Las Vegas is the trade-show capital of the US, and two of its shows are founder magnets: CES (6–9 January 2027), with the Eureka Park startup floor, and HLTH (15–18 November 2026), with a startup zone and 1:1 investor meetings. The local scene has its own dates too: Startup Week Las Vegas (17–20 February 2027) and the AngelNV 7 Finale (3 April 2027), where one startup can win $400,000.
This guide lists startup, tech, investor and women-founder events in Las Vegas from November 2026 to the end of 2027. We checked every date on the organiser's own website where it was published. We mark each event as Confirmed (date on the official site), Announced (date from a reliable second source) or Expected (based on past editions only). Prices are in US dollars.
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Must Attend Startup Events in Las Vegas 2026–2027: Calendar from November 2026 to October 2027
Autumn 2026: November and December
HLTH USA: 15–18 November 2026
The biggest US health tech gathering. Its Investor Connect programme sets up 15-minute 1:1 meetings between startup founders and investors, and The Shift series covers women's health. The same week is Global Entrepreneurship Week (16–22 November), but we found no Las Vegas programme for it.
AWS re:Invent: 30 November – 4 December 2026
Amazon's cloud week spreads over six venues on the Strip. For small teams, the partner and investor side events around it can be worth more than the pass.
Winter 2027: January and February
CES and Tech Up For Women: 6–9 January 2027
CES is open to industry attendees only. Its Eureka Park is for startups that are usually five years old or less, have Series B funding or less and can show a working demo; the CES 2027 application is open.
A smaller room inside CES week, and the one Las Vegas conference we found that is built for women in tech.
Affiliate Summit West: 26–28 January 2027
Bootstrapped founders who sell online come here to find affiliate partners and performance-marketing deals.
Startup Week Las Vegas and Fintech Meetup: 17–24 February 2027
The main grassroots week of the local scene, now moved from October to February. It is the easiest way to meet Las Vegas founders, mentors and angels.
Fintech Meetup moves from March to February in 2027. Its Startup Collective picks startups through nominations and judging and books them curated meetings with investors, buyers and partners.
Spring 2027: March and April
Shoptalk Spring: 22–24 March 2027
Where e-commerce founders meet retailers, platforms and investors, with hosted meetings.
AngelNV 7 Finale: 3 April 2027
Six founders make their final pitch for a first-place angel investment of at least $200,000, which the state's SSBCI programme matches dollar for dollar to $400,000. More than 75 investors attend. Before that, AngelNV runs a free due diligence bootcamp until 17 November 2026, and the AngelNV 7 cycle starts in January 2027.
NAB Show and Google Cloud Next: April 2027
Google's cloud conference is a place to meet the Google for Startups team and partners if you build on its AI tools.
Summer and autumn 2027
Black Hat, Ai4 and DEF CON: 31 July – 8 August 2027
The security week: Black Hat is where buyers and investors meet, DEF CON is where security founders recruit and test ideas. DEF CON's 2027 dates come from its forum, quoted by other sites; its own site did not load for us. Ai4, in between, is the business-focused AI conference of the summer.
ITC Vegas: 21–23 September 2027
The main insurtech event of the year, where insurers come to scout startups.
HLTH USA: 17–20 October 2027
HLTH stays in Las Vegas for its 2027 edition, a month earlier than in 2026.
Big trade shows that matter to some founders
Las Vegas hosts dozens of industry shows. These have no startup programme we could confirm, but they put buyers of one industry in one place:
- Oracle AI World: 25–28 October 2026, The Venetian. oracle.com
- SEMA Show (automotive, trade only): 3–6 November 2026 at the LVCC, and 2–5 November 2027. semashow.com
- MAGIC (fashion brands and buyers): 16–18 February 2027. magicfashionevents.com
- Adobe Summit (marketing): 22–25 March 2027, in Las Vegas and online; $1,695 with the early promo code until 31 December. adobe.com
- ISC West (security tech): 5–9 April 2027, The Venetian Expo. discoverisc.com
- Dell Technologies World: 24–27 May 2027, The Venetian. delltechnologiesworld.com
- Licensing Expo (brand licensing): 25–27 May 2027, Mandalay Bay Convention Center. brandlicensingexpo.com
- Cisco Live: 6–10 June 2027. ciscolive.com
- Groceryshop (grocery and CPG): 13–15 September 2027. shoptalk.com
- G2E (gaming industry): 27–30 September 2027, The Venetian Expo. globalgamingexpo.com
Dates not announced yet
- Money20/20 USA: the 2026 edition ended on 21 October at the Venetian. The 2027 edition moves to the Las Vegas Convention Center and Resorts World in October 2027; exact days are not on the official site yet. Money20/20
- Startup World Cup Las Vegas: the regional final ran on 7 January 2026; no 2027 Las Vegas date yet.
- Techstars Startup Weekend Las Vegas: last held on 15–17 August 2025; no 2026 or 2027 edition found.
Not in Las Vegas in 2027, despite earlier editions there: the Bitcoin 2027 conference (Nashville, 15–17 July), HIMSS27 (Chicago, 5–8 April) and Shoptalk Fall (Nashville).
Recurring meetups and communities
- StartUpNV: Nevada's statewide accelerator, which runs AngelNV, the FundNV pre-seed fund, Pitch Room and Speed Mentoring. startupnv.org
- Founder Institute Las Vegas: a pre-seed accelerator, run as a joint Las Vegas and San Francisco cohort; the entrance fee is $1,399. Founder Institute
- Startup Grind Las Vegas: chapter page live, but no upcoming event listed. Startup Grind
Some names have gone quiet: we found no current GDG Las Vegas chapter or DevFest, no events at UNLV's Black Fire Innovation, and no 1 Million Cups Las Vegas sessions in recent years.
Events for women founders in Las Vegas
- Tech Up For Women Conference West: 7 January 2027, during CES. techupforwomen.com
- HLTH USA: a Women's Health Area and The Shift women's health series, 15–18 November 2026. HLTH
- NAWBO Southern Nevada: the local chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. nawbosnv.org
- Nevada Women's Business Center: advice and training for women business owners. nevadawbc.org
We found no women-founder conference in Las Vegas besides Tech Up For Women West. If you organise one, send it to us and we'll add it.
Funding and support to know before you go
- No state income tax: Nevada has no corporate income tax, personal income tax or franchise tax. Nevada GOED
- Commerce Tax only above $4 million: businesses with Nevada gross revenue under $4 million a year are exempt. Nevada Department of Taxation
- Battle Born Venture: the state's venture programme, funded through SSBCI, invests up to $1 million in a company over time (at most $500,000 in the first round). It needs a Nevada business licence and address and recurring revenue, and it invests in C-corps or S-corps, not LLCs. Battle Born Venture
- AngelNV: the winner of the yearly finale gets at least $200,000 from the angel group, matched by the state to $400,000. AngelNV
- Nevada Knowledge Fund: helps turn research at Nevada's research institutions into companies. Nevada GOED
- SBA Nevada District Office: funding programmes, counselling and contracting certifications. SBA
How to get the most out of Las Vegas startup events
- Buy CES passes before 30 November. The Standard Pass is $149 until then and $349 after.
- Use the startup programmes, not just the show floor. HLTH's Investor Connect, Fintech Meetup's Startup Collective, CES's Eureka Park and Ai4's startup stage are where founders get meetings.
- Meet the local scene. Startup Week Las Vegas in February and the AngelNV 7 Finale in April are where Nevada's founders and angels are.
- Book hotels early. Big shows fill the Strip; check that your hotel is near the right venue, as shows are spread from the LVCC to Mandalay Bay.
- Apply to pitch. AngelNV and HLTH's pitch competitions put founders in front of investors; see more startup competitions.
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FAQ
What is the biggest startup event in Las Vegas?
CES, on 6–9 January 2027, with its Eureka Park startup floor. For the local scene, Startup Week Las Vegas (17–20 February 2027) and the AngelNV 7 Finale (3 April 2027) matter most.
Can startups exhibit at CES?
Yes, in Eureka Park, for startups that are usually five years old or less, have Series B funding or less and a working demo. The CES 2027 application is open.
Are there events for women founders in Las Vegas?
Yes: the Tech Up For Women Conference West (7 January 2027, during CES), HLTH's Women's Health Area, NAWBO Southern Nevada and the Nevada Women's Business Center.
Where can startups pitch to investors in Las Vegas?
At the AngelNV 7 Finale (3 April 2027, up to $400,000 for the winner), HLTH's startup pitch competitions and Investor Connect meetings, and Fintech Meetup's Startup Collective.
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada has no corporate or personal income tax; its Commerce Tax applies only to businesses with more than $4 million of Nevada gross revenue a year.
About the Author
Violetta Bonenkamp, also known as MeanCEO, is an experienced startup founder with an impressive educational background including an MBA and four other higher education degrees. She has over 20 years of work experience across multiple countries, including 5 years as a solopreneur and serial entrepreneur. Throughout her startup experience she has applied for multiple startup grants at the EU level, in the Netherlands and Malta, and her startups received quite a few of those. She’s been living, studying and working in many countries around the globe and her extensive multicultural experience has influenced her immensely.
