🌈 Our Biggest Event of the Year
Thursday, June 11th & Friday June 12th | LinkedIn HQ & SVB San Francisco
Get ready to experience the future of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship and innovation at StartOut Con 2026—a high-energy, game-changing two-day event that’s redefining what it means to disrupt industries and build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Join us in San Francisco this Pride Month and connect with the founders, investors, and community members driving progress at the intersection of innovation and inclusion.
Whether you’re here to pitch your next big idea, connect with innovative thought partners, or leave inspired to build a more inclusive business world, StartOut Con is where you need to be.
We want StartOut Con to be accessible for all who wish to attend. If you would need a discounted ticket please email info@startout.org. There are also day-of volunteer tickets.
Schedule and speakers subject to change.
What is StartOut Con
StartOut Con is a movement with a bold mission: To equip LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to break barriers and scale their visions into impactful ventures. From intimate breakout sessions to bold main-stage discussions, the convention is designed to foster the kind of environment where ideas spark, connections flourish, and solutions emerge.
At StartOut Con, every voice matters. This isn’t about sitting on the sidelines; it’s about collaborating, challenging norms, and creating opportunities for LGBTQ+ founders and allies to thrive together.
Who Will Be There
🌈 LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship focus: Engage with other LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs who are innovating how we do work and building businesses that create meaningful economic impact.
🔥 Unforgettable Keynotes & Fireside Chats: Learn from industry experts and rising stars who are reimagining what’s possible in queer entrepreneurship.
🤝 Powerful Networking: Build connections that matter with investors, mentors, and fellow founders passionate about driving progress for LGBTQ+ communities.
🚀 Action-Oriented Workshops: Leave with actionable strategies for scaling your business, securing funding, and building inclusive cultures.
📈 Capital Pathways: We provide education, strategy, and even introductions to investors (for approved attendees) to get the capital you need to grow your business.
💬 Inclusive Dialogue & Radical Ideas: Dive into honest conversations about dismantling systemic barriers and co-creating solutions for a more equitable future.
StartOut Con Pricing
| Super Early Bird (by April 15th) | Early Bird (by May 15th) |
Regular General Admission |
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| Regular Ticket | $99 | $129 | $149 |
| StartOut Member | $69 | $99 | $149 |
We want StartOut Con to be accessible for all who wish to attend. If you would need a discounted ticket please email info@startout.org
Schedule
*The schedule is subject to change. Check back here for the latest updates.
Thursday, June 11th
222 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
- 1:00 PM Registration Opens
- 2:00 PM Day 1 Welcome Session
- 3:10 PM Access to Capital Panel
- 3:50 PM Concurrent: Plenary, 1:1 Expert Sessions, 1:1 VC sessions, Affinity Groups
- 5:00 PM Welcome Reception
Friday, June 12th
222 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94105
- 8:30 AM Registration
- 9:30 AM Day 2 Welcome Session
- 10:00 AM Opening Plenary
- 11:15 AM BreakOut Block 1
- 12:15 PM Concurrent: Lunch, 1:1 Expert Sessions, Affinity Groups
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch & Networking Break
- 2:00 PM BreakOut Block 2
- 4:15 PM BreakOut Block 3
- 4:30 PM Closing Plenary
Join StartOut
Since 2009, StartOut has built a community of 28,000 members. Every year, we provide support to over 700 individual founders. We connect them to expertise, peers, community, and capital. This powerful combination of financial support, skills development, and community contributes to helping fuel innovation, wealth generation and equal access to economic opportunity. Join our growing community today.