A homecoming for the entrepreneurs who’ve been building from the beginning, and an open door for those just getting started.
Over the past decade, we’ve seen what’s possible when founders come together to create, collaborate, and grow—side by side in community.
Because entrepreneurship isn’t just something you do. It’s something you’re made for. You’re made to dream. Made to grow. Made to lead. Made to make it.
However you arrive, whatever you’re building, you belong here—because you were made to make something that lasts.
All experiences are welcome—whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in.
Launch Dayton Startup Week draws hundreds of attendees each year to celebrate, inspire, and empower the Dayton region’s startup founders & business owners. The week-long, free conference offers high-quality talks, hands-on business workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities for our entrepreneur + startup community.
The 2024 conference will be fully in-person Sept. 10-12 at the Dayton Arcade and The Hub Powered by PNC. Park at the Reibold Garage on Fifth Street, or park at meters available around the building, and enter the conference through the Main Street entrance at 31 S Main St.
All experiences are welcome — whether a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is space to jump in.