This event will present a high-visibility pitch showcase for the 10 finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Prize in AI and Manufacturing. The hour-long, “Shark Tank”-style pitch contest is designed to elevate the semi-finalists’ ventures for our audience, spotlighting their innovations for strategic investment. By including the dynamic element of live pitching, along with real-time inquiries from the guest judges, we envision deeply engaged and invested spectators for this high-stakes competition. Five finalists will be selected to share a combined total of $150,000 in prize awards, and will become eligible to vie for the $1 million grand prize, to be awarded at the Global Conference.