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 Startup World Cup Arizona

This is your chance to pitch and be seen on a global platform, backed by Pegasus Tech Ventures. The winner from Arizona moves on to the grand finale for a shot at $1,000,000 in investment.
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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

Opening Night
Wednesday, November 5
VIP Speaker & Sponsor Dinner 
(Invitation Only)
‍A private dinner bringing together the visionaries, partners, and leaders shaping the summit.
Community Kickoff Party Hosted by 
the City of Scottsdale
A high-energy welcome celebration for attendees, founders, and ecosystem leaders from around the world.
Day 1: Talent
Thursday, November 6
Speaker sessions on scaling talent, visas, hiring strategy
Career Fair & Talent Panels
Evening at Player15 Group:
Official Chapter Launch 
of Tech Arizona Advocates
Day 2: Capital
Friday, November 7
Panels on venture capital, backing female founders, and the state of Arizona venture capital.
Industry Sector Tracks (AI, Software, Defense Tech, Health Tech)

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Startup World Cup Pitch Competition
Evening at Player15 Group:  
Startup World Cup AZ Awards
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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.
Jenna Wyer
4x Exits,
GTM/Payments
Jack Selby
Managing Partner
AZVC
Mona Das
Former WA
Senator
Russ Shaw
CEO,
Global Tech Advocates
Dan Costello
EVP & CRO, Phoenix Suns/Mercury
Andy Lombard
Partner Tesoro
VC
Aly Saxe
The Jane Project
Seema Phull
Golden Seeds
And more to come!

Our Partners & Hosts

Opening Night
Global Partners
Event Sponsors and Partners
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