July 23, 2025
San Francisco is the tech capital of the country. A Course Report analysis of 222 million LinkedIn profiles found that 22.54 percent of the city’s workforce is in tech, the highest percentage in the country. That density means more opportunities for founders, investors, and tech professionals to connect and expand their networks.
This guide covers the top tech and startup events happening in San Francisco, from pitch nights and demo days to casual networking and community meetups. Whether you're looking for seed investors, launching a product, or looking to grow your team, these events offer real ways to get involved and find the resources you need.
San Francisco hosts various tech-focused events throughout the year, from developer conferences to AI meetups. Whether you're looking to learn, share ideas, or connect with others in the industry, these are the top events for networking.
When: Monday, August 18, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Where: Hardwood Bar & Smokery, 680 8th Street San Francisco, CA 94103
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This two-hour mixer brings together founders, business owners, and tech professionals for an evening of networking, idea-sharing, and collaboration. Hosted by the New York Entrepreneurs Startup & Business Coalition, it’s one of the largest professional gatherings in the city’s startup scene.
When: August 20-21, 2025
Where: The Midway, San Francisco, CA
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Step SF is a two-day AI and tech startup festival featuring a startup showcase, expo area, investor matchmaking, and expert panels. Returning for its second year, the event connects founders, VCs, and tech professionals to explore emerging technologies, share insights, and discover new opportunities in the global startup ecosystem.
When: Thursday, September 4, 5 pm - September 6, 7 pm
Where: Salesforce Tower, 415 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Pricing: Starting from $100
Tech weekend is a three-day event designed for startup founders who are actively fundraising. Hosted by Founders Village, the event connects over 200 founders with more than 75 venture capitalists through panels, VC office hours, dinners, and a live pitch competition. It focuses on emerging sectors like AI, fintech, biotech, and climate tech.
When: Wednesday and Thursday, September 17–18, 2025
Where: Pier 48 | Mission Rock, San Francisco, CA 94158
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The AI Conference is a premier two-day event bringing together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. The conference will feature over 100 speakers, four dedicated tracks, and sessions covering everything from artificial general intelligence (AGI) and large language models (LLMs) to AI startups, infrastructure, ethics, and real-world applications.
When: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Where: 350 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA
Pricing: Starting at $219.25
Part of the World Series of Investment Conferences, this summit brings together investors, founders, and startup professionals for a day of presentations, pitches, and panel discussions. Hosted by Venture Capital World Summit Inc., the event focuses on connecting international businesses with funding and growth opportunities through a global investor network.
When: Thursday, September 25 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Where: San Francisco, CA
Pricing: Free for the first 190 attendees
Organized by OutGeekWomen, this event brings together mid- and senior-level professionals across software engineering, data science, product management, and cybersecurity, with a focus on empowering women in tech. Attendees can expect short presentations from hiring teams, structured networking, and the opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers at leading tech companies. While the event centers women in tech, all professionals are welcome.
When: September 29–30, 2025
Where: GitHub HQ, 88 Colin P Kelly Jr St, San Francisco, CA
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Git Merge is GitHub’s annual conference celebrating the version control tool that changed software forever. In honor of Git’s 20th anniversary, the 2025 event will feature two days of technical talks, community stories, and deep dives from contributors, tool builders, and maintainers shaping Git’s future. Whether you’re tuning in remotely or attending live in San Francisco, expect sessions on scaling monorepos, AI-powered commits, libgit2 integrations, Git education, and more.
When: October 6–12, 2025
Where: Various venues across San Francisco (event-specific)
Pricing: Varies by event
SF Tech Week is a decentralized tech conference organized by a16z, featuring independently hosted events across San Francisco. The week includes panels, hackathons, meetups, and networking sessions hosted by startups, VCs, and tech companies. Each event manages its own registration and format.
When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: 10 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA
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Hosted by Product School, ProductCon is one of the largest conferences dedicated to product management. The event brings together CPOs, VPs, and senior product leaders from top tech companies for a full day of talks, panels, and networking. Attendees can expect insights on emerging product trends, real-world strategy, and best practices from teams building at scale.
When: October 14–16, 2025
Where: San Francisco, CA
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Dreamforce is Salesforce’s annual conference, featuring three days of product demos, training sessions, keynotes, and networking. The event focuses on CRM, AI, data, and automation, with speakers ranging from tech executives to global business leaders. It includes over 1,500 sessions and draws attendees from more than 140 countries.
When: Friday, October 17, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Where: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Pricing: Starting from $107.55
The Startup World Cup Grand Finale brings together top startups, investors, and tech leaders from around the world to compete for a $1 million investment prize. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the event is the final stage of a global pitch competition featuring finalists from over 100 countries.
When: October 27–29, 2025
Where: Moscone West, 800 Howard St., San Francisco, CA
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TechCrunch Disrupt is a three-day startup and tech conference focused on innovation across all stages of company growth, from early idea to IPO. The event brings together thousands of founders, investors, and industry leaders for panels, demos, and networking.
When: March 17-18, 2026
Where: Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Pricing: $3,995
The World Agri‑Tech Innovation Summit is a two-day event of high-level networking, fresh industry insights, and breakthrough agri-tech discoveries. The event will host over 2,000 global leaders shaping the future of sustainable agriculture, from agribusinesses and tech innovators to investors, farmers, and startups.
When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 to Friday, March 20, 2026
Where: Marriott Marquis, 780 Mission Street, San Francisco, USA CA 94103
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Future food-tech unites global leaders to drive innovation in food through R&D, strategy, and partnerships. Together, they’ll explore how to build a healthier, more sustainable future through bold ideas and collaboration.
When: March 2026
Where: San Francisco (Exact location to be decided)
Pricing: Not stated
The WMF “AI for future” Silicon Valley event will bring together AI experts, investors, and startups for a day of interactive seminars, panel discussions, and networking. A highlight of the event is the AI for future startup competition, where three Italian and three American startups will pitch their cutting-edge AI projects for a chance to attend WMF’s main event in Italy.
When: Monday, April 7, 2026 to Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Moscone Center South, San Francisco
Pricing: $1,795
HumanX returns in 2026 to unite some of the brightest minds in AI. The event will bring together startups, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to cut through the noise and explore how AI is impacting business, culture, and society. Now set in San Francisco, the event places itself at the center of global AI innovation and collaboration.
When: Monday, April 27, 2026 to Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Where: Fox Theatre, Silicon Valley, California USA
Pricing: Not yet available
Startup Grind Global Conference brings together founders, investors, and tech leaders to share ideas, make connections, and grow startups. Each year, thousands join to get feedback, find partners, and explore funding. It’s a go-to event for anyone building in the startup space.
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 to Thursday, May 14, 2026
Where: San Mateo County events center - SF bay area
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SaaStr brings together over 10,000 founders, execs, and investors for three days of tactical content, hands-on workshops, and nonstop networking. The 2026 edition includes 300+ speakers, 200+ AI demos, and curated events like the AI summit, poker night, and deep-dive sessions for finance, marketing, and customer success leaders.
Looking to network on the East Coast, too? Browse our full list of NYC startup events here.
The Bay Area remains one of the best places to start, grow, and fund a startup. Founders can tap into year-round events, investor meetups, and pitch opportunities without having to look far. Whether you're building in food, fashion, fintech, or frontier tech, San Francisco’s startup scene offers the momentum and support to take your venture to the next level.
But finding the right investor is about more than just funding—it's about fit. Look for partners who bring more than capital. The best seed investors offer hands-on support, industry knowledge, and a strong network.
At Bonfire Ventures, that’s the model. We lead Seed rounds for early-stage B2B software startups, typically writing $2.5–$4 million checks. But more importantly, we go deep: helping founders land their first real customers, price their product, test their messaging, and raise their next round.
The Bonfire team only backs a handful of companies each year, so when we invest, we’re all in.
If that’s the kind of partner you’re looking for, connect with Bonfire Ventures today.
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