Unicorn Summit North America 2026
A two-day summit for visionary founders, cutting-edge startups, and global investors exploring business, technology, and impact.
University of California, Berkeley
- Dates
- October 17–18, 2026
- Venue
- University of California, Berkeley
TL;DR
- Unicorn Summit North America 2026 takes place October 17–18 at the University of California, Berkeley, in Berkeley, California, USA.
- The summit brings together visionary founders, cutting-edge startups, and global investors.
- The format includes keynotes, high-level panels, curated networking, and nightly cultural events.
About
Unicorn Summit North America is a two-day gathering at UC Berkeley for startup founders, investors and innovators. Speakers include Jeff Hoffman, Jack McCauley, Naveen Jain, Scott Summit, Scott Livingston and David S.
Who you'll find in the room
Startup founders, investors, and innovators
Startup founders, investors, and innovators.
Featured speakers
6 listedJeff Hoffman
Global Entrepreneur · Priceline.com / Booking.com
Jack McCauley
Innovator in Residence · Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation
Naveen Jain
Founder & CEO · Viome
Scott Summit
Founder & CTO · Bespoke Innovations
Scott Livingston
Chairman & CEO · Livingston Securities LLC
David S. Rose
Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor & Keynote Speaker
Venue & travel
Venue
University of California, BerkeleyQuestions people ask
5 answeredUnicorn Summit North America 2026 takes place on October 17–18, 2026.
Unicorn Summit North America 2026 is held at the University of California, Berkeley, in Berkeley, California, USA.
The organizer identifies startup founders, investors, and innovators as attendees.
It suits early-stage founders looking for investor contact and product-minded entrepreneurs, since the speakers include the founders of Viome and Bespoke Innovations, an Innovator in Residence at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, and angel investor David S. Rose. Buyers or specialists wanting deep technical sessions would get less from a two-day program built around keynotes, panels and networking.
Founders and investors at startup gatherings on a university campus usually dress smart casual, such as chinos or dark jeans with a clean shirt or light jacket, and sturdy walking shoes help between venues. Mid-October in Berkeley can be cool in the evening, so a layer is sensible for the nightly events.
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