Octolane AI
AI Innovation Summit & Team Retreat 2026
Y Combinator W24
March 2 – March 7, 2026
San Francisco, California, United States
Octolane AI, Inc.
A week-long corporate event bringing together our globally distributed team for strategic planning, product demonstrations, AI industry training, and team-building.
What to expect
- Product launch & live demos of Octolane AI's self-driving CRM
- AI/ML training: LLMs, prompt engineering, and responsible AI
- Strategic planning & go-to-market alignment for 2026
- Team-building and industry guest speakers
Daily itinerary
Day 1 – Monday, March 2: Arrival & Opening Ceremony
Welcome & Vision Setting
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMRegistration & Welcome Breakfast
Attendee check-in, badge distribution, networking breakfast
- 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMOpening Keynote
CEO One Chowdhury presents the company vision, mission, and 2026 strategic priorities
- 11:30 AM – 12:00 PMTeam Introductions
Each team member introduces themselves, their role, and shares their professional background
- 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMLunch
Catered group lunch with networking
- 1:30 PM – 3:00 PMState of AI in Enterprise
Industry overview: trends in AI-powered enterprise software, CRM landscape, and competitive positioning
- 3:00 PM – 3:30 PMCoffee Break
Refreshments and informal networking
- 3:30 PM – 5:00 PMProduct Vision Workshop
Interactive session on Octolane's product roadmap, feature priorities, and the self-driving CRM concept
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWelcome Dinner
Team dinner at a San Francisco restaurant
Day 2 – Tuesday, March 3: AI Technology Training
AI Deep Dive & Technical Knowledge Sharing
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast
Continental breakfast
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMAI/ML Fundamentals Workshop
Training on large language models, prompt engineering, and AI application design patterns
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGuest Speaker Session
Invited AI industry expert on the future of autonomous AI agents in business workflows
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLunch
Catered group lunch
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMHands-on AI Lab
Interactive training: participants explore AI tools, experiment with model APIs, and learn practical techniques
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PMCoffee Break
Refreshments
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMAI Ethics & Responsible AI Panel
Panel discussion on responsible AI development, data privacy, and ethical considerations
- 6:00 PM onwardsFree Evening
Optional group activity or personal time
Day 3 – Wednesday, March 4: Product Launch Showcase
Octolane AI Product Launch & Demonstration
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast
Continental breakfast
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMProduct Launch Presentation
Unveiling of Octolane AI's latest features: AI deal detection, automated follow-ups, and intelligent CRM updates
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMLive Product Demonstration
Hands-on demo of the self-driving CRM platform, new capabilities walkthrough, and Q&A
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLunch
Catered group lunch
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMCustomer Success Stories
Case studies, customer feedback analysis, and lessons learned from our customer base
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PMCoffee Break
Refreshments
- 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMFeedback & Ideation Session
Collaborative workshop: feedback on the product, brainstorming feature ideas, UX improvements
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMLaunch Celebration Dinner
Special dinner celebrating the product launch milestone
Day 4 – Thursday, March 5: Strategy & Team Building
Strategic Planning & Team Cohesion
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast
Continental breakfast
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMCompany Strategy Review
Review of business metrics, growth strategy, market positioning, and competitive landscape
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGo-to-Market Workshop
Sales strategy, marketing initiatives, pricing optimization, and customer acquisition plans
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLunch
Catered group lunch
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMTeam Building Activity
Guided team-building excursion in San Francisco (e.g., Golden Gate Bridge walk, Bay Area cultural tour)
- 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMTeam Dinner
Group dinner at a local restaurant
Day 5 – Friday, March 6: Innovation & Future Planning
Innovation Lab & Forward Planning
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AMBreakfast
Continental breakfast
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMInnovation Lab
Team members present innovative ideas, prototypes, and proposals for future product development
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGuest Speaker: Startup Scaling
Invited speaker on scaling SaaS startups, fundraising strategy, and operational excellence
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMLunch
Catered group lunch
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMRoadmap Planning Session
Collaborative roadmap planning for Q2–Q4 2026, milestone setting, and OKR alignment
- 3:30 PM – 4:00 PMCoffee Break
Refreshments
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMClosing Ceremony & Awards
Recognition of team achievements, closing remarks by CEO, and event wrap-up
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMFarewell Dinner
Final team dinner celebrating a successful week
Day 6 – Saturday, March 7: Departure
Departures & Optional Activities
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AMFarewell Breakfast
Final group breakfast before departures
- 10:00 AM onwardsDepartures
Attendees depart; transportation to SFO/OAK arranged as needed