November 6-7, 2025     |     Downtown Phoenix

TECH TALENT
SUMMIT 2025

People First.
Work Rewired.

Talent, Capital & Community:
All in One Place

Where AI, Software, Defense Tech, Health Tech Global Talent Converge in Phoenix
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Join us at WebPT HQ in Phoenix, Arizona, November 6–7, 2025, for a 2 day event that brings together global innovators and founders, civic leaders, investors, and emerging talent.
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The Summit Experience

‍This summit brings together the most important ingredients for a thriving innovation ecosystem—talent, capital, and community—all in one place. It’s where engineers meet hiring startups, investors meet fundable founders, and global partners connect with local innovators. From AI and software to health tech and defense innovation, this is a space to build real relationships, activate opportunity, and position Phoenix as a rising force on the global tech stage.Join us at WebPT HQ in Phoenix, Arizona, November 6–7, 2025, for a 2 day event that brings together global innovators and founders, civic leaders, investors, and emerging talent.
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Interactive Industry Tracks
Hear from thought leaders in health tech, defense tech and software shaping the future of growth and exits in Phx.
Modern Career Fair
Featuring a curated mix of 70% startups and 30% enterprise employers actively hiring—supported by talent clinics and portfolio resources.
Pitch Competition & Talent Showcases
Watch finalists compete in the Startup World Cup to earn a spot at the global finals in Silicon Valley for a chance to win $1m.
Evening activations 
at Player15 HQ
Night 1: Official Launch of Tech Arizona Advocates

Night 2: Startup World Cup AZ Prizes & Closing Ceremony



Music, food, networking, launches and celebrations.

Apply to Pitch at the Tech Talent Summit.

his is your chance to be seen and pitch in front an esteemed judges panel for a chance to win:
•⁠  ⁠Free trip to San Francisco Startup Grind & Founder house (April 2026) courtesy of Mat Capital.
•⁠  ⁠⁠Free pass to CES Las Vegas (Jan 2026) courtesy of City of Phx
•⁠  ⁠⁠VIP ticket to London Tech Week (June 2026) courtesy of Informa.
•⁠  ⁠⁠Free advisory services for product development, GTM, legal.
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100
Applicants
22
Finalists
2
Regional Winners

In their words:
stories from the summit

‍Past voices, real journeys. Hear how connection, courage, and community at the Tech Talent Summit shaped what came next.
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Schedule Overview

Community Kick off Party Hosted by 
the City of Scottsdale SW Mac and Fuse Accelerator:
A high-energy welcome celebration for attendees, founders, and ecosystem leaders from around the world.
Day 1: Talent
Thursday, November 6
Welcome Remarks:
Jack Selby (AZ-VC), Daniela Santangelo (Freeway), Dan Costello (Suns)
Breakout Sessions: 
Building the Tech Talent Nucleus in Phoenix
Software & Talent 
Health Tech Talent Triage
Mini Mastermind: 
90/10 AI-Human Philosophy with Matt Proud (AI Surfer)
3-5pm Tech Talent Career Fair opening remarks by City of Phoenix, SRP:
20-30 Hiring Companies Exhibiting
AZ @ Work Mobile Career Unit RV 
Job Seeker empowerment workshops
Evening Launch:
Tech AZ Advocates @ Player15 HQ — Global networking, live music, and international guests
Day 2: Capital
Friday, November 7
Opening Remarks:
Tim Holladay (Spacestation Investments)
Panels:
The Future of Angel Investing in Arizona
Expanding & Fundraising Internationally
Workshop:
Fundraising Optimization with Vlad Cazacu (Flowlie Technologies)
Breakouts:
Backing Female Founders
Advanced Manufacturing & Core Facilities
From Demo to DoD – Scaling Dual-Use Tech
Startup World Cup Arizona Finals: (Top 10 pitches)
Closing Celebration @ Player15 HQ: – Winner announcement & after-party
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Our Speakers

This is a summit built for momentum, inspiration and action. Thought leaders from all over the world, present and ready to help amplify innovation and tech in Arizona.
Jack Selby
Managing Director
AZ-VC
Tim Holladay
Managing Partner
Spacestation Investments
Christine Mackay
CEO of GPEC
Jessica Pacheco
Founder
Horizon Strategies
Dan Costello
Chief Revenue Officer
Phoenix Suns
Chris Fox
Founder
Startup World Cup Arizona
Daniela Santangelo
Founder & CEO
Freeway
Don Fotsch
Co-Founder & COO
Battery Detection Solutions AI
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And more to come!

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Opening Night
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