GROWTECH FEST 2025
Schedule
Thu, 06 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 07 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Sierra Nevada Big Room | Chico, CA
About this Event
GROWTECH FEST 2025! Tickets go on sale July 1st!
Day 1 - Thursday, November 6th
Main Program @ The Big Room, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Plus! After Party in Downtown Chico
Day 2 - Friday, November 7th
Workshops, Networking Lunch and Bootstrap Beer Crawl
Location: Downtown Chico, CA
*Signups for all workshops and social sidehustle evenets will be sent after attendee registration.
** schedule subject to change
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2025 GTF KEYNOTE
Michael Parrish Dudell
Michael Parrish DuDell is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the bestselling author of Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business and Shark Tank Secrets to Success—the official business books from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.
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What is GTF?
Check out the 2024 Highlight Reel
GrowTECH FEST (GTF) is an annual meet up of startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors and students from around the NorCal region.
- Get inspired by keynote speakers and iconic founders who will present their personal experiences and how they have paved the way for others.
- Hear from up and coming startups as they share stories and create the next big idea.
- Walk away with enhanced insights and tools from industry leaders to help you and your team start, grow and thrive.
- Network with like-minded attendees to share ideas, stories, resources, and other valuable connections.
We are proud to celebrate the 6th Annual GrowTECH FEST, accelerating our region’s thriving tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem + the next generation of entrepreneurs!
GrowTECH FEST is the place to be if you are:
an entrpreneur
a startup
an investor
a student (students are free with a valid school email address! )
We welcome anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit!
Connect!
Benefit from networking opportunities by connecting with other entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, mentors and investors.
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Looking for a way to put your brand front and center of GTF 2025.
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*STUDENTS & FACULTY ARE FREE! Must register with valid school email address.
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Parking:
Day 1: On-site parking will be provided at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Day 2: Downtown Chico Street Parking and Parking Garages
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Need accomodations and want to stay and play in Chico? Visit Explore Butte County!
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Follow us!
Facebook Pages: @growtech.io | Chicostart
Instagram Profiles: @growtechico | @chicostart
Learn more at growtechfest.io
Where is it happening?
Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th Street, Chico, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 321.96
