Get ready, Tucson — TENWEST is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever. From Saturday, November 4 – Friday, November 10, Downtown Tucson will come alive with an array of professional conferences, a lively street festival, after-parties, and inspiring collaborations with the All Souls Procession.

This seven-day extravaganza is brought to you by Startup Tucson, who launched this event in 2015. TENWEST aims to inspire, connect, and champion Arizona’s vibrant entrepreneur community with this year’s themes of Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship.

This event isn’t just about conferences and communing with fellow entrepreneurs, though – it’s a full-fledged celebration of movers and shakers in Tucson and beyond.

What to Expect

Street Fest

The 2nd annual TENWEST Street Fest on Saturday, November 4, at Sixth Avenue and Seventh Street. This anticipated event features over 100 local food and artisan vendors, live music, and DJs, interactive neighborhood beautification projects, family-friendly activities, a “Galactic Glam” fashion show, and more. Best of all, it’s free!

And, of course, you’ll have the opportunity to indulge in some an abundance of treats from TENWEST’s confirmed Street Fest food vendors. With options like 420 Taco, Banhdicted, Purple Tree Acai, Duke’s Delicious Pizza, Jabari Sauce / La Merguez, Ricuras de Venezuela, Flora’s Market, Blondies Ice Cream, and Everything Tart, you can find something to satisfy every craving.

Concerts and Events

Get ready to groove at various concerts and community events scheduled throughout TENWEST. Catch Parsons Dance at Centennial Hall on November 5, Noah Gundersen at 191 Toole on November 7, Silvana Estrada and Jenny & the Mexicats at Hotel Congress on November 8, and the IdeaFunding After Party at Owls Club on November 9.

All Souls Procession Collaborations

TENWEST will join forces with the official All Souls Procession pre-party and after-party on November 5, hosted at Corbett’s and MSA Annex.

Mega Mixer Kickoff

Join the Mega Mixer Kickoff on November 6, at JoJo’s and Monsoon Room, where Tucson Young Professionals, Local First Arizona, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Bureau, and over 10 partner organizations will launch the conference week with a bang.

Closing Event

Wind down the TENWEST celebration with TENWEST UNWIND at Playground on November 10, a relaxing closing event featuring yoga and brunch hosted by Playground and HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery. This is an ideal way to reflect on a week of innovation.

Whether you’re going the all access route, grabbing a general admission ticket, or making time for individual speakers or events, TENWEST 2023 is shaping up to be a mighty memorable celebration of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you there.

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