Tech Talent Summit and Startup World Cup AZ

Tech Talent Summit 2025 | Startup World Cup Arizona | Tech Arizona Advocates

Join Arizona’s most dynamic gathering of founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem builders for two days of talent, capital, and community activation. From interactive panels and industry deep-dives to high-energy pitch competitions and career experiences, this is where innovation meets opportunity. Discover the future of work, connect with top-tier startups, and engage with a network shaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.

Run of Show:

Night Before (Nov 5):

• VIP Dinner for Sponsors & Speakers
• Community Kickoff Party

Day 1 – Talent (Nov 6):

• Keynote panels on building, scaling, and retaining tech talent
• Industry-specific tracks: Talent, Fundraising, Growth
• Modern Career Fair (70% startups, 30% enterprise)
• Evening Networking & Entertainment - Official Launch of Tech Arizona Advocates (Global Bridges Phx to the World)

Day 2 – Capital (Nov 7):

• State of Arizona Venture Capital
• Female Founders Spotlight & Funding Insights
• Industry Tracks: Defense Tech, Health Tech, Software, AI
• Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
• Evening Entertainment & Networking

Why Attend:

• Access early-stage founders and rising talent
• Connect with investors, CEOs, and ecosystem leaders
• Experience hands-on learning and talent-building workshops
• Celebrate innovation and growth in Arizona’s startup scene

🎟️ Get ready to activate.

Info: Join us for the official launch of Tech Arizona Advocates, the 45th Chapter of Global Tech Advocates (GTA) a 10 year non-profit organization out of the UK building global bridges and advocacy. Hear from Russ Shaw, CEO of GTA and our Global Phx Alliance Partners from Global Chamber, Phoenix Sister Cities, GPEC and more.

Info: Join us at Player15 HQ to see the top 3 finalists and winner who will be going to San Francisco next year to compete at the finals for a chance to win $1m.

Host or Publisher Ascend by Daniela Nicole