Venture Madness Conference 2026

ABOUT OUR SIGNATURE EVENT

The 2026 Venture Madness Conference will be held April 9, 2026.

The Venture Madness Conference is Arizona’s longest-running capital conference and early-stage pitch event where we connect up-and-coming companies with the region’s most active investors.

More Information coming soon!

One Ticket. Total Access.

Purchase your ticket to Venture Madness and gain exclusive access to year-round programs and events through our community.

By joining us in a thriving community, you help fuel and scale the investor and entrepreneurial ecosystem where companies have received more than $1B in funding since 1992.

BENEFITS

  • Venture Madness Conference Ticket
  • Get Ready Seminar
  • Kickoff Reception
  • Mentorship
  • Annual Programs Access
  • Newsletter

Watch the Madness!
Venture Madness 2025 Highlights

Venture Madness Conference Agenda

The Venture Madness Conference by Invest Southwest is where investors meet Arizona’s best and brightest emerging tech companies. This year’s power-packed, one-day event will serve as the flagship conference of Arizona’s inaugural Tech Week—bringing together top innovators, active investors, and industry leaders for a day of high-impact connections and discovery.

Selected by an expert panel, these Rising Stars will take the stage to deliver high-energy pitches that showcase Arizona’s most promising ventures—captivating an audience of more than 300 investors, business leaders, and media. This is the ultimate platform for visibility, credibility, and exposure in front of the region’s most influential investors and decision-makers.

The day will feature dynamic networking, live investor feedback, audience participation, and a Pavilion & Expo where participating companies can demo their innovations and connect directly with attendees.

Please Note: If your company is selected to present, your CEO must attend our Presenting Company Orientation (Jan 28) and Mentor Sessions (Feb 20, March 6) leading up to the event.

Ready to showcase your company among Arizona’s best of the best?
👉 [Apply Here] to be part of Venture Madness 2026.
👉 [Register Here] to attend on April 9, 2026. – Link Coming Soon!

Want To Present?
Here’s What We Look For…

Revenue Categories

  • $0 – $100K in Annual Revenue
  • $100K to $1 Million in Annual Revenue
  • $1 Million to $5 Million in Annual Revenue
  • $5 Million+ in Annual Revenue

Industry Categories

  • Software/SaaS – All software and software as a service companies.
  • Hardware Technologies – Non-medical hardware devices companies.
  • Medical (non-software) – Medical device companies.
  • Manufacturing – Manufacturing companies who make their own physical products.
  • EV and Battery – Electric Vehicle related companies and Battery tech companies.
  • Agriculture – Food and agriculture companies.
  • Other – If none of the above describes you, choose this category.

ALWAYS BE THE IN THE KNOW.
SIGN UP HERE FOR THE LATEST NEWS & SPECIAL OFFERS

Member Login