Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
TechCrunch is inviting industry professionals to host 'Side Events' during the upcoming Founder Summit Week in Boston, scheduled for November 1-7, 2026. The initiative aims to foster networking and community building among startup founders and investors outside of the main conference venue.
Why it matters
Such events are critical for the startup ecosystem, as they facilitate informal networking and brand visibility that often drive venture capital and partnership opportunities.
Want to tap into the energy of 1,100+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders descending on Boston for the Founder Summit 2026 on November 4th? Host your own Side Event during “Founder Summit Week,” happening November 1-7!
Whether it’s a networking mixer, workshop, morning run, fireside chat, or cocktail hour — you call the shots. Create a moment. Build your community. Increase brand visibility with a Side Event.
Along with extending the energy beyond the venue and the actual event, you’ll get:
Check out the full details on the Founder Summit 2026 page . As the host, you’ll handle the event details, and we’ll help spread the word. There’s no fee to be listed, and everything must be:
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