BUILDFest Boston 2026

From Classroom to CEO. The Future, Pitched Live.

Tuesday, June 2

5:00 - 8:00PM EST

Silicon Valley Bank

53 State Street, Boston, MA 02109

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An Evening to celebrate the ideas, energy, and ambition of BUILD students

BUILDFest is the culmination of a year of hard work, creativity, and growth. Throughout the evening, you’ll experience firsthand how BUILD’s entrepreneurship program equips young people with the skills, confidence, and networks to succeed in school, the workforce, and beyond.

Real products. Real impact.

Meet student founders and experience the companies they’ve built from the ground up. From product design to sales strategy, the Expo offers a close-up look at what happens when students turn ideas into action.

Watch BUILD students shine on stage

Watch the top student teams pitch their ventures live in a Shark Tank–style finale. Hear their stories, see their progress, and cast your vote as they compete for top honors.

Be Part of the BUILD Journey

BUILDFest is a defining moment in the BUILD experience, where students step on stage to showcase the businesses they have worked toward across the journey. Their three year experience began with BUILD Your Business, where students stepped into the role of CEO through FamBiz, took on the Design Challenge, and turned ideas into real companies they pitch on stage. By the time they reach BuildFest, they are not just presenting ideas, they are stepping forward as CEOs.