Step SF 2026: The AI & Tech Startup Festival
- WHO IT IS FOR: Ambitious founders, venture capitalists, engineers, and operators building the next wave of the AI economy.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: The intersection of artificial intelligence, frontier models, and the practical application of tech startups.
- FORMAT: A multi-day festival featuring city-wide side events, a main-stage conference, a startup showcase, and a closing party.
Step SF 2026 returns to The Midway in San Francisco for its third edition, serving as a premier gathering for those shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This AI and tech startup festival dives deep into everything from frontier models and autonomous systems to the real-world applications transforming global industries. It is a high-energy environment where the people actually building the technology come to share practical insights on scaling and investing in the AI era.
The experience kicks off with a day of community activations and meetups across San Francisco, leading into a comprehensive conference day. Attendees can expect a curated startup showcase, an expo featuring the latest intelligent systems, and high-impact conversations with industry leaders. The event culminates in an exclusive closing party, providing ample opportunity to network with the founders and investors driving the next wave of innovation.