TWO DAYS. ONE FEST.
Celebrating and Elevating the Entrepreneurial Spirit in the North State.
Across the North State innovation is happening—moving the regions entrepreneurial ecosystem forward.
Whether you’re building a new startup, a side hustle, or an idea, GrowTECH FEST is where you want to be.
Join us for two days of inspiring keynotes and expert-led sessions. Experience the North State’s community of founders, investors, and innovators.
This isn’t just an event; it’s a toolkit for success, packed with strategic networking and hands-on workshops to scale your vision.
Come prepared to make your own creative collisions.
START. GROW. THRIVE.
Tech isn’t just for "techies"—at GrowTECH FEST, we believe tech touches everything.
As the largest entrepreneurial conference north of Sacramento, GTF is created for idea generators, creators, and problem solvers across the North State entrepreneurial ecosystem - from startup starters and founders to industry leaders, small businesses, investors, students and anyone looking to solve real problems. Whether you’re looking to learn from experts, share your insights, tell your startup story, or make meaningful connections, this event brings together the region to celebrate and elevate entrepreneurship and explore ways to remove the barriers starting a business.
Keynote Speaker
Victor Hwang, Founder, Right to Start
"The Real Reason Entreprenuership is Booming Right Now"
Right ot Start is fighting to expand entrepreneurial opportunity for all. Right to Start seeks to level the playing field by lifting the voices of everyday entrepreneurs, grassroots mobilizing and organizing, and engaging with policymakers at all levels.
Learn More About Victor Hwang
Industry & Founder Sessions
The region’s top industry experts and founders take the stage to share their knowledge and tell their entrepreneurial stories.
Learn more about the experts joining us.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Workshops
Dive into hands-on learning workshops and networking lunch.
Startup Story Challenge
Where North State innovators take the stage and compete for THE startup idea!
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ChicoSTART NEXTGEN Lightning Round
Hear bold NEXTGEN pitches as they showcase their current ventures and future business ideas.
Side Hustle Events
GTF After Party
SNB Tour
2 day passes include access to keynote, industry and founder sessions, workshops, lunch(s), and GTF After Party + a brewery tour.
*students free with a valid school email
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