Phx Tech Talent Summit + Startup World Cup AZ
Tech Talent Summit 2025 | Startup World Cup Arizona | Tech Arizona Advocates
Join Arizona’s most dynamic gathering of founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders for two days of talent, capital, and community activation. From interactive panels and industry deep-dives to high-energy pitch competitions and career experiences, this is where innovation meets opportunity. Discover the future of work, connect with top-tier startups, and engage with a network shaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.
This is our 4th Summit and we are thrilled to have co-created a program of impact, inspiration and meaningful connections. Your ticket is inclusive of evening activations, food, live music, etc.
Run of Show:
Night Before (Nov 5):
Community Kickoff Party with SW Mac & Fuse Accelerator
Day 1 – Talent (Nov 6):
Keynote panels on building, scaling, and retaining tech talent (Speakers, Jack Selby AZ-VC, Dan Costello, SVP Phx Suns/Mercury and more)
Industry-specific tracks: Talent, Fundraising, Growth
Modern Career Fair (70% startups, 30% enterprise)
Evening Networking & Entertainment at Player15HQ - Official Launch of Tech Arizona Advocates (Global Bridges Phx to the World)
Day 2 – Capital (Nov 7):
Capital Keynote: Tim Holladay, Managing Partner Spacestation Investments
State of Arizona Venture Capital
The Future of Angel Investing in AZ presented by Spark Angels
Backing Female Founders Panel
Industry Tracks: Defense Tech, Health Tech, Software, AI
Optimizing your Fundraising Process Workshop
Startup World Cup Pitch Competition - APPLY TO PITCH https://form.jotform.com/252320771013040
Evening Entertainment & Networking
Why Attend:
Access early-stage founders and rising talent
Connect with investors, CEOs, and ecosystem leaders
Experience hands-on learning and talent-building workshops
Celebrate innovation and growth in Arizona’s startup scene
EXHIBITING OPPORTUNITIES:
Companies Hiring: If you are hiring 5+ people within the next 6 months, 50% tech roles you are invited to get a table.
Growth Village: If you have a service or offering that helps support tech-enabled companies or CEOs you are invited to get a table. We welcome creatives, fractional workers, B2B services and more.
🎟️ Get ready to activate.