#NCTechFest2026
Get ready for TechFest, NC TECH’s newest statewide experience celebrating the people, innovation, andenergy powering North Carolina’s tech sector. This isn’t your typical conference — it’s a festival of ideas, connections, and creativity. Join us in Durham, NC, where Downtown’s walkable district becomes ourstage for a multi-venue experience packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate.
Explore a Tech Expo featuring cutting-edge companies and solutions. Discover the next big thing at theStartup Showcase. Hear from dynamic speakers pushing the boundaries of technology and leadership. Then unwind with social events, live entertainment, and local flavor — all just steps from hotels, restaurants, and breweries.
Whether you’re a founder, innovator, tech professional, or supporter of North Carolina’s thriving ecosystem, Tech Fest is your invitation to experience the future of tech inour state — together. Projected attendance is 450+
Agenda coming soon!
When
Wednesday, May 13 + Thursday, May 14
Where
Durham Convention Center + Surrounding Venues
301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC 27701
Registration
Member Registration: $350
Non-Member Registration: $575
Register
Presenting
Startup Showcase
Day Two Keynote
Late Night with NC TECH
Lanyard
Startup Showcase Prize Package
