{"id":236285,"date":"2025-09-18T11:58:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236285\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T11:58:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T11:58:14","slug":"what-to-know-about-san-antonio-startup-week-in-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/236285\/","title":{"rendered":"What to know about San Antonio Startup Week in October"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>SAN ANTONIO<\/strong> \u2013 San Antonio Startup Week \u2014 a five-day conference that includes educational panels, workshops and city development for entrepreneurs and startups \u2014 returns in October. Here\u2019s what to know about it. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The conference takes place from Oct. 13-17 at multiple locations in downtown San Antonio around the Soledad Street and East Houston Street intersection. Geekdom is the central location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Some of the other locations for San Antonio Startup Week include: <\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Home2 Suites &#8211; Junction North, Junction South and River Walk Ballroom <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Legacy Park<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Launch SA at the Central Public Library<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Weston Commons and Weston Center<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>La Zona &#8211; San Pedro Creek<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/portal\/registration\/5TQdKEcUtWFwk796klZN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/portal\/registration\/5TQdKEcUtWFwk796klZN\/\">Pre-registration<\/a> is encouraged to ensure access to San Antonio Startup Week events. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The conference is available to anyone. If you have an idea or an interest to turn a side hustle into a business, consider attending San Antonio Startup Week. A wide variety of content and resources will be available. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/\">According to the conference\u2019s website<\/a>, people can also participate as volunteers or sponsors to assist with operations. For those looking to do more than attend the conference, fill out the pre-registration form and a San Antonio Startup Week team member will reach out with next steps. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">The conference has dozens of events \u2014 which include business founders, investors, community leaders and creators \u2014 that begin at 9 a.m. on Oct. 13. <a href=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/homepage-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/homepage-2\/\">Click here<\/a> to access the entire event schedule for San Antonio Startup Week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">San Antonio Startup Week partnered with Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk, located at 125 E. Houston St., to provide conference attendees with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/book\/reservation\/rooms\/?ctyhocn=SATESES&amp;arrivalDate=2025-10-12&amp;departureDate=2025-10-17&amp;groupCode=CES90N&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/book\/reservation\/rooms\/?ctyhocn=SATESES&amp;arrivalDate=2025-10-12&amp;departureDate=2025-10-17&amp;groupCode=CES90N&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink\">exclusive discounted rate.<\/a> Some of the benefits include a complimentary breakfast, drinks and snacks, fitness center and pool access, as well as Wi-Fi access. <\/p>\n<p>SA Gaming Summit<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The San Antonio Gaming Summit is a one-day event that gathers students, indie developers, educators, streamers and professional gamers. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">The event is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Geekdom. It costs $20 <a href=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/portal\/registration\/5TQdKEcUtWFwk796klZN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/whova.com\/portal\/registration\/5TQdKEcUtWFwk796klZN\/\">to receive entry<\/a>. A 50% discount is available when using a .edu email address. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Attendees can expect breakout sessions, a game development pitch competition with a prize, an indie developer showcase, student projects, a gaming area, plus more. <\/p>\n<p>Parking, transportation information<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There are several transit options available for those not looking to walk in the downtown area. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">A free circulator shuttle provided by San Antonio Startup Week will operate between Launch SA and Home2 Suites. It\u2019s a hop-on, hop-off service. The conference\u2019s website says to check signs or badge maps for stop locations and hours. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The conference has also partnered with VIA Metropolitan Transit to provide an affordable option for moving around the downtown area. For $2.75 per day or $12 for the entire week, unlimited rides are available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. These rides must be booked through the VIA Link app. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/transit-parking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/sasw.co\/transit-parking\/\">Click here<\/a> for some parking options available downtown for attendees.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>More recent San Antonio Startup Week coverage on KSAT:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\"\/><\/ul>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"SAN ANTONIO \u2013 San Antonio Startup Week \u2014 a five-day conference that includes educational panels, workshops and city&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":236286,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5133],"tags":[5229,64,7236,28903,7202,117813,7203,358,3187,67,586,132,5230,68,2969],"class_list":{"0":"post-236285","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-antonio","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-business","10":"tag-downtown","11":"tag-geekdom","12":"tag-san-antonio","13":"tag-san-antonio-startup-week","14":"tag-sanantonio","15":"tag-texas","16":"tag-tx","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-united-states-of-america","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115225185998558443","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236285","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236285"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/236285\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/236286"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236285"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=236285"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=236285"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}