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Step SF - AI & Tech Startup Festival
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Aug 27 (Thu) @ 09:00 AM
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Step returns to San Francisco on 27 August 2026 at The Midway for the third edition of Step SF - bringing founders, investors, builders, & operators building the next wave of the AI economy.
From frontier models & autonomous systems to real-world applications transforming industries, this is where ambitious builders meet the people, ideas, & opportunities shaping the future of tech. Expect a dynamic day of unfiltered conversations, live product showcases, & powerful networking across the entire venue.
What's Happening Each Day
August 26
5-8 PM: Step SF 2026 Pitch Competition
Hosted by AWS at AWS Builder Loft.
Register: https://luma.com/SF26PITCH
August 27
9 AM-5:30 PM: Step SF 2026
The Midway, San Francisco.
Additional Satellite Events
August 24, 6 PM: ClawCamp Campfire
Frontier Tower, 995 Market Street.
August 25, 5:30-8:30 PM: The Future of Work Pitch Night + Open Demos
Tesla Showroom, 999 Van Ness Avenue.
Register: https://luma.com/yktcpve0
Featured Lineup
We're building a speaker lineup of the people actually shaping what's next. Here's a sneak peek at who is taking the stage, & this is just the start!
Here's what to expect:
Inspiring Talks: Main stage panels & deep dives featuring the visionary founders, investors, & leaders shaping the tech landscape.
The Expo Floor: Get hands-on with the next generation of intelligent tools, platforms, & systems.
Interested in exhibiting your product? Get in touch with the team.
Step SF Is Not Your Average Tech Event
Forget rigid agendas. Step runs on a completely different frequency:
Spontaneous Connections: Skip formal networking rooms, a casual chat in the courtyard easily sparks your next partnership or investment.
Tailored to You: Dive straight into the specific tracks that match your focus & leave with true momentum.
Founders Meet Backers
Step SF bridges the gap between raw innovation & the capital needed to scale it.
1-on-1 Meetings: Pre-matched, face-to-face chats between founders & VCs ready to back what's next.
Demo Kiosks: Your own dedicated space on the floor to get hands-on with active investors, partners, & early adopters.
Mentorship Roundtables: Intimate, off-the-record deep dives with experienced operators who have actually scaled.
The Pitch Stage: Selected showcase startups get the mic to pitch live to a panel of top-tier investors.
Want to showcase your startup? Apply here
Getting to The Midway
We're taking over The Midway in the Dogpatch. Street parking is nonexistent, skip the car & keep it simple:
Public Transit: Muni Metro (T-Third Line) or Caltrain get you right nearby.
Rideshare & Bikes: Uber, Lyft, or two wheels offer the easiest direct drop-off.
From SFO: A quick 20-minute drive, or take BART followed by a short connection.
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