SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK

October 23-27, 2023

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Hundreds of Entrepreneurs, Developers, Designers, Investors, Students, Community Leaders…

One Incredible Week!

Thank you to our Startup Week Investors:

1500+ Attendees

Get connected with some of San Diego’s top entrepreneurs, founders, and business professionals!

8 Specialized Tracks

Choose from one of the 8 available tracks and learn from industry experts.

Receptions & Startup Expos

Kick off & close San Diego Startup Week with keynote speakers and connect with local startups at the Startup Expos.

Pitch Competition & Tournament

Heavyweight startups will go head-to-head for one of the toughest pitch competitions in San Diego!

Startup Awards & Networking

Our annual startup awards will name the best startups and community leaders, and network with leaders and the community!

Startup SD Incubator Demo Night

Select startups will take part in an 4-week incubator program and will showcase at Startup Week.

Startups, Developers, Mentors, Speakers,
Community Leaders & Talent

Startup San Diego’s premier annual conference celebrating and convening the San Diego startup community to connect, educate, and inspire the ecosystem!

Once a year we come together to share progress, exchange resources, and celebrate each other. Startup San Diego volunteers work with the community to create four days of educational sessions and social events.

During the week, attendees meet hundreds of entrepreneurs, startup founders, investors, developers, designers, community leaders, students, innovators…and local leaders doing good for the startup ecosystem.

Session tracks and topics help attendees find their way to the right place each day. The days will end with networking events, keynotes, startup awards, pitch competitions, incubator demo night, and expos.

2023’s 8 Event Tracks

Tons of events over multiple days. Two tracks per day — program starts daily at 2 pm and ends at 8 pm.

Founder & People

Tuesday, October 25th

Connect with startup Founders and people/HR experts, and learn how to grow your team at scale. Enjoy a kick-off reception and startup expo.

FOUR DAYS • FOUR LOCATIONS

Day 1

Tuesday, October 25th

Carlsbad Village

2676 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Day 2

Wednesday, October 26th

University of San Diego – Knauss School of Business

5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110

Day 3

Thursday, October 27th

San Diego State University Aztec Student Union

6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182

Day 4

Friday, October 28th

San Diego Tech Center by Alexandria

9645 Scranton Rd, San Diego, CA 92121

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Want to Exhibit Your Startup During Startup Week?

SOLD OUT!

Expo your startup alongside San Diego’s best! Price includes two expo opportunities during the Startup Week kick-off and closing receptions: (1) Tuesday, October 25th (2) Friday, October 28th

What’s provided? A 5′ x 30″ table covered in black linen. Bring your branded items for your booth e.g. signs, banners, swag, etc. We will be running on the Whova App this year, so you’ll also be represented in the exhibitor section of the app for additional exposure and further digital engagement with conference attendees. Price includes one general admission ticket for you or a staff member to manage your booth. Power will not be provided.

Experiencing financial hardship or professional displacement?

Startup San Diego & the larger community want to support you in attending the conference! Please submit the below form for the opportunity to receive a sponsored ticket.

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San Diego Startup Week will be using the Whopa App this year! Easily organize your agenda, connect with speakers, network with attendees, win prizes, and more! This app will keep you updated on all things Startup Week. D ownload the Startup Week Whova App today.

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