Host Your Side Event
APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED
What are Side Events?
Side Events give you a chance to grow your brand and network with 1,500 conference attendees and the local tech community by hosting your own event as part of “Early Stage Week” from April 21- April 27. We prioritize events that are focused on the early-stage startup/investor community and provide value to founders and VCs.
Side Event registration management, event logistics/operations, event promotions and costs are all managed by the Side Event host.
TechCrunch provides marketing promotion of the Side Event to its own audience/conference attendees.
Side Event Application Timeline
- January 12: Applications open
- February 12–March 14: Application approvals/rejection sent by EOD each Friday for previous week’s submissions
- March 20: Applications close **
- March 21: Final application approvals/rejections sent
- March 25: Side Events promoted by TechCrunch on event website
- March 25–April 25: Side Events promoted by TechCrunch through various emails, posts, etc.
** Paid sponsor Side Events have until April 8 to submit their events.
What kinds of events can I host?
All kinds! We prioritize events that focus and specifically benefit early-stage startups and investors.
Meetups & Happy Hours
There's nothing better than getting together over a drink and a bite with likeminded leaders to talk shop!
Workshops & Seminars
Learning new things, hearing from experts, & networking all in one place? Count us in!
Office Hours
This the place to scout for early-stage startup talent to increase deal flow.
Branded Activations
From Mini Golf and Food Trucks to Sunset Cruises and Silent Discos we're always looking to bring the fun!
And more!
We don't have enough space to list them all! Get creative and have fun!
Key Thing To Know
- Participating in and apply for a Side Event is 100% free
- As the host, you are responsible for managing your event’s registration/registration page, promotion, creative, operations, insurance, costs, etc.
- All events must be 18+
- If serving alcohol, your event must be 21+
- Side events are open to the public & registered attendees
- Only Boston-venue-based events will be considered (no virtual)
- Your event must take place the week of April 21 – April 27
- Events taking place on April 25, must take place after 5:00pm