Some area residents already say that Greensboro has enough businesses and people – too much traffic, no parking, a lack of housing, and so on – however, there’s a group of economic development officials in town whose job it is to bring in more business and grow it from local roots – and it’s time again for that event.
Greensboro Startup Week is back, and organizers say the 2026 version is the biggest one yet.
Launch Greensboro, the entrepreneurial arm of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, announced that the four-day event will run from Monday, April 27 through Thursday, April 30 and it will feature 45 different sessions, panels, workshops and networking events spread across the city.
More than 400 people have already registered for at least one event, and organizers say that attendance could reach a record high by the time the week wraps up.
Joey Cheek, the executive vice president of entrepreneurship at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, said the scale of this year’s event reflects growing momentum in the city’s business community.
“This is by far the most ambitious event we’ve ever put together,” Cheek said. “The caliber of speakers, the breadth of topics, and the sheer number of people showing up to engage tells us that the entrepreneurial energy here in Greensboro is real – and it’s accelerating.”
The event brings together a wide range of participants – from first-time entrepreneurs to established companies, along with investors, corporate leaders and others interested in the region’s economic growth.
This year’s programming puts a particular focus on industries that organizers say are driving growth in the Triad: advanced manufacturing, aerospace, battery storage and logistics.
Speakers and participants are expected from a number of major companies and organizations, including Honda Aircraft Company, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, JetZero, Gilbarco Veeder-Root and Cone Health Ventures, along with representatives from venture capital groups, startups and academic institutions.
The week will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, pitch competitions and hands-on workshops, all aimed at helping entrepreneurs at different stages of development – whether they’re just starting out or looking to expand an existing business.
Organizers say the goal is to strengthen connections across the local business community and highlight Greensboro’s growing role as a center for innovation.
Greensboro Startup Week is free to attend, and those interested can view the full schedule or register at greensborostartupweek.com.
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