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DC Tech Meetup is an open monthly meeting for DC's tech community to share ideas and demonstrate new projects, with the goal of building a supportive tech community in DC.
Predicting 2026: What Wins. What Fails.
Capital. Startups. Jobs.
2026 is already being shaped by what gets built, funded, and hired today.
DC Tech Meetup #94 kicks off the year with startup pitches and a fast-paced, opinionated panel focused on one question: what will win — and what will fail — in 2026?
What to Expect
🚀 Startup Pitches
We’ll open with pitches from 5 DMV startups building toward 2026 — a snapshot of where founders are placing their bets.
🧠 Panel: What Will Win — and What Will Fail — in 2026
This is not a traditional panel. The moderator will put forward strong statements about capital, startups, AI, and jobs. Panelists will react live: win, fail, or too early — and why.
Several statements will come directly from attendee submissions at registration.
📝 Audience Participation
When you register, you’ll be asked to submit your own prediction for 2026. Selected responses will be used live on stage.
🍻 Community After
Stick around after for informal networking and drinks nearby.
👥 Who Should Attend
Founders, builders, operators, job-seekers, and anyone making real bets heading into 2026.
No pitches on the panel. No fluff. Real signal.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Lecture |
