AP News published an announcement highlighting that TechCon Global has named the TechCon SoCal 2026 Startup Innovation Showcase as the official U.S. Regional (San Diego) event for the Startup World Cup, in partnership with Pegasus Tech Ventures. The showcase will take place during TechCon SoCal 2026, scheduled for May 22–23 at San Diego State University, and will feature high-growth startups across AI, digital health, enterprise software, life sciences, climate tech, and deep tech. Selected startups will pitch in front of leading investors and industry experts, with the regional winner advancing directly to the Startup World Cup Semifinals and competing for a $1 million investment prize at the global grand finale. The announcement emphasizes TechCon Global’s role in connecting founders with capital, global exposure, and international startup ecosystems through its flagship conferences.
