TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026: Doors open at 9 a.m. ET in Boston

Today at 9 a.m. ET, founders, investors, and startup leaders are gathering at SoWa Power Station in Boston for TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 for a full day dedicated to the strategies, insights, and connections that help startups scale faster and smarter. That is also when prices will increase to full rates. Discounts and deals will end when doors open.

From fundraising and product-market fit to AI innovation and enterprise growth, today’s agenda is packed with actionable advice from experienced founders, investors, and operators. Whether you’re raising capital, refining your go-to-market strategy, validating product-market fit, or preparing for your next stage of growth, Founder Summit delivers practical insights you can put into action immediately.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join. Secure your pass and gain access to a full day of startup-focused content, investor perspectives, founder networking, interactive roundtables, and the conversations that can help accelerate your company’s growth. Register before 9 a.m. ET to save up to $100 on your pass, plus get a second pass for free.

A full day of learning, networking, and inspiration

Registration and Expo Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
Pick up your badge, connect with partners, and explore the Expo Hall throughout the day. The Expo Hall is where you’ll find exhibiting startups that bring a variety of solutions to help accelerate scaling.

Networking Lounge powered by Braindate: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Schedule one-on-one and small-group meetings with founders, investors, and startup operators on the Braindate networking app. Some of the most valuable and insightful conversations happen between sessions and in the Networking Lounge.

Register now to join the rest of Boston’s founders and VCs.

Breakout sessions

Visit the Founder Summit agenda to get to know each session and the speakers leading them.

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