Startup events in Santiago

15 upcoming startup events in Santiago: 8 conferences, 5 summits, 1 meetups. Next: Digital Bank & Finance 2026 vuelve al centro de Santiago con una…

The scene right now

Santiago has 13 startup events on the immediate schedule, all taking place entirely in person across the metro area. The ecosystem is heavily weighted toward large-scale programming, featuring 6 conferences and 5 summits. More intimate peer gatherings are less frequent, with just 1 meetup and 1 pitch night currently scheduled. Founders navigating the current landscape will primarily encounter broader institutional forums, industry summits, and formal tech conferences throughout the capital.

Recurring series

The local calendar is currently dominated by one-off gatherings, major annual programs, and standalone conventions rather than continuous recurring event series. High-profile gatherings scheduled for the month include Digital Bank & Finance 2026 on November 3, followed by ENEXPRO TECH 2026 and Chile Tech Week 2026 starting November 16. Later in the month, founders will find the Emprelatam Connect Day and the Cumbre ACVC 2026 taking place on November 17, as well as EtMday 2026 on November 19.

Who runs the events

A varied group of local entities and corporate partners manage activity across the city. Emprende tu Mente leads the lineup with 4 events, alongside an additional event hosted by Corporación Emprende tu Mente (EtM), which operates as a community organization. Other organizations directing individual events include the Asociación Chilena de Venture Capital, Digital Bank Latam, ProChile, Chile Tech Week, and WeWork, which is designated as an investment firm.

Busiest months

Activity is completely concentrated in November 2026, which accounts for all 13 events on the schedule. Founders planning their networking, partnership sourcing, and event calendars will find that the middle of November is especially dense, with multiple summits, conferences, and venture gatherings happening concurrently across several Santiago venues.

Event types in Santiago

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Upcoming events

Frequently asked

How many events in Santiago are free to attend?
There are 2 free events scheduled among the 13 upcoming events.
Are there any pitch nights scheduled for founders?
Yes, there is 1 pitch night on the calendar, the Emprelatam Connect Day on November 17, 2026.
What locations and venues host startup gatherings in Santiago?
Events are held at venues including Parque Bicentenario de Vitacura, Hotel Pullman Santiago El Bosque, Costanera Center in Providencia, Metropolitan Santiago, and Nido Lucía (ex Edificio Enel) in Santiago Centro.
Are any of the upcoming Santiago startup events available online?
None of the 13 upcoming events are online; all are scheduled as in-person gatherings.

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