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2026 Calendar

All Startup Events 2026
October to December

The complete global calendar of startup and tech conferences from October through December 2026. Events across 7 regions, from San Francisco to Singapore, with dates, venues, pricing, and founder guides.

7
Active regions
50+
Events listed
500K+
Total attendees
100+
Countries represented

All events listed here are scheduled from October through December 2026. Events are marked as closed on this page once they end, so you always see only upcoming events. Event dates and details may change. Always confirm with the official event website before booking travel.

All Events October to December 2026

Oct
30
Sifted Summit 2026
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2026 London, United Kingdom 2,000+Startup / VC $200-$800

Organized by Sifted, the leading European startup publication, this summit brings together European scaleups, startups, and investors. Sessions cover fundraising, scaling, and the European tech landscape. A key event for founders building in Europe.

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Oct
13
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Oct 13-15, 2026 San Francisco, USA 10,000+Startup / VC $295-$2,000

The iconic startup conference featuring the Startup Battlefield competition, where early-stage founders pitch live for a cash prize and investor attention. Past winners include Dropbox, Mint, and Getaround. Disrupt also hosts leading investors and founders on the main stage.

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Oct
2026
Expand North Star 2026
Oct 2026 Dubai, UAE 1,800+ startups, 1,000+ investorsStartup / VC Free for startups

The world largest startup show by number of exhibitors. Expand North Star brings thousands of startups together with global investors. A must for European founders seeking MENA and Asian expansion.

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Oct
13
Expand North Star 2026
Oct 13-15, 2026 Dubai, UAE 1,800+ startups, 1,000+ investorsStartup / VC Free

The world largest startup show by number of exhibitors. Expand North Star brings thousands of startups together with global investors. Organized alongside GITEX Global, it is the place to meet Middle Eastern investors and corporate partners.

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Oct
14
Nigeria Fintech Week 2026
Oct 14-15, 2026 Lagos, Nigeria 5,000+Fintech Free-$500

The official fintech week organized by the Fintech Association of Nigeria. Covers digital payments, lending, blockchain, and the Nigerian fintech regulatory landscape. Essential for any founder building fintech in or for Nigeria.

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Oct
14
Inspire Africa Conference 2026
Oct 14-15, 2026 Lagos, Nigeria 3,000+Startup / VC Free-$300

A pan-African startup and innovation conference bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders. Sessions cover fundraising, scaling across African markets, and building for the African consumer.

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Oct
2026
Tech in Asia Singapore 2026
Oct 2026 Singapore, Singapore 5,000+Startup / VC $200-$800

The leading startup conference in Southeast Asia. Tech in Asia Singapore brings together founders, investors, and operators from across the region. Sessions cover fundraising, scaling, and cross-border expansion in Asia.

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Oct
2026
India Mobile Congress 2026
Oct 2026 New Delhi, India 100,000+Mobile / Telecom Free

India largest mobile and telecom event. Covers 5G, IoT, edge computing, and mobile innovation. Startups get exposure to telecom operators, device manufacturers, and government digital initiatives.

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Oct
18
Money20/20 USA 2026
Oct 18-21, 2026 Las Vegas, USA 12,000+Fintech $1,500-$3,500

The largest fintech event in North America, covering payments, banking, lending, crypto, and embedded finance. Fintech founders meet investors, banks, and payment processors. A short flight from San Francisco and a must for any fintech founder.

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Oct
19
Birmingham Tech Week 2026
Oct 19-23, 2026 Birmingham, United Kingdom 7,000+Cross-sector Free-$500

The UK largest tech week outside London, featuring startups, scaleups, and enterprises across multiple sectors. Strong focus on medtech, advanced manufacturing, and AI. A growing event for founders building outside the London bubble.

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Why Founders Should Attend Startup Events

Meet investors

Events bring venture capitalists, angel investors, and fund managers into one room. Prepare your pitch and book meetings in advance.

Find partners

Co-founders, hires, and strategic partners are all at these events. The hallway conversations often matter more than the talks.

Spot trends

Hear from founders and operators building the next wave. Keynotes and panels reveal where money and attention are flowing.

Win customers

Enterprise buyers attend tech events looking for solutions. Have your demo ready and know your enterprise use case.

Learn from experts

Workshops and sessions cover fundraising, growth, product, and operations. Take notes and apply what you learn immediately.

Expand globally

Regional events connect you with local markets. Meet founders, regulators, and partners who can help you enter new countries.

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