Time is running out. You’ve got fewer than 24 hours to apply to host a Side Event during the upcoming Founder Summit 2026. All applications must be submitted before tonight’s deadline at midnight Pacific Time.
What’s a Side Event—and Why It Matters
Founder Summit 2026, held in Boston from November 1–7, brings together founders, investors, partners, and tech leaders from across the spectrum. A Side Event gives you the chance to host your own gathering—like a panel, workshop, happy hour, or community meetup—separate from the main venue. It’s a way to engage with your network, build visibility, and influence discussions during and around the Summit week.
Approved Side Events receive prominent exposure through multiple channels: inclusion on the official Side Events page, placement on the agenda and mobile app, promotion via attendee emails and social media, and featured coverage. Community-driven hosts also gain the chance to share ticket discounts with their networks. However, acceptance isn’t guaranteed. All proposals are reviewed by TechCrunch’s events team, and hosts are responsible for all logistics and costs.
How to Jump In Before Time Runs Out
To participate, you need to submit your application before tonight’s midnight Pacific deadline. This is your moment to showcase your brand or community to over 1,000 tech innovators attending the Summit. Even if you don’t host a Side Event, official tickets are still available to join the main event and take advantage of everything Founder Summit has to offer.
Founded to offer more than just keynote speeches and demos, Side Events have become a vital part of what makes conferences like Founder Summit impactful. They allow deeper engagement, enable emerging voices to lead sessions, and help build ecosystems in ways that go beyond what happens on the showroom floor. Hosting one can amplify your influence—but only if you act now.
