Startup & Innovation Summit at the Women in Tech Conference Virtual & Global

Startup AND Innovation Summit 2026

“Ideas Worth Building. Futures Worth Investing In.”

May 14 | Virtual

Part of Women in Tech Global Conference



What’s happening?

Startup and Innovation Summit

Where bold ideas meet actionable impact. The Startup & Innovation Summit at WTGC 2026 spotlights visionary founders, disruptive technologies, and breakthrough strategies shaping the future of tech. Join inspiring startup leaders, investors, and innovators as they share real-world insights on scaling ventures, building resilient teams, and driving inclusive innovation. Whether you're launching, growing, or investing—this is where the next big thing begins.

Meet Some of the previous and current

​​​​​​​Chief in Tech Speakers


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+700

Speakers

+12400

Ambassadors

+179

Countries

+100 000

Visitors

Part of the Largest Conference for Women in Tech
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​​​​​​The virtual conference will bring women in tech, minorities and allies from all over the world together through an interactive platform featuring live ceremonies, keynotes, engaging panels, breakout rooms, country & chapter leader sessions, technical workshops, and networking with face-to-face sessions.



​​​​​​​“To create a more diverse and inclusive tech world, we need to inspire and empower the next generation of female role models. It's a process and it's not always straightforward. It takes time, action and support.
​​​​​​​Anna Radulovski, Founder at WomenTech Network





"Women shouldn't be afraid to put themselves forward."
​​​​​​​Sarah Wood, Non Executive Director at Signal AI







“Life doesn’t always present you with the perfect opportunity at the perfect time. Opportunities, the good ones, they’re messy and confusing and hard to recognize. They’re risky. They challenge you.” 
​​​​​​​Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube


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The Women In Technology Online Conference

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Why Attend the Online Festival?


We’ve got many reasons for you to join this
virtual event from home:


  • Expand your network and connect with women, minorities, and their allies in engineering and science.
  • Explore global industry trends, tackle challenges and get inspired by fellow women in tech and experts. 
  • Meet with leading companies and fast-growing startups and identify career opportunities. 


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