Key facts
- TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will feature side events from November 3-6.
- Side events include networking mixers, innovation showcases, and workshops.
- Attendance at side events requires registration/RSVP and is minimum 18+.
- Registering for a side event does not grant access to the main conference.
TechCrunch has announced the full schedule for its Founder Summit 2026 side events, which will take place in Boston from November 3-6. These events are designed to foster connections and provide learning opportunities for founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts.
Each side event is organized and operated independently by its host. Attendance requires registration or RSVP, with a minimum age of 18, and some venues have a 21+ policy. Importantly, registering for a side event does not grant access to the main TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 conference.
Scheduled events include a November 3 breakfast workshop hosted by PrincipiumX on finding product opportunities, an evening mixer hosted by TBD Angels for founders and investors, and a session hosted by Prepare 4 VC and Startup Grind Boston on investor readiness. On November 4, Harmonic Finance, Fidelity Investments, and Baker Tilly will host a happy hour, while the Massachusetts AI Coalition and PTC for Startups will present a panel on AI and the physical world. Hyperplane VC will host a session on go-to-market strategies, and Deel will present 'Founders After Hours.'
November 5 features 'Creatives in Business,' hosted by Northeastern University Co-Op, celebrating women in business. The schedule concludes on November 6 with the 'South Asian Collective' event, focused on connecting South Asian founders, investors, and builders.