Startup events in San Diego

8 upcoming startup events in San Diego: 3 pitch nights, 2 summits, 1 conferences. Next: Building AI Ventures: From Innovation to Investment ... (2 Nov…

The scene right now

San Diego currently has eight startup events planned across the city, entirely composed of in-person gatherings with no online options. Founders will encounter a lineup leaning toward investor engagement, featuring three pitch nights alongside two summits. The rest of the schedule includes a hackathon, a conference, and a mixer. Only one of these upcoming events is designated as free to attend, so founders should plan their event schedules accordingly.

Recurring series

The upcoming local schedule consists entirely of standalone sessions rather than ongoing recurring series. Founders will find singular gatherings such as Building AI Ventures, WVS 2026, and Women's Venture Summit 2026 occurring on November 2. Later single-edition dates include San Diego Startup Week on November 4, a Techstars Startup Weekend hackathon on November 13, and two separate networking and pitch gatherings concluding the month on November 30.

Who runs the events

A wide variety of hosts are contributing to the startup scene, each currently holding a single event on the calendar. Community organization Business Founders Group is active alongside groups such as JANUS Innovation Hub, Business Minds Events, San Diego and Imperial SBDC Network, Stella Foundation, and Women's Venture Summit. With activity spread evenly across these groups, founders will engage with distinct networks across each event.

Busiest months

Activity on the calendar is concentrated entirely within November 2026, which accounts for all eight scheduled startup events. With no events scheduled beyond this period, November represents the primary window for local founders to pitch, network, and attend summits in San Diego.

Event types in San Diego

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Upcoming events

Frequently asked

How many pitch nights are scheduled in San Diego?
There are three pitch nights on the calendar.
Are there free startup events to attend?
Yes, one of the eight upcoming events is free.
Are there any virtual startup events available?
No, all upcoming events are in-person, with zero online sessions.
What venues host startup gatherings in the area?
Locations include the Design and Innovation Building at UC San Diego, Wine Girl San Diego, 460 Fifth Ave, and the Knauss Center for Business Education.

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