The most recognizable startup conference in the US, built around the legendary Startup Battlefield pitch competition that helped launch Discord, Cloudflare and Trello. 10,000+ founders, investors and operators converge on Moscone West for a concentrated few days of discovery. Worth the trip for early-stage founders who want a high-visibility stage and the press, VC and operator density of SF in October.
Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 09:00 · TechCrunch