TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opens today at 9 a.m. ET at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, bringing together founders, investors and startup leaders for a day of programming focused on building and scaling companies. Registration and Expo Hall access run until 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by a closing reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The agenda covers fundraising, product-market fit, artificial intelligence, enterprise growth and distribution. Sessions include an interactive question-and-answer event with Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, a discussion of emerging AI opportunities led by Amulya Vishwanath of Techable Ventures, and a panel on fundraising trends featuring Kristen Craft of Fidelity Private Shares, Jennifer Neundorfer of January Ventures and Darren Ross of The.Team.
Other sessions address when to scale, enterprise relationships, startup pitching and how to identify category leaders. The program also features roundtables on topics including due diligence, fundraising, early traction, consumer branding and the use of AI by lean teams.
A networking lounge powered by Braindate is scheduled to operate from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering one-on-one and small-group meetings. The event also includes an Expo Hall featuring startups and a closing reception for attendees.
The source says registration remains open on the day of the event. Discounts and deals end when doors open at 9 a.m. ET; registering before then offers savings of up to $100 and a second pass at no charge.
Sources: TechCrunch.