DC Startup & Tech Week 2026! (Official Registration)
DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW)
The DMV’s Largest Tech & Innovation Movement is Back! 🚀
Get ready for 5 days of high-energy keynotes, tactical workshops, founder stories, live pitch competitions, and unmatched networking. DC Startup & Tech Week (DCSTW) brings together 17,000+ founders, investors, builders, and tech leaders from across the region to celebrate and elevate the DMV startup ecosystem.
Whether you’re validating an early-stage idea, scaling your venture, hunting for your next investment, or looking to plug into the local tech scene—this is the one week of the year you cannot afford to miss.
What to Expect 💥
Game-Changing Content: 5 action-packed days featuring keynotes from industry visionaries, fireside chats with top executives, and hands-on workshops designed to give you actionable growth strategies.
Dedicated Tracks: Deep dive into high-impact industries including AI, Cyber, Defense & Dual-Use Tech, Climate & Sustainability, GovTech, Healthcare, and Fintech.
Startup Showcase & Expo: Meet the region’s most promising startups, test groundbreaking products, and discover emerging tech.
High-Stakes Pitch Competitions: Watch top founders pitch live to active VCs and angel investors for real capital and resources.
Unrivaled Networking & After-Hours: Connect with future co-founders, mentors, and investors at curated happy hours, VIP mixers, and community meetups every single night.
Who Should Attend? 🤝
Founders & Entrepreneurs: From napkin sketch to Series A and beyond.
Investors & Angels: Scouting top-tier DMV deal flow.
Tech Professionals & Engineers: Looking for their next role or eager to master new industry tools.
Ecosystem Champions & Students: Ready to build connections and supercharge their careers in tech.
Event Details 📍
When: Monday, October 19th - Friday, October 23rd
Where: Venues across Washington, DC and Virginia.
Passes: Grab your registration early—spaces for key sessions and networking mixers fill up fast!
Reserve your spot today and join the movement shaping the future of innovation in the Nation's Capital!