Register to participate in Founder Summit 2026

If you’ve built, supported, or operated a large base, your experience can change the way the next wave starts.

On June 9 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will bring together 1,000+ founders and investors for a day focused on growth realities. We’re inviting veteran founders, VCs, and founders to lead lively conversations based on real-world experiences — the successes, mistakes, and lessons that come from doing the work.

Submit your title by April 17th for consideration. Learn more and apply today.

Start a real conversation by leading a round table or a break

Whether you lead a panel discussion or an introductory Q&A, every session at the Founder Summit is structured in depth. Each is a 30-minute, guided discussion with two to four speakers, depending on the genre. There are no slides. There are no polished papers. Common knowledge and early adopters can use it immediately.

If you’ve raised money from zero to $50 million, are struggling to raise money, are rebuilding a team after financial growth, are expanding globally, or are redefining your go-to-market strategy, this is the room to share what works.

Strengthen your authority in the environment

Speaking at the TC Founder Summit gives you:

• Direct access to 1,000+ aspiring startups and investors.

• Premium entry to all events.

• Identification and establishment of authority within the startup environment.

TechCrunch will also increase engagement through scheduling, editorial inclusion on TechCrunch.com, and promotion of its channels.

Applications close on April 17

The TC Founder Summit takes place on June 9, and speaker selections are made well in advance of the event. If you’ve got a pitch that startups need to hear, now’s the time to pitch your topic. Have more than one idea? Give them all.

Facilitate discussion. Share what you’ve learned. Help startups build smarter. Offer to speak before the April 17 deadline.