Founder Summit 2026 opens in Boston at 9 a.m. ET

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is scheduled to begin today at 9 a.m. ET at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. The full-day event brings together founders, investors and startup leaders for discussions on fundraising, product-market fit, artificial intelligence, enterprise growth and scaling. Registration and the Expo Hall are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Breakout and roundtable sessions run through the day. The program includes an interactive AMA with Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, a discussion of new AI opportunities led by Amulya Vishwanath of Techable Ventures, and sessions on distribution, fundraising, enterprise relationships and identifying category leaders. Roundtables cover subjects including due diligence, event strategy, GraphRAG, startup branding and the use of AI by small teams.

The Braindate Networking Lounge operates from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one-on-one and small-group meetings. A closing reception is planned from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Discounts end when doors open; registrations made before 9 a.m. ET can save up to $100 and include a second pass at no charge, according to the event information.