The TechCrunch Founder Summit opens today at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, marking the center-point of a week-long series of events for the regional startup ecosystem. For those who have not yet secured entry, the final window for discounted registration ends at 9:00 a.m. ET this morning, at which point pass rates are scheduled to increase.
Current registration rates offer a $100 discount on individual tickets. Before the morning deadline, Founder Passes are priced at $299 and Investor Passes are available for $499. A buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotional offer is also active, allowing attendees to secure a second pass at no additional cost when purchasing one at the current rate.
Venue and Programming Details
The summit is hosted at the SoWa Power Station, located at 550 Harrison Ave in Boston’s South End. This year’s agenda focuses heavily on the practicalities of building AI-native companies and navigating current fundraising strategies.
To facilitate networking between the hundreds of founders and investors expected to attend, the event utilizes the Braindate app. This platform allows participants to schedule structured one-on-one or small group discussions based on specific topics of interest, such as capital strategy or technical scaling.
The speaker lineup features several prominent figures from the Massachusetts tech corridor and the broader venture capital landscape, including:
- Brian Halligan, co-founder and Executive Chairperson of HubSpot.
- Steve Fredette, co-founder and President of Toast.
- Representatives from Bessemer Venture Partners.
The 2026 summit represents an evolution of previous TechCrunch event formats, including the former “TC Early Stage” and “TC All Stage” series. While the main summit takes place today, it is part of the broader “Founder Summit Week,” which includes various side events running through November 7. More information on the schedule and registration can be found via Relve and RaiseMoney.