Top Tech Events in the Southeast: September 2026
It's looking like a busy fall for those across the Southeast. We have a list of some of the big events happening across the region:
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Buzz In Event in Wilmington, North Carolina
Date: September 10
This is Wilmington's largest annual startup and investor event.
3686: Tennessee's entrepreneurial conference
Date: September 14-16
Now in its 13th year, 3686 is Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters in Tennessee and a cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast. The multi-day conference is hosted and powered by Launch Tennessee. Check out the list of confirmed speakers here!
Next Venture Summit: Greenville, South Carolina
Date: September 15-16
Next Venture is now in its 11th year. Attendees will be able to pitch your business in front of investors from this region and beyond at Match Day, learn from subject matter experts how to level up your business whether you are looking for risk capital or just want to scale, and connect with over 200 industry leaders, innovators, and other founders. The schedule includes a Match Day, Networking Reception, and the Summit itself.
Health Connect South
Date: September 16
Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Health Connect South is an annual meeting bringing together decision makers, innovators, and next generation of healthcare leaders in the Southeast.
HackITP
Date: September 19-20
Hack ITP is a weekend hackathon bringing the best Atlanta-based builders together inside the perimeter. When creative minds, tech leaders and the next generation of talent get in the same room, that's when the magic happens.
AgeTech Connect Meetup: South Downtown Atlanta
Date: September 22
AgeTech's next gathering will spotlight AgeTech Connect's Rural Health Innovation Challenge and explore how innovators are tackling some of the biggest opportunities at the intersection of healthcare, aging, and technology.
Atlanta Fintech Week
Date: September 28-October 2
Atlanta, Georgia is one of the world's most important fintech infrastructure hubs. Atlanta Fintech Week showcases this ecosystem and connects it to the global fintech community through curated events, discussions, and experiences.
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