Startupfest is a global gathering of the world’s best entrepreneurs, founders, investors and mentors. It features world-class content, from back-of-napkin ideas to champagne-popping exits, across three days of keynotes, interactive how-to sessions, thought-provoking predictions, and a healthy dose of irreverence.

An event built for founders.

Besides world-class content from some of the most influential speakers, the event is designed to offer concrete investments and networking opportunities throughout the entirety of the 3 days.

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in prizes and investments!

From $100K investment prizes, to our panel of Grandmother judges- there’s no shortage of pitch opportunities to secure funding for your business. Check out our top-tier Accelerator lounge looking for promising startups or get up on stage and pitch to investors. There are plenty of ways to advance your business at Startupfest.

Startupfest is produced by Embrase, the company behind FWD50, Scaletech, Resolve, Pandemonio and the Elevator World Tour—which has earned a reputation for unexpected approaches to compelling content. From a pitch contest in the Eiffel Tower, to a panel of grandmother judges, to unique interactive formats, to online spatial networking, to gatherings on tropical beaches, we reimagine what’s possible.