The clock is almost out. You have less than 24 hours left to apply to host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Applications close tonight at midnight PT.

Connect with the Boston startup ecosystem through November 1–7 by hosting your own Side Event. Bring your community, start an impactful conversation that’ll push the needle, and create an unforgettable experience.

Apply now to host a Side Event →

Put the tech spotlight on your brand

Founder Summit brings founders, investors, partners, and tech leaders to Boston. Side Events give you another way to connect with that community — before, during, and after the conference.

Host a meetup. Bring tech leaders together for a happy hour. Lead a panel or workshop. Create an experience your community will remember. The event is yours to plan.

An approved Side Event will:

• Reach the Founder Summit community and connect your audience with founders, investors, partners, and innovators from across the ecosystem.
• Extend your presence beyond the venue floor with an event during the broader Founder Summit week.
• Get additional visibility from TechCrunch through placement on the official Side Events page, agenda, mobile app, attendee emails, a TechCrunch article, and social channels.
• Give your community an added reason to attend Founder Summit with a ticket discount to share with your network.

Applying does not guarantee your event will be accepted or hosted as an official TechCrunch Founder Summit Side Event.

All applications are reviewed by the TechCrunch events team. Your event must be approved before it can be included in the official Side Events program. All logistics and costs will be your responsibility.

So, if you want the opportunity to expand your brand reach, apply now.

Apply before today ends

Applications close today at midnight PT. Don’t miss your chance to place your brand under the spotlight during one of the most anticipated founder events of the year, where 1,000+ tech leaders will converge in Boston. Apply now →

Don’t want to host a Side Event but still want to be a part of Founder Summit? Then grab your ticket today!