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​TENWEST Returns March 24-29, 2026. 

LET's CONNECT THE DOTS TOGETHER

Meet other founders, creators, and innovators working to navigate our changing world. Then take back what you’ve learned to your community so it can thrive.

HELLO FROM SOUTHERN ARIZONA

If you’ve been looking for a gathering of those using entrepreneurship and creativity to launch and grow their business, thrive as a creative, cultivate their culinary footprint …you’ve been looking for us.

BUT, WTF IS TENWEST?

TENWEST is the largest entrepreneurship and creativity festival in the Southwest. Fueled by HUSTL Financial and hosted by Startup Tucson, TENWEST is where you can bring out your inner entrepreneur, creator, and innovator.  

 

We want to see you launch, grow, and thrive and bring forth bold ideas and distinct action that will power your community, wherever you live.

 

We talk about tech, but we’re not a “tech conference.” We’re for those who want a location-driven experience but don't want to be overwhelmed in a giant cityscape. 


One Conference. Three Summits. Six days of Awesomeness.

GET YOUR INSIDER PASS TODAY!

Our all-access Insider Pass is available now at $349. Prices will go up on January 8 when all our tickets go on sale. The price won’t get better than this!

Your Insider Pass Includes

  • All-Conference and Summit Sessions

  • Annual Mega Mixer and all TENWEST Connects events at the festival

  • All TENWESTx events

  • TENWEST VIP Swag Bag

  • Two (2) Drink Tickets at all TENWEST Connects events during the festival

Insider Pass Pricing Schedule

  • $349 — NOW until January 8

  • $429 – January 9 to March 1

  • $499 – March 1 to TENWEST​​

TENWEST In Downtown Tucson

WELCOME TO THE BLOOMING DESERT

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As our name states, I-10 runs through Tucson and we’re proud to anchor Southern Arizona and the communities that thrive in the Sonoran Desert.

We’ve been described as being a little out there and it’s not for everyone. That’s definitely true. But what lies in our neck of the desert is a thriving entrepreneur and creator ecosystem and we support those who have the skills and the foundation and are ready to level up, what that means for them.

People love it here and more people want to move here. Come to TENWEST and you can see what all the hubbub is about for yourself.

How Do I Get There?

There’s lots of ways to travel to Tucson. Here’s what people do:

Planes

With at least 18 nonstop destinations, short security lines and easy pick up and drop off, it’s a really convenient option to fly into Tucson Airport (TUS). Plus, we’re only 90 minutes away from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix.

Check out TUS nonstop flights here!

Trains

The Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes stop in Tucson (and the Amtrak train station is really nice!)
 

Learn more about the Tucson Amtrak stops!

Automobiles

(Times assume you’re going the speed limit and following all the traffic laws…)

 

  • El Paso to downtown Tucson: 5 hours

  • Albuquerque to downtown Tucson: 6:30 hours

  • Denver: 12 hours

  • San Diego: 6 hours

  • Las Vegas: 6.5 hours

WHO SHOULD COME TO TENWEST?

WE CAN'T WAIT TO HOST YOU IN THE SOUTHWEST!

- Love, Startup Tucson

BE ENTREPRENEURIAL. BE CREATIVE. BE PASSIONATE. BE FUN. BE ALL OF THESE, ALL THE TIME AT TENWEST.

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