TechCrunch is offering a final opportunity to secure discounted passes for the upcoming TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, with early booking savings ending on October 16. The event will take place on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station and will bring together roughly 1,000 founders and investors. Attendees will engage in deep-dive roundtables, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help startups make pivotal business decisions around fundraising, hiring, and product development.

The summit’s agenda covers crucial topics such as fundraising readiness, scaling strategies, and building AI-native companies. Notable speakers include Kent Bennett from Bessemer Venture Partners, Lior Div of 7AI, and Vineet Edupuganti of Cogent Security. Founders are encouraged to come prepared with key decisions they are navigating to maximize the value from conversations and expert insights during the sessions.

Beyond the formal sessions, Founder Summit emphasizes the importance of meaningful networking by connecting entrepreneurs at various stages with investors and experienced companies. This setting aims to foster collaborative learning and new relationships that attendees can continue to develop beyond the conference. The event promotes a purposeful use of time to exchange perspectives and tackle common challenges facing startups today.

Passes are priced at $199 for founders and $399 for investors during the early booking period. These special rates expire on Friday, October 16, after which prices will increase. Interested participants should act quickly to lock in these savings and secure access to all the educational and networking benefits that TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 offers.