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PARTICIPATE
September 14-16
September 14-16
September 14-16
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Make the most of your time at 3686
by getting involved with special opportunities across the schedule.
Make the most of your time at 3686 by getting involved with special opportunities across the schedule.
Compete in the Pitch
Discover Tennessee's Top Talent
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Compete in the Pitch
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Discover Tennessee's Top Talent
Support 3686 as a Sponsor
Be a Part of the Team
Nominate Leaders for Homecoming Honors
Support 3686 as a Sponsor
Nominate Leaders for Homecoming Honors
Be a Part of the Team
Apply for the
Pitch Competition
Make the most of your time at 3686 by getting involved with special opportunities across the schedule.
Apply for the Pitch Competition
Apply for the Pitch Competition
Think you’ve got what it takes to compete at Tennessee’s largest entrepreneur conference?
Step into the spotlight and compete in the fan-favorite 3686 Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon. A grand prize of $10,000 cash, plus a 12-month package from LUCID Private Offices, is on the line! Additionally, the audience choice winner will receive a 6-month package from LUCID Private Offices.
If you’re a Tennessee-located startup in the pre-seed, seed, or Series A phase, here’s your chance to showcase your company in front of hundreds of entrepreneurs, future customers, innovators, and investors — plus an all-star panel of judges.
Apply by Thursday, Aug. 13. Finalists will be invited to interview as part of the live competition selection process.
Think you've got what it takes to compete at Tennessee's largest entrepreneur conference?
Step into the spotlight and compete in the fan-favorite 3686 Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon. A grand prize of $10,000 cash is on the line!
If you’re a Tennessee-located startup in the pre-seed, seed, or Series A phase, here’s your chance to showcase your company in front of hundreds of entrepreneurs, future customers, innovators, and investors — plus an all-star panel of judges.
Apply by Thursday, Aug. 13. Finalists will be invited to interview as part of the live competition selection process.
Think you've got what it takes to compete at Tennessee's largest entrepreneur conference?
Step into the spotlight and compete in the fan-favorite 3686 Pitch Competition, presented by Amazon. A grand prize of $10,000 cash is on the line!
If you’re a Tennessee-located startup in the pre-seed, seed, or Series A phase, here’s your chance to showcase your company in front of hundreds of entrepreneurs, future customers, innovators, and investors — plus an all-star panel of judges.
Apply by Thursday, Aug. 13.
Finalists will be invited to interview as part of the live competition selection process.
The Pitch
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Do you have a breakthrough technology or a cutting-edge product that people can see, touch, and experience?
Here’s your chance to show Tennessee innovation in action.
Technology must be easily transportable and displayable on-site. Selected companies are required to have a representative present throughout the Startup Showcase, with all setup complete before the event opens.
Apply by Wednesday, Aug. 12. Note, submission of an interest form does not guarantee inclusion in the Showcase. All confirmed startups will receive a confirmation email with additional details.
Do you have a breakthrough technology or a cutting-edge product that people can see, touch, and experience?
Here's your chance to show Tennessee innovation in action.
Technology must be easily transportable and displayable on-site. Selected companies are required to have a representative present throughout the Startup Showcase, with all setup complete before the event opens.
Apply by Wednesday, Aug. 12. Note, submission of an interest form does not guarantee inclusion in the Showcase. All confirmed startups will receive a confirmation email with additional details.
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Startup Showcase
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Do you have a breakthrough technology or a cutting-edge product that people can see, touch, and experience?
Here’s your chance to show Tennessee innovation in action.
Do you have a breakthrough technology or a cutting-edge product that people can see, touch, and experience?
Here's your chance to show Tennessee innovation in action.
Technology must be easily transportable and displayable on-site. Selected companies are required to have a representative present throughout the Startup Showcase, with all setup complete before the event opens.
Apply by Wednesday, Aug. 12. Note, submission of an interest form does not guarantee inclusion in the Showcase. All confirmed startups will receive a confirmation email with additional details.
Exhibit at the Startup Showcase
Startup Showcase
Recruit at the Tech
& Startup Job Fair
Recruit at the Tech
& Startup Job Fair
New to the 3686 schedule this year: a hiring event designed to connect Tennessee’s top talent with innovative startups, fast-growing companies, and industry-leading employers from across the state.
This isn’t your typical career fair. Expect a relaxed social environment built for real conversations and meaningful connections. Think high top tables instead of trade show booths, brunch bites and drinks instead of stale convention center coffee, and easy, approachable conversations with innovators and bold thinkers looking for jobs with companies that matter.
Participating companies are expected to be present for the full three-hour event and prepared to engage with attendees about their mission, culture, current openings, future opportunities, and ways to get involved. Apply to participate as a recruiting company.
New to the 3686 schedule this year: a hiring event designed to connect Tennessee’s top talent with innovative startups, fast-growing companies, and industry-leading employers from across the state.
This isn’t your typical career fair. Expect a relaxed social environment built for real conversations and meaningful connections. Think high top tables instead of trade show booths, brunch bites and drinks instead of stale convention center coffee, and easy, approachable conversations with innovators and bold thinkers looking for jobs with companies that matter.
Participating companies are expected to be present for the full three-hour event and prepared to engage with attendees about their mission, culture, current openings, future opportunities, and ways to get involved. Apply to participate as a recruiting company.
Nominate a
Tennessee Innovator
for a Startup Superlative
Nominate a Tennessee Innovator
for a Startup Superlative
New to the conference schedule this year is an unforgettable closing celebration, Startup Homecoming.
Alongside a ‘90s cover band, live piano karaoke, and allllll the kitschy school HoCo vibes, we’ll be awarding Startup Superlatives, yearbook-style honors spotlighting some of the best and most admired in the Tennessee entrepreneurial ecosystem… with delightfully arbitrary titles.
Get in on the fun by helping us recognize the innovators, builders, investors, and ecosystem champions Most Likely To... make Tennessee even more extraordinary.
Submit your nominations by Friday, Aug. 14.
New to the conference schedule this year is an unforgettable closing celebration, Startup Homecoming.
Alongside a ‘90s cover band, live piano karaoke, and allllll the kitschy school HoCo vibes, we’ll be awarding Startup Superlatives, yearbook-style honors spotlighting some of the best and most admired in the Tennessee entrepreneurial ecosystem… with delightfully arbitrary titles.
Get in on the fun by helping us recognize the innovators, builders, investors, and ecosystem champions Most Likely To... make Tennessee even more extraordinary.
Submit your nominations by Friday, Aug. 14.
Support 3686 as a Sponsor
Support 3686 as a Sponsor
When investors or entrepreneurs ask how they can get to know Tennessee startups,
we tell them to attend 3686.
Each year, 3686 attracts top talent and promising founders and venture capitalists from across the country.
Learn more about the ways you or your organization can support the state’s top entrepreneur conference and show your commitment to innovation.
Our development and marketing teams will work with you to custom-design an experience that offers optimal exposure for your brand and engages our audience in impactful ways – to help you cultivate lasting relationships.
Get in touch with Emily Booth Masters, LaunchTN’s VP of Development, here.
When investors or entrepreneurs ask how they can get to know Tennessee startups, we tell them to attend 3686.
Each year, 3686 attracts top talent and promising founders and venture capitalists from across the country.
Learn more about the ways you or your organization can support the state’s top entrepreneur conference and show your commitment to innovation.
Our development and marketing teams will work with you to custom-design an experience that offers optimal exposure for your brand and engages our audience in impactful ways – to help you cultivate lasting relationships.
Get in touch with Emily Booth Masters, LaunchTN’s VP of Development, here.
Volunteer at 3686
Volunteer at 3686
Be a part of the conference team and pitch in.
Volunteers play a vital role in creating an exceptional experience for every attendee. Responsibilities include checking in guests using Luma and Badgy, staffing the merchandise table, answering attendee questions, providing wayfinding assistance, and helping ensure the conference runs smoothly from start to finish.
To receive access to the conference outside of your volunteer hours, each volunteer is asked to complete one four-hour shift. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be a part of the conference team and pitch in.
Volunteers play a vital role in creating an exceptional experience for every attendee. Responsibilities include checking in guests using Luma and Badgy, staffing the merchandise table, answering attendee questions, providing wayfinding assistance, and helping ensure the conference runs smoothly from start to finish.
To receive access to the conference outside of your volunteer hours, each volunteer is asked to complete one four-hour shift. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Recruit at the Tech
& Startup Job Fair
New to the 3686 schedule this year: a hiring event designed to connect Tennessee’s top talent with innovative startups, fast-growing companies, and industry-leading employers from across the state.
New to the 3686 schedule this year.
A Tech and Startup Job Fair, a hiring event designed to connect Tennessee’s top talent with innovative startups, fast-growing companies, and industry-leading employers from across the state.
This isn’t your typical career fair. Expect a relaxed social environment built for real conversations and meaningful connections. Think high top tables instead of trade show booths, brunch bites and drinks instead of stale convention center coffee, and easy, approachable conversations with innovators and bold thinkers looking for jobs with companies that matter.
Participating companies are expected to be present for the full three-hour event and prepared to engage with attendees about their mission, culture, current openings, future opportunities, and ways to get involved. Apply to participate as a recruiting company.
Job Fair
Nominate a Tennessee Innovator
for a Startup Superlative
New to the conference schedule this year is an unforgettable closing celebration, Startup Homecoming.
Alongside a ‘90s cover band, live piano karaoke, and allllll the kitschy school HoCo vibes, we’ll be awarding Startup Superlatives, yearbook-style honors spotlighting some of the best and most admired in the Tennessee entrepreneurial ecosystem… with delightfully arbitrary titles.
Get in on the fun by helping us recognize the innovators, builders, investors, and ecosystem champions Most Likely To... make Tennessee even more extraordinary. Submit your nominations here by Friday, Aug. 14.
Support 3686
as a Sponsor
When investors or entrepreneurs ask how they can get to know Tennessee startups, we tell them to attend 3686.
Each year, 3686 attracts top talent and promising founders and venture capitalists from across the country.
Learn more about the ways you or your organization can support the state’s top entrepreneur conference and show your commitment to innovation.
Our development and marketing teams will work with you to custom-design an experience that offers optimal exposure for your brand and engages our audience in impactful ways – to help you cultivate lasting relationships.
Get in touch with Emily Booth Masters, LaunchTN’s VP of Development, here.
Sponsor 3686
Volunteer at 3686
Interested in volunteering with 3686? Volunteers play a vital role in creating an exceptional experience for every attendee. Responsibilities include checking in guests using Luma and Badgy, staffing the merchandise table, answering attendee questions, providing wayfinding assistance, and helping ensure the conference runs smoothly from start to finish.
To receive access to the conference outside of your volunteer hours, each volunteer is asked to complete one four-hour shift. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.