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    April 9, 2026

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April 9, 2026

The 2026 Venture Madness Conference & Expo

One Day. Hundreds of Connections. Billions in Potential.

The Venture Madness Conference & Expo returns to Arizona on April 9, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, and business leaders for one of the region’s most exciting venture capital events. This year, the Venture Madness Conference & Expo will be held at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix.

The 2026 Venture Madness Conference & Expo is a power-packed, one-day event that will serve as the flagship conference of Arizona’s inaugural AZ Tech Week – bringing together top innovators, active investors, and industry leaders for a day of high-impact connections and discovery. This year’s refreshed event features two distinct but connected experiences. Below are a few highlights.

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2026 PRESENTING TECH COMPANIES

  • LifeLab Studios
  • Devour
  • SteerCo
  • Purity Resource
  • Breathe V
  • ADAR Technologies
  • Terraline
  • Easy Street Offers

2026 Venture Madness Conference & Expo Agenda

The Venture Madness Conference
Inside the Herberger Theater (9:30am to 4pm)

Conference Agenda (Subject to Change)
9:00 AM Open Networking
9:45 AM Welcome
10:15 AM Special Guest Speakers
10:30 AM Rising Stars Showcase
12:00 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM Welcome Back
1:45 PM Market Movers Showcase
3:15 PM Success Stories – Hear from Unicorns
3:45 PM Closing comments
4:30 PM Networking & Beer Garden Till 7:30 PM

The Venture Madness Expo
Outdoors on the theater center lawns (11am to 7:30pm)

All attendees (founders, investors, service providers, community leaders, and YOU) gather on the lawns to mix, mingle, and manifest.

Expo Agenda (Subject to Change)
11:00 AM Networking & Exhibits
11:30 AM Welcome
12:15 PM Consumer Companies Showcase
1:15 PM Presenter or panel discussion
2:00 PM College Student Ventures Showcase
3:00 PM Presenter TBA
3:45 PM Community Partner Ventures Showcase
4:30 PM Networking & Beer Garden Till 7:30 PM

THE 2026 CONFERENCE & EXPO DETAILS

Parking
The most convenient parking option is the Chase Garage, located at 1st St. and Monroe. This garage is clean, well-monitored, and offers quick access to the venue. Parking options include:
Chase garage directly across the street from the theater.
Arizona Center Parking Garage – 401 E Fillmore St (secure indoor parking)
Downtown street meters (availability varies)
Parking apps such as ParkWhiz and SpotHero

Transit Info
The Van Buren / 1st Ave Light Rail Station is a short 6-minute walk (~1,500 ft) from the theater. Rideshare services are also widely available.

Event Details
Dress Code: Business attire or business casual
Stay Connected: Network with attendees and receive event updates through the My Glue Up app.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be provided.

Questions?
For additional information, contact the event organizers at: contactus@venturemadness.com

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