The Premier Accelerator &
Startup Founder Event

The Premier Accelerator &
Startup Founder Event

AI is the
New Fire

Schedule

8:30AM

Door Open

9:00 - 10:00 AM

VIP Breakfast with special guest!

10:00-10:30

A converstion with our Keynote

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About AcceleratorCON

AcceleratorCON is the only conference built for startups and accelerator programs to meet face-to-face. It’s where top early-stage founders connect directly with investors, accelerators, and ecosystem partners. One day, high impact — no fluff.

Expo Booths

Archery

Pitch Stage

Comedy Night

Connecting top accelerators, VCs, and founders driving innovation

Who should attend

Startup Founders

Get Discovered. Get Funded

Accelerators & VCs

Meet investable companies

Government Institutions

Drive economic impact

College & Universities

Unlock real-world opportunities

Past Accelerators

The Draft Experience

The Draft Experience is live startup matchmaking — where accelerators and investors meet their top picks from a curated class of founders. Startups apply, get scouted, and if selected, pitch one-on-one on-site. Think sports draft, but for startups.

Get discovered, get selected, and get in the game. Startups, apply to the draft. VCs and accelerators, join the league.

How the Draft Works

Apply (ongoing)

Startups submit an application to be considered for the Draft Class.

01

Get Scouted (Oct 16–24)

Experts review and score companies in two phases.

02

Get Drafted (Nov 8)

Selected startups are announced as part of the Draft Class of 2025.

03

Meet One-on-One (Nov 15)

Founders meet with accelerators and investors at AcceleratorCON for private pitch sessions. 

04

Big Wins

One startup wins game tickets + everyone gets featured in our official Draft 2025.

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Why attend?

Ankur Nagpal

Founder

Carry

Bea Auther​

Chief Therapy Officer

Together

Emily Davila

Partnership Manager

Oracle NetSuite

Seth Godin

Marketing Strategist & Author

Agenda preview

November 15

VIP Breakfast with special guest!

A converstion with our Keynote

Sponsor & Exhibitor Info

Get in the Room Where the Deals Happen.

AcceleratorCON is where top startups, accelerators, VCs, and tech leaders gather to discover what’s next. Put your brand front and center with immersive demos, real-time deal flow, and unmatched access to decision-makers.

Custom partnerships. Targeted visibility. Serious results.

Thinking about sponsorship at AcceleratorCon? Let’s talk.

Our 2025 Sponsors

Testimonials

"The networking at AcceleratorCON, was unmatched. I met my cofounder, and we immediately started collaborating on strategies that have taken our startup to the next level."
James B
Founder, New York, NY
"As an investor, AcceleratorCON was an eye-opener. The focus on emerging trends in the accelerator space and the quality of startups made it clear where the future of innovation is headed"
David L.
Investor, Chicago, IL
"The content was so much more than surface-level advice. The sessions on growth and funding were filled with real- world examples and expert insights that shifted how I approach business strategy"
Jasmine P.
Founder, Atlanta, C

Press

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions?
We have answers

General FAQ

AcceleratorCON is the premier conference for accelerators, startup founders, investors, universities, innovation hubs, and economic development corporations (EDCs) to connect, collaborate, and scale. It’s a curated in-person experience designed to spark new partnerships and real opportunities.

Startup founders, accelerator programs, universities, economic development groups, innovation leaders, and tech ecosystem builders. If you’re focused on growing ventures or funding innovation, AcceleratorCON is for you

ffAcceleratorCON takes place on Thursday, November 14, 2025 at Center 415, 415 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10016.

AcceleratorCON is an in-person only experience designed for deep relationship-building.

All tickets are final sale and non-transferable.

Yes, food will be available for purchase on-site from curated vendors.

We’ll provide a list of recommended nearby hotels on our website. Attendees are responsible for their own lodging.

We’ve created a template letter you can use to request professional development funds from your employer.

👉 Download the Sponsorship Request Letter

The Draft FAQs

The Draft Experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity where selected startups are matched for private, curated meetings with leading accelerators and VC firms. Founders receive personalized exposure to growth and funding opportunities, and may be scouted for upcoming cohorts or funding rounds. Participation includes a spot in our official Draft Class of 2025, exclusive recognition, and the potential to pitch for national opportunities — including a chance to pitch at the NFL Super Bowl event.

Startups that are tech-enabled, at the pre-seed to Series A stage, and are building scalable solutions

It’s completely free to apply. Just complete the online application by the deadline.

👉 Apply for the Draft Experience

You’ll receive a free ticket to AcceleratorCON and be scheduled for private meetings with accelerator and investor partners looking to recruit or fund startups like yours.

You’ll still be eligible for a discounted ticket to attend AcceleratorCON and gain access to relevant programming, networking, and growth-stage opportunities with accelerators on-site.

  • Free ticket to attend AcceleratorCON
  • Guaranteed private meetings with VCs and accelerator programs
  • Inclusion in the Draft Class of 2025
  • Opportunity to pitch for national spotlights (e.g. Super Bowl event)
  • Access to exclusive founder perks and decision-maker connections
  • Eligibility for potential follow-on interviews and partnerships

You must:

  • Be available to attend in person on November 14, 2025
  • Complete your application by October 24, 2025
  • Meet early-stage tech startup criteria (pre-seed to Series A)
  • Submit accurate and timely information

Partner FAQs

Yes! Speaker applications are open. We welcome thought leaders with strong insights into funding, scaling, innovation, and tech ecosystems.
👉 Apply to Speak at AcceleratorCON

Yes, select sessions will be recorded and shared only with Premium and VIP pass holders.

Email esosa@acceleratorcon.com or visit our Sponsor Page to complete an intake form.

Please email hello@acceleratorcon.com for exhibitor inquiries or esosa@acceleratorcon.com for sponsorship partnerships.

Yes. Media professionals can request access by completing the form.

👉 Submit the Media Request Form

Absolutely. Volunteers play a huge role and get to experience the event for free.

👉 Submit the Volunteer Form

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