September 14 - 18

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Startup Boston Week isn’t built on theory - it’s built by the people actually in the trenches: founders shipping, operators scaling, investors deploying, and ecosystem builders making things happen right now. If your insights are actionable, your stories are real (wins and mistakes), and someone could walk away and apply what you’re saying next week…we want to hear from you.

Startup Boston Week only works because of people like you - the ones in it, building it, and willing to share what they’ve learned along the way.

Our stages are filled by founders, operators, and investors who are actively doing the work, and our audience reflects that too - from early builders getting their MVP off the ground to teams scaling well beyond Series B.

We’re looking for voices across every corner of the ecosystem - marketing, product, engineering, data, people ops, and beyond - to bring real, tactical insights to the table.

If you’ve got lessons others can actually use, we want you on stage.

APPLY TO SPEAK

Submit to Speak

Submissions are open through May 31, 2026. We review and confirm speakers on a rolling basis, so earlier submissions are strongly encouraged. All accepted speakers will be notified by July 1.

Frequently asked questions

Can I choose the topic I’ll speak on?

Yes and no. The sessions for SBW2026 have already been designed by our volunteer team. We’re looking for amazing panelists, moderators, and presenters to share their expertise within these pre-set topics.

If you're interested in hosting a session, you can:

  • Email us at hello@startupbos.org to explore sponsorship opportunities, or
  • Stay tuned for announcements about side and community-driven events by subscribing to our newsletter.

Can I submit a topic for SBW2026?

If you're interested in hosting a session, you can:

Does SBW2026 cover travel expenses or pay speaker fees?

No, Startup Boston Week (SBW2026) is a community-driven event. Our speakers volunteer their time to give back to the startup community, and we do not offer speaker fees. Additionally, we are unable to reimburse any travel expenses related to speaking at SBW2026.

Do I need to be in person to speak?

Yes, all speakers must be available to speak in person in Boston.

When will I know if I am speaking at SBW2026?

Due to the high volume of submissions, we’re unable to respond individually about the status of your application to speak at Startup Boston Week. Submissions will close at the end of May, and all speakers for SBW2026 will be confirmed by end of July. Thank you for your interest!

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Speaker's First & Last Name
Speakers Current Title & Company
Speaker's LinkedIn URL
Speaker's Email
What state do you live in?
Which department(s) does this speaker have first-hand experience with?

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Customer Success
  • Customer Support
  • Data Analyst (Department)
  • Artificial Intelligence (Department)
  • People Ops - HR
  • People Ops - Talent
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Legal
  • Engineering - Software
  • Engineering - Hardware
  • Product - Software
  • Product - Hardware
  • Design - Software
  • Design - Hardware
  • Founder
  • Investor - Angel
  • Investor - VC
  • Service provider

Which startup stage(s) does this speaker have first-hand experience with?

  • Bootstrapping
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Series B
  • Series C
  • Series D or Later
  • IPO
  • Acquisition
  • Writing the investment check
  • Acquiring the startup

Number of years of first-hand experience working in the startup world?
Number of years of first-hand experience investing in startups?
Role / Impact this speaker has had on startup(s) during their career

  • Founder or Cofounder
  • Early Employee (Less than 15 employees)
  • First engineering hire
  • First non-engineering hire
  • Board Seat
  • Mentor or Advisor
  • Coach or Consultant
  • C-Suite - was in the Board Room
  • C-Suite - not in the Board Room
  • Created a department from nothing
  • Managed a department of at least 5 people
  • Individual Contributor

What topic(s) are you most comfortable speaking about at SBW2026?
Any interest in chatting about sponsoring SBW2026?
Anything else to add?