Startup Riot is hitting its third year in 2010. It is absolutely not a pay to pitch event and has never been - selected presenting entrepreneurs pay NOTHING to present. They also don't pay for a booth or anything else other than their own travel costs. In addition, I'm putting together a travel assistance fund to help entrerpeneurs that need money to pay to come to the event. All startups regardless of stage or need are welcome to apply. The only ones that aren't are services 'startups' with zero innovation (think startup law or accounting firms or consulting practices).