Thursday, October 8 ·
Coffee & Connections
Hosted by Surge People Partners · FiDi (SF)
Drop in for free coffee, tea, or your drink of choice and connect with fellow People Leaders navigating the rapidly changing world of work.
Open
SF Tech Week 2026 · Oct 5–11
Women-focused events at SF Tech Week
83 women-focused events at SF Tech Week 2026, Oct 5–11.
SF Tech Week 2026 (Oct 5–11) has 83 women-focused events (72 open for registration, 2 with a waitlist). Highlights include Coffee & Connections (hosted by Surge People Partners), Rise and Flow (hosted by Nikki Ju Wellness), Women in Tech Leadership: From General Counsel to Board w/ Deel, AWS, Sunshine Lake and HI (hosted by Deel).
Listings updated from Tech Week Oct 8, 6:40 PM PDT.
Women-focused events
83 events
Thursday, October 8 ·
Rise and Flow
Hosted by Nikki Ju Wellness, Sisters Female Founders · Lower Nob Hill
Begin your Thursday morning at SF Tech Week with breath, balance, and intention.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Women in Tech Leadership: From General Counsel to Board w/ Deel, AWS, Sunshine Lake and HI
Hosted by Deel · SOMA
Career paths aren't linear. Neither are the decisions that matter. This panel brings together four accomplished women leading cross-functionally at the highest levels of tech.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Can AI Heal Us? Access, Stigma & Culturally Responsive Mental Health
Hosted by BlackFULLness · East Bay
When you’re struggling, who feels safe enough to tell? This conversation explores why AI may be becoming a first stop for people seeking support—and whether it can make mental…
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
[Virtual] Voice Build Lab by Female Founder Collective x Vibe Code Mama
Hosted by Female Founder collective · Virtual (SF)
IMPORTANT: THIS IS NO LONGER AN ACCURATE EVENT PAGE. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION + TO RSVP: https://luma.com/0nqh5a25 You don't need to know how to code.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Women AI x Sabrina Ramonov 🍄
Hosted by Sabrina Ramonov 🍄 · Mission Bay
Party with amazing women building AI products, automations, and services!
ClosedThursday, October 8 ·
Free Game for Women Founders
Hosted by RoamHer, Glow Girl Social Club · FiDi (SF)
Your community is more important than your first product. Yes, we said it. Early-stage founders are taught to obsess over the MVP: build it, ship it, iterate, find distribution.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Brown Women on the Rise
Hosted by american south asian network · Downtown (SF)
Join ASAN during SF Tech Week for Brown Women on the Rise, a women-only panel spotlighting South Asian women building, leading, and rising across tech, startups, and innovation.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Cybernetics: Bridging Human, Machine & Mind
Hosted by Nubaery.com · Palo Alto
Cybernetics: Bridging Human, Machine & Mind 3:45 to 4:00pm Doors open / Check-in 4:00 to 4:30pm Snacks 4:30 to 5:15pm Panel 5:15 to 6:00pm Dimsum & Networking What happens when…
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Cherie Demo Day: a Fashion Tech Closet Swap
Hosted by Cherie AI · North Beach
The founder of Cherie AI hosts an app demo day and networking event for the next-generation of women in tech… This is for the fashion girls of their office, defiant female…
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Peak Career and Fertility: Women Founders x VCs panel
Hosted by Fertility Intelligence Company · Hayes Valley
For high achieving women balancing peak fertility and peak career at the same time: You keep moving egg freezing or trying to conceive to next year. After the round.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Women Founders Dinner: The Founder You Become
Hosted by The Thoughtful Society, Wilson Sonsini · Mission
We’re bringing together 20 women founders for an intimate dinner and conversation around the founder you have to become for the company you want to build.
ClosedThursday, October 8 ·
16VC Founder Office Hours
Hosted by 16VC · FiDi (SF)
Building something ambitious? Join 16VC for a small founder-focused gathering during SF Tech Week.
OpenThursday, October 8 ·
Negotiations for Founders: Panel by YourNegotiations.com
Hosted by YourNegotiations.com · FiDi (SF)
Join our panel on negotiations for founders, hosted by Gerta Malaj & Alex Choi.
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Women in AI Coffee, Breakfast, & Chat
Hosted by InstaLILY AI · Mission Bay
Women in AI Coffee, Breakfast, & Chat | #SFTechWeek Hosted by InstaLILY AI Friday, October 9 9:00am 1:00pm 📍 Mission Bay, San Francisco instalily.ai
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Female Founders & Capital Allocators Lunch, hosted by Renegade & 3i Members
Hosted by 3i Members, Renegade Partners · Jackson Square
3i Members and Renegade Partners are co-hosting a private lunch bringing together female founders and capital allocators during SF Tech Week.
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Inner Alignment: Experience Self-Trust in Navigating Complexity
Hosted by Meridian Collective · Presidio Heights
$50 venmo: mariminal cash app: $marialai111 Profits will be donated. In tech, we are trained to optimize: move faster, gather more data, and find the right answer.
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Looking for a room or an apartment in SF: using AI to find gems
Hosted by Homie AI · Virtual (SF)
Finding an apartment in San Francisco still feels like a full-time job. The best places are scattered across Craigslist, Facebook groups, WhatsApp communities, private networks…
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Women’s Panel & Mastermind
Hosted by EmpowHer - Female Entrepreneurs Community · Downtown (SF)
From Employee to Entrepreneur: Women’s Roundtable & Mastermind What does it actually take to move from a successful career into entrepreneurship?
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Marketing Plan for Tech Startups 26/27 Edition - Book Launch
Hosted by TechSurprises LLC · SOMA
Building a product is hard. Getting people to notice is harder. Getting people to come celebrate with us, drink bubbles, and talk tech should be easy.
OpenFriday, October 9 ·
Beyond the Screen - AI Wearables Afterparty - Ondu x Eria Marina
Hosted by Ondu.co · Marina
The screen era is over. The future of AI wearables is here. Unwind from SF Tech Week at ERIA Marina with curated drinks, live DJ sets, and an exclusive showcase of Ondu—the smart…
OpenSaturday, October 10 ·
Build For Her
Hosted by RoamHer, Glow Girl Social Club · Other
BUILD FOR HER is a one-day Women’s Social Impact Hackathon presented by RoamHer, with support from Ambarella.
OpenSaturday, October 10 ·
Behind the Angel Check: A Fireside Chaat
Hosted by Get the Check Podcast, Brown Girl Angels · Hayes Valley
Have you ever wondered about the BTS of an angel check? Join Bhargavi, Founder of Brown Girl Angels and Brown Girls, Money Moves, and Anika, Co-Host at Get the Check Podcast…
OpenSaturday, October 10 ·
FASHION TECH
Hosted by BAKANA EVENTS · Marina
Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating innovation, empowerment, and style , where fashion meets technology.
OpenSaturday, October 10 ·
Eatopia Dinner Lab @ Stanford University: Personalized Nutrition Protocol
Hosted by Eatopia · Palo Alto
After token-maxxing, how about health-maxxing? Your wearable can tell you how you slept. Your lab results can flag a number.
OpenSunday, October 11 ·
The Afterparty for Your Nervous System
Hosted by Infinity Angels 777 · Mission
The Tech Week Afterparty for Your Nervous System! After a week of panels, dinners, pitch decks, introductions, and being "on,” this is a place to come back to yourself.
OpenSunday, October 11 ·
Women in Dev Tools Pottery Class
Hosted by Scope · Potrero Hill
Scope presents Women in Dev Tools: Pottery Night After a long and hectic SF Tech Week, come unwind with us for a women-only private pottery class!
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Sunrise Cold Plunge with Soma
Hosted by Soma · Marina
We're opening Tech Week the way we'd want every week to start: in the cold water of the Bay at sunrise together before SF Tech Week's pace takes over.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Women Founders, Funders, & Operators: First-Timers Walk
Hosted by The Investment Committee · Salesforce Park
Attending SF Tech Week for the first time? Join The Investment Committee (TIC) for a relaxed morning walk designed for women navigating Tech Week for the first time.
FullMonday, October 5 ·
Rho Women's Brunch: Founders x Funders
Hosted by Rho, Pivot North · Jackson Square
Every SF Tech Week starts the same way for us brunch with the women building and backing the next generation of great companies.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Coffee Rave for AI Builders
Hosted by EchoHer · FiDi (SF)
Kick off #SFTechWeek with a caffeine-charged meetup where espresso, beats, and bold ideas mix.
ClosedMonday, October 5 ·
The Human Edge: Tech & Human Flourishing
Hosted by Life Stages · Golden Gate Park
Technology is changing how we work, connect, create, and live—often at a pace that our bodies and minds weren’t designed to match.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Cyberglam NFC Nail Party
Hosted by hallucinate LLC · Hayes Valley
This is for the girlies who want to get glammed up for tech week, have you ever thought how convenient it would be to have your business card or keyfob embedded in your nails?
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Women in Tech Leadership Brunch
Hosted by AI/R Compass, AWS Startups · SOMA
Kick off SF Tech Week over an Asian-inspired brunch with an intentional group of female leaders shaping the future of business with AI.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Builders Beyond Barriers - Vibe Coding Showcase
Hosted by EchoHer, Hackathons at Berkeley, MemOS, Pebblebed · Mission
Join us for an afternoon celebrating the next generation of builders using vibe coding and AI-assisted development to turn ideas into real products.
ClosedMonday, October 5 ·
A Hack of All Trades
Hosted by Chief · Jackson Square
A Hack of All Trades High-Impact AI Workflows from Chief Leaders San Francisco Tech Week | Monday, October 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Join us at SF Clubhouse for a lively evening…
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Funded Female Founders VII
Hosted by Superconnected LLC, Startup Grind · SOMA
🚨 ENTRY IS NOW CLOSED 🚨 VENUE CHANGE the new address is one block away** 555 Mission Amenity Center 555 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105. Featured in Inc.
WaitlistMonday, October 5 ·
Actually, I AM the Manager - Women Building Next Gen VC Firms
Hosted by Entelechy Ventures, NDVC · Mission
ACTUALLY, I AM THE MANAGER Join us to kick off SF Tech Week with a curated gathering built around the women building the next generation of venture capital firms.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Reverse Pitch Night: Cleantech & Sustainability Investors
Hosted by Innovation Norway, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability · FiDi (SF)
Innovation Norway and Women in Cleantech & Sustainability are teaming up to host a Reverse Pitch Night. For one evening, we're flipping the script.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
AI-matched dinners with Rauk AI [SF]
Hosted by RAUK AI · SOMA
‼️ Update 10/4: Match details have been sent to ticketed guests using the email address on file.
OpenMonday, October 5 ·
Kickoff DJ Set | A Masquerave™
Hosted by Circe · SOMA
🪩 let's kick off tech week with a BANG. Circe is opening SF Tech Week with a 🎭 Masquerave™ that will set the tone for tech week.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Tech Moms Breakfast
Hosted by Emmy, Orrick · FiDi (SF)
SF Tech Week is a marathon of panels, demos, and networking. This is the one stop designed around your morning and your reality as a mom in tech.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Builder Book Club
Hosted by Notable Capital · Embarcadero
Join Notable Capital and women building the future of tech for breakfast during SF tech week.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Eatopia Breakfast Lab: Build your nutrition protocol
Hosted by Eatopia · Dogpatch
SF Tech Week is a week of token-maxxing. How about health-maxxing? Your wearables and lab reports can tell you what happened. They rarely tell you what to eat next.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Women's Board-Walk
Hosted by Light The Way · Other
Women are you board curious? Join us on the trail as we explore what it means to take your first step on your path to the boardroom.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Built on Her Terms: Lovable + Wispr Flow brunch discussion
Hosted by Lovable · Downtown (SF)
Join us for an intimate, off-the-record brunch bringing together women leaders and builders shaping innovation and growth across industries and functions.
ClosedTuesday, October 6 ·
How to Raise, Build and Scale with an Agentic Mindset
Hosted by Aspiron Group, Aspiron Influence · FiDi (SF)
How to Raise, Build, Scale with an Agentic Mindset AI can write your pitch deck, your job spec, even your five-year plan. So what's actually yours?
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
What did our AI Agent do?! The Missing Runtime Authorization Layer for Agents and Physical AI
Hosted by OtisLabs.ai · Virtual (SF)
AI agents can now spend, send and delegate. Robots can now move, lift and open doors.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Women-Led Startups Pitch & Network
Hosted by EchoHer, Pebblebed · Mission
Join EchoHer during #SFTechWeek for an afternoon celebrating women-led startups, new ideas, and meaningful connections.
ClosedTuesday, October 6 ·
Your Next Big Connection
Hosted by Timing · Cow Hollow
Networking doesn't have to be random or exhausting. Skip the small talk and endless room navigation with our secret matchmaking experience that connects you directly with the…
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Retail Rewired: Women Building What's Next
Hosted by Retail Women in Tech, KNow Research · FiDi (SF)
Retail Rewired: Women Building What's Next brings together a curated group of approximately 25 leaders for candid conversations with two women at the forefront of that change.
WaitlistTuesday, October 6 ·
The Women in AI Consumer Tech Showcase
Hosted by Oasis Collective, Connexa · SOMA
Join Oasis Collective × Connexa during SF Tech Week for an evening showcasing some of the most exciting women-founded startups building the future of consumer AI— and connecting…
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Autodesk X GLITCHED - Women in Game Dev Meetup
Hosted by GLITCHED - Women in Game Dev, Autodesk · Embarcadero
GLITCHED Women in Game Dev is bringing the community together in collaboration with Autodesk.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Blue Startups Showcase & ʻOhana Mixer
Hosted by Blue Startups, Thrive HI · FiDi (SF)
Join Blue Startups and ThriveHI during SF Tech Week for an evening celebrating Hawaiʻi’s growing startup ecosystem.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Fashion Tech: 3D Printed Fashion and Beyond
Hosted by Soigné · Panhandle
Join us for SF Tech Week to learn about the future of fashion: 3D printed fashion, founders working in the space (and Filipino food and drinks for purchase!) Local DJs will be…
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Female Founders Happy Hour with Emmeline Ventures and Manatt
Hosted by Manatt, Emmeline Ventures · FiDi (SF)
Join Emmeline Ventures and Manatt for an evening of connection, conversation and community with female founders, investors, and operators shaping the future of innovation.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Uncork & Connect: Women in AI
Hosted by Uncork Capital · FiDi (SF)
Join Uncork Capital and Stripe for an evening of wine, conversation, and community with the women building, funding, and shaping the future of AI.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Longevity Tech: Nobody Needs Another Number | Salon Ch.1
Hosted by EMBODIED · Castro
Let's talk about optimization fatigue in the city obsessed with optimization.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Amboy Street Ventures' Women's Health Happy Hour
Hosted by Amboy Street Ventures · Marina
You’re invited to Amboy Street Ventures' Women's Health Happy Hour on Tuesday, October 6th, from 6-8pm as part of SF Tech Week 2026.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
The AI Founders Table ✦ Boardy × Women in AI
Hosted by Women in AI · Downtown (SF)
The AI Founders Table is a private SF Tech Week dinner bringing 20 Seed-stage and later founders around one table.
OpenTuesday, October 6 ·
Prompts vs. Presence: Reclaiming Cognitive Bandwidth in the Age of AI
Hosted by Novale, Bio & Everything, The Meeting Room · Mission
When AI handles the heavy lifting, our brains can focus on what they do best.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
WOMEN IN AI/ML — HOSTED BY LILA
Hosted by LILA Sciences · SOMA
Meet LILA's research team and learn how autonomous labs run science end to end.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women backing Women
Hosted by Sisters female founders initiative · Downtown (SF)
☕ Women Backing Women: SF Tech Week Edition Capital, Conviction, and the Future of Female-Focused Investing The data is clear, but the funding gap remains wide.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
The Leadership Curve: When the company you’re leading starts to outgrow you.
Hosted by Cicada Agility · SOMA
What works at one stage of growth can become the thing that slows you down at the next. As companies scale, leadership has to change with them. Decisions start routing upward.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women Who Build San Francisco
Hosted by PwC · FiDi (SF)
Join PwC, Confidante, Anrok and Operators Guild and take a break from the buzz of Tech Week and join us for Women Who Build San Francisco—an afternoon designed to help you…
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Build Anywhere, Scale Everywhere: Global Founders Picnic
Hosted by Afro Adventurer · Mission
Tech Week fatigue is real. Let’s get some air. 🌳 Tired of shouting over music in dark bars and repeating your elevator pitch in windowless ballrooms?
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women in STEM Comedy x Signal Showcase
Hosted by Women in STEM Comedy · Mission
Signal Showcase "SF TechWeek" is merging with the Women in STEM Comedy Show. Hosted at the Frontier Tower.
ClosedWednesday, October 7 ·
Women Leaders in FP&A: The Art of Transformation with Figma, Chime, & Once Upon a Farm
Hosted by Pigment · Hayes Valley
An exclusive event for women leaders in finance. Join a curated community of senior women finance leaders for an afternoon dedicated to the future of the finance function.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Female Founders and Funders Walk
Hosted by Venturous Counsel · Salesforce Park
Step away from the #SFTechWeek rush and join us for an afternoon of fresh air, real conversation, and meaningful connection.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Found, Not Searched
Hosted by Catchouse · Hillsborough
Two AI shifts hitting real estate at once. New wealth is creating your next buyer. New search is deciding who they call. One event, two sessions, one afternoon.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Fresh Air: Mid-Week Reset Walk for Founders & Builders
Hosted by Onflow · SOMA
A low-key walk to reset the Tech Week rush, meet thoughtful people building meaningful things, and head into the rest of the week energized.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Lowenstein Sandler’s Sip and Social with Women in VC
Hosted by Lowenstein Sandler · FiDi (SF)
We hope you'll join us for our Sip & Social with Lowenstein Sandler's Women in VC during SF Tech Week on Wednesday, October 7.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Builders & Backers: AI x Health x Wearables
Hosted by TheSprintFit · Downtown (SF)
Hosted & produced by TheSprintFit BUILDERS & BACKERS: AI × HEALTH × WEARABLES THE SPRINTFIT | BE SEEN. SEE FIRST.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Human Connections via AI — The Good, The Bad & The Robotic
Hosted by Nubaery.com · Embarcadero
Human Connections via AI The Good, The Bad & The Robotic How to get in the Event: After you arrive at 4 Embarcadero Center, take the escalator to the second floor, enter the…
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women Shaping the Future of Finance
Hosted by Financial Women of San Francisco · SOMA
Women are shaping what’s next in finance. Join Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF) during SF Tech Week for an evening bringing together women across fintech, banking, venture…
ClosedWednesday, October 7 ·
Women + AI: Making Waves, a Dinner Cruise on the Bay 🛥️
Hosted by Women + AI · Embarcadero
We're doing Tech Week (& Fleet Week!) on a boat. Join us aboard the San Francisco Spirit for an evening on the Bay, in the middle of Fleet Week, with women who are making waves…
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
100 Women in AI Report + Podcast Launch
Hosted by Flybridge, Silicon Valley Bank · SOMA
Join us for a preview event for the upcoming launch of the 100 Women in AI podcast, where we do deep dives with honorees from the 2025 and 2026 recognition lists, share their…
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
SheFundraises Pitch Event
Hosted by MyLibrarian · FiDi (SF)
Join US at our latest pitch event, LIVE and in-person in San Francisco. See top women-led startups who are raising pre-seed pitch us, and afterward mingle with investors.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women Who Write Checks - Co Ventures
Hosted by Co Ventures · SOMA
Most women who could be angel investing or investing as an LP in a fund aren't, and it's rarely about the money. It's that nobody ever walked them through the mechanics.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Women in Media & Tech Wellness Mixer
Hosted by Our Third Place · FiDi (SF)
During SF Tech Week, Spring Fertility and Our Third Place (O3P) are bringing women in media and tech together for an evening of conversation, connection, and women’s health.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Al x Longevity: From Biology to Biomarkers
Hosted by Genpulse Inc · Downtown (SF)
About the Event Where does AI actually move the needle on longevity—and where is it still just hype? This isn't a corporate health panel.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Creating Content That Converts
Hosted by Table For One, Main Thing Social · Mission
Posting is easy. Knowing whether any of it is actually helping your business grow is much harder.
OpenWednesday, October 7 ·
Naming What's Next: From Invention to Culture
Hosted by Kalleko · FiDi (SF)
What happens when we create things faster than we can name them? From constellations to artificial intelligence, humans have always named things before we fully understood them.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best women-focused events at SF Tech Week?
- There are 83 women-focused events at SF Tech Week 2026. Highlights include Coffee & Connections (hosted by Surge People Partners), Rise and Flow (hosted by Nikki Ju Wellness), Women in Tech Leadership: From General Counsel to Board w/ Deel, AWS, Sunshine Lake and HI (hosted by Deel). Featured events are marked with a star in the list.
- When is SF Tech Week 2026?
- SF Tech Week 2026 runs from Monday, October 5 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, with events across San Francisco. The busiest day is Wednesday, October 7, with 407 events.
- How many events are there at SF Tech Week?
- This guide lists 1604 SF Tech Week events, including breakfasts, panels, dinners, happy hours, hackathons and demo days, hosted by startups, investors and tech companies.
- How do I register for SF Tech Week events?
- Each event is registered with its host. Sign up once on TikTechno (name and email) to unlock registration links for every event in this guide; each link takes you to the event's official page, where you RSVP or apply.
- Where do SF Tech Week events take place?
- Events are spread across San Francisco. The neighborhoods with the most events are SOMA, FiDi (SF), Downtown (SF), Mission, Embarcadero.
- Is this the official Tech Week website?
- No. This is an independent guide made by TikTechno, an event planning and design studio. Tech Week is presented by a16z, and official event pages and RSVPs are on tech-week.com.
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