About Step
San Francisco
A two-day startup and tech conference, August 26–27, 2026 — kick-off events across San Francisco on Day 1, main conference day at The Midway on Day 2.
What Is Step San Francisco
Step SF is a two-day startup and tech conference taking place August 26–27, 2026 in San Francisco. It brings together early- and growth-stage founders, venture capital and angel investors, corporate innovation leaders, product and engineering operators, and ecosystem partners from across the global tech community. Step SF is part of the Step conference series, organized by Step Events USA Corp.
Day 1 — Step SF Kick-off
Wed, Aug 26
Multiple venues across San Francisco and the Bay Area host the pitch competition, opening party, and other curated kick-off events.
Day 2 — Main Conference
Thu, Aug 27
Full conference day at The Midway, 900 Marin St — keynotes, panels, the Startup Showcase, and the Investor Meetings Lounge.
Step Week
Aug 24–29
Partner-organized satellite events — meetups, dinners, happy hours — happen across the city all week long.
Format & Programming
Four core formats designed for substantive founder–investor interaction.
Keynotes & Fireside Chats
Top-tier founders and investors sharing what's actually working — not headline-driven panels.
Founder & Investor Panels
Category-specific conversations covering AI, fintech, climate, infrastructure, and more.
Startup Showcase
Curated startups demo to attendees and investors over the two-day event.
Investor Meetings Lounge
Pre-curated 1:1s pairing qualified investors with vetted startups during the event.
Who Attends
An international audience drawn from the Bay Area, broader U.S., MENA, Europe, and Asia.
Founders
Pre-seed through Series B, raising capital and building the next generation of companies.
Investors
VCs, angels, and corporate venture arms actively deploying capital across stages.
Operators
Product, engineering, design, growth, and go-to-market leaders from scaling companies.
Partners & Ecosystem
Corporate innovation leads, accelerators, media, and service providers connecting the ecosystem.
What Makes Step SF Different
Step SF is a working conference, not a media event. Programming emphasizes substantive founder–investor interaction over headline-driven panels: the investor meetings lounge, startup showcase, and small-group networking are designed to produce concrete introductions and deals during the two days on-site. The event also acts as a bridge between the U.S. tech ecosystem and emerging tech hubs internationally, reflecting the cross-border focus of the wider Step conference series.
Venue & Location
Day 1 (Wed, Aug 26) takes place at multiple venues across San Francisco and the Bay Area. Day 2 (Thu, Aug 27) is the main conference day at The Midway in the Dogpatch / Bayview neighborhood — wheelchair accessible and within reach of major SF hotels and SFO airport.
Day 1 — Aug 26
Multiple venues across San Francisco and the Bay Area for the kick-off, pitch competition, and opening party.
Day 2 — Aug 27
The Midway, 900 Marin St, San Francisco. 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT, with an evening reception to follow.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. For specific accommodations, email sf@stepconference.com.
Join Step San Francisco
2026
Founders, investors, sponsors, and partners — there's a way to participate that fits.
