Attencity, along with Manhattan Elite Club and Solo Unicorn Club, recently hosted Pre-AI Tech Week NYC, bringing together over 150 founders, investors, creators, researchers, engineers, and community leaders to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence, media, and brand building.

Connecting the Innovation Ecosystem

The event, which took place in New York City, featured remarks from Lynn Zhang, Founder of Attencity, who spoke about the accelerating convergence of local and global innovation ecosystems. Zhang also highlighted the launch of the Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF) New York Chapter, marking an expansion of the global AI-focused film and digital content platform into the New York ecosystem.

Gloria (Yuwen) Lu, Head of Global Growth & Partner at Attencity, described a shift in how brands are discovered and evaluated, stating that AI systems increasingly influence what information people see, trust, and act upon. Lu introduced Attencity’s Operating System of Growth, which brings together seven growth engines to help brands adapt to this shift.

Global Brand Legibility in an AI-Mediated Market

Lu also introduced the concept of ‘Global Legibility’, describing a growing requirement for international brands operating in AI-mediated environments. The event created a space for collaboration across technology, media, investment, and creative industries, reflecting New York’s role as an active node in the global AI ecosystem.

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