manufacturing - IP, Licensing, and Smart Market EntryExploring alternatives to heavy upfront tooling costs: licensing, partnerships, and lean market strategies.Panel 3: Hardware + AI - Accelerating Design, Prototyping, and ManufacturingHow artificial intelligence is reshaping product design, reducing time-to-market, and enabling new forms of innovation.​Panel 4: Investor Perspective - What VCs and Angels Really Look ForA candid discussion with active investors on how they evaluate risk, readiness, and return in hardware and AI ventures.Panel 5: Meet the Angels - Open Networking & Capital ConversationsAn interactive session giving founders direct access to angels, VCs, and corporate partners for meaningful conversations and connections.Learn more: spacecoastinitiative.com/summitAgenda?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMCheck-in + Breakfast?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMOpening RemarksHost: Groundswell Startups and New World Angels?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMPanel 1 - From Idea to MarketInfo: Turning an idea into a market-ready product is rarely a straight line. This session explores practical strategies for validating early, derisking development, and understanding what investors and customers actually want.?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMBeyond Prototyping: IP, Licensing, and Smart Market EntryInfo: Not every great product needs a factory or a full-time company behind it. This discussion dives into how founders can leverage intellectual property, licensing, and strategic partnerships to bring ideas to market efficiently, without massive capital outlay.?: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMHardware + AI: Accelerating Design, Prototyping, and ManufacturingInfo: AI is reshaping the entire product lifecycle, from concept generation and design optimization to predictive manufacturing. This panel highlights tools, case studies, and methods where hardware innovation meets artificial intelligence.?: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMInvestor Perspective: What VCs and Angels Really Look ForInfo: What makes investors lean in, or walk away, from a hardware or AI startup? Hear directly from active angels and venture investors on how they evaluate technical risk, scalability, and return potential in physical or AI-driven product ventures.?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMMeet the Angels: Open Networking Reception & Q&AInfo: An open-floor networking session where founders can meet active investors and mentors in an informal setting. This session aims to create space for connection, feedback, and new relationships. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/product-futures-summit-2026/100001967644538783 - **Event Categories**: business, artificial-intelligence, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Groundswell Startups - **lat**: 28.0727778 - **long**: -80.6007667 - **full address**: Groundswell Startups, 2412 Irwin Street, Melbourne, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Product Futures Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9651e8bf7706e01d85ebc8e3ffa3fff0d9ee2b8ab226a510092609931095c199-rimg-w1200-h416-dc222222-gmir.jpg?v=1763382638 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Product Futures Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Product Futures Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Groundswell Startups, 2412 Irwin Street, Melbourne, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Product Futures Summit 2026? - **A:** Product Futures Summit 2026 is organized by Groundswell Startups. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Product Futures Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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