SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK
October 23-27, 2023
October 23-27, 2023
Hundreds of Entrepreneurs, Developers, Designers, Investors, Students, Community Leaders…
1500+ Attendees
Get connected with some of San Diego’s top entrepreneurs, founders, and business professionals!
Specialized Tracks
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!
Convergence
New this year will be incorporating our Convergence program into Startup Week for maximum impact. Focused on converging and bridging our local student talent and local startup ecosystem to support with talent retention, provide a bridge to high-growth career opportunities, and a path for entrepreneurial growth.
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, and expos.
Program starts daily at 4 pm and ends at 8 pm.
Founder & People
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
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
Marketing & Sales go hand-in-hand to grow and build your product. Meet with industry experts and witness the toughest Pitch Competition & Tournament around!
Day 2
Thursday, October 26th
San Diego State University Aztec Student Union
Day 3
Friday, October 27th
To Be Announced.
Expo your startup alongside San Diego’s best! Price includes two expo opportunities during the Startup Week kick-off and closing receptions: (1) Monday, October 23rd and (2) Friday, October 27th
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 not provided.
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.
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. Download the Startup Week Whova App today.
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Note:
Events and times are subject to change, please check back often.
We’re a local, volunteer-based group of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors. Help grow the San Diego startup community and become a volunteer.