Deadline Tonight: Last Chance to Host a Side Event at Founder Summit 2026

Time is running out to submit your application for a Side Event at TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. The deadline arrives tonight at midnight PT, giving prospective hosts fewer than 24 hours to apply.

Hosting a Side Event offers a way to engage with Boston's startup community during the conference week of November 1–7. Organizers can assemble their own community, spark meaningful discussions, and build memorable moments for attendees.

Put the tech spotlight on your brand

Founder Summit brings together founders, investors, partners, and technology leaders. Side Events function as an additional avenue to reach this assembled group before, during, and after the main conference.

Event formats are flexible. You might organize a networking meetup, host a happy hour for technology executives, facilitate a panel discussion or workshop, or design a custom experience tailored to your community's interests. The structure and content remain entirely your choice.

• Tap into the Founder Summit audience to connect your network with founders, investors, partners, and ecosystem innovators.
• Amplify your presence throughout Founder Summit week with an event extending beyond the conference venue.
• Gain additional promotion through TechCrunch channels, including the official Side Events page, conference agenda, mobile app, attendee communications, a dedicated TechCrunch article, and social media.
• Offer your community added incentive to attend Founder Summit by providing a ticket discount code for your network.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. The TechCrunch events team reviews all proposals, and your event requires approval before joining the official Side Events program. Event organizers bear full responsibility for logistics and expenses.

Apply before today ends

The application window closes at midnight PT today. This represents your final opportunity to secure a spot during one of the year's most prominent founder gatherings, where more than 1,000 technology leaders will assemble in Boston.

If hosting a Side Event doesn't fit your plans but you wish to participate in Founder Summit, attendee tickets remain available for purchase.