Future of tech revealed at a packed Palo Alto event showcasing breakthrough innovations shaping 2026 and beyond.
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The Future Will be Explained to You in Palo Alto
The Future of Tech Unveiled in Palo Alto If you’re searching for what’s next in AI, chips, and breakthrough science, Palo Alto was the place to be this week. At PlayGround Global, the final StrictlyVC event of 2025 brought together founders and researchers building technologies most people won’t understand until years from now. The event has become a go-to source for early signals about where innovation is headed — and why it matters. For anyone wondering which emerging technologies could reshape 2026 and beyond, this gathering offered some unusually candid clues. It also highlighted why the future of tech remains centered around a few high-conviction builders willing to tackle problems that look impossible on paper. Credits:Jonathan Clark / Getty Images A Global Series That Keeps Spotting Trends Early StrictlyVC isn’t your typical tech conference. Over the years, the series has moved around the world while maintaining the same intimate format: bring together people working on quietly tra…