ACCELERATORCON 2026

THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROOM.

Friday, October 23, 2026 · 9:00 AM–9:00 PM · The Maison Projects, Chelsea, New York.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The room where the ecosystem moves.

Founders

Meet accelerators, investors, and operators in purposeful conversations.

Accelerators & VCs

Scout the Draft class and meet your next cohort.

Government

Connect local innovation to the national ecosystem.

Colleges & Universities

Bring campus founders into the University Pavilion.

WHY ATTEND

One day, built for momentum.

Purposeful meetings

Pre-matched conversations with people who can move your work forward.

Live opportunity

Watch the Draft class compete in front of the ecosystem.

The full room

Founders, capital, institutions, and ecosystem builders together.

THE DRAFT EXPERIENCE.

1

Apply

2

Get Scouted

3

Get Drafted

4

Meet One-on-One

5

Big Wins

PAST SPEAKERS

Built by people who have been in the room.

Tim Draper

Past Speaker

Cyan Banister

Past Speaker

Iqram Magdon-Ismail

Past Speaker

Runway

Past Speaker

TESTIMONIALS

The room is built for real momentum.

Attendee stories will be published here only after approval.

No testimonials are published until confirmed by the participant.

PRESS

AcceleratorCON in the conversation.

Confirmed coverage and 2026 announcements will appear here.

Press coverage is pending confirmation.

FAQS

What to know before October 23.

When and where is AcceleratorCON 2026?

Friday, October 23, 2026, 9:00 AM–9:00 PM, at The Maison Projects in Chelsea, New York.

Who should attend?

Founders, investors, accelerators, government, and colleges and universities.

How do I register?

Use the approved Luma ticket link when it is available.

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