ConvergeSouth 2026 runs Aug 27-28, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC across three tracks (HealthTech/BioTech, AI/B2B SaaS, Food/Bev/Agtech), featuring roughly 150 startup demo tables, 125+ investors, and a regional Startup World Cup pitch feeding a $1M Pegasus Tech Ventures prize.
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ConvergeSouth 2026 gathers ~150 startups in Winston-Salem, Aug 27-28
Why this matters for founders
Southeastern founders can apply to exhibit or enter the Startup World Cup pitch for investor meetings and a shot at the $1M global prize.
Source: ConvergeSouth
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