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Conference Presentation

Startup School 2026

Y CombinatorJensen Huang, Sam Altman, Alexandr Wang, Jeff Dean
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  • Event Overview

    • YC's Startup School is returning for a two-day, hand-selected gathering of builders in San Francisco on July 25th and 26th, 2026.
    • The event targets top undergraduates, graduate students, and researchers in CS, ML, applied math, and engineering.

  • Confirmed Keynote Speakers

    • The lineup includes Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Alexander Wang, and Jeff Dean.

  • Attendee Benefits

    • Participants gain direct access to YC partners, top alumni, and peers through small groups and one-on-one sessions.
    • The event is positioned as the most concentrated gathering of elite technical talent to shape the next generation of industry-defining companies.

  • Historical Performance Data

    • Over 100 attendees from last year's conference have successfully founded YC-backed companies.
    • A significant majority of alumni attribute their decision to start building to their attendance at Startup School.

  • Application Status

    • Space for the 2026 cohort is extremely limited, with an immediate call for applications.