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.
- 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.
- 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