The SOSV Deep Tech Summit 2026 runs online from November 4–6, 2026. It is live, virtual and free to attend, and expects more than 5,000 founders, VCs, technologists and scientists working in deep tech. SOSV, the producer of the Climate Tech Summit, organizes the event.

Founders building in health, life sciences, and technology who would like to meet the Advance Ventures team during the Summit are welcome to reach out.

Program highlights (all times PT)

• Wed, Nov 4 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM): Jennifer Doudna on taking CRISPR to Scribe Therapeutics, Steve Blank on how AI changed his Lean Startup playbook, DCVC founders Zach Bogue and Matt Ocko, plus sessions on AI scientists, physical AI and climate investing.
• Thu, Nov 5 (8:00 AM–2:50 PM): Neal Stephenson on the AI outlook, MIT’s Russ Tedrake on robotics, panels on investing in physical AI, and therapeutics sessions on “undruggable” targets, next-gen vaccines and AI-designed antibiotics.
• Fri, Nov 6 (8:00 AM–1:30 PM): David Sinclair on epigenetics and reversing aging, U.S. medicine manufacturing, precision women’s health, measurable-body diagnostics, bioelectronics, and nuclear and fusion energy.

Beyond the main stage
SOSV’s VC-Founder Matchup connects qualified investors and founders for one-on-one meetings; last year it produced more than 1,500 meetings. A Co-Founder Search follows on November 9–13.

Registration is free. Register for the SOSV Deep Tech Summit →