​Thursday, October 22, 5:00–7:00 PM, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s brewing for the 2026 DIG SOUTH Tech Summit and the 2nd annual Charleston Tech Week.

AGENDA

​Charleston Tech Week "Call for Events"
We’ll officially crack open the CTW “Call for Events" with a live FAQ and give an early shout‑out to the speakers and sponsors who onboard by Oct 22.

Accelerating Career Readiness (ACR)
Charleston Tech Week will unveil a brand‑new mentorship program for high school and technical college students. ACR is produced in partnership with the ATI Foundation, Charleston County School District, and Charleston County Economic Development.
Details: email [email protected]

​The AI Collective: Charleston chapter
Charleston Tech Week will launch the newest chapter of the international AI Collective!
Details: email [email protected]

High Tech, High Tide
And because innovators like to run in packs, Sneak Peek is part of a larger blow‑out with our friends at The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, Code/&/Trust, EO Charleston, Charleston AMA and Tech After Five. "High Tech, High Tide," is where founders, product leaders, investors, and future talent collide to create what's next.

Don't miss Charleston best, biggest and boldest entrepreneur and innovation event of the fall.

​DIG SOUTH Tech Summit

​Where AI Meets the South’s Innovation Economy

​DIG SOUTH Tech Summit is the Southeast’s premier event for AI, innovation, and emerging technology, uniting the region’s top founders, investors, creators, and enterprise leaders who are redefining how we work, live, and connect.

​Over two electrifying days in Charleston, SC, DIG SOUTH spotlights the AI revolution—from generative breakthroughs and automation to ethical design and human-centered intelligence—while showcasing the startups and growth-stage companies driving the next wave of the digital economy.

​What to Expect

• ​Keynotes & Panels featuring world-class innovators in artificial intelligence, data science, venture capital, fintech, logistics, and climate tech.

• ​Startup Showcases connecting investors with the most promising emerging tech ventures in the South.

• ​Workshops & Labs offering hands-on sessions in AI applications, product prototyping, and go-to-market strategy.

• ​Networking Experiences—from the Upload Charleston kickoff to the Geekout Finale—where ideas ignite and partnerships take shape.

​Why It Matters

​DIG SOUTH isn’t just a conference. It’s a movement to build the South’s AI innovation grid, linking visionaries from Atlanta to Austin, Charleston to Raleigh, and beyond.

​Dig South is where bold ideas meet Southern ingenuity.