SGGC · Startup Grind
Startup Grind Global Conference
ConferenceGovernmentIn-personAnnual
Redwood City, US28 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 20262 days
Countries
150+
Duration
2 days · 28 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The Startup Grind Global Conference is Silicon Valley's annual gathering for founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders shaping the next generation of startups. It is the largest annual gathering of startup founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers from around the world, featuring inspiring keynotes, engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and extensive networking opportunities. The conference focuses on helping early-stage companies grow, evolve, and scale by providing access to funding opportunities, expanding market reach, and connecting to a robust network of founders, tech leaders, investors, and partners.
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Key details
- City & country
- Redwood City, US
- Dates
- 28 Apr 2026 – 29 Apr 2026
- Duration
- 2 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Fixed
- Commercial type
- ConferenceB2B
- Official website
- www.startupgrind.tech — register free for link access
Who attends
Startup foundersinvestorstech leadersentrepreneursecosystem enablersproduct buildersAI pioneersgrowth operatorsanyone interested in the startup ecosystemBuilt for pre-seed and seed foundersand people who support startups
Programme
Tracks
ProductFundraisingAIDistributionExecution
Networking events
- Q&A sessions
- Pitching sessions
- VC AMAs
- Curated meetups
- Night Pub Crawl
- Closing Night Party
Host city history — 11 congresses since 2013
2025Redwood CityUS← current
2024Redwood CityUS
2023Silicon ValleyUS
2021VirtualN/A
2020Redwood CityUS
2019Redwood CityUS
2018Redwood CityUS
2017Redwood CityUS
2016Redwood CityUS
2014Silicon ValleyUS
2013Silicon ValleyUS
North AmericaOther
US ×10N/A ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Other. Redwood City has hosted 7× (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024, 2025).