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How do I attend Tech Week in 2026?
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Tech Week 2026 is a decentralized conference presented by a16z, so attending works differently from a single-venue event. You do not buy one badge and walk into everything. Instead, you browse the official calendar, choose the events that fit your goals, and apply or register with each individual host. Hundreds of events run across each city, giving founders, funds, companies, startups, VCs, and community builders one place to discover the week.
Choose the city and week that fits your schedule
Tech Week 2026 runs across four city-based editions:
| City | Dates |
|---|---|
| Boston | May 26–31 |
| New York | June 1–7 |
| San Francisco | October 5–11 |
| Los Angeles | October 12–18 |
Boston debuts in 2026. New York returns for its fourth year. If you are planning travel, start with the city that matches your calendar and the audience you want to meet.
Start with the official calendar
The official calendar is the core attendee experience. Tech Week is decentralized, which means hosts control their own events while the Tech Week calendar brings everything into one place for discovery.
That matters because no two weeks look the same. One city may have a panel in the morning, a happy hour in the afternoon, a hackathon overnight, and a lunch the next day. Another may lean more toward community meetups or experiential formats.
For attendees, the value is simple:
- discover many founder, investor, company, and community events in one place
- compare options by city and date
- choose the sessions that match your goals
- register directly with the host for each event
Apply or register for individual events
To attend Tech Week in 2026, you apply or register for each event you want to join. The Tech Week attendance flow is event-by-event, not one centralized registration.
Here is the basic process:
- Open the official Tech Week calendar.
- Filter or browse by city and date.
- Select the events that fit your schedule.
- Apply or register through the individual event host.
- Wait for the host to confirm your registration status.
Because each host manages its own event, approval can vary. Some events may be open registration. Others may require review. The host will tell you what happens next.
If you want the best chance of getting into the events that matter most, apply early and keep a few backups on your calendar.
Build your week around the formats that matter
Tech Week is designed for people who want to meet the ecosystem, not just sit in a room for a keynote. Popular event formats on the site include:
- panels
- happy hours
- hackathons
- lunches
- experiential events
That mix makes the week useful for different kinds of attendees.
Founders can target conversations with investors, operators, and peers.
Funds can meet startups and other investors.
Companies can host or attend events that build visibility in the ecosystem.
Community builders can connect across local tech scenes.
The best approach is to pick a few anchor events, leave room for meetings, and build the rest of your week around them. Tech Week is broad by design, so a focused schedule usually works better than trying to do everything.
If you want to host an event too
If you are a company, startup, VC, or community and want to put an event on the calendar, Tech Week also has a host path.
You can submit a proposal through the Tech Week host page. The Tech Week team reviews submissions and follows up after approval. Popular formats include panels, happy hours, hackathons, lunches, and experiential events, but creative ideas are encouraged.
Hosting is how many organizations plug into Tech Week’s audience. It gives you distribution, credibility, and visibility on the broader calendar.
If you are already planning to attend, hosting can be a strong way to create your own event layer inside the week.
Quick answers for attendees
Do I need one ticket for all of Tech Week?
No. Attendance is organized around individual events, and you register separately for each host.
Where do I see what is happening?
Use the official calendar. That is where attendees browse events and choose what to attend.
How do I know if I am approved?
The event host will follow up with your registration status.
Which cities are part of Tech Week 2026?
Boston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
If you are a founder, investor, operator, or community builder, the best way to attend Tech Week in 2026 is to start with the calendar, choose your city, and apply to the events that match your goals. Build your week from there.
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