Schedule

May 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM PDT

Day at a Glance

8:00 - 9:00 AM Registration & Breakfast
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Morning Talks
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Advisory Room
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch
12:00 - 4:00 PM Startup Fair
1:00 - 4:30 PM Afternoon Talks
4:30 - 5:30 PM Co-founder Match
5:00 - 7:00 PM Happy Hour

Detailed Schedule

Explore what's happening in each room

Main Room

Talks & Presentations

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning Talks
  • Opening Remarks & Keynote
  • Is a Startup Right for You?
  • Finding Your Co-founder
  • Finding Problems Worth Solving
  • Talking to Customers
  • Building Your First Product
  • Your First 10 Customers (B2B)
1:00 - 4:30 PM
Afternoon Talks
  • Panel: Second Timers - Why Do It Again?
  • Your First 1,000 Users (B2C)
  • Fundraising 101
  • B2B Sales
  • When to Pivot (or Persist)
  • Hiring the First 10 Employees
  • The Acquisition
  • Closing Keynote
Meet our speakers

Olympic Room

Advisory & Co-founder Match

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Advisory Room

One-on-one sessions with investors, founders, and industry experts ready to answer your questions.

Meet our advisors
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Co-founder Match

Speed-dating style sessions to meet potential co-founders who share your interests and goals.

Learn about Co-founder Match

International Room

Startup Fair

12:00 - 4:00 PM
Startup Fair

Browse startup booths, meet founding teams, and discover the next big thing. Open to all conference attendees.

Learn about Startup Fair
1:30 - 4:00 PM
Startup Fair (Fair-Only Tickets)

Startup Fair-only ticket holders can access the fair during these hours.

Networking

Connect & Celebrate

5:00 - 7:00 PM
Happy Hour

Wind down the day with drinks and conversation. Connect with fellow founders, speakers, and the Startup Day team.

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