// TECHCRUNCH — INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE
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.
Registration and Expo Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ETPick 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.
Breakout sessions: 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Get your questions ready for these expert panel-led sessions. Hear from the leaders who’ve faced and overcome the challenges of scaling, such as Steve Fredette (Toast), during an interactive AMA on building a lasting company; Amulya Vishwanath (Techable Ventures) as she explores the next generation of AI opportunities; and more. Explore the full agenda and plan your day.
Roundtable sessions: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.These highly interactive sessions are where the deeper conversations happen. Led by experienced scaling leaders, the discussions dive into topics ranging from fundraising and launching to AI and beyond. Explore the full lineup on the agenda.
Register now to join the rest of Boston’s founders and VCs.
Visit the Founder Summit agenda to get to know each session and the speakers leading them.
The Next Startup Advantage: Distribution Beats Technology — Hunter Worland (NEA)