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Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
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TechCrunch is calling on startups and tech leaders to host side events during Founder Summit Week in Boston, running November 1-7, 2026. The main Founder Summit 2026 takes place November 4, with more than 1,100 founders, investors, and tech professionals expected to attend. Hosting a side event allows brands to extend the conference's energy beyond the main venue and tap into a focused audience.
Side events can be networking mixers, workshops, morning runs, fireside chats, or cocktail hours. Hosts manage all event specifics, while TechCrunch helps spread the word through official channels. There is no listing fee, but events must be held in person in Boston. On November 4, only events after 5 p.m. ET are allowed. All events must be 18+, or 21+ if alcohol is served.
Listed events gain visibility across TechCrunch's audience. They appear on the official agenda, the Side Events page, and the mobile app, and get highlighted in attendee emails and articles. Hosts also receive a community discount code for their team and guests. These benefits help increase brand awareness among a high-value startup crowd.
This initiative offers companies a way to act as community builders in Boston's startup ecosystem. Through intimate gatherings, brands can forge meaningful connections with potential partners and customers. Side events complement the main summit by enabling deeper conversations outside the main stage.
Applications are now open, and interested parties are encouraged to secure a spot before the deadline. The process is simple and free to list. TechCrunch positions side events as an easy way to grow networks and connect brands with Boston's innovation community.
With the summit still months away, the schedule is expected to fill quickly. The side-event program underscores TechCrunch's effort to make Founder Summit Week a community-driven experience. Early applicants will have the best chance to stand out.
