# Founder Summit 2026 opens in Boston today

> TechCrunch's full-day event for founders and investors starts at 9 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station with breakout sessions, roundtables, and networking.
- Title: Founder Summit 2026 opens in Boston today · TechCrunch
- Summary: TechCrunch's full-day event for founders and investors starts at 9 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station with breakout sessions, roundtables, and networking…
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- Source: TechCrunch — https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/techcrunch-founder-summit-2026-todays-the-day
- Author: TechCrunch Events
- Published: 2026-11-04T13:00:00+00:00
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- Topics: techcrunch founder summit 2026, boston, sowa power station, startups, founders, investors, fundraising, ai innovation, networking, technology
## Doors open at 9 a.m. ET today
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 begins November 4 at nine a.m. Eastern Time at SoWa Power Station in Boston. Founders, investors, and startup leaders gather for a full day of strategies and connections.
## Agenda covers fundraising to AI
Today's programming spans fundraising and product-market fit to AI innovation and enterprise growth. Sessions deliver actionable advice from experienced founders, investors, and operators on scaling startups faster.
## Early registration discounts end
Prices increase to full rates when doors open at nine a.m. Eastern Time. Register before nine a.m. to save up to one hundred dollars on your pass and get a second pass free.
## Registration and Expo run all day
Registration and Expo Hours run from nine a.m. to four thirty p.m. Eastern Time. Attendees pick up badges, connect with partners, and explore the Expo Hall with exhibiting startups offering scaling solutions.
## Networking Lounge powered by Braindate
The Networking Lounge runs nine thirty a.m. to four thirty p.m. Eastern Time. Founders, investors, and startup operators schedule one-on-one and small-group meetings using the Braindate networking app.
## Breakout sessions with expert panels
Breakout sessions run ten a.m. to four thirty p.m. Eastern Time. Steve Fredette from Toast leads an interactive AMA on building lasting companies. Amulya Vishwanath from Techable Ventures explores next-generation AI opportunities.
## Roundtable sessions dive deeper
Roundtable sessions run ten a.m. to four p.m. Eastern Time. Led by experienced scaling leaders, discussions cover fundraising, launching, AI, data room practices, brand building, and what counts as traction before raising.
## Closing Reception ends the day
The Closing Reception runs four thirty p.m.to six thirty p.m.Eastern Time at SoWa Power Station.Founders, investors, and startup leaders gather for drinks and conversations that can lead to future customers, partners, hires, or investors.
## Key takeaway

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 opens November 4 at SoWa Power Station in Boston with sessions on fundraising, AI, product-market fit, and startup scaling.