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The first LA Tech Week came together in six weeks
We had no playbook, and the entire tech stack was a Google Sheet! Thirty events made it onto that first calendar.
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Request for Events 2026
Read the 2026 request for events: the cities, format asks, host support, and what makes a strong submission.
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Tech Week 2026 host brief
Request for Events 2026
Submissions for Tech Week 2026 are now open at tech-week.com/host
The journey
From a Google Sheet to 3,000+ events
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By the end of the week, there were hundreds
People flew in from the East Coast, Europe, and the Middle East. A "GP surf session" became one of the most talked-about moments of the week.
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Fast forward to last year
Over 100,000 people attended a tech week event. With over 3,000 events on the calendar across NY, SF, and LA, it became one of the largest concentrations of founders, engineers, and investors all year.
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Submissions for Tech Week 2026 are now open
We’re looking for hosts who want to shape these experiences.
2026 calendar
First up: Boston Tech Week runs May 26-31
Boston
MAY 26-31
2026 is the first-ever Boston Tech Week. Whatever happens this May becomes the blueprint.
New York
JUNE 1-7
Followed by New York Tech Week.
San Francisco
OCTOBER 5-11
Then, SF Tech Week later in the year.
Los Angeles
OCTOBER 12-18
And LA Tech Week later in the year.
Formats
Event formats we’re looking for this year
More rooms for builders
Hackathons & build challenges
We had 48 hackathons across Tech Week last year. But there’s demand for more.
- Focus on who’s in the room.
- Tight problems work.
- Break the format.
Speakers create gravity
High-quality speaker panels
Speaker-led events have been one of the most reliable ways to fill a room. The right speakers pull.
- Lock your speakers in early.
- Be explicit about who they are.
- A recognizable name makes the decision easier.
Show the work
Factory tours, launch events, & demo days
Tech Week concentrates attention. If you're launching something, this is when to do it.
- The takeaway: design an event that shows (not only tells)
- Tech Week is the time to show it off.
- Show off what they’ve built to investors.
Design around the room
Investor, Founder, and Vertical-Specific Events
Some of the most valuable Tech Week events are built around who you want in the room. That's when the right room matters most.
- Investor-only dinners.
- Founder knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Vertical-specific gatherings.
Support
How we support our Hosts
Visibility
Your event goes on the Tech Week calendar, which reached 100,000+ attendees last year. We'll also amplify select events through our social channels and newsletter.
Host guidance
We share guidance on strong formats, locations, and attendee experience for SF/LA Tech Week hosts.
Promotion support
Approved events can receive calendar visibility and select amplification through Tech Week channels.
Comms resources
Access to PR and social agencies at discounted rates if you want help getting the word out.
The network
You're not hosting alone. Tech Week brings together hundreds of events, which means built-in cross-promotion and an audience that's already paying attention.