Looking to hit the conference circuit over the next few months?
From Tampa Bay to the Research Triangle, from Charlotte to Birmingham, the region’s startup and tech ecosystem is showing up in a big way this year. Here’s your roundup of the most important gatherings happening across the South in 2026.
Tampa Bay Tech Week | April 7–12 | Tampa, FL
Innovation doesn’t happen in silos. It happens when people come together.
Tampa Bay Tech Week is a multi-day, citywide celebration of technology, culture, and community. From the historic streets of Ybor City to the waterfront skyline of Downtown and the creative energy of St. Pete, we’re uniting the brightest minds in tech, business, and innovation to showcase what makes Tampa Bay one of the most dynamic regions in the country.
We’re joining forces with startups, enterprises, investors, and community organizations to highlight the full strength of Tampa Bay’s tech ecosystem. Whether you’re a founder, engineer, creator, or student, this week is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the innovation driving our region forward.
Southeast Venture Showcase | April 20–21 | Nashville, TN
The Southeast Venture Showcase (SVS) is an exclusive event for venture investors and early growth-stage ventures. Venture investors can receive a 50% discount on registration by using the promo code SVSInvestor2026.
SVS 2026 in Nashville will include:
- 200+ Investors from throughout the country, representing more than $100B in assets under management and more than $10B in capital available to invest
- 40+ academic-affiliated startup companies seeking more than $200M in investment capital, from healthcare, biotechnology, renewable energy, advanced materials and engineering sectors
- Twenty Five top southeastern universities and Oak Ridge National Labs
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and learn.
Raleigh-Durham Startup Week | April 20–24 | Raleigh & Durham, NC
Raleigh-Durham Startup Week runs April 20–24, 2026, with 100+ sessions, workshops, and networking events — all free. Powered by a team of founders, entrepreneurs, and support organizations dedicated to showcasing the vibrant entrepreneurial community in the Triangle area, the event draws 3,000+ founder across five days of content. From investor matchmaking to founder-focused workshops, RDSW has become one of the most accessible and community-driven events in the region.
Georgia Technology Summit | April 30 | Atlanta, GA
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) will host its annual Georgia Technology Summit on April 30, 2026, at Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA, bringing together over a thousand Georgia-based technologists to network, engage, and learn about the newest tech innovation in the state. This year, the Innovation Pavilion & Exhibit Hall creates a curated space for showcasing real-world innovation and facilitating meaningful, peer-level engagement. And don’t forget the always-anticipated TAG Top 40 Most Innovative Companies recognition.
Early Stage Venture Summit | May 6-7 | Tampa, FL
This annual two-day event connects early-stage tech founders with angel investors. The event kicks off with a reception, followed by a full day of interactive sessions and valuable networking opportunities. This summit is the ideal event to elevate both your startup and investment strategies.
Seed the South Capital Summit | May 18–19 | Charlotte, NC
Seed the South is a 2-day capital summit in Charlotte, NC, reuniting entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners across the dynamic Southeast region, held at Bank of America Stadium. Day 1 is designed for founders who want to go deeper, featuring off-site, intimate programming including founder masterclasses led by experienced operators and investors, tactical sessions on fundraising, growth, and scale, and smaller-group conversation.
Sloss.Tech | June 24–26 | Birmingham, AL
Sloss.Tech brings together founders, funders, developers, and decision makers for three days in downtown Birmingham, with 1,000+ registered attendees, 300+ executive and decision makers, and 50+ regional and national speakers. The days include a $100K pitch competition first-place funding prize. Powered by TechBirmingham, Sloss.Tech has quickly become a cornerstone of the Birmingham tech scene.
Atlanta Tech Week | August 9–14 | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Tech Week is Atlanta’s city-spanning celebration of its tech ecosystem, bringing together industry leaders, founders, investors, builders, and enthusiasts for a week of collaboration, learning, and networking with the goal of propelling Atlanta toward becoming a top 5 tech hub. The week takes you through Atlanta’s tech ecosystem one neighborhood at a time — Peachtree Corners, Downtown, Buckhead, and Midtown.
