About this Event
Tech Talent Summit 2025 | Startup World Cup Arizona | Tech Arizona Advocates
Join Arizona’s most dynamic gathering of founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders for two days of talent, capital, and community activation. From interactive panels and industry deep-dives to high-energy pitch competitions and career experiences, this is where innovation meets opportunity. Discover the future of work, connect with top-tier startups, and engage with a network shaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.
Run of Show:
Night Before (Nov 5):
- VIP Dinner for Sponsors & Speakers
- Community Kickoff Party
Day 1 – Talent (Nov 6):
- Keynote panels on building, scaling, and retaining tech talent
- Industry-specific tracks: Talent, Fundraising, Growth
- Modern Career Fair (70% startups, 30% enterprise)
- Evening Networking & Entertainment - Official Launch of Tech Arizona Advocates (Global Bridges Phx to the World)
Day 2 – Capital (Nov 7):
- State of Arizona Venture Capital
- Female Founders Spotlight & Funding Insights
- Industry Tracks: Defense Tech, Health Tech, Software, AI
- Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
- Evening Entertainment & Networking
Why Attend:
- Access early-stage founders and rising talent
- Connect with investors, CEOs, and ecosystem leaders
- Experience hands-on learning and talent-building workshops
- Celebrate innovation and growth in Arizona’s startup scene
🎟️ Get ready to activate.
Day 1 - Talent
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Remarks: Jack Selby, AZ-VC; Dan Costello, Phx Suns and many more.
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel: Building the Tech Talent Nucleus in Phx
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Fireside Chat (Speaker to be annouced)
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel: Freelance, Fractional, Scaling on a Budget
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Concurrent Workshops: Job Seekers & Talent Acquisition Leaders
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Career Fair 70% Startups, 30% Corporations
Day 1 - Evening
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Official Chapter Launch: Tech Arizona Advocates
Info: Join us for the official launch of Tech Arizona Advocates, the 45th Chapter of Global Tech Advocates (GTA) a 10 year non-profit organization out of the UK building global bridges and advocacy. Hear from Russ Shaw, CEO of GTA and our Global Phx Alliance Partners from Global Chamber, Phoenix Sister Cities, GPEC and more.
Day 2 - Capital & Scale
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Opening Remarks & State of Arizona Venture Capital
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel: Fundraising & Scaling Globally
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Fireside Chat
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Panel: Building & Scaling Startups at the Intersection of AI & Semiconductors
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Startup World Cup AZ Pitch Competition
Day 2 - Evening
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Startup World Cup AZ Winner Annoucement and Closing party
Info: Join us at Player15 HQ to see the top 3 finalists and winner who will be going to San Francisco next year to compete at the finals for a chance to win $1m.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
602 E Grant St, 602 East Grant Street, Phoenix, United States
USD 321.96
