the primiere

Where technology meets culture.

We produce experiences that bring emerging technology into the real world.

Explore experiences Partner with us
Priyanka Kaur, founder of the primiere, smiling in a brown blazer
Priyanka Kaur Founder & producer
FROM THE ARCHIVESAI HACKATHONSponsored by Databricks
Fashion techHealth techClimate techData for good

The primiere archives / Data for good

Past premiere · Sept 18–20, 2026 · Queens College

Three days. One challenge. Ideas brought to life.

AI Databricks Hackathon + Networking Mixer

Sponsored by Databricks & Tech Incubator at Queens College

Over three days at Queens College, 90 registered guests came together for an AI hackathon and networking experience sponsored by Databricks. Students, career-changers and working technologists built with Databricks, received mentorship and showcased their work to industry judges.

A primiere production · conceived and produced by founder Priyanka Kaur

A full room of participants at laptops while a presenter walks through the Databricks platform on a projector screenBuilding on Databricks
Participants seated at tables with laptops in the Queens College dining hallThe room
Organizers and guests smiling in front of the step-and-repeat backdrop, holding their event badgesOrganizers & guests
The welcome team seated at the check-in tableWelcome desk
Hosts on stage with a microphone during the closing, with Priyanka giving a thumbs upClosing & awards
3days of building
90registered guests
1live challenge

FOR ATTENDEES

What guests walked away with

  • Hands-on building. A live AI challenge in small, mixed-skill teams.
  • Two layers of mentorship. Guidance from the Databricks team, plus beginner coaching on the platform from Priyanka.
  • A real stage. Every team presented its work directly to the Databricks judges.
  • Professional network. A networking corner with working tech professionals, plus NFC networking cards.
  • Prizes & perks. Databricks prizes for winning teams, gift bags and keychains for guests.

The extras: bubble tea, Domino's pizza, gift bags, Databricks keychains and NFC networking cards.

Created & produced by the primiere Sponsored by Databricks·Tech Incubator at Queens College Also sponsored by WAGMI-Connect
Bring an experience like this to your brand Get invited to the next one

Also from the founder

NY Tech Week · June 3, 2026 · Manhattan

No One Knows What They're Doing (404: Career Not Found)

A New York Tech Week event independently conceived and produced by Priyanka, from concept and outreach to on-the-ground execution. Separate from the hackathon and its sponsors.

109registered guests

Our worlds

Four worlds. One stage.

Every premiere lives where technology meets something people already care about. These are the worlds that shape our programming.

01

Fashion tech

Style, made smarter.

Sustainable design, resale, wearables and the future of how we dress.

Next act in development

02

Health tech

Wellness, reimagined.

Digital health, care and wellbeing, powered by technology that feels human.

Next act in development

03

Climate tech

Tools for a livable planet.

Clean energy, circular design and the builders making sustainability practical.

Next act in development

Backstage

Events worth showing up for. Connections worth keeping.

Part workshop, part showcase, part night out.

SIGNATURE FORMAT Coming soon

Premiere Nights

Our signature evening, built around one world at a time. A creative technology showcase, a live demo or panel, curated networking and an immersive social experience, all in one night.

  1. Act IThe showcase
  2. Act IIDemo or panel
  3. Act IIICurated networking
  4. EncoreThe after-party
Priyanka handing out bubble tea to smiling guests during a breakA scene from our AI Hackathon

The supporting cast

Hackathons

Teams build real projects over a weekend, guided by industry mentors.

Produced · Sept 2026

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on real skills, from AI tools to data basics.

Coming soon

Demo Nights

Builders show what they've made. Guests see ideas debut.

Coming soon

Casting Calls

Curated networking: we introduce guests to people working in the worlds they want to join.

Coming soon

Every format is also available as a custom production for your brand.

Work with the primiere

Put your brand at the center of what's next.

Connect with emerging builders, creatives and changemakers through experiences designed to spark ideas, start conversations and make a lasting impression.

Pathway 01

Sponsor a primiere

Connect your brand with an experience we're producing and the audience in the room.

Explore sponsorships

Pathway 02

Produce with us

Commission a custom experience designed around your brand's goals.

Start a production

Pathway 02 · Custom productions

Your brand's premiere.

Launching a product, reaching new talent or bringing your community together? You bring the goal. We bring the concept, the room and the people, and run the whole show.

01

Private hackathon

Put your platform in builders' hands for a day or a weekend.

02

Launch night

Debut a product with a showcase, demos and the right guest list.

03

Workshop series

Teach a skill around your tools and grow an engaged community.

04

Curated mixer

A hand-picked room of builders, creatives and talent you want to meet.

  1. 01Discovery call
  2. 02Concept & proposal
  3. 03Production
  4. 04Show night
  5. 05Recap

Track record: a three-day AI Hackathon sponsored by Databricks (90 registered guests), plus a founder-produced NY Tech Week event (109 registered guests).

Start a production

Let's talk

Let's make something worth showing up for.

Two ways to start. You only need one.

Option 1 · Book a conversation

Pick the call that fits and choose a time.

Intro call · Sponsors & brands

Partnership discovery call

Sponsorships and custom productions: your goals, your audience, what's possible.

Book a time → Intro call · Venues, speakers & collaborators

Event collaboration call

Host a premiere, lead a session or co-create an experience.

Book a time →
Option 2 · Prefer email?

Tell us about your project.

Tell us what you have in mind

We'll review your details and follow up by email with next steps.

What are you hoping to achieve?

We'll follow up from [email protected]. See our privacy policy.

You're invited

Get on the guest list.

Early access to upcoming experiences, exclusive invitations and chances to collaborate.

What interests you?

By joining, you agree to receive event announcements and marketing emails from the primiere. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.

ADMIT ONE · GUEST LIST

First to know. First in the door.

Be among the first to hear when a new premiere is on the way.

  • Early ticket access when available
  • Invitations to guest-list events
  • Chances to speak, demo or collaborate

Why the primiere exists

Tech is shaping culture. Everyone deserves a seat.

Technology now shapes what we wear, how we heal, the planet we live on and the communities we build. But too many tech events feel like conferences built for people who are already inside.

We bring founders, brand leaders, creatives and industry professionals into the same room, connecting emerging talent with the people and opportunities shaping what's next.

Priyanka KaurFounder & producer, the primiere

Priyanka Kaur is the founder and producer behind the primiere, bringing together her background in technology and experience producing community-driven events. She creates spaces where emerging ideas become tangible experiences, connecting builders, creatives, industry professionals and brands.

Producer credits

Sept 2026
AI Databricks Hackathon + Networking Mixerthe primiere · Queens College · 90 registered guests
June 2026
No One Knows What They're Doing (404: Career Not Found)NY Tech Week · Independently conceived & produced · 109 registered guests
Produced, not just hostedFrom first idea to final recap, every detail is planned with intention, down to the bubble tea.
Proven beyond the primiereBefore founding the primiere, Priyanka independently conceived and produced a New York Tech Week event for 109 registered guests, from concept and outreach to on-the-ground execution.
Built with industry partnersOur first production was created and led by the primiere and sponsored by Databricks, Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC) and WAGMI-Connect.
Open, never entry-levelNewcomers are welcome, and the room is built to be worth it for professionals, founders and brands too.

The next act

Your seat is waiting. The show's about to start.

See upcoming premieres and grab your ticket on Luma.

See upcoming premieres Get on the list