Sunday, October 11, 2026 - to - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Brinkley Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States
STARTUP MOUNTAIN SUMMIT
Join for a unique, 2-day conference for early stage startup founders hosted in the mountains.
WHY ATTEND THE SUMMIT?
The Startup Mountain Summit was designed to give early-stage startup founders the inspiration, resources, and knowledge needed to build successful ventures in Appalachia and beyond.
At the Summit, you’ll hear from some of the biggest names in entrepreneurship, attend hands-on workshops, and have the opportunity to pitch your startup in front of hundreds of founders and a panel of investors.
250+ AVERAGE ATTENDANCE
10,000+ DOLLARS IN PRIZES
15+ STATES REPRESENTED
INSIDE THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE ⬇️
STARTUP WORLD CUP | $1M PITCH COMPETITION
The biggest pitch competition on the globe—The Startup World Cup— is coming to the Startup Mountain Summit! Apply to pitch today!
SPEAKER SESSIONS + WORSKSHOPS
Get expert advice from industry leaders, hear from the best in the business, and join a workshop that equips you with the tools to take your startup to the next level.
ADVENTURE NETWORKING
The Startup Mountain Summit is throwing an Appalachian spin on networking and creating an unforgettable experience during day 1 of the conference. Connect with other founders on a ropes course, during a hike, or on a bike ride around the city (All-Access Pass Required).
AFTER HOURS EVENTS
Join attendees and speakers at a local brewery for the Mountain Mixer or grab dinner in downtown Johnson City.
LEARN FROM WORLD CLASS SPEAKERS
At the Startup Mountain Summit, you will meet the speakers, connect with them during networking, and have opportunities to ask the questions you want to help you in your ventures.
GET INSPIRED & CONNECTED
The Startup Mountain Summit is a grass-roots conference focused on bringing founders together from across the southeast. This is more than just a Summit, it’s a community of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders that help each other succeed. Over the course of three days, you’ll add hundreds of valuable connections to your network and learn new strategies to grow your startup.
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