Hosting something awesome? Let's put it on the Startup Boston Week map.
Startup Boston Week doesn't stop when the last session ends.
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Throughout the week, organizations across Greater Boston host happy hours, founder dinners, workshops, networking events, pitch competitions, and community gatherings that keep the conversations going.
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If you're hosting an event between September 14–18, submit it to become an Official Startup Boston Week Side Event.
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Approved events will be featured on the Startup Boston Week Side Event Calendar and can proudly use the Official Startup Boston Week 2026 Side Event logo.
What You'll Receive
As an Official Side Event, you'll receive:
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Official Startup Boston Week Side Event branding
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A listing on the Startup Boston Week Side Event Calendar
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Recognition as part of Startup Boston Week
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Opportunities for additional promotion through Startup Boston channels when appropriate
Please note: Inclusion on the Side Event Calendar is guaranteed for approved events. Additional promotion is offered at Startup Boston's discretion.
What You'll Handle
Official Side Events are independently organized by your team. That means you'll be responsible for your:
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Venue
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Registration
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Speakers, hosts, or facilitators
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Promotion
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Staffing and on-site logistics
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Food, beverages, AV, and production (as applicable)
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Event budget and attendee communications
Startup Boston does not provide venues, registration, staffing, production support, funding, or attendee information for Official Side Events.
Event Requirements
To be considered, your event must:
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Take place September 12-20, 2026
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Be held in person within the Greater Boston area
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Have (or be actively securing) a venue
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Include its own registration page
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Clearly identify the host organization
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Be independently organized and staffed
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Follow Startup Boston Week branding and community guidelines
Submitting an application does not guarantee approval or inclusion on the Side Event Calendar.
Submit Your Side Event
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WHERE IS SBW2026?
Startup Boston Week takes place across two locations. Join us at Boston University on Monday–Wednesday (September 14–16), then head to Downtown Crossing on Thursday–Friday (September 17–18), where programming will be held across multiple buildings just a short walk apart.