TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 is taking place today at SoWa Power Station in Boston, with doors opening at 9 a.m. ET. The full-day event targets founders, investors, and startup leaders, with sessions on fundraising, product-market fit, AI innovation, and enterprise growth. Pricing rises to full rates when doors open; registering before 9 a.m. ET saves up to $100 and includes a second pass free.

The agenda includes Expo Hall and registration from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., a Braindate-powered networking lounge from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., breakout sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., roundtables from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and a closing reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Featured speakers include Toast co-founder Steve Fredette, Amulya Vishwanath (Techable Ventures), Hunter Worland (NEA), and Kent Bennett (Bessemer Venture Partners). Breakout topics range from distribution beating technology and fundraising trends to the next AI opportunity, product-market fit, and enterprise relationships. Roundtable topics include data room best practices, GraphRAG and knowledge graphs, brand building for lean startups, and traction before raising.

Attendees can still register on the day for access to expert-led sessions, founder roundtables, networking, and practical growth strategies.