Tech For Palestine Summit 2026 To Unite The Tech Community In The SF Bay Area This January

The SF Bay Area is set to host a landmark gathering for the global technology and advocacy sectors this month with the Tech for Palestine Summit. Scheduled for January 24, 2026, in Mountain View, this event promises to be the largest convening of its kind, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, tech workers, and activists. Designed to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley and the Palestinian tech ecosystem, the summit will offer a full day of high-impact keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering innovation and solidarity.

Event Details

• What: Tech for Palestine Summit
• When: January 24, 2026
• Where: Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
• Focus Areas: Advocacy, Ethical Tech, Entrepreneurship, Alternative Economies
• Audience: Founders, VCs, Tech Professionals, and Activists

About The Event

The Tech for Palestine Summit represents a major milestone in the intersection of technology and humanitarian advocacy. Positioning itself as the premier pro-Palestine technology event in the Bay Area, the summit aims to transform solidarity into tangible action. It serves as a physical meeting ground for a global community that has largely grown online, gathering individuals committed to building independent, ethical technology infrastructures. The event is designed not just to discuss current challenges, but to actively showcase projects and build economic bridges that support Palestinian liberation and innovation.

Key Themes

The summit’s agenda is structured around three powerful pillars designed to address the past, present, and future of technology in the region:

• Tech in Palestine: A critical examination of how technology is currently utilized in occupation and the role of big tech, focusing on exposing complicity.
• Tech for Palestine: A showcase of forward-thinking projects and startups working to build an alternative economy and promote the Palestinian cause globally.
• Tech from Palestine: A platform highlighting homegrown Palestinian innovators, aimed at establishing direct connections between Silicon Valley investors and the Palestinian tech sector.

Featured Speakers

The event features a prestigious lineup of industry leaders and founders known for their impact in both the tech world and advocacy:

• Amjad Masad: Founder and CEO of Replit, former engineering leader at Facebook and Codecademy.
• Amir Nathoo: Co-founder and CEO of Outschool, a leader in ed-tech who supports humanitarian projects for Palestinian refugees.
• Aalia Mauro: Founder of Verte Mode and the Liberation Project, a serial entrepreneur at the intersection of climate, fashion, and AI.
• Issam Hijazi: Founder of UpScrolled and a recognized expert in Data & AI, focused on eliminating algorithmic censorship.

How to Attend

Tickets for the summit are currently available, with options ranging from general admission to VIP packages that include exclusive networking opportunities.

• Early Bird: $60 (Limited availability)
• Standard: $100 (General admission)
• Champion: $200 (Includes networking cocktail with speakers and sponsors)

Attendees can secure their spot and view the full venue details at the official registration page.

About The Organizers

Tech for Palestine is a non-profit project incubator that launched in 2024. What began as a collaboration on a social media thread has evolved into a massive organization with over 10,000 community members on Discord. They have incubated 70+ impactful projects and built a network of over 300 founders. Their mission is to provide mentorship, promotion, and community to anyone building products or services that support the goal of a free Palestine.

Learn More: Tech for Palestine Summit