Step San Francisco 2026

Event Timezone (PT - Pacific Time):

Aug 26, 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM

Your Timezone (Asia/Karachi):

Aug 26, 09:00 PM – Aug 27, 06:00 AM

Event Type: Conference, In-Person

Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Event Summary

Step San Francisco 2026 is a two-day conference focused on startups and technology, attracting founders, investors, operators, developers, and AI experts globally. The event features networking activities and startup experiences throughout the Bay Area, culminating in a comprehensive conference at The Midway. Attendees can expect keynote presentations, investor meetings, startup showcases, and networking opportunities centered on AI, SaaS, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.

Reasons to Attend

• Gain insights from prominent founders, investors, and AI specialists.
• Explore new startups and cutting-edge technologies.
• Network with venture capitalists and angel investors.
• Engage in tailored networking and matchmaking sessions.
• View startup showcases and product demonstrations.
• Acquire practical knowledge on AI, SaaS, fundraising, and business scaling.

Event Features

• Multiple conference tracks
• Over 50 speakers
• Startup Showcase
• Investor Meetings Lounge
• Curated matchmaking opportunities
• Networking for founders and investors
• Kick-off events in the Bay Area
• International participants from more than 50 countries

Intended Participants

• Startup Founders
• Entrepreneurs
• Venture Capital Investors
• Angel Investors
• AI Professionals
• SaaS Companies
• Product Leaders
• Developers
• Innovation Teams
• Corporate Executives
• Accelerators
• Incubators

Confirmed Speakers

Speakers scheduled for 2026 include:

• Vijay Kotu – Chief Analytics Officer, ServiceNow
• Emily Bennett – Investment Partner, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z)
• Anders Ranum – Partner, Sapphire Ventures
• Lu Zhang – Founder & Managing Partner, Fusion Fund
• Jeremiah Owyang – General Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
• Jeff Abbott – General Partner, Blitzscaling Ventures
• Adeo Ressi – CEO, Decile Group
• Illia Polosukhin – CEO, NEAR AI
• Ray Dargham – Co-Founder & CEO, Step
• Edward Mehr – CEO & Founder, Machina