April 22nd • 11AM - 8PM • USC TCC Ballroom
DEMO 2026
USC's Largest Student Organized Entrepreneurship Conference
Sponsored by the USC Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
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What is DEMO?
TroyLabs presents DEMO 2026
Empowering USC's Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
DEMO is the largest student-run entrepreneurial conference in Southern California, annually bringing together startups, investors, and students for a day-long event.
Striving to be the platform for SoCal student founders to get help with building, scaling and raising, we host a startup exhibition, pitch competition, and workshops aimed to empower student builders move from idea to launch.
Every year, DEMO brings in:
50
startups
100+
investors
1000+
attendees
DEMO LEGACY
$28M+ Raised
By TroyLabs Startups
350
Top Trojan Startups
6000+
Unique Attendees
500
Investors
Past Speakers
Past Startups
Past Investors
Why DEMO?
Startups
DEMO provides startups with meaningful exposure to 1,000+ attendees, including active investors, talented student operators, and fellow founders. Showcase your product, compete in our pitch competition, and build relationships that accelerate growth. No matter your stage, DEMO connects you to the people who help startups move forward.
Investors
Investors get direct access to Southern California's most promising student-founded startups. Meet high-potential founders, discover emerging talent early, and engage with the next generation of builders before they hit the broader market. DEMO is a concentrated pipeline of innovation, deal flow, and long-term founder relationships.
Attendees
Attendees gain direct access to emerging startups, venture capitalists, and industry leaders, while participating in panels, workshops, and networking designed to accelerate their careers. Whether you're looking to launch, join, or invest in a startup, DEMO is where SoCal's next generation of builders connects.