BIGGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE.
Why KSF is different
Two days built around doing, not watching. Pitch to real investors, sit with real operators, and leave with something you did not arrive with.
The fest in numbers
- 2
- Mega days
- 20
- Themes
- 100+
- Speakers
- 200+
- Investors
- 10,000+
- Participants
The difference
Built for people who build
Most festivals end when the last talk does. KSF is designed so the two days are the start of something, not a souvenir.
Every session is run by someone who has actually done the thing they are talking about. Every contest ends in funding or a real introduction, not a certificate.
Not just another talk series.
This is where things happen.
Expert sessions
Insights from people who have built, led and experienced it.
- Industry expertsLearn from founders, leaders and practitioners.
- Actionable adviceReal-world tips you can apply immediately.
- Live Q&AGet your questions answered in real time.
What you get
Four things you cannot get from a video
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Live pitching
Pitch in front of investors who write cheques, and hear what they actually think.
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Startup clinic
One-to-one time with operators who have solved the problem in front of you.
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The exhibition floor
Two hundred stalls of people building right now, in your state.
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Rooms, not rows
Spaces designed so conversations start, instead of seats facing a stage.
Questions people ask
Do I need a startup to attend?
No. Most attendees come with an idea, or with nothing but an interest. The sessions are built for that.
Is there a student rate?
Yes — the student pass is free with a valid college ID. Bring it to the door.
Will sessions be recorded?
Some are. The clinic, the pitching and the floor are not — those only happen in the room.
Come and find out
- Two days.
- One room.
- Everyone you need to meet.