The gathering for what’s next
The Ideas That Move Us Forward.
Join innovators, founders, creative thinkers, and industry leaders for a two-day experience built around bold ideas, practical insight, and connections that last beyond the event.
2
Days of bold ideas
1,200
Curious minds in the room
October 14–15, 2026
Pier 27, San Francisco
A meeting point for people shaping tomorrow.
A focused gathering for the people building what comes next.
2
Days of ideas
30+
Speakers
20+
Sessions
1,200
Curious minds
More than a conference
Big thinking. Real conversations. Shared momentum.
GATHORA is designed to make every moment count. Discover emerging ideas, hear honest lessons from people doing the work, and find the collaborators who can help turn your next big thought into action.
Why attend
Two days designed to move you forward.
The people behind the ideas
Perspectives worth showing up for.
Meet the founders, researchers, strategists, and creative leaders bringing new energy to the stage.
Maya Chen
Founder, Northstar Labs
Building with intention in a rapidly changing world.
Jordan Ellis
Chief Product Officer, Form & Function
From useful insight to products people love.
Amara Okafor
Technology Strategist, Open Field
The human side of emerging technology.
Leo Martinez
Investor & Community Builder
Backing ideas that create lasting impact.
Program preview
Two days. Many ways to move forward.
The venue
Meet us by the waterfront.
Set against the San Francisco waterfront, Pier 27 offers an inspiring setting for big conversations, new perspectives, and unexpected connections.
Pier 27, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Made possible with forward-thinking partners.
We’re proud to work with organizations that believe in bringing people and ideas together.
Northstar Labs
Form & Function
Open Field
Lumen Ventures
Harborline
Kinetic Studio
In their words