Startup Week | Launch Dayton

“Startup Week is one of my favorite conferences. I appreciate the opportunity to learn so many new things. I never leave without a new connection either.”

Te’Jal Cartwright

“I was in the audience for this and left with a page of notes and energized to apply your teachings to my business.”

Andrew Banks

“I had an amazing three days at Launch Dayton Startup Week. I’ve learned more than I ever thought I could and made connections with the peers and mentors I’ve been looking for this last year.”

Solomon West

Launch Dayton Startup Week
Presented by Fifth Third Bank
& Winsupply

Launch Dayton Startup Week Presented by Fifth Third Bank & Winsupply draws hundreds of attendees each year to celebrate, inspire, and empower the Dayton region’s startup founders and business owners. The three-day, free conference offers high-quality talks, hands-on business workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities for our entrepreneur + startup community.

The 2026 conference will take place from September 15–17 at 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.

Title Sponsors
Fifth Third Bank
& Winsupply

We extend our sincerest gratitude to Fifth Third Bank and Winsupply, our title sponsors, for their unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship at the Startup Week conference.

Thank you, Sponsors!

Our incredible sponsors help us keep the conference free, empowering Launch Dayton partners to pursue our mission to build an equitable community where all entrepreneurs are welcome and supported.