August 27-28, 2026
Biotech Place
and multiple downtown venues
Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Three Full Days of Entrepreneurial Programming
- Keynote Presentations
- Expert-led office hours
- One-on-one investor meetings
- Startup expo with 150 exhibiting companies
- Investment firms from across the Southeast
500+
Attendees
150+
Growth-stage
Startups
125+
Investors
Now in its 10th year, ConvergeSouth has grown to be one of the largest expositions of scalable, investable startups in the Southeast. This year, the conference is organized into three primary market vertical tracks, each with two days of programming, including demo tables in the Expo Halls, pitch stages, keynotes, and workshops led by industry thought leaders:
- Track 1 – HealthTech/ BioTech
- Track 2 – Artificial intelligence / B2B Saas
- Track 3 -Food / Beverage/ Agtech
More than 500 founders, investors, and regional entrepreneurship leaders will convene over two days, highlighting emerging innovation in the Carolinas and Southeast Region and focusing future deal flow for investors with market vertical focus.
The primary venues will be Biotech Place and Bailey Power Plant in the Innovation Quarter, the largest master-planned, central business district research park in the US, and 500 West 5th, a downtown tower building vertically stacked with entrepreneurship support resources and home of the Flywheel Foundation.
Catch the highlights, hustle, and heart behind the Southeast’s most electric startup event.
Unlock Opportunities at ConvergeSouth 2026
ConvergeSouth 2026 is set for August 27-28 at Biotech Place and multiple downtown venues in Winston-Salem, NC.
This two-day event is a must-attend for entrepreneurs, startups, and industry professionals.
Attendees can expect a dynamic experience with main stage presentations, startup expos featuring 150 exhibiting companies, and investor keynotes.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic conference at a great price—grab your early bird ticket today before the offer ends!
Who Should Attend
- Entrepreneurs – meet founders and investors, schedule 1:1 appointments with investors, schedule office hours appointments, and learn from over 80 pitch presentations.
- Angel and VC Investors – this is an excellent opportunity to source deal flow from among the 150 exhibiting startups. Attend the investor breakfast and evening reception on September 4. Watch pitches organized by Artificial Intelligence, B2B SaaS, Healthtech, Biotech, Agtech, B2C, Food/Bev, and Social Impact.
- If you are a freelancer, consultant, or looking to hitch your wagon to some of the fastest-growing innovation companies in the region, don’t miss the opportunity to network and book lots of meetings with founders and investors through the Whova Conference app.
Biotech Place at Innovation Quarter
575 Patterson Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
The Flywheel Foundation promotes healthy entrepreneurship ecosystems through events, accessible courses, and investment. We accelerate home-grown economic development with diverse pathways for inception-stage and growth-stage startups by partnering with an expanding network of non-profits, economic development organizations, corporations, and investors. We are committed to working with organizations who put entrepreneurs first, knowing that a resilient and inclusive economy benefits all.
