DC Tech Meetup #94: Predicting 2026: What Wins. What Fails.

​Predicting 2026: What Wins. What Fails.

​Capital. Startups. Jobs.

​2026 is already being shaped by what gets built, funded, and hired today.

​DC Tech Meetup #94 kicks off the year with startup pitches and a fast-paced, opinionated panel focused on one question: what will win — and what will fail — in 2026?

​🔮 What to Expect

​🚀 Startup Pitches
We’ll open with pitches from 5 DMV startups building toward 2026 — a snapshot of where founders are placing their bets.

​🧠 Panel: What Will Win — and What Will Fail — in 2026
This is not a traditional panel. The moderator will put forward strong statements about capital, startups, AI, and jobs. Panelists will react live: win, fail, or too early — and why.
Several statements will come directly from attendee submissions at registration.

​📝 Audience Participation
When you register, you’ll be asked to submit your own prediction for 2026. Selected responses will be used live on stage.

​🍻 Community After
Stick around after for informal networking and drinks nearby.

​👥 Who Should Attend

​Founders, builders, operators, job-seekers, and anyone making real bets heading into 2026.

​No pitches on the panel. No fluff. Real signal.