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Startup Day 2026 - The founder conference

  • Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, Washington (map)

Friday, May 15, 2026

Bell Harbor Conference Center, Seattle, Washington

Startup Day 2026 - The founder conference

400+ founders. One day. No fluff. If you're building something or thinking about it, Startup Day is the one room in Seattle where you want to be. Talks from active founders on building in the age of AI, an Advisory Room with dozens of investors to meet 1:1, co-founder matching, and a Startup Fair - see what Seattle’s top startups are building and hiring for.

What is Startup Day?

First-hand insights from founders who've figured out the new startup playbook.

  • Lessons from idea to acquisition; from founders who've done it

  • Meet with investors, advisors, and co-founders

  • Network with hundreds of founders

400+ Founders from Seattle and beyond

200+ Startup Fair attendees

40+ Active Investors

15 Speakers

The content and connections to help you move faster

Founder Talks: Listen to experienced founders delivering fresh insights on the full startup lifecycle in the AI age

Advisory Room: Talk to investors, founders, and experts ready to answer your questions one-on-one

Co-founder Match presented by Thinkspace: Meet with potential co-founders who share your interests, goals, and values

Startup Fair: See startups showcase their products and meet the teams behind them

Thanks to Seattle Flow for the listing and graphics for this startup event.

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