Events

DateEventDescriptionLocation
October 4, 2026Blue Startups Showcase & ʻOhana Mixer – #SFTechWeekJoin Blue Startups and ThriveHI during SF Tech Week for an evening celebrating Hawaiʻi’s growing startup ecosystem.

Meet the founders of Blue Startups Cohort 18 as they showcase what they’ve been building, connect with investors and industry leaders, and wrap up their accelerator journey. The evening will also bring together Hawaiʻi founders, investors, alumni, mentors, and friends for an ʻOhana Mixer designed to reconnect and build new relationships across the Pacific.		San Francisco, California
October 5 – 7, 2026LWTSUMMITThis year, we are bringing back our Leadership Summit with a new twist. It is both a summit and a leadership program. Bigger, bolder, and designed for what is next.New York, New York
October 13 – 15, 2026TechCrunch DisruptDisrupt is where you’ll find innovation for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor seeking the next big thing, Disrupt offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward.San Francisco, California
October 13 – 15, 2026EdTech Week 2026The #1 EdTech event in New York City.New York, New York
November 4 – 6, 2026SOSV Deep Tech SummitThe SOSV Deep Tech Summit (Nov. 4–6) is free to all participants, completely online, and encompasses three broad areas, climate tech, human health, and AI in the physical world. Top founders, VCs, and scientists are appearing on panels and in fireside chats expertly moderated by journalists and others. Based on attendance at our past summits, SOSV expects more than 5,000 attendees this year. Alongside the summit, SOSV is also hosting a Deep Tech VC-Founder Matchup and Co-Founder Search event. The producers of the Summit are SOSV’s Ned Desmond, Ben Joffe, and Norm Amandi.Virtual
November 9 – 12, 2026Web SummitLisbon, Portugal
November 16, 2026Digital Health Awards 2026Each year, the competition attracts groundbreaking companies from around the world, with only the most impactful advancing to the final stage. Join us on this journey to explore new innovations and spotlight the most impactful companies transforming digital health.Las Vegas, Nevada
November 17 – 18, 2026MARS Climate ImpactMaRS Climate Impact delves into the most promising ideas and innovations that could help prevent the most disastrous consequences of climate change and build a cleaner economy.Toronto, Canada
December 7 – 10, 2026Black Hat Europe 2026Black Hat Europe returns to the Excel in London with a four-day program, 7-10 December 2026. The event will open with two-and four-day options of specialized cybersecurity Trainings, with courses of all skill levels.London, England
March 1 – 5, 2027GDC: Festival of GamingToday, the Festival of Gaming builds on that legacy by bringing the entire games ecosystem together. From concept and production to publishing, marketing, and player engagement, GDC is designed to help you solve real production challenges, discover new technologies, find business opportunities, and expand your network.San Francisco, California
March 15 – 21, 2027SXSWSXSW brings together the worlds of Innovation, Film & TV, Music, and Comedy for seven days of live discovery.Austin, Texas
April 27 – 28, 2027Startup Grind ConferenceSilicon Valley, California
May 4 – 6, 2027The Payments Canada SummitThe SUMMIT, hosted by Payments Canada, is Canada’s annual premier payment event.Toronto, Canada
May 11 – 12, 2027SaaStr AI 2027Three days. 10,000+ founders, CROs, CMOs, and AI builders in one place. The hallway conversations were the conference.San Francisco, California