Women’s Venture Summit 2026
Women’s Venture Summit brings founders and investors together to expand access to capital for women-led startups. Now in its 13th year, WVS has helped facilitate more than $200 million in fundraising while equipping attendees with the connections, tools, and momentum to power the future of female entrepreneurship.
WVS 2026 is a jam-packed 3+ day event to write your first check, meet with investors, and connect with fearless, mission-driven women. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or ecosystem builder—this is your year to Rise & Fund.
What’s Included with General Admission tickets:
- Access to all general WVS programming across 3+ days
- Founder and Investor speed meetings
- 40+ breakout sessions and workshops led by leading experts
- 4 dynamic keynotes, a fireside chat, and live pitch competition, and due diligence experience
- Daily beverages, breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Entry to the WVS Closing Party
- Gift bag with curated partner products
- Endless networking with bold women (and supportive men!)
- NEW: Collaborative SDSW x WVS Roundtable Afternoon
What’s Included with VIP tickets:
Includes everything in GA, plus:
- VIP Kickoff Party Invite (Monday evening): Connect with investors, sponsors, speakers, and WFP finalists
- Front-row seating for all mainstage programming
- Premium VIP gift bag with elevated products and surprises
- Early access to all bonus programming (private dinners, LP/GP events, & more)
- NEW: Premium matching during our Collaborative SDSW x WVS Roundtable Afternoon
Programming:
Our four-track programming will provide stage-specific education and connections for early founders, scaling founders, new angel investors, and experienced venture investors. Programming combines keynotes, workshops, panels, networking, founder-investor matchmaking, one-on-one meetings, masterclasses, and Startup Week San Diego events.
