The master side event list for Tough Tech Week in Boston, October 26 to 30, 2026. Every founder, investor and startup event around the week, in one place.
A one-day summit in Somerville on physical AI, nanotech and climate tech for startups, researchers, investors and industry. Hosted by Campus Deep Tech and MassVentures with SOSV and Engine Ventures, with speakers from MIT, Tufts, GM and NVIDIA. Approval required.
A Tough Tech Week afternoon with a fireside chat featuring Phoenix Tailings CTO and co-founder Tomás Villalón Jr. on reshoring rare earths, plus a startup showcase and networking. For investors, LPs, founders and operators. Hosted by ven^x; approval required.
Early-stage biotech founders pitch rapid-fire to VC judges from Lilly Ventures, 5AM Ventures and Curie.Bio Breakout Fund, then network over drinks. Hosted by Mackenzie Scurka and Kristen Craft. Approval required.
The opening night of Tough Tech Week: a networking evening at 255 State St for founders, investors and the wider tough tech community, with drinks and light bites. Hosted by Wolf & Company and Foley Hoag; approval required.
The Yorkseed List tracks 4 side events around Tough Tech Week in Boston, October 26 to 30, 2026, from founder and investor meetups to dinners, parties and pitch events.
Most side events are separate from the main conference and have their own registration. Check each event's page, many are free with approval.
Listing is free. Paste your event link at yorkseed.co/list and the Yorkseed team reviews it within a day.