Happening October 25 – 28, 2022
Hundreds of Entrepreneurs, Developers, Designers, Investors, Students, Community Leaders…
One Incredible Week!
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.
2022’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.
Data & Customer
Wednesday, October 26th
Knowing your data is vital to get in front of the right customers at the right time. Listen to industry data experts and also take part in our networking reception, incubator company demos, & mentor lounge.
Marketing & Sales
Thursday, October 27th
Marketing & Sales go hand-in-hand to grow and build your product. Meet with industry experts and witness the toughest Pitch Competition & Tournament around!
Design & Developer
Friday, October 28th
Learn what it takes to design and build your app, web presence, or product. Hear from our featured speakers and end Startup Week with our Awards Party & Closing Reception/Expo.
Want to Exhibit Your Startup During Startup Week?
LIMITED AVAILABILITY!
Expo your startup alongside San Diego’s best! Includes 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.
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.
LEARN • CONNECT • GROW
The region’s premier catalyst for innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurialism.
Quality events and startup revelry in San Diego, showcasing leading local highlights and advancements.
Hundreds of San Diego’s brightest entrepreneurs, developers, designers, top-tier investors, strategic advisors, community leaders and community supporters, students, and talent — all of whom contribute to San Diego’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Thank You to our San Diego Startup Week Investors!
San Diego Startup Week (#SDSW) is a program of Startup San Diego,
an official non-profit for building the entrepreneurial community in San Diego.
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