Shift AI · Barcelona Founder Week

The AI Builders Retreat.

For everyone who understands the importance of shifting their business to be AI first. Learn from the world’s top thinkers, builders, and industry experts.

500+
SaaS founders attending
50M+
podcast downloads across network
700+
companies funded
9
curated experiences
10–50
guests per experience
Sunset catamaran cruise on the Barcelona coastline
Helicopter over Barcelona coastline
Rooftop wine tasting at Soho House Barcelona
AI founders dinner in the Gothic Quarter
Beach club founder mixer in Barcelona
Who is coming

Who is coming?

Attendees are curated from a hand-picked list of 700+ AI and SaaS founders, operators, and investors across Europe and the US.

  • AI Founders
  • AI Investors
  • GTM Engineers
  • Product Architects
  • Workflow Automaters
  • AI Media Brands
  • Agent Designers
  • Data Operators
October 12–15 · Barcelona

Agenda at a Glance

October

12

Mon

October

13

Tue

October

14

Wed

October

15

Thu
Arrival Day
  • Registration Opens
  • Welcome Reception
Main Day 1
  • Sunrise Founder Run
  • AI Yacht Breakfast
  • Main Stage Content
  • AI Meetings (1:1s)
  • AI Roundtables
  • Helicopter Networking Flights
  • Sunset Catamaran Cruise
  • Networking Dinner Series
Main Day 2
  • Main Stage Content
  • AI Meetings (1:1s)
  • AI Roundtables
  • Rooftop Wine Tasting
  • Private Flamenco Dinner
  • Beach Club Founder Mixer
  • Closing Night Party
Departure Day
  • Sunrise Founder Recovery
  • Networking Breakfast
  • Supercar Drive Experience
  • Rooftop Investor Dinner
The experiences

Nine curated experiences. One unforgettable week.

Each experience is invite-only and designed for 10–50 founders, investors, and operators. Pick one to host — we’ll do the rest.

Mediterranean Sunset Catamaran Cruise
01Flagship

Mediterranean Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Private sunset sail with founders and investors along the Barcelona coastline.

20–45 guests
2.5 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Private catamaran
  • Drinks & snacks
  • Live music
  • Networking host
Ideal sponsors
FintechInfrastructure softwareVC firmsAI tools
Rooftop Wine Tasting at Soho House Barcelona
02

Rooftop Wine Tasting at Soho House Barcelona

Private wine tasting featuring Spanish wines and curated founder introductions.

15–40 guests
2 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Sommelier-led tasting
  • Spanish wine flights
  • Tapas service
  • Rooftop terrace
Ideal sponsors
Executive softwareCFO toolsHR tech
Helicopter Tour Over Barcelona Coastline
03

Helicopter Tour Over Barcelona Coastline

Small-group helicopter flights rotating throughout the afternoon.

10–20 guests total
90 minutes operations
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Multiple short flights
  • Transportation coordination
  • Champagne welcome
Ideal sponsors
Enterprise AISecurity companiesPremium brands
Founder Yacht Breakfast
04

Founder Yacht Breakfast

Morning networking breakfast aboard a docked yacht in Port Vell.

15–30 guests
2 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Espresso bar
  • Healthy breakfast
  • Harbor networking
  • Founder introductions
Ideal sponsors
Productivity toolsB2B SaaSInvestor groups
Private Flamenco + Tapas Night
05

Private Flamenco + Tapas Night

Traditional Barcelona evening featuring flamenco, tapas, and founder networking.

20–50 guests
3 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Reserved venue
  • Live performance
  • Shared tapas
  • Open bar
Ideal sponsors
International expansion toolsPayments companiesGlobal SaaS brands
Beach Club Founder Mixer
06

Beach Club Founder Mixer

Relaxed networking event at a Barcelona beach club with music and cocktails.

30–50 guests
3 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Reserved lounge area
  • Drink tickets
  • DJ set
  • Sponsor branding
Ideal sponsors
Developer toolsMarketing platformsRecruiting software
Supercar Drive Experience
07

Supercar Drive Experience

Small-group Ferrari/Lamborghini coastal drive with founder pairings.

10–20 guests
2 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Vehicle rental
  • Scenic coastal route
  • Photographer & content kit
Ideal sponsors
CybersecurityEnterprise softwarePremium infrastructure brands
AI Founders Dinner in Gothic Quarter
08

AI Founders Dinner in Gothic Quarter

Private chef dinner focused on AI operators and investors.

12–24 guests
3 hours
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Multi-course tasting menu
  • Wine pairings
  • Moderated founder conversation
Ideal sponsors
AI infrastructureGPU/cloud providersDeveloper platforms
Sunrise Run + Founder Recovery Breakfast
09

Sunrise Run + Founder Recovery Breakfast

Morning founder wellness run followed by healthy breakfast and coffee.

15–40 guests
90 minutes
Barcelona · $40,000–$60,000 sponsor cost
Includes
  • Run leader
  • Branded recovery station
  • Smoothies & coffee
  • Networking
Ideal sponsors
Health techProductivity toolsWellness brands
Barcelona coastline opening partyPresenting Sponsor Available
Official Opening Party

Opening Night on the Coast.

  • 300–400 founders & investors
  • October 12 · 6:00–9:00 PM
  • Barcelona Coastline Venue
  • Cocktails · DJ · Networking

Kick off Shift AI Barcelona Founder Week with 300+ SaaS founders, investors, operators, and executives on the Mediterranean coast. Sunset cocktails, music, curated networking — this is where the week starts.

Become Presenting SponsorRequest Sponsorship Deck
What sponsors receive

Own the moment the week begins.

One presenting sponsor. The first impression every founder takes home from the week.

  • Naming rights for opening reception
  • Brand placement across event marketing
  • Curated founder attendee access
  • VIP founder introductions
  • On-site activation opportunities
  • Social and podcast exposure
  • Photographer and video assets
  • Premium visibility during kickoff
Sponsorship packages

Pick the room you want to own.

Three tiers. Every one designed to put your brand in front of high-intent SaaS founders, operators, and investors — without a tradeshow booth in sight.

Bronze Experience Sponsor

$5,000

A name on the door.

  • Sponsor branding on one event page
  • Logo placement on event signage
  • 3 attendee tickets
  • Mention in post-event recap
Most popularSilver Experience Sponsor

$10,000

The named host of one experience.

  • Named sponsor of one side event
  • Founder attendee list shared in advance
  • Social promotion across the network
  • 5 attendee tickets
  • Branded signage on-site
Gold Experience Sponsor

$20,000+

A custom-curated room of your choosing.

  • Custom curated event built around you
  • Podcast & video integrations
  • VIP founder introductions
  • Premium branding across the week
  • Main event visibility
  • Dedicated founder concierge
What founders say

Conversations that compound.

This felt more valuable than the actual conference.
Founder, $12M ARR vertical SaaS
Best founder conversations I had all year.
Investor, growth fund
The small-group format made real networking possible.
Operator, infra startup
Frequently asked

Sponsor questions, answered.

500+ founders, investors, and operators across the week, drawn from a curated network of 700+ funded AI and SaaS companies.
Yes. We tailor the guest list, theme, branding, format, and host to fit your goals — whether that is closing enterprise deals or recruiting senior engineers.
Silver and Gold sponsors receive curated attendee access in advance, so your team can prepare introductions and follow-ups intentionally.
Attendees are curated from Shift AI conference applicants, a network of funded AI and SaaS companies, and a hand-picked invite list of investors and operators.
Yes. We frequently pair complementary sponsors on a single experience — for example a fintech and a CFO tool sharing a rooftop dinner.
No. Most experiences are invite-only and capped at 10–50 guests to protect founder density and the quality of conversation.

Session Architect

Free Pass + $1,000 Travel Reimbursement

All-access pass for the AI Builders Retreat. By application only. To qualify, applicants must:

  • Agree to host a roundtable where you screenshare tactics
  • Attend at least two side experiences
  • Take at least 10 one-on-one meetings, 15 minutes each
Apply now for the free pass and $1,000 travel reimbursement
Why sponsors choose Shift AI

Founders remember experiences, not booths.

Traditional conference sponsorships are noisy. Shift AI is built around engineered outcomes — pre-scheduled meetings with qualified founders, category ownership, and intimate experiences that create real pipeline.

Hosted Buyer Meetings

Pre-scheduled, double opt-in, one-to-one meetings with qualified founders and operators in your ICP. Not badge scans — real pipeline.

Category Ownership

One sponsor per category. Exclusive naming rights, stage presence, and digital ownership of the conversation that defines your space.

ICP Density

72% founder or C-suite. 70% running companies at $1M+ ARR. 36% above $10M. The signal-to-noise ratio isn’t a feature — it’s the product.

Stage & Content

Main stage keynotes, content track sessions, and Tabletalks roundtables — position your team as the thought leader in your category.

Curated Experiences

Welcome parties, investor dinners, private dinners for 20 top prospects, and bespoke VIP experiences — the conversations that actually change things.

Two Continents, One Deal

Sponsor both Shift Europe (Barcelona) and Shift USA (Austin) in a single package at 25% below the combined single-event rate.

Host the room

Host the conversations everyone remembers.

Partner with Shift AI Barcelona to create unforgettable experiences for Europe’s top SaaS founders, investors, and operators.