Calling all AI agent innovators: VentureBeat announces registration for VB Transform 2025

VentureBeat has announced a call for applications for its Innovation Showcase, a premier platform for generative AI companies looking to demonstrate their enterprise solutions at Transform 2025 in San Francisco.

Event overview: The Transform conference, focused on enterprise agentic AI orchestration at scale, will feature presentations from 10 selected companies demonstrating cutting-edge generative AI technologies.

• The showcase will take place in front of 400 industry decision-makers, including tech analysts and brand executives
• Selected companies will receive editorial coverage on VentureBeat, reaching millions of monthly readers
• Presenters will receive direct feedback from an expert panel of industry leaders

Selection criteria and categories: The showcase aims to highlight a diverse range of companies at different growth stages in the enterprise AI space.

• Five spots are reserved for early-stage companies (seed to early Series A with under $50M in funding)
• Five spots are allocated for later-stage startups (Series A+ with over $50M in funding)
• Large company divisions must apply in the later-stage category
• Winners will be recognized in three categories: most likely to succeed, best technology, and best presentation style

Application details: The submission process emphasizes real-world impact and business results.

• Companies must demonstrate new enterprise AI solutions with tangible use cases
• Applications are due by March 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
• Previous showcase winners include prominent companies like SambaNova, Instabase, and Tabnine

Future implications: As enterprise AI adoption accelerates, this showcase represents a significant opportunity for emerging players to gain visibility and validation in an increasingly competitive market, while providing established companies with a platform to demonstrate their continued innovation in the space.