$25
Startup World Cup Event Pass
Oct. 12th (7pm)
- Regional Startup World Cup Event
- DOES NOT include access to the Startup Mountain Summit
2026 Schedule
October 12–13, 2026 · ETSU Brinkley Center, Johnson City, TN
All times are subject to change. We strive to stick to the planned times as much as possible!
Kickoff
Sunday, October 11
Fischman Gallery, 133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN 37604- Social
Welcome Party
Come network with conference attendees
Location: Fischman Gallery, 133 N Commerce St, Johnson City, TN 37604
Day 1
Monday, October 12
- Logistics
Check-In
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
Day 1 Programming Begins
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
End of Day 1 Programming
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Workshops
Spark Women: Lead Like Dolly
Lunch and learn event, open to all Learn More & Register →
Location: Spark Plaza, 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601
- Networking
Satellite Cafe: Open Coworking
Networking & tours of downtown Johnson City Learn More & Register →
Location: Spark Plaza, 404 S Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37601
- Networking
Adventure Networking
Available to All Access Summit Pass ticket holders
Location: Varies — ticket holders will receive details via email
- Pitch Competition
Startup World Cup: TN Regional
Cheer on finalists as they pitch their startups to a panel of investors. The winner advances to the Startup World Cup Finals in San Francisco, CA, for a chance at a $1M investment from Pegasus Ventures.
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
Day 2
Tuesday, October 13
ETSU Brinkley Center- Networking
Networking
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
Day 2 Programming Begins
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
Investor Panel
A conversation about the future of investment, the InvestTN program, and new opportunities in investment for founders. Moderator: Lauren Glass Mullins, Founder, Personality Pool
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Logistics
Lunch
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Networking
Networking
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Workshops
Finding Your Flavor with Jose Castillo
In this interactive brand-building workshop you will find your unique flavor and learn how to craft an honest, compelling story that will help you communicate your vision with the world, with host and entrepreneur Jose Castillo.
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Workshops
Stay In Your Own Yard! How to Say “No” So You Can Say “Yes” to What Really Matters
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
Closing Remarks
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
- Main Stage
End of Day 2 Programming
Location: ETSU Brinkley Center
$200
All Access Summit Pass
Oct. 12-13th (All Day)
- 2-Day Summit Admission
- Regional Startup World Cup Event
- Adventure Networking Included
- Startup Directory Access
- Summit Video Library w/ 15+ Past Speaker and Workshop Sessions
$150
Summit Pass
Oct. 12-13th (All Day)
- 2-Day Summit Admission
- Regional Startup World Cup Event
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