GrowTECH FEST 2026

GTF LAUNCH DEAL 2 Day Pass $100.00

45 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF LAUNCH DEAL Day 1 Only Pass $50.00

50 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes GTF Day 1 Only

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF LAUNCH DEAL Day 2 Only Pass $50.00

25 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF General Admission 2 Day Pass $200.00

50 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF General Admission Day 1 Only Pass $100.00

50 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes GTF Day 1 Only

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF General Admssion Day 2 Only Pass $100.00

25 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF Day of Event 2 Day Pass $300.00

50 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF Day of Event Price - Day 1 Only $150.00

25 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes GTF Day 1 Only

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF Day of Event Price - Day 2 Only $150.00

15 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF POWERED BY Sponsor 2 Day Pass

8 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for Powered By Sponsor(s) only.

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF POWERED BY Sponsor Day 1 Only Pass

8 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for Powered By Sponsor(s) only.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF POWERED BY Sponsor Day 2 Only Pass

8 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF VISIONARY Sponsor 2 Day Pass

6 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for VISIONARY sponsor(s) only.

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF VISIONARY Sponsor Day 1 Only Pass

6 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for VISIONARY Sponsor(s) only.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF VISIONARY Sponsor Day 2 Only Pass

6 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF SCALE Sponsor 2 Day Pass

4 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for SCALE Sponsor(s) only.

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF SCALE Sponsor Day 1 Only Pass

4 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for SCALE Sponsor(s) only.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF SCALE Sponsor Day 2 Only Pass

4 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF MVP Sponsor 2 Day Pass

2 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for MVP Sponsor(s) only.

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF MVP Sponsor Day 1 Only Pass

2 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for MVP sponsor(s) only.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF MVP Sponsor Day 2 Only Pass

2 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This option is for MVP sponsor(s) only.

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF SPEAKER 2 Day Pass

20 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for GTF SPEAKER(s) only.

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF SPEAKER Day 1 Only Pass

20 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for GTF SPEAKER (s) only.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF SPEAKER Day 2 Only Pass

10 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This pass is for SPEAKER (s) only.

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF Faculty 2 DAY PASS

75 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

Must have a FACULTY email address to register!

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF Faculty Day 1 Only Pass

75 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

Must have a FACULTY email address to register!

This registration includes GrowTECH FEST Day 1 Only.

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF Faculty Day 2 Only Pass

75 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

Must have a FACULTY email address to register!

This registration includes GrowTECH FEST Day 2 Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF STUDENT 2 DAY PASS

75 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

Must have a valid student email address to register!

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF 2026 STUDENT DAY 1 ONLY PASS

40 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

You must have a valid student email to register.

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

GTF 2026 STUDENT DAY 2 ONLY PASS

20 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

You MUST have register with a valid student ID to attend.

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF After Party and Startup Pitch Show Case Only Pass $40.00

50 available

10/8/26, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM - The Westport Event Venue

This pass is valid for GrowTECH FEST After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase ONLY.

Network, nosh and be part of the Startup Pitch Showcase! North State startups go head-to-head in a fast-paced pitch competition. They’ll have just minutes to win over a panel of judges—and you, the audience!

Date: October 8, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: The West Port Event Venue, Downtown Chico

DAY OF GTF After Party Only Pass $65.00

25 available

10/8/26, 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM - The Westport Event Venue

This pass is valid for GrowTECH FEST AFter Party Only.

Date: October 8, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Location: TBD

GTF Vendor Pass Day 1

5 available

10/8/26, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for GTF vendors only.

GTF Volunteer Pass Day 1

15 available

10/8/26, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This pass is for volunteers only on October 8th.

Special Comp 2 Day Pass

5 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM until 10/9/26, 5:30 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

This registration includes 2 full days of GrowTECH FEST!

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks and founder stories. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch and After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

Special Comp Day 1 Only Pass

5 available

10/8/26, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

GTF Day 1 Only:

Day 1 Program at Sierra Nevada Big Room: Keynote Speaker, industry expert talks, founder stories and more. Also incudes morning refreshments, lunch + After Party and Startup Pitch Showcase!

Special Comp Day 2 Only Pass

5 available

10/9/26, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Downtown Chico (various locations)

This registration includes GTF Day 2 Pass Only.

Day 2 (Downtown Chico): GTF Workshops, Chico Founding Mayor Proclamation Luncheon and Breaking Entrepreneurial Barriers Panel + Founders Field Trip (limited availability).

GTF STAFF 2 Day Pass

5 available

10/8/26, 8:00 AM until 10/9/26, 6:00 PM - Sierra Nevada Big Room, East 20th Street, Chico, CA, USA

GTF ChicoSTART Staff Only