Annual Conference
Convene
Welcome & Networking
Compete
Compete & Innovate
The Practice
Present & Participate
Regional
Closing Sessions & Farewell
Schedule
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(Daytime) Self-Organized Tours
San Francisco City
Redwoods Hiking
Silicon Valley Corporate
(4:00 - 6:00 pm) Early Registration and Welcome
(6:00 - 7:30 pm) Welcome Reception and Networking
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(8:30 - 9:00 am) Breakfast
(9:00 - 10:00 am) Kickoff and Keynote Address
(10:00 - 11:45 am) Student Start Ups Pitch Competition
(12:00 - 12:45 pm) VC & Founder Panel
(12:45 - 1:45 pm) Lunch
(1:45 - 2:15 pm) SRBA Spotlight and Feature Org
(2:15 - 4:30 pm) Hackathon and Datathon
(2:30 - 3:30 pm) Concurrent Campus Tour
(4:00 - 6:00 pm) Evening Networking Event with Recruiters
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(9:00 - 9:20 am) Welcome
(9:30 - 10:20 am) Educational Workshops Round 1
(10:30 - 11:20 am) Educational Workshops Round 2
(11:30 am - 1:00 pm) Unstructured Lunch & Networking Opportunity
(1:00 - 1:50 pm) Educational Workshops Round 3
(2:00 - 3:30 pm) Roundtables
(3:30 - 4:00 pm) Group Commute
(4:00 - 5:30 pm) Networking Happy Hour at The Arbor
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(9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Regional California gatherings and programming.
What’s included with SURGE’24 tickets?
Access to speakers, workshops, networking events
Certain meals provided
Online community to meet and share before and after the conference
Full access tickets include perks like meeting keynote speakers, reserved seating, and special entry privileges!
Get Tickets Today!
Early Bird Tickets
Today - September 1, 2024.
SRBA Members and Member Students: $45/person (Limit 7 per SRBO)
SRBA Member Affiliates (e.g. Board Member or Alum): $145/person
Non-Member Student Startups: $85/person
Regular Ticket: $485/person
Full Access Ticket: $845/person
Advance Tickets
September 1 to October 1, 2024.
SRBA Members and Member Students: $68/person for the first 7 attendees
SRBA Member Affiliates (e.g. Board Member or Alum): $218/person
Non-Member Student Startups: $170/person
Regular Ticket: $970/person
Full Access Ticket: $1,770/person
Regular Tickets
October 1 - November 8, 2024.
SRBA Members and Member Students: $90/person for the first 7 attendees
SRBA Member Affiliates (e.g. Board Member or Alum): $290/person
Non-Member Student Startups: $255/person
Regular Ticket: $1,455/person
Full Access Ticket: $2,655/person
Attendees can use the discount code SURGE2024 to save 20% at check out! This code expires September 30th at 11:55 pm PST.
Additional Tickets
SRBA Members receive 7 discounted tickets; sponsors receive 2-10 depending on selected package. Please email conference@srbassociation.org for more information.
Option 1: Submit simple request for discount if you have budgetary restrictions
Option 2: Purchase now and cover the costs of additional attendees at Member Affiliate Ticket Price

Competitions
The SURGE Competition Day is tailored for the ambitious and creative minds of student startups and Student-Run Business Organizations (SRBOs) alike. Join our pitch competitions and hackathon to pave your path and build relationships that help you succeed.