# Step SF 2026: The AI & Tech Startup Festival

- Dates: 27 August 2026
- Location: The Midway, San Francisco, United States
- Organiser: Step
- Industry: AI & Machine Learning
- Expected attendance: 187

## About

Step San Francisco 2026 is a startup and tech conference focused on the AI economy. It brings together founders, investors, and operators for conversations, product showcases, and practical insights.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://sf.stepconference.com/)
- [Agenda](https://sf.stepconference.com/agenda)
- [Call for speakers](https://sf.stepconference.com/speak-at-step-sf) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Speakers

- Amjad Masad, CEO, Replit
- Connie Chan, General Partner
- Sriram Krishnan, Sr. Advisor for AI, The White House
- Alex Bouaziz, Deel
- Henrique Dubugras, Brex
- Jon Chu, Partner, Khosla Ventures
- Janet George, SVP, Mastercard
- SC Moatti, Mighty Capital

## Sponsors and partners

- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Genspark
- Zoho
- Brex
- Intercom
- Tesla
- Miro
- Endeavor
- Blitzscaling Ventures
- Alumni Ventures
- Khosla Ventures
- LG Technology Ventures
- Mighty Capital
- E14 Fund
- Lux Capital
- Andreessen Horowitz

## Where to stay

- **Inn at Market**: 190 m from the venue, 1412 Market Street
  - [Hotel website](https://innatmarket.com)
- **Edwardian Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, 1668 Market Street, San Francisco, 94102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.edwardiansf.com/)
  - Phone: +1 415-864-1271
- **Inn at Gough**: 290 m from the venue, 135 Gough Street, San Francisco, 94102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.innatgough.com/)
  - Phone: +1-415-890-4235
- **Hayes Valley Inn**: 410 m from the venue, 417 Gough Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hayesvalleyinn.com/)
  - Phone: +1-415-431-9131
- **Ram’s Hotel**: 420 m from the venue, 80 9th Street, San Francisco, 94103
- **Chase Hotel**: 440 m from the venue, 1278 Market Street
- **Donnelly Hotel**: 460 m from the venue, 1272 Market Street, San Francisco
- **Inn at the Opera**: 480 m from the venue, 333 Fulton Street, San Francisco, 94102

## What people are saying

- [Step San Francisco 2026 | Startup & Tech Conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDmsXMF2mCI)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/step-sf-the-ai-tech-startup-festival-san-francisco/