Tough Tech Week is a collective effort powered by the ecosystem.
Founders, investors, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders come together to surface critical challenges, share insights, and accelerate breakthrough solutions.
You’re invited to contribute by hosting your own event. Whether it’s a panel, workshop, open house, or networking session, co-hosts play a key role in shaping the week. Follow the steps below to get started.
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Plan your Tough Tech Week event
Shape your event—public, request-based, or invite-only. Explore popular formats below for inspiration.
Download the Tough Tech Week logos and marketing kit to use in your promotions. -
Add your event to the public calendar
Add your event by clicking "Submit Event" on the Tough Tech Week calendar: https://lu.ma/toughtechweek
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We promote your event
Once accepted, it will appear on the calendar, and your logo will be showcased on ToughTechWeek.xyz, linked to your event page.
Popular event formats:
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Facilitate thought-provoking conversations around trends, tough questions, or crosssector challenges that matter most to your field.
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Host a focused gathering with select guests to foster candid dialogue, strategic exchange, or community building around shared goals.
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Bring people together across disciplines to spark connection, collaborations, or idea-sharing in an informal setting
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Design hands-on experiences—like demos, live experiments, or a tour of your facility—that allow guests to see, touch, or test what you’re building.
