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SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK

Where startups take off

SAN DIEGO • NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026

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MAIN PROGRAMMING EVENTS

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SDSW Day 1: Check In — Monday, November 2, 12:00 PM
Christiansen Way

San Diego Startup Expo — Monday, November 2, 1:00 PM
Christiansen Way

ESET Cybersecurity Workshop — Monday, November 2, 1:00 PM
New Village Arts

Speed Mentoring Powered by Fōkcus & San Diego & Imperial SBDC — Monday, November 2, 1:30 PM
Pure Project Carlsbad

What’s a Startup Incubator and Accelerator? — Monday, November 2, 3:00 PM
New Village Arts

Tell Your Story – Elevator Pitch Workshop! — Monday, November 2, 3:00 PM
Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center

Keynote ft. John Resnick, Founder of Campfire, Jeune et Jolie, Wildland, and Lilo — Monday, November 2, 4:00 PM
Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center

San Diego Startup Week 2026 Kickoff Mixer — Monday, November 2, 5:30 PM
Docent Brewing

Story-Selling Method — Tuesday, November 3, 11:00 AM

Funding Power Hour / Power Hour de Financiamiento — Tuesday, November 3, 11:00 AM

San Diego Founders Showcase Presented by J.P. Morgan, IDA Ireland, & Mintz — Tuesday, November 3, 5:30 PM
Mintz

Government Contracts Unlocked: Certifications and Portal Registration (Module 2) — Wednesday, November 4, 9:00 AM

Sweat + Strategize: A Fitness & Founder Series — Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM
Be Kat Strong

Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide — Wednesday, November 4, 10:00 AM

SDSW Day 3: Check In — Wednesday, November 4, 12:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Funding Remix — Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

ESET Cybersecurity Workshop — Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

San Diego Startup Expo — Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Perfect YOUR Investor Pitch: Pitch Deconstruction Powered by San Diego & Imperial SBDC — Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Startup Advising Powered by San Diego & Imperial SBDC — Wednesday, November 4, 1:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Keynote ft. Daniel Marashlian, Co-Founder & CTO at Drata — Wednesday, November 4, 2:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Pitch Pulse Grand Finale & Showcase — Wednesday, November 4, 3:00 PM
Design and Innovation Building

Startup Stories: From Concept to Millions in Revenue — Wednesday, November 4, 3:00 PM
San Diego, CA, USA

Post-Exit Founder (PEF) SDSW Mixer — Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 PM

SDSW x WVS Crossover: Founder, Investor, & Advisor Matching at Cooley — Thursday, November 5, 1:00 PM
Cooley LLP

Beyond the Buzzword: How Hardware Teams Actually Use Nearshoring — Thursday, November 5, 4:00 PM

SDSW Day 5: Check In — Friday, November 6, 12:00 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

San Diego Startup Expo — Friday, November 6, 1:00 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

Deconstruct Your Launch Workshop: You Validated It. Now Can You Launch It? — Friday, November 6, 1:00 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

1:1 Mentoring Powered by SDSU — Friday, November 6, 1:30 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

Launch Moment ft. Tiffany Gil, Founder & CEO at Shezza — Friday, November 6, 2:30 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

Grand Pitch Stage ft. Lightweight Intercollegiate & Heavyweight Startups — Friday, November 6, 3:00 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

SDSW Official Closing Celebration & Expo — Friday, November 6, 5:00 PM
Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

Featured Events

About San Diego Startup Week:

San Diego Startup Week 2026 brings thousands of founders, investors, and leaders together under one bold theme: Where Startups Take Off! This year, we're bridging the fundamentals that every entrepreneur needs,community, capital, craft, and courage — with the defining challenges of our time, across AI, climate, health, and beyond. Timeless principles. Urgent ambitions. One launchpad.

San Diego Startup Week experiences include access to keynotes, networking, mentorship, expert panels, workshops, pitch competitions, fireside chats, startup expos, demos, and more!

Watch the SDSW 2025 Recap:

Confirmed San Diego Startup Week Venues

Day 2

Mintz

Main Venue: The Dea Hurston New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Parking: Free parking will be available at the Carlsbad Village Train station (2775 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008). Get there early to guarantee parking, or there is free street parking along State street or Roosevelt Street.

NCTD Coaster: If you plan to take the Coaster to Carlsbad, please be aware that the last coaster back to San Diego will be at 7:43 PM. Check out the full schedule here and plan accordingly.

Calendar Event:

In Our Backyard: First Steps to Growing Sustainable Success
Monday, November 6
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
City of Carlsbad

Day 4

City of Carlsbad

Main Venue: The Dea Hurston New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

NCTD Coaster: If you plan to take the Coaster to Carlsbad, please be aware that the last coaster back to San Diego will be at 7:43 PM. Check out the full schedule here and plan accordingly.

Calendar Event:

In Our Backyard: First Steps to Growing Sustainable Success
Monday, November 6
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
City of Carlsbad

Day 5

UCSD Design and
Innovation Building

Main Venue: The Dea Hurston New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

NCTD Coaster: If you plan to take the Coaster to Carlsbad, please be aware that the last coaster back to San Diego will be at 7:43 PM. Check out the full schedule here and plan accordingly.

Calendar Event:

In Our Backyard: First Steps to Growing Sustainable Success
Monday, November 6
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
City of Carlsbad

Why Attend San Diego Startup Week?

San Diego Startup Week is the front door of the startup ecosystem. Whether you’re a founder, investor, startup professional, or entrepreneur, San Diego Startup Week is the place to learn, connect, and grow.

Past Keynote Speakers

Meet the Organizer: Startup San Diego

Startup San Diego Startup is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving the San Diego Startup Ecosystem. Our mission is to guide and connect local founders and talent to the right resources, networks, and support institutions to grow an equitable ecosystem, fostering a cohesive and collaborative entrepreneurial community.

Become a Sponsor

Startup San Diego is an official 501c3 non-profit (EIN:81-1777747) organization that serves as the gateway to the San Diego startup ecosystem. We up-skill, guide, and connect our local tech community to the right ecosystem resources, networks, and support institutions to foster a cohesive and collaborative community.
Mission aligned sponsors are critical to helping Startup San Diego build an inclusive and thriving startup ecosystem! Check out our impact thus far.
To be part of the impact and help Startup San Diego further its mission to connect, educate, and inspire founders and local talent to grow an equitable San Diego startup ecosystem, become a sponsor today!

Sponsorship Levels

IPO

$30,000

Title Sponsor of Startup Week
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
Speaking Opportunity
Premium Branding
Sponsor Table
Event Passes
One Year Recognition

GROWTH

$15,000

Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
Speaking Opportunity
Premium Branding
Sponsor Table
Event Passes
One Year Recognition

SERIES A

$10,000

Speaking Opportunity
Premium Branding
Sponsor Table
Event Passes
One Year Recognition

SEED

$5,500

Premium Branding
Sponsor Table
Event Passes
One Year Recognition

ANGEL

$2,750

Event Passes
One Year Recognition

SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK

Where startups take off

SAN DIEGO • NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026

Event Schedule

Featured Events

About San Diego Startup Week:

Watch the SDSW 2025 Recap:

Confirmed San Diego Startup Week Venues

Day 2

Mintz

Calendar Event:

Day 4

City of Carlsbad

Calendar Event:

Day 5

UCSD Design and
Innovation Building

Calendar Event:

Why Attend San Diego Startup Week?

Past Keynote Speakers

IRWIN JACOBS

JOE KUDLA

CODY BARBO

ANDY BALLESTER

Meet the Organizer: Startup San Diego

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Levels

IPO

$30,000

GROWTH

$15,000

SERIES A

$10,000

SEED

$5,500

ANGEL

$2,750

Thank You to Our San Diego Startup Week Sponsors!

SAN DIEGO STARTUP WEEK

Where startups take off

SAN DIEGO • NOVEMBER 2-6, 2026

Event Schedule

Featured Events

About San Diego Startup Week:

Watch the SDSW 2025 Recap:

Confirmed San Diego Startup Week Venues

Day 2

Mintz

Calendar Event:

Day 4

City of Carlsbad

Calendar Event:

Day 5

UCSD Design and Innovation Building

Calendar Event:

Why Attend San Diego Startup Week?

Past Keynote Speakers

IRWIN JACOBS

JOE KUDLA

CODY BARBO

ANDY BALLESTER

TAYLOR CAVANAH

MICHAEL MILAM

LU SAENZ

ADAM HARRIS

TRISH CLIFFORD

MAYA MADSEN

SARAH DAVIS

KEVIN GELFAND

CHUCK PATTON

JIM CATHEY

Meet the Organizer: Startup San Diego

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship Levels

IPO

$30,000

GROWTH

$15,000

SERIES A

$10,000

SEED

$5,500

ANGEL

$2,750

Thank You to Our San Diego Startup Week Sponsors!

UCSD Design and
Innovation Building