“Charleston Tech Week isn’t just a great opportunity for attendees—it’s a win for all our residents, who will benefit from the advancements and innovations that come out of these conversations.”
– Charleston Mayor William Cogswell
Monday, June 8
The 2nd annual Charleston Tech Week goes live!
Get in touch to host an event. It's free! Contact: hello@charlestontechweek.com
Live on Silicon Harbor!
Tuesday, June 9, 5:00-7:00pm
"Palmetto Tech Showcase," Presented by SC Competes. SC Competes is proud to host the "Palmetto Tech Showcase" at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant — a dynamic evening designed to showcase the strength and depth of Charleston’s technology sector.
Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Tuesday, June 9, 5:30-8:30 PM
"Tech After Five powered by Reforged Gaming Lounge"
This event will mark the anniversary of the Tech After Five returning to Charleston. Tech after five hadn't happened in Charleston since 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic and RGL wouldn't exist without an event like Tech After Five.
Reforged Gaming Lounge - 8484 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, Unit B
Wednesday, June 10, 12:30–2:00pm
Make Startups, South Carolina Research Authority, CoFounderOS, Venture Lab Aiken, Charleston Tech Week and Harbor Entrepreneurship Center are hosting a private invitation-only luncheon for founders ready to expand across the state. This curated gathering is designed for founders to gain insight on direct investment capital available, incentives for public and private collaborations and peer-to-peer support.
The Harbor Entrepreneur Center, 11 eWall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Wednesday, June 10
Startup Grind Charleston: Fireside Chat with Nick Fogle, Founder of ChurnKey, Wavve
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Thursday, June 11, 11:00am–1:00pm
Secure your future at the Cybersecurity Career & Community Meetup, hosted by Trident Tech during Charleston Tech Week—connect, learn, and unlock new career pathways.
Hill Gallery, Albert Simons Center for the Arts, College of Charleston, 161 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29464
Thursday, June 11, 1:30–4:00pm
"The Harbor Entrepreneur Center Accelerator Pitch" Live at Dig South – Free to attend! The HEC Accelerator Pitch showcases the current co-hort from the Harbor Entrepreneur ecosystem. Founders take the stage to pitch their product or service, explain why it matters, and secure funding.
Emmett Robinson Theatre, inside the Albert Simons Center for the Arts at College of Charleston, 54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Thursday, June 11, 4:00–5:00pm
"Dig South Tech Summit: Investor-VIP-Speaker Shindig" - featuring 20 founders from startups across the southeast, Summit speakers, executives and accredited investors.
Cougar Mall, beside the fountain behind Randolph Hall – College of Charleston, 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Thursday, June 11, 4:30–6:30pm
"CharlestonHacks - Hacker Theater"
Short clips from movies about tech, hacking, and AI, followed by a panel of subject matter experts answering questions like What’s real? What’s possible? What’s next? If you’re into tech, movies, science fiction or just being around people who are making things happen, this is the room. What more could you ask for, popcorn? Got that too!
College of Charleston Albert Simons Center, 54 St. Philip Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Friday, June 12, 5:00–6:30pm
Dig South Presents: "Think Bigger Shindig & Charleston Tech Week Finale" (on Silicon Harbor). Couldn't make the full Dig South Summit or a Tech Week event? No worries, join us at the closing bash for both held in beautiful Hutson's Alley at 39 C-G John Street. Beer, Wine and Light Bites are included.
39 C-G John Street, Charleston, SC 29403
SAVE-THE-DATES:
JUNE 8-12, 2026
CHARLESTON TECH WEEK SCHEDULE
ABOUT CHS
TECH WEEK
Charleston Tech Week is the region's first and only decentralized festival celebrating tech, entrepreneurship and innovation across the Lowcountry. CTW is a mighty alliance of technology, business and creative communities uniting to champion, support and grow the regional ecosystem. We invite you to participate, attend, sponsor, speak, network, collide and collaborate with us. Celebrate innovation. Elevate opportunities for everyone. Unleash your geek, Charleston! Contact: info@digsouth.com
ECONOMIC
IMPACT
Tech Industry Fast Facts for the Charleston Region
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$140M = Amount 6 tech companies recently raised from capital resources outside of SC
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$120k = Average wage of CHS tech workers (2x the state and regional per-capita wage)
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12.1% & 17.3% = Tech employment & tech GDP in CHS region
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9,000% = Tech industry growth over the last 20 years (fastest growth sector in the region over the next 5 years)
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