Startup events in Tel Aviv

24 upcoming startup events in Tel Aviv: 14 meetups, 4 summits, 3 conferences. Next: Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day 2026 to Meet in Tel Aviv (25 Oct…

The scene right now

Tel Aviv currently has sixteen upcoming startup events scheduled across the city. The landscape is heavily weighted toward in-person gatherings, with zero online sessions on the roster. Meetups dominate the local calendar with eleven events, giving founders regular opportunities for tactical discussions and peer networking. Larger formats complement these sessions, including two summits, two conferences, and a single demo day, offering a focused spread of gathering types across the ecosystem.

Recurring series

The upcoming schedule consists entirely of standalone sessions and specific thematic gatherings rather than multi-edition recurring event series. Founders can track individual focal points on the calendar such as the Israeli DefenseTech Innovation Day summit on October 25, 2026, and the TECH1 conference on October 28, 2026. A demo day collaboration involving Fusion and Base4U is also scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.

Who runs the events

Accelerators play a primary role in steering programming across the city. Fusion VC leads activity significantly, organizing seven upcoming events aimed at early-stage company builders. Other organizations contributing to the calendar include TECH1, which is running an upcoming conference, and a joint initiative organized by 10D, Meitar, and Protego Ventures with one upcoming session. Most community activity currently ties back to these active investment groups and professional partners.

Busiest months

Activity is concentrated in the immediate autumn period, led by November 2026 with eight events on the calendar. October 2026 follows closely with six scheduled gatherings, making this two-month window the most active stretch for networking. The pace tapers off significantly as winter approaches, with only one event scheduled for December 2026 and another single gathering lined up for January 2027.

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Frequently asked

How many upcoming startup events in Tel Aviv are free to attend?
There are seven free events out of the sixteen upcoming gatherings in the city.
Are there any pitch nights or demo days on the schedule?
There are no pitch nights scheduled, but there is one demo day taking place on November 3, 2026.
What in-person venues are hosting upcoming gatherings?
Venues include Expo Tel Aviv (Tel Aviv Convention Center), Claro at Ha'arbaa St 23, and Gornitzky GNY Law Firm at HaHarash St 20.
Are any of the scheduled events taking place virtually?
All sixteen upcoming events are strictly in-person, with zero online events.

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