Top NYC tech & startup events [2025 & 2026]

If you’re building a software company in New York City, the right event can unlock investor introductions, early hires, or a clearer sense of what other founders are doing in the market. NYC is the 2nd largest and 2nd most valuable tech hub in the world.

At Bonfire Ventures, we've reviewed thousands of early-stage decks and backed breakout B2B software companies. This list is curated for those looking to meet investors for SaaS & software companies, early-stage founders, and operators.

Use this guide to plan your calendar, prepare for conversations, and start making the right connections.

Tech and Startup Events in NYC

Here are some upcoming events for SaaS founders looking to meet fellow builders, potential investors, and tech talent in New York.

Startup Grind NYC: How to Win a $1M Pitch Competition

• ​Date: August 12, 2025, 3:00-6:00 PM
• ​Location: The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001
• ​Price: Tickets start at $1

This fireside chat features Nyamitse-Calvin Mahinda, CEO of Vital Audio, who advanced to the global Grand Finale of Startup World Cup NYC. Calvin's healthcare AI startup converts voice recordings into medical vital signs. He will reveal the pitch strategies that set his 4-minute presentation apart from over 100 competitors.

Startup Grind NYC: Pitches and Pints Happy Hour Showcase

• ​Date: August 21, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM
• ​Location: The Yard: Herald Square, 106 West 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001
• ​Price: Tickets start at $5

This event allows for showcasing early-stage ideas without the stress of competition. Five emerging NYC startups will present 5-minute pitches followed by Q&A from fellow founders. It's a chance for SaaS founders to practice pitching in a supportive environment.

Startup Grind NYC: Founder Drinks Roundtable

• ​Date: August 29, 2025, 2:00-4:00 PM
• ​Location: Shades of Green Pub, 125 East 15th Street, New York, NY 10003
• ​Price: Free (just pay for your own drinks)

A casual roundtable for founders to connect over drinks in a relaxed setting. No presentations or pitches—just networking.

NY Tech Meetup September 2025

• ​Date: September 8, 2025, 6:00-9:30 PM
• ​Location: Civic Hall Union Square, 124 E 14th St, 2nd Floor, New York, NY
• ​Price: TBD

One of the world's largest tech meetups, running since 2004 with over 60,000 members. Features live product demos, Q&A with founders, and networking.

App Promotion Summit New York

• ​Date: September 18, 2025
• ​Location: 360 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
• ​Price: Tickets starting at $450

Gathers app marketing, growth, and product leaders. Topics include AI-enabled marketing, product-led growth, user retention, privacy-centric acquisition, and revenue growth for subscription-based apps.

MLCON New York 2025

• ​Date: September 29 - October 3, 2025
• ​Location: New York (venue TBD) and online
• ​Price: Single day workshops start around $629

A machine learning conference for technical founders, data scientists, and AI engineers. Features hands-on workshops, sessions on MLOps, generative AI, and real-world case studies.

Customer Success Week 2025

• ​Date: Starts September 30, 2025, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT
• ​Location: 225 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281
• ​Price: Tickets start at $499

Features four stages, 50+ speakers from top technology companies, and a global community of thought leaders. Attracts VPs, SVPs, and CCOs from companies like GitLab, Salesforce, Cloudflare, and Gong.

DevOpsCon New York 2025

• ​Date: September 29 - October 3, 2025
• ​Location: New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge Hotel
• ​Price: Single-day workshops start around $629

Focuses on DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and engineering operations. Covers Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud strategies, and infrastructure automation with real-world case studies.

New York 2025 Venture Capital World Summit

• ​Date: October 1, 2025, 10 AM-5 PM EDT
• ​Location: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10111
• ​Price: General tickets start around $430

Connects startups with venture capitalists through panels, presentations, and live pitch sessions. Includes Q&As, networking, and discussions on fundraising and scaling.

LeadDev New York 2025

• ​Date: October 15-16, 2025
• ​Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York
• ​Price: Tickets start around $1,325

An engineering leadership conference for founders transitioning to team leaders. Sessions on management, scaling, technical debt, and building engineering cultures.

The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) 2025 Summit

• ​Date: October 27, 2025, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
• ​Location: 630SECOND, New York, NY
• ​Price: $297

Connects female founders and entrepreneurs for a day of networking and business development. Features implementation strategies, roundtables, and practical tools for growth.

World Business Forum NYC 2025

• ​Date: November 5-6, 2025
• ​Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
• ​Price: Tickets start at $3999

A flagship annual leadership event with keynote sessions, networking, and strategic insights. Focuses on business strategy, creative thinking, and innovation leadership. Includes on-demand access to sessions and networking opportunities.

Tech Up For Women Conference NYC

• ​Date: November 12, 2025, 12:00-6:00 PM
• ​Location: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City
• ​Price: Tickets start at $150

Empowers women to advance their careers through technology knowledge. Sessions on tech trends, AI, data analytics, and digital transformation. Past speakers include executives from Meta, Google, HubSpot, and McKinsey Digital.

Customer Success Summit New York

• ​Date: March 10-11, 2026, 9 AM-6 PM
• ​Location: 360 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
• ​Price: Individual passes start at $995

A two-day summit for customer success leaders, SaaS operators, and founders. Includes case studies, panels, workshops, and networking on retention, expansion, and customer value.

New York City Small Business Conference

• ​Date: May 7, 2026, 10 AM-5 PM
• ​Location: Javits Convention Center, Hall 1A, NYC
• ​Price: Free

Product-Led Summit New York

• ​Date: May 21-22, 2026, 9 AM-5 PM
• ​Location: 340 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
• ​Price: Individual passes start at $995

Connect with product managers, founders, and growth leaders focused on product-led growth (PLG) strategies. Features talks, workshops, and networking for startups and larger companies optimizing PLG.

The OOO Summit

• ​Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
• ​Location: New York City, exact venue TBD
• ​Price: General admission starts at $99

A one-day flagship summit for entrepreneurs, creators, and builders. Includes keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking across industries.

TECHSPO New York 2026

• ​Date: Summer-Autumn 2026 (exact dates TBD)
• ​Location: New York City (venue TBD)
• ​Price: Admission likely to start at $27

A two-day tech expo showcasing the latest in Internet, mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS innovation. Features exhibit halls, networking, and exposure to new tools.

Meet Your Startup’s Next Investor in NYC

You can meet fellow founders, potential hires, and the occasional angel at these events. If you’re looking for a lead investor who knows B2B SaaS, consider Bonfire Ventures. They lead Seed rounds for early-stage software startups, writing $2.5–$4 million checks and working hands-on with founders. Bonfire Ventures has experience helping companies with enterprise sales, pricing, product-market fit, and Series A raises. If interested, you can get in touch with Bonfire Ventures.