DC Startup & Tech Week 2026 Closing Day at Convene Arlington

About

A full-day Arlington finale for the DMV startup community with seven rooms of programming, a regional startup competition, and a closing keynote.

Benefits

• 🎟️Ticketed closing-day access
  With a valid ticket, access seven rooms of programming for founders, builders, investors, and operators at Convene Arlington on Friday, October 23.
• 🏆Battle of the Regions Finals
  Watch top startups from across the DMV compete for the title.
• 🎤Closing keynote
  Hear the closing keynote session.
• 🤝Community networking
  Connect with peers and potential collaborators; the day lists a closing happy hour reception after programming.

Eligibility Criteria

• Target audience includes founders, builders, investors, and operators
• For the DC Startup & Tech Week 2026 Pitch Competition, startups must be headquartered or primarily operating out of the DMV (DC, MD, or VA)
• No mandatory geographic, stage, or sector eligibility requirements are publicly stated for attending the closing-day event
• Attendance is ticketed; a Community Access Pass application is available if ticket price is a barrier

Participation Commitments

• Attendees must obtain a ticket; the official site lists ticket prices of $59, $129, and $199 for week-long event access.
• A Community Access Pass application is available if ticket price is a barrier.
• The event runs October 19–23, 2026; the closing day is Friday, October 23, 2026, at Convene Arlington, 1201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other

Target Location

Global