Extend Your SBW2026 Experience
The main Startup Boston Week conference runs Monday through Wednesday at Boston University, Thursday at MCLE Conference Center and Suffolk University, and Friday across Suffolk University, 100 High Street, and Loft on Two.
But there’s even more happening throughout the week. Official side events are independently hosted experiences that complement the main conference—from panels and workshops to networking events, dinners, meetups, and other community gatherings happening across Boston.
Browse the official side events below to find even more ways to learn, meet people, and experience the startup ecosystem throughout the week.
Join Startup Boston for a Meal
Join Startup Boston Week and Forvis Mazars for an intimate Founder Dinner on Tuesday, September 15. Request invite.
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Join Startup Boston Week, Path Forward HR and Orrick for an intimate Founder Dinner on Wednesday, September 16. Request invite.
Join Startup Boston Week and Korea Health Industry Development Institute for an intimate ecosystem gathering on Friday, September 18. Request invite.
THE FOUNDER REFUEL
Sunday, September 13 @ 2 - 5pm | Organizer: Wellth Society
Founders carry a lot in their bodies. Most of us don't deal with it until something breaks. This is your chance to actually reset, with tools that work, before that happens.
This isn't just a "treat yourself" afternoon. It's preventative maintenance.
GATHER | BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDITION
Monday, September 14 @ 5:30 - 8pm | Organizer: Gather
Join us for an evening of casual-forward professionals get together where you'll get to meet individuals across all industries, looking to make connections, learn from one another and support each other. Option to run an executive function and/or networking workshops.
Boston Women in Robotics, Fall Meetup
Tuesday, September 15 @ 5:30 - 7:30pm | Organizer: MassRobotics
Join us at Boston's Women in Robotics Fall Meetup, hosted by Tutor Intelligence. Come connect with the incredible Boston-area women who are defining and building the future of robotics– from senior leaders, to early and mid-career innovators, to students, and more.
We all know that robotics is one of the most operational complex industries that there is, so we're inviting everyone involved– research, engineering, operations, sales, product, strategy, support– to come eat, chat, learn, look at robots, and be merry.
Inside MassRobotics: Open House for Robotics Startups
Wednesday, September 16 @ 2 - 4pm | Organizer: MassRobotics
Whether you're building your first prototype or scaling a robotics venture, this is your chance to step inside one of the world's leading robotics innovation hubs. Meet with the MassRobotics team, meet current residents, and learn how a MassRobotics residency can accelerate your startup with access to shared labs, testing facilities, industry connections, and a vibrant community of robotics founders and engineers. Come see what it's like to build alongside 100+ robotics and automation companies — and find out if MassRobotics is the right home for your next stage of growth.
Please note that this event is for robotics startups only.
Boston Founder and Funder Round 5
Wednesday, September 16 @ 5:30 - 7:30pm | Organizer: Boston Founder/Funder Meetup
BOSTON WE ARE BACK.
We are going to be bringing together the best founders and funders during UNBOUND and during Startup Boston Week.
Founders, investors, community builders, and more!!
Coffee, Cookies & Commercial Real Estate - Office Open House
Thursday, September 17 @ 1:30 - 3pm | Organizer: Cabot & Company
Join us in person for an open house at 45 Bromfield Street. We have several office spaces available for lease, featuring direct elevator access, private bathrooms and individually controlled HVAC systems - all in a central location, steps from several MBTA stations and parking garages.
Whether you're curious about commercial real estate, searching for a space or just want to mingle with like-minded folks, this open house is the perfect chance to explore, learn and connect. Swing by, enjoy some treats and get the inside scoop on office space in a friendly, informal setting!
Coffee and cookies are on us!
F*ckup Nights BOSTON // Vol VI - Startup Edition!
Thursday, September 17 @ 6 - 10p | Organizer: F*ckup Nights Boston
FuN is a global event series that shares stories of professional failure. Come for the stories of failures, stay for the connections.
This isn’t a panel. This isn’t a fireside chat. This is failure—loud, funny, painful, and real. The stories you won’t hear at your next conference but should.
Building the AI-Powered Go-To-Market Engine
Friday, September 18 @ 8:30 - 11:30a | Organizer: Mass Technology Leadership Council
REGISTER FOR FREE USING CODE: STARTUP26
MTLC will convene leaders to explore how leading organizations are rethinking pipeline generation, customer engagement, and revenue growth. You'll see practical AI-powered workflows, learn how modern teams are aligning the revenue engine, and leave with frameworks you can apply immediately.
The Million Dollar Sprint
Saturday, September 19 @ 11a - 5p | Organizer: The Thinking Cap Group
Founder Coachella meets networking event meets hackathon meets pitch competition — with a live audience.
70 founders and operators, 10 tables, one goal: pick a business at your table and build a real plan to its first $1M in 6 months. Matched teams, hackathon-style build blocks, and a final pitch in front of judges, with prizes including 1:1s with Angels and VCs.