Folsom Tech Week was created to bring Northern California’s tech community into one shared conversation– founders, developers, investors, and public-sector leaders who are all building, buying, and deploying technology in the real world. The goal was never another conference about hype or growth at all costs, but a space focused on how technology actually gets adopted, regulated, funded, and used across industries.

The first edition came together in under 60 days, driven by community energy, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment without knowing exactly what the outcome would be. What followed exceeded our biggest expectations: packed rooms, meaningful conversations, and strong demand for deeper discussions across HealthTech, GovTech, AI, and startups.

Today, Folsom Tech Week is a four-day, multi-track experience designed to connect sectors that don’t often sit at the same table. Through expert-led panels, fireside chats, a hackathon, and a pitch competition, FTW turns complex challenges into shared learning– and ideas into action– powered by a community that believes progress happens faster when we build it together.