Today marks the beginning of the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, taking place at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Starting at 9 a.m. ET, the summit invites founders, investors, and startup leaders to engage in an intensive day focused on startup growth strategies, fundraising, AI innovation, and enterprise expansion. Attendees are encouraged to secure their passes before the event begins to take advantage of discounted pricing and a special offer granting a second ticket for free.

The event features a wide array of programming, including an Expo Hall showcasing startups with scaling solutions, a Networking Lounge powered by Braindate for one-on-one and small-group meetings, and multiple breakout sessions led by industry veterans. Speakers such as Steve Fredette from Toast and Amulya Vishwanath of Techable Ventures will share insights on building enduring companies, emerging AI opportunities, and effective fundraising techniques to empower founders at various stages.

In addition to breakout panels, the summit offers roundtable sessions that foster deeper discussions on fundraising, product-market fit, events strategy, and more. These interactive conversations provide founders with direct access to experienced investors and entrepreneurs, creating a collaborative environment poised to accelerate startup growth. The full agenda includes sessions on spotting category-defining companies and leveraging AI to outperform industry giants.

The day concludes with a closing reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where attendees can continue networking over food and drinks, potentially forging partnerships, customer relationships, or investor connections. Although early registration is over, there is still time to join this founder-centric conference and tap into expert advice and valuable networking opportunities crucial for scaling startups successfully.