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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

2026 Conference
and Expo Agenda

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Herberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

All attendees — founders, investors, service providers, community leaders, and YOU — gather outdoors on the Theater Center lawns from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM to mix, mingle, and manifest.

Conference Agenda

(Subject to Change)
9:00 AMOpen Networking
9:45 AMWelcome
10:15 AMSpecial Guest Speakers
10:30 AMRising Stars Showcase
12:00 PMLunch Break
1:30 PMWelcome Back
1:45 PMMarket Movers Showcase
3:15 PMSuccess Stories – Hear from Unicorns
3:45 PMClosing Comments
4:30 PMNetworking & Beer Garden Until 7:30 PM

Expo Agenda

(Subject to Change)
11:00 AMNetworking & Exhibits
11:30 AMWelcome
12:15 PMConsumer Companies Showcase
1:15 PMPresenter or Panel Discussion
2:00 PMCollege Student Ventures Showcase
3:00 PMPresenter TBA
3:15 PMCommunity Partner Ventures Showcase
4:30 PMNetworking & Beer Garden Until 7:30 PM

Event Details

Parking

The most convenient parking option is the Chase Garage, located at 1st St. and Monroe directly across from the theater.

Additional parking options:

Arizona Center Parking Garage – 401 E Fillmore St

Downtown street meters

Parking apps such as ParkWhiz and SpotHero

Transit Info

The Van Buren / 1st Ave Light Rail Station is about a 6-minute walk from the theater.

Uber and Lyft are widely available throughout downtown Phoenix.

Event Details

Dress Code: Business or business casual attire

Stay Connected: Network with attendees and receive event updates through the Glue Up event app.

Refund Policy: All ticket purchases are non-refundable.

Questions?

For additional information contact:

contactus@venturemadness.com

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