ConvergeSouth 2026

Date: Aug 27–28, 2026
Location: Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Price: 395
Format: In Person
Organizer: ConvergeSouth
Event Website: ConvergeSouth

ConvergeSouth 2026 is a two-day capital summit and startup expo in Winston-Salem, NC, connecting over 500 founders, investors, and entrepreneurship leaders. The event features a Startup World Cup Regional Competition, pitch stages, keynote presentations, and a startup expo with 150 exhibiting companies.

ConvergeSouth 2026 is poised to be the Southeast's most electric startup event, offering an unparalleled platform for innovation, investment, and networking. Now in its 10th year, this event has grown into one of the largest expositions of scalable, investable startups in the region. The core mission is to highlight emerging innovation across the Carolinas and the broader Southeast, fostering future deal flow for investors with a keen interest in specific market verticals.

Event Highlights

• Networking Opportunities: A dynamic environment designed to connect groundbreaking startups with capital and expertise.

• Tracks: The conference is organized into three primary market vertical tracks:

  • Track 1: HealthTech/BioTech: Focus on advancements and investment opportunities in healthcare technology and biotechnology.
  • Track 2: Artificial Intelligence / B2B SaaS: Explores the transformative power of AI and the growth of business-to-business software solutions.
  • Track 3: Food / Beverage / Agtech: Highlights innovation in sustainable agriculture, food production, and beverage industries.

• Startup World Cup Regional Competition: Exhibitors will pitch to compete for a substantial $1,000,000 investment from Pegasus Tech Ventures.

• Keynotes and Workshops: Insightful keynotes and workshops led by industry thought leaders.

• Expo Area: Showcase of over 150 exhibiting companies creating a vibrant marketplace for discovery and collaboration.

Participating in ConvergeSouth 2026 offers attendees actionable takeaways, invaluable connections, and insights into the latest trends and investment landscapes, facilitated through the Whova app. The primary venues, Biotech Place and Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter, provide a state-of-the-art backdrop conducive to innovation and collaboration.