Sacramento Tech Week

Plan your week

Choose from workshops, startup pitches, demonstrations, and networking gatherings at venues across the region. Business owners, founders, students, creatives, and community members can explore practical technology and meet local innovators.

Most events are free. Registration, host approval, ticket availability, and admission vary by event. Use the live calendar for current times and locations.

Five signature events

1. Oct. 19 — State of Innovation Kickoff Breakfast

   Meet the people shaping regional innovation and business. The Urban Hive, 730 I Street, Sacramento. Confirm the current time on the registration page.

2. Oct. 20 — Startup World Cup Sacramento

   Watch regional startups pitch at the Carlsen Center, Sacramento State. Free public attendance requires registration. Startup applications closed September 25; this listing is for attending.

3. Oct. 21 — AI for Small Business

   11 AM–3 PM at Aggie Square, 4480 2nd Avenue, Sacramento. Practical workshops and a resource marketplace help owners build AI workflows and business tools. The week’s program lists NorCal SBDC and CA Capital.

4. Oct. 23 — AWS Pitch Competition / Pitch for Humanity

   6–8:30 PM. Selected builders pitch technology addressing real-world problems and compete for up to $40,000 in AWS credits. Registration requires host approval; the address is provided after registration.

5. Oct. 24 — Tandem Summit

   The closing summit explores technology, people, society, building, and the environment. Tickets have not yet been released; check the official page for updates.

Listen and watch

Listen to a spoken overview, or watch a behind-the-scenes video about the creation of Sacramento Tech Week’s website and event experience. The video opens on LinkedIn.

Why attend?

Small businesses can try AI tools, founders can meet startup peers, and community organizations can discover regional technology and workforce connections. Pick sessions that support your next business or community project.