TechCon SoCal 2026
SanDiego, California

TechCon SoCal 2026
SanDiego, California

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TechCon SoCal 2026

The Premier Innovation & Investment Conference in San Diego

TechCon SoCal 2026 is more than just a technology conference; it’s where the future of innovation meets investment opportunities. Set in the heart of San Diego, this premier technology event brings together industry leaders, forward-thinking entrepreneurs, and business investors to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, consumer tech, digital health, and more—making TechCon SoCal 2026 the region’s flagship investment conference. Whether you’re a startup looking to network, an investor exploring business investment opportunities, or a founder comparing small business conferences for growth, TechCon SoCal offers a dynamic platform to foster collaboration and real outcomes.

Keynote Presentation

Experience inspiring talks from thought leaders who are shaping innovation and spotlighting where startup funding flows—from early traction to scale, with insights you’d expect at leading investment advisor conferences. These sessions set the tone for an outcomes-driven investment conference.

Fireside Chat

Engage in unfiltered, intimate conversations with trailblazers on market shifts, founder journeys, and how to find investors who align with your vision—ideal for networking events for entrepreneurs seeking capital and mentors.

Expert Insights Sessions

Dive into practical playbooks on go-to-market, product, and capital strategy—actionable guidance for teams preparing to invest in startups, navigate start up business investment, and understand startup investors funding dynamics alongside companies that help startups grow.

Panel Discussions

Join dynamic debates on AI, data, and growth, including how business investors assess risk and where new business investment opportunities are emerging across sectors. These high-signal debates are a hallmark of a serious investment conference.

Global Exhibitor Pavilions

Meet teams building tomorrow and experience live product demos. This on-site showcase connects you to week-long networking events and hands-on opportunities across the innovation ecosystem.

Startup Innovation Showcase

Watch handpicked early-stage startups pitch live. Meet founders, discover scalable solutions, and explore investment opportunities alongside venture peers—perfect for learning investor engagement tactics.

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High-Impact And Future-Focused Tracks

Discover cutting-edge technologies and trends defining tomorrow’s industries

plus where capital meets execution.

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Event Venue

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Event Venue

San Diego State University campus

May 22–23, 2026
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA

TechCon SoCal 2026 will take place at San Diego State University (SDSU), a renowned hub for innovation in Southern California. SDSU’s world-class amenities and academic excellence provide the perfect backdrop for San Diego technology events, with high-energy networking and showcase moments that connect builders with business investment opportunities. SDSU’s setting elevates the experience of an innovation-led investment conference.

Ready to Level Up Your Innovative Journey?

Ready to Level Up Your Innovative Journey?

Step into the future at TechCon SoCal 2026—the conference that unlocks global opportunities, accelerates careers, and connects founders with startup funding and business investors at a world-class investment conference.
Whether you’re exploring the best technology conferences, looking to find investors, or tracking the latest breakthroughs, TechCon SoCal is the must-attend professional networking event for innovators and decision-makers—and a powerful alternative to generic small business conferences.Get a glimpse of what to expect by checking out our archive of past conferences. Explore Previous TechCon Events and see how we consistently drive innovation and capital connections.

Step into the future at TechCon SoCal 2026—the conference that unlocks global opportunities, accelerates careers, and connects founders with startup funding and business investors at a world-class investment conference. Whether you’re exploring the best technology conferences, looking to find investors, or tracking the latest breakthroughs, TechCon SoCal is the must-attend professional networking event for innovators and decision-makers—and a powerful alternative to generic small business conferences. Get a glimpse of what to expect by checking out our archive of past conferences. Explore Previous TechCon Events and see how we consistently drive innovation and capital connections.

Cutting-Edge Technologies

Explore the latest breakthroughs in AI, robotics, digital health, and more.

Expert Insights

Gain insider knowledge from top industry leaders through keynotes, panels, and thought leadership sessions.

Strategic Partnerships

Build collaborations with investors, innovators, and companies shaping the future—and surface real business investment opportunities

Strategic Vision

Gain clarity on emerging trends and capital pathways to guide your start up business investment journey.

Key Opportunities

Explore Opportunities at TechCon SoCal 2026

Startup Innovation Showcase
Student Sponsorship Opportunity
Premier Sponsorship Opportunities
Global Exhibitor Pavilion
Call for Speakers
TechCon SoCal Week
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Pitch to Win

Startup Innovation Showcase

The Startup Innovation Showcase gives rising startups a chance to stand out, connect, and grow. If your startup is post-seed or preparing for Series A, you can apply to be part of this year’s selection. Finalists get full access to the conference, a dedicated booth to showcase their product, and the chance to pitch live on stage in front of 100+ Investors, 50+ strategic Partners, and 1,000+ Attendees. It’s a straightforward way to meet the right people, share your vision, and open real doors to funding and partnerships.

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Student Sponsorship Opportunity
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Student Sponsorship Opportunity

Selected students are granted sponsored access to TechCon SoCal 2026. An ideal pick for those exploring the best technology conference near me. This experience includes 30+ keynote sessions, 20+ hands-on workshops, and direct networking with 100+ industry leaders.

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Premier Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnering with us puts your brand in front of 1,000+ Attendees, including 150+ Speakers, 100+ Investors, and 50+ Partners who are shaping the future of technology. As a sponsor, you gain premium visibility, direct access to decision-makers, and the opportunity to align your brand with the region’s most forward-thinking tech ecosystem. From high-impact branding opportunities to meaningful relationship-building with industry leaders, sponsorship ensures your company stands at the center of innovation—seen, heard, and remembered.
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Global Exhibitor Pavilion

Exhibitors showcase products and services to leading investors, startups, CXOs and innovators. Launch new products, capture qualified leads, and connect with decision‑makers at this dynamic tech expo.

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Call for Speakers

Ignite global minds as a featured speaker and spark ideas on a world-class stage. Share your insights with attendees, from visionary founders to leading investors, and help shape the future of tech. Whether you’re disrupting industries or redefining innovation, this is your platform to lead, inspire, and be heard.

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Call for Speakers

Share Your Insights at the Best Innovation Conferences

Ignite global minds as a featured speaker and spark ideas on a world-class stage. Share your insights with attendees, from visionary founders to leading investors, and help shape the future of tech. Whether you’re disrupting industries or redefining innovation, this is your platform to lead, inspire, and be heard.

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SoCal Week

Building Momentum for San Diego Technology Event

The week before the main conference, our partners host a series of events across Southern California. TechCon Week brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts for meetups, workshops, and networking opportunities. It’s a week of collaboration, learning, and connection that sets the stage for the main event.

Meet the Minds Shaping the Investment Conference

Our diverse lineup of speakers includes global leaders and innovators at the forefront of artificial intelligence, FinTech, and smart mobility. These visionary minds share practical strategies on scaling, startup investors funding, and navigating business investment opportunities—keeping you ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Consumer Tech
  • Data, Infrastructure & Security
  • Deeptech
  • Digital Health & Life Sciences
  • FinTech
  • Future of Transportation
  • Influencers and Enablers
  • Investors
  • Semiconductor
Aadeel
CEO
PSYONIC
Aasim Hasan
Managing Partner
Moneta Ventures
Abhishek Shukla
Managing Director
Prosperity7 Ventures
Alex Mojtahedi
Founder & CEO
Peachscore
Amir Barsoum
Founder, Managing Partner & CEO
InVitro Capital
Amit
Partner
Mintz
Ammar Hanafi
General Partner
Moment Ventures
amr Awadallah
CEO
Vectara
Andy Ballester
Cofounder & Chief Product Officer
Eyepop.ai
Anthony Lee
CEO
Westcliff University
Antolin Garza
Partner
Karmel Capital
Arabian Prince
Cofounder
iNov8 Capital
Arvind Ayyala
Partner
Geodesic Capital
Ash headshoot
Chairman
Caregentic
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Managing Partner
Fannin
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CEO
Subtext Solutions
Bruno Kurtic
Co-founder & CEO
Bedrock Data
Carl Schoellhammer
Partner
Decibio Consulting
Chris Yoo
Managing Director
Xcellerant Ventures
Dan Magy
CoFounder & CEO
Firestorm Labs
Delilah Panio
Vice President of U.S. Capital Formation
Toronto Stock Exchange
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Faculty, UT Austin
Former Deputy Administrator, SBA
Divya Sudhakar
Partner
Geodesic Capital
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Partner and Co-Founder
Altitude Cyber
Eric Weiss
CEO
Chaos to Clarity
Errol Arkilic
Chief Innovation Officer
University of California, Irvine
Fatima Husain
Co-founder and General Partner
Mosaic General Partnership
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CEO
NIO US
Guy Reams
CEO
Askturing.ai
Dr. Hala Madanat
Vice President for Research and Innovation
SDSU
Howard Ko
Partner
Morpheus Ventures
Howard Lindzon
Founder and General Partner
Social Leverage
Howard-WrighT
VP Startup Ecosystem
NVIDIA
Huengsoo Choi
Partner
Huengsoo Choi
Ian Williamson
Dean, Paul Merage School of Business
University of California, Irvine
Jan Karlseder
Vice President
Chief Science Officer, Salk Institute
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Co-chair, Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice
Mintz
Kate Broderick
Chief Innovation Officer
Maravai LifeSciences
Kevin Parikh
CEO
Avasant
Kyle Hoedebecke
Managing Partner
1836 Ventures
La Keisha Landrum Pierre
Cofounder and General Partner
Emmeline Ventures
Lars Leckie
Managing Director
Aspenwood Ventures
Larsen Jensen
General Partner
Harpoon Ventures
Lucas Pols
General Partner
Pegasus Angel Accelerator
Goyal
COO
Mayo Clinic Platform
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Investor
Mucker Capital
Michael-Gifford
CEO
Splitero
Mike Sherbakov
General Partner
Veteran Fund
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Managing Director
Techstars
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Partner
Threshold Ventures
Neal Bloom
Managing Partner
Rising Tide Partners
Nick Edwards
CEO
Potato
Osman Rashid
CEO
Convo.com
Khosla padeep
Chancellor
University of California, San Diego
Raed Misri
Founder & Managing Partner
Transform VC
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Dean, Grainger College of Engineering
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Remo Moomiaie-Qajar
CEO
Cytonus Therapeutics
Ricky Joshi
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Saatva Mattress
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Vice President, Clinical AI Operations
Tempus AI
Sibyl Chen
GM
UC Berkeley Skydeck
Sid speaker
CEO
d-Matrix
Steve Kiser
General Partner
Veteran Ventures Capital
Todd Gloria
Mayor
San Diego
Tony
President
TCVN
Vikram Nair
SVP & CIO
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
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Partner
Alter Global

Startup Selection Committee

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Misti Cain

Managing Director

Techstars

Peyman

Peyman Shahmirzadi

Cofounder & COO

Peachscore

Ashok Kamal

Ashok Kamal

Executive Director

NuFund

Ralph Morales

Executive-in-Residence

Aquillius

Eric Weiss

Eric Weiss

CEO

Chaos to Clarity

La Keisha Landrum Pierre

La Keisha Landrum Pierre

Cofounder and General Partner

Emmeline Ventures

Taissa Maleh

Taissa Maleh

Managing Director

Pegasus Angel Accelerator

Taissa Maleh

Taissa Maleh

Managing Director

Pegasus Angel Accelerator

Taissa Maleh

Taissa Maleh

Managing Director

Pegasus Angel Accelerator

Taissa Maleh

Taissa Maleh

Managing Director

Pegasus Angel Accelerator

Taissa Maleh

Taissa Maleh

Managing Director

Pegasus Angel Accelerator

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Meet the Team Behind the Vision

Bringing TechCon SoCal® to life takes more than an idea it takes bold minds, sleepless nights, and relentless execution. Meet the powerhouse team orchestrating every detail behind the scenes to deliver a world-class innovation experience. Their passion drives the impact you’ll experience on stage.

Faisal Mushtaq
FOUNDER & CEO
TechCon Global
Aniqa Hijazi
CO-FOUNDER
TechCon Global
Neal Bloom
MANAGING PARTNER
Rising Tide Partners
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Startup Selection Committee

Misti Cain
Managing Director
Techstars
Peyman Shahmirzadi
Cofounder & COO
Peachscore
Ashok Kamal
Co-Fund Manager
NuFund Venture Group
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Meet Our Sponsors Driving Innovation

Our visionary sponsors are the backbone of this event, supporting the drive for tech innovation and investment. Their commitment to founders, business investors, and networking events for entrepreneurs ensures TechCon SoCal 2026 remains the premier investment conference for industry-leading insights and connections.
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Meet the Visionary Partners

Our partners are the foundation of lasting impact. Their collaboration helps us elevate conversations, connect ecosystems,and unlock doors to the future of tech. Together, we’re shaping something greater.

Our partners are the foundation of lasting impact. Their collaboration helps us elevate conversations, connect ecosystems,

and unlock doors to the future of tech. Together, we’re shaping something greater.

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Companies Igniting Innovation at TechCon

Companies Igniting
Innovation at TechCon

From industry giants to breakthrough startups, these companies brought bold visions, powerful technologies,

and lasting impact to TechCon Global, redefining what’s next in the innovation economy.

Join TechCon SoCal 2026 and Be Part of the Innovation!

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Do You Have any questions about the event?

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What is TechCon SoCal 2026?

TechCon SoCal® 2026 is Southern California's premier innovation and investment conference, bringing together leaders, investors, startups, and industry pioneers to explore cutting-edge ideas and future-shaping technologies.

What Makes TechCon SoCal 2026 Unique?

The event combines high-impact keynotes, real-time startup showcases, live pitch opportunities, and groundbreaking tech exhibitions, making it a one-of-a-kind experience.

Why Should I Attend TechCon SoCal 2026?

From expert insights and career growth to strategic partnerships and investment connections, attendees gain unmatched value across every corner of the innovation ecosystem.

Where Is the TechCon SoCal 2026 Venue?

The event takes place at the renowned San Diego State University campus, an innovation hub in Southern California, on May 22-23, 2026.
The Investment Track covers trends and strategies in venture capital, angel investing, and private equity. Learn how business investors identify high-potential startups and structure startup funding at each stage. Connect with top funds, advisors from investment advisor conferences, and founders to navigate the evolving landscape at this premier investment track—grounded in the realities of an active investment conference.
Explore generative AI, ML, and automation with real-world use cases and capital insights. Sessions highlight where business investment opportunities are opening across AI tooling, infrastructure, and applied AI.
Cloud, edge, analytics, and zero-trust. Understand ROI, risk, and compliance to attract business investors and enterprise customers.
From EVs to autonomy and advanced air mobility—discover commercialization paths and the partners who invest in startups building the future of mobility.
Breakthroughs in design, fabrication, and 3D architectures—plus supply-chain resilience. Learn what de-risking looks like to business investors evaluating deep tech.
Explore quantum computing, defence tech, space tech, and advanced energy solutions at this technology conference track. Leading innovators and investors share how they enable cutting-edge research to have a real-world impact.
Smart devices, wearables, and connected living—from product-market fit to distribution. See how top teams approach startup funding and growth.
Ecosystem builders, platforms, and policy leaders accelerating entrepreneurship—where to find investors, grants, companies that help startups, and catalytic partnerships.
Digital payments, blockchain, neobanks, and AI-driven finance. Map the regulatory landscape and capital routes for startup investors funding and efficient start up business investment.
From PLG to enterprise motion, pricing, retention, and AI-native workflows—what business investors look for in efficient, scalable SaaS.

Need a place to stay?

We’ve partnered with Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa to offer attendees a limited number of discounted rooms. Book your room by using the following link: TechCon 2026 Booking Or call the hotel directly at 619-782-9155 and press 0 for the Front Desk (please do not go through Reservations). Let the Front Desk know you’re booking under the TechCon Group: TECHCON. Rooms are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis—so be sure to reserve yours early.