Building Bridges Global Summit
October 16, 2026 | San Francisco, CA
An invitation-only convening of the world's leading accelerator leaders, university and government innovation teams, and investors.
Purpose
Democratizing access to global innovation ecosystems and building networks with Silicon Valley investors, executives and operators.
About The Summit
Audience
Accelerator leaders, university and government innovation teams, and investors and venture partners from around the world.
Format
Every session focuses on sharing best practices, fostering high-value connections, learning together, and designing collaboration.
The day is designed to build trusted relationships that help founders access new markets.
Every session is desgien
From intimate conversations to curated roundtables and an ecosystem showcase, the Summit is intentionally structured to create meaningful connections, foster strategic partnerships, and build direct connections for cross border collaboration that help founders access new markets.
What To Expect
01. Welcome Reception
An intimate gathering to foster real connections.
02. Curated Roundtable Discussions
Building sustainable ecosystems
Leveraging AI for program growth
Engaging alumni in future programming
Navigating global markets
03. Ecosystem Showcase
Introduce your ecosystem, the founders you support, and the opportunities coming out of your market to a curated audience of Silicon Valley investors, executives, accelerators and innovation leaders.
04. Closing Networking Reception
Warm introductions by design, creating lasting relationships that extend well beyond the summit.
Who Attends
Participation is by invitation only. Attendance is intentionally limited to a select group of global innovation leaders, and Silicon Valley decision-makers, creating an environment where every conversation has the potential to lead to meaningful partnerships and long-term impact.
SILICON VALLEY NETWORK (CURATED)
Accelerator program leaders
Early and growth-stage investors
University entrepreneurship program leaders
Corporate innovation leaders
Operators, experts and executive leaders
GLOBAL LEADERS (INVITATION-ONLY)
Accelerator and incubator directors
Government & economic development
Global venture partners with cross-border portfolios
University entrepreneurship directors
Regional innovation hubs
Our Partners
Join the Global Community
Building Bridges is an active year-round community with curated conversations, introductions, research, and collaboration. The Summit is where we meet in person, but the connections begin long before October 16th.
Member Hub
Access ecosystem leaders from around the world and share network connections.
Quarterly Roundtables
Member-led conversations on topics shaping the global entrepreneurship landscape and ways to problem solve.
Upcoming Events
Discover demo days, program applications, ecosystem events and more.
Strategic Introductions
Curated introductions to investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders across global markets.
Ecosystem Spotlights
Showcasing accelerator, university & government programs, portfolio companies, and regional ecosystems.
Collaboration
Explore partnerships, founder exchanges, investor connections, and cross-border initiatives.
Summit Registration
$2,500 USD per organization
Includes up to two representatives and participation in the full Building Bridges Summit experience, including the Welcome Reception, Executive Roundtables, Leadership Lunch, Ecosystem Showcase, Closing Reception and Global Directory.
Participation is by invitation only. Request an invitation below.