PHX Startup Week 2025
April 28 – May 2
PHX Startup Week is Arizona’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community.
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About the Event
Welcome to PHX Startup Week!
PHX Startup Week is Arizona’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community. For one jam-packed week, founders, creatives, investors, and big thinkers from all over the Valley come together to connect, learn, and get inspired.
From insightful panels and hands-on workshops to pitch competitions and networking events, there’s something for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re launching your first startup, scaling your company, or just here to soak up the energy, PHX Startup Week is your place to grow.
Let’s build the future—together.
Featured Sessions
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Idea Validation
Learn how to determine the viability of your idea and its potential for success. See how successful startups test against market reality and gather feedback.
Monday, April 28th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Idea Validation
Learn how to determine the viability of your idea and its potential for success. See how successful startups test against market reality and gather feedback.
Tuesday, April 29th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Customer Acquisition
Learn how to identify, attract, and convert potential customers into paying customers. See the entire customer journey from lead generation to final purchase.
Wednesday, April 30
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Product Market Fit
Learn how to effectively meets the needs of a specific market, driving customer acquisition and retention. Understand how this leads to sustainable growth and long term profitability.
Thursday, May 1
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Plug and Play
Join us for a Plug and Play session in the morning.
Friday, May 2
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Registration
Get your tickets now! If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor or getting a booth for the event, please contact us.
Events
yesPHX Bootcamp: From Idea to Traction
Got a big idea but not sure where to start? This bootcamp is built for early-stage founders ready to turn concepts into real traction. Over the course of this intensive program, you’ll dive deep into idea validation, customer acquisition, and product-market fit—the critical building blocks of a successful startup.
Learn how to test assumptions, find and talk to your ideal customers, and build a solution they actually want. Whether you’re still shaping your concept or trying to get early users, this bootcamp will give you the tools, frameworks, and support to move forward with confidence.
Walk in with an idea. Walk out with a strategy.
yesphx Forum: Big Ideas. Bold Voices.
The #yesphx Forum is the main stage for the biggest conversations at PHX Startup Week. This keynote track brings together visionary founders, fearless leaders, and game-changers from across the Valley and beyond to share stories, spark ideas, and challenge the status quo.
From scaling startups to navigating failure, building inclusive ecosystems to driving innovation—these talks are designed to inspire, inform, and ignite action. If you’re looking for high-impact insights and the energy that drives Arizona’s entrepreneurial spirit, this is where you want to be.
Big ideas start here. Don’t miss it.
yesphx Industry: Innovation Where It Matters Most
The #yesphx Industry track highlights the powerhouse sectors shaping Phoenix’s economic future. From energy tech and medtech/bio to FemTech, AI, and SaaS, this series dives into the industries where local innovation is making a global impact.
Hear from founders, operators, and experts leading the charge in these high-growth spaces. Whether you’re building in one of these sectors or just curious about what’s next, this track offers insider insights, real-world stories, and the trends you need to know.
Big industries. Bold ideas. Built in Phoenix.
yesphx Next: The Future of Entrepreneurship Starts Here
#yesphx Next is the Youth Entrepreneurship Track at PHX Startup Week, built for high school and college students who are ready to explore the world of startups, innovation, and big ideas. Whether you’re already running a side hustle or just curious about launching something of your own, this is where your journey begins.
Through interactive sessions, inspiring talks, and hands-on workshops, you’ll learn what it takes to turn ideas into action. Connect with local founders, get real-world advice, and start building the mindset and skills to become a next-gen entrepreneur.
Big dreams welcome. Let’s build what’s next.
About the event
PHX Startup Week is an electrifying annual event that celebrates entrepreneurship and innovation in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It brings together local startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and community members for a week filled with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.
The event features keynote speakers from diverse industries, panel discussions, and pitch competitions, showcasing the vibrant startup ecosystem in Phoenix. Attendees can connect with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and explore the latest trends in business and technology.
PHX Startup Week serves as a catalyst for collaboration and growth, fostering an environment where ideas can flourish and new ventures can thrive.
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Idea Validation
Monday April 28th {Tickets: $11 for after lunch sessions}
10-12: YesPHX Build Bootcamp – Idea Validation
12-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30: YesPHX Industry
3:00-4:00: yesPHX Forum
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Idea Validation
Tuesday, April 29th {Tickets: $11 for after lunch sessions}
10-12: YesPHX Build Bootcamp – Idea Validation
12-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30: YesPHX Industry
3:00-4:00: yesPHX Forum
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Customer Acquisition
Wednesday, April 30th {Tickets: $11 for after lunch sessions}
10-12: YesPHX Build Bootcamp – Customer Acquisition
12-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30: YesPHX Industry
3:00-4:00: YesPHX Forum
YesPHX Build Bootcamp - Product Market Fit
Thursday, May 1st {Tickets: $11 for after lunch sessions}
10-12: YesPHX Build Bootcamp – Product Market Fit
12-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30: YesPHX Industry
3:00-4:00: YesPHX Forum
Plug and Play
Friday, May 2nd {Tickets: Free, just register}
10-12: Plug and Play
12-1:30 Lunch
1:30-2:30: YesPHX Forum
3:00-5:00: Venture Scale Pitch Contest
5:30: Community Awards Ceremony
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PHX Startup Week
PHX Startup Week is Arizona’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship, innovation, and community. For one jam-packed week, founders, creatives, investors, and big thinkers from all over the Valley come together to connect, learn, and get inspired.
Event Location
625 S 5th St
Phoenix, AZ 85004