SF Tech Week: A Strategic Moment for UK–US Growth

SF Tech Week, presented by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is one of the most important weeks on San Francisco’s technology calendar. The city‑wide, decentralized programme brings together founders, investors, operators, and corporate leaders from around the world. In 2025 alone, the San Francisco edition hosted 700+ independently curated events - ranging from private founder dinners and demo days to focused sessions on AI, fintech, climate, and infrastructure - all taking place across a single, high‑impact week!

For UK founders and scale‑ups, SF Tech Week offers a rare concentration of opportunity. US venture capital firms, corporate buyers, and ecosystem leaders plan their calendars around the week, creating exceptional access and momentum. It’s an ideal moment to test US market demand, advance fundraising conversations, secure partnerships, and build visibility, often compressing months of meetings into just a few days.

 
UK Department for Business and Trade | Flagship Event – October 7th 2026

As part of SF Tech Week, the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will host its flagship UK programme, linking senior US investors and corporates with UK tech companies ready to scale internationally.

Hosted by DBT, the week will feature:

 

  • A curated UK tech showcase, highlighting innovative, investment‑ready UK companies attended by US corporates, innovation leads, and buyers.
  • A curated VC pitching session, designed to facilitate targeted, high‑value introductions with leading US venture capital firms.
  • Additional side events include practical sessions focused on US market entry, legal, talent, and scaling considerations.
  • The programme is designed to move beyond networking - creating a focused platform where transatlantic conversations translate into concrete commercial and investment outcomes.

 

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