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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