​The Next Big Thing Takes the Stage.

​Pitch Fest × STANfest 2026 | Presented by The Startup Tales

​What happens when India's next generation of AI founders steps onto a major creator festival stage?

​Welcome to Pitch Fest at STANfest 2026 — where emerging AI startups meet founders, investors, creators, and the STAN community.

​Forget the usual conference-room pitches. This is where startup innovation meets festival energy.

​What to expect

​10 AI startups. 4 judges. 3 hours. One arena.

• ​10 AI startups pitching live: Discover emerging AI products and the founders building them.

• ​An interactive panel: 45 minutes of discussion on AI, creators, gaming, and the future of Gen Z.

• ​Live startup pitches: Each startup gets 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 3 minutes of jury questions.

• ​Jury's Pick & Audience Choice: Two opportunities for startups to earn the spotlight.

• ​Founder, investor & creator networking: Meet people building, backing, and discovering what's next.

• ​Demo Alley: Get closer to the products and ideas shaping the next wave of innovation.

​Who should attend?

• ​Founders building ambitious products, especially in AI.

• ​Investors, VCs, and angel investors looking to discover emerging startups.

• ​Builders, operators, and technology enthusiasts.

• ​Creators and members of the STAN community curious about what's next.

​Why Pitch Fest × STANfest?

​Startups need more than capital. They need visibility, feedback, early adopters, and a community that believes in what they're building.

​Pitch Fest brings founders and investors into STANfest's creator-first environment, creating an opportunity for promising AI products to meet the people who might use, champion, and invest in them.

​Event details

​Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Venue: Presidency University, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Entry: Free, with registration and approval required
Time: To be announced

​Presented by The Startup Tales, in collaboration with STANfest 2026.

​Register your interest to be part of the experience. Further event and arrival details will be shared with registered guests.