0100 Conference DACH 2026
Vienna, Austria · EventInvestor-focused conference connecting LPs, GPs, and family offices across the DACH private markets.
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4YFN & MWC Barcelona 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventCombined startup and connectivity week at Fira Gran Via, where 4YFN runs alongside MWC's 20-year Barcelona milestone edition. Core venue for startup-investor-corporate deal flow with highly international attendance and strong telecom, AI, and deep-tech exposure.
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4YFN Barcelona 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal startup platform co-located with MWC at Fira Gran Via, featuring broad investor and corporate access. Includes the 4YFN Awards 2026 live pitch sequence: top startups pitch on March 2, 2026 with finalists advancing to the March 4, 2026 final during MWC week.
EventEventsPitch CompetitionConnectivityMobile5GIoTDigital HealthFintechClimate Tech
Advanced Therapies Congress 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventEurope's largest cell and gene therapy event. Price: about GBP 2000; startups often access subsidized exhibition pods. Strong for biotech founders and manufacturing partners.
EventEventsBiotechHealthTech
AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
Friedrichshafen, Germany · EventLeading general aviation show with a major e-flight-expo section. Price: about EUR 45 day ticket. Key for electric flight and autonomous air mobility startups.
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Aerospace Tech Week Europe 2026
Munich, Germany · EventB2B aerospace technology conference in Munich focused on digital aviation systems, avionics, connectivity, flight operations software, and testing workflows. High-value venue for deep-tech founders in aviation software, satellite communications, drones, and aerospace manufacturing partnerships.
EventEventsAerospaceDeep TechConnectivityEngineering
AI & Big Data Expo Global 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventConference and expo covering enterprise AI, data platforms, and applied machine learning.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceData
AI Tech & Startup Night — Paris (February 2026)
Paris, France · EventGrassroots networking meetup in Paris for early-stage AI founders, angels, and local builders. Smaller format designed for candid conversations, quick pitches, and co-founder or talent discovery in the pre-seed ecosystem.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceStartupsNetworkingPre-Seed
AI*Festival 2026
Milan, Italy · EventInternational AI festival connecting Italy's ecosystem with global markets, including pitch sessions.
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Altenpflege 2026
Essen, Germany · EventLeading fair for nursing and care services. Price: about EUR 30. Strong for care-tech, robotics, and patient monitoring startups.
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Amsterdam AI Conference 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventA conference in Amsterdam focused on Artificial Intelligence, organized by Startup Network Europe.
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Amsterdam Tech Job Fair & Startup Networking 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventRecurring startup pitch and talent-networking series in Amsterdam (often hosted at venues such as The Social Hub), designed for pre-seed founders, angel introductions, and technical co-founder hiring. Late spring to early summer editions run as frequent community meetups rather than a single expo format.
EventEventsTalent AcquisitionPitch CompetitionAngel InvestmentStartup Ecosystem
BEAUTY FORUM by COSMOPROF Ljubljana 2026
Ljubljana, Slovenia · EventRegional beauty trade fair for the Adriatic market. Price: about EUR 10-20. Strong entry point for beauty-tech and cosmetic startups targeting Slovenia and the Balkans.
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Bett UK 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventLeading education technology event bringing together educators, EdTech innovators, and speakers.
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BIM World Paris 2026
Paris, France · EventMajor construction-tech and PropTech event focused on digitalization of the built environment. Price: free expo with registration; conference about EUR 450.
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BIO-Europe Spring 2026
Lisbon, Portugal · EventLife sciences partnering conference built around 1:1 meetings. Price: about EUR 2800+. Best for biotech startups seeking licensing or funding deals.
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Bio360 Expo 2026
Nantes, France · EventSpecialized bioeconomy and bioenergy event covering biomass, waste-to-energy, and carbon capture. Price: free for verified professionals or about EUR 50-100. Includes startup pitches and B2B matchmaking for industrial pilots.
EventEventsClimate TechEnergy
BIOFACH 2026
Nuremberg, Germany · EventWorld-leading organic food trade fair with the Novelty Stand for trendsetting products. Price: about EUR 32-74 depending on booking phase. Essential for organic and plant-based brands seeking retail listings.
EventEventsAgri-Food TechSustainability
Bits & Pretzels 2026
Munich, Germany · EventEurope's premium founder festival at ICM Munich, blending high-signal startup networking with curated investor access and Oktoberfest culture. The event limits attendance to maintain quality, with thousands of founders and investors and structured matchmaking for fundraising and partnerships.
EventEventsStartup EcosystemVenture CapitalFundraisingCross-Industry
BoS Europe (Business of Software) 2026
Cambridge, United Kingdom · EventSingle-track, founder-focused conference for SaaS and software leaders. Price: about GBP 995-1495. Deep talks on scaling, product, and culture.
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CCW (Call Center World) 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventCustomer service and contact center event centered on AI, automation, and CX tech. Price: expo-only often free/low cost; congress passes about EUR 1500+. Good for chatbot and voice automation startups.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceCustomer Experience
ChangeNOW 2026
Paris, France · EventGlobal climate and impact summit under the Grand Palais roof connecting founders with investors, corporates, and public-sector decision-makers. High-value platform for climate startups seeking B2B/B2G pilots, procurement pathways, and scale partnerships in sustainability and transition infrastructure.
EventEventsClimate TechImpactSustainabilityPublic Sector
CIMIx 2026 - The Transformation of Creative Industries
Berlin, Germany · EventConference focusing on the transformation of creative industries, showcasing innovations and fostering collaboration.
EventEventsCreative IndustriesInnovation
Cisco Live Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventLarge-scale IT and networking conference with training labs, cloud infrastructure sessions, and the World of Solutions expo. Price: about EUR 700 expo-only to EUR 2700 full conference. DevNet Zone is strong for developer founders and platform integrations.
EventEventsCloudNetworking
Clean Aviation Networking Event 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventFocused networking for the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. Price: free with application/registration. Targets SMEs and startups collaborating on hydrogen and electric flight tech proposals.
EventEventsAerospaceClimate Tech
Cleantech Venture Day Amsterdam 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventCurated venture day focused on urban transition topics including climate infrastructure, mobility, district energy, and smart buildings. Program is aligned with Amsterdam deep-tech week and targets investor plus city-infrastructure stakeholder matchmaking.
EventEventsClimate TechUrban TransformationMobilitySmart BuildingsPitch Competition
Cloud Native Days France 2026
Paris, France · EventCommunity-led cloud conference at CENTQUATRE-PARIS focused on practical engineering sessions over vendor marketing. Strong match for infrastructure startups and DevOps-first teams working on Kubernetes, platform tooling, and secure cloud operations.
EventEventsCloudDevToolsInfrastructureOpen SourceCybersecurity
CloudFest 2026
Rust, Germany · EventInternet infrastructure event hosted at Europa-Park. Price: about EUR 400-600 standard (often free with codes), EUR 1200 VIP. Strong for hosting, cloud security, and SaaS infrastructure startups.
EventEventsCloudInfrastructure
Codaro Coding Challenge 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventCoding challenge and networking event at Google for Startups Campus in Warsaw, designed for developers and technical founders. Useful for recruiting, team formation, and early-stage product validation in software and AI-focused projects.
EventEventsSoftwareDeveloper ToolsHackathonArtificial Intelligence
Code Europe 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventLarge, polyglot developer conference with a festival atmosphere and broad coverage across modern stacks and DevOps. Strong community and recruiting upside for startups.
EventDeveloperEventsCommunity
Commercial Vehicle Show 2026
Birmingham, United Kingdom · EventUK's largest road transport event. Price: free with registration. Strong for fleet telematics, EV vans, and logistics optimization startups.
EventEventsMobilityLogistics
CONFidence 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventLeading Polish technical security conference focused on applied hacking, incident response, and infrastructure defense. Strong venue for cybersecurity startups to validate products with practitioners and security buyers.
EventEventsCybersecurityInfoSecBlockchain SecurityGovTech
Crypto Finance Conference St. Moritz 2026
St. Moritz, Switzerland · EventInvestor-focused blockchain and digital assets conference held in the Swiss Alps.
EventEventsFintechBlockchain
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventExpo and conference on cloud security, zero-trust, and enterprise cyber resilience.
EventEventsCybersecurityCloud
CyberUK 2026
Glasgow, United Kingdom · EventUK government's flagship cybersecurity event. Price: about GBP 400-800. Essential for govtech and infosec startups selling to the public sector.
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CyberWave 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventStudent-run cybersecurity conference focused on red teaming, AI-driven defense, and a parallel CTF competition. A strong recruiting venue for security and engineering leaders.
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Data & AI Warsaw Tech Summit 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventHybrid AI and data engineering summit at Legia Warszawa Conference Center bridging advanced research with production use cases. Good lead-generation venue for startups building ML infrastructure, analytics platforms, and enterprise data tooling.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceBig DataMachine LearningDataOpsSecurity
Data Centre Congress 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventData center infrastructure conference exploring sustainable facilities, cloud infrastructure, and edge compute.
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Deep Tech Momentum 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventDeep-tech marketplace event at Wilhelm Studios Berlin covering AI, Web3, photonics, and advanced manufacturing, culminating in Berlin's Deep Tech Award ceremony. Especially relevant for R&D-heavy startups seeking patient capital and strategic industrial backers.
EventEventsDeep TechArtificial IntelligenceWeb3Advanced Manufacturing
DevOpsCon Munich 2026
Munich, Germany · EventMajor software engineering conference on cloud architecture, CI/CD, Kubernetes, observability, platform engineering, and secure DevOps practices. Valuable for DevTools startups targeting technical buyers and for startup teams recruiting senior backend and cloud talent.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsCloudSoftware ArchitectureCybersecurity
DevOpsDays Copenhagen 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark · EventCommunity-led DevOps and software ops conference. Price: about EUR 300-400. Great for developer tool startups to find early adopters.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsCloud
Devoxx France 2026
Paris, France · EventDeveloper-first conference centered on software architecture, cloud systems, and modern engineering practices. Strong channel for DevTools and infrastructure startups building technical communities with senior engineers and CTOs.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsJavaCloudSoftwareOpen Source
Devoxx Poland 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventMajor developer conference covering cloud, architecture, AI, and Java ecosystems with 2,700+ attendees. Popular venue for recruiting senior engineers.
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Digital Dragons 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventPremier game industry conference with an indie showcase, publisher meetings, and a strong startup presence across VR/AR, AI tools, and creative tech.
EventGamingEventsCreative Tech
Digital Transformation Week Global 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventEnterprise-focused sessions on digital strategy, modernization, and technology-enabled change.
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DLD Munich 26
Munich, Germany · EventFlagship innovation conference with strong participation from French VCs and Next40 founders, spanning tech, business, and science.
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DMEA 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventEurope's largest digital health trade fair at Messe Berlin, spanning healthcare IT, procurement, interoperability, and compliant medical software rollout. Includes the 'DMEA fuer Health Startups' program, the DMEA nova Award startup finals, and DMEA Sparks pitch visibility for early-stage health-tech companies.
EventEventsHealthTechDigital HealthMedTech
Dublin AI Conference 2026
Dublin, Ireland · EventBringing together AI innovators, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends and applications in artificial intelligence.
EventEventsArtificial Intelligence
Dublin Tech Summit 2026
Dublin, Ireland · EventLarge summit at the RDS with around 8,000 attendees and a strong enterprise-tech buyer presence. Programming emphasizes B2B startup-to-enterprise partnerships in cloud, fintech, and big data.
EventEventsEnterprise ITSaaSCloudFintechBig Data
E-commerce Berlin Expo 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventPure B2B expo for e-commerce service providers. Price: free with B2B registration and approval. High ROI for startups selling logistics, payments, marketing automation, or retention tools.
EventEventsE-commerceRetail Tech
E-world Energy & Water 2026
Essen, Germany · EventEurope's defining energy industry fair with Smart Energy and innovation sectors. Price: about EUR 75 day ticket or EUR 225 for 3-day pass. Great for renewable energy, smart metering, and grid intelligence startups.
EventEventsEnergyClimate Tech
Ecosummit Berlin 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventClimate-tech and green economy matchmaking event at Flussbad Campus (Reethaus), focused on AI-accelerated decarbonization across energy, sustainable buildings, green mobility, and deep tech. Startup Pitch tickets are typically around EUR 600 + VAT and include a guaranteed short on-stage founder pitch in front of active climate investors.
EventEventsClimate TechEnergyGreen MobilityDeep Tech
EHRA 2026 (European Heart Rhythm Association)
Paris, France · EventSpecialist cardiology congress focused on heart rhythm innovation. Price: about EUR 600-1000. Strong for ECG AI and cardiac device startups.
EventEventsHealthTechMedTech
eMobility Expo World Congress 2026
Malaga, Spain · EventCongress on sustainable mobility, EV charging, and autonomous transport. Price: about EUR 60 business pass to EUR 400 VIP. Strong for startups selling to cities and fleet operators.
EventEventsMobilityClimate Tech
ESCMID Global 2026 (ECCMID)
Munich, Germany · EventGlobal congress for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases. Price: about EUR 600-900. Ideal for diagnostics and medtech startups with clinical data.
EventEventsHealthTechBiotech
EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventConference on open source policy, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and open source community members to discuss current trends and future directions in Brussels.
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EU-Startups Summit 2026
Valletta, Malta · EventSummit at the Mediterranean Conference Centre with 2,500+ attendees and 400+ investors. Features the Big Pitch Competition with a prize package worth over EUR 1M and strong media visibility.
EventEventsSaaSE-commerceDigital MediaFintechHealthTech
EuroCIS 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventRetail tech hotspot integrated into EuroShop 2026. Price: about EUR 70 day ticket or EUR 120 full event. Focus on checkout-free stores, AI analytics, and omnichannel payment systems.
EventEventsRetail TechArtificial Intelligence
European Blockchain Convention 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventLeading blockchain and Web3 conference with startup pitching, regulation panels, and fintech innovation talks. Dates TBA (mid-February).
EventEventsBlockchainFintech
European Deeptech Week 2026
Paris, France · EventWeek-long deep-tech programming across Paris with major sessions at Station F and Bpifrance-linked venues, designed to connect science-based founders with industrial buyers and patient capital. Includes deep-tech summit programming across SpaceTech, quantum, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
EventEventsDeep TechSpaceTechQuantumAdvanced ManufacturingVenture Capital
European Forum of Young Leaders 2026
Gdynia, Poland · EventPolicy and leadership forum for youth innovators across the EU and Eastern Partnership countries. Strong fit for civic, edtech, and impact-oriented founders seeking public-sector partnerships.
EventPolicyImpactEvents
European Founders New Year 2026
Reykjavik, Iceland · EventAn annual gathering for European founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to connect and kick off the new year.
EventEventsStartup Ecosystem
EuroShop 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventTriennial retail technology trade fair with immersive store tech, analytics, and digital signage.
EventEventsRetail Tech
Fensterbau Frontale 2026
Nuremberg, Germany · EventWindows, doors, and facades trade fair with an Architecture & Technology forum. Price: about EUR 30-50. Good for smart glass and energy-efficiency hardware startups.
EventEventsConstruction TechEnergy
FIBO 2026
Cologne, Germany · EventWorld's largest fitness and wellness trade show. Price: about EUR 40-90. Strong for wearables, health tracking, and connected gym startups.
EventEventsHealthTechWearables
FinovateEurope 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventFintech demo conference with a no-slides rule: 7-minute live product demos only. Price: about GBP 2299 general, with startup rates around GBP 799. Audience skews to senior banking decision makers looking for vendors.
EventEventsFintechFinancial Services
Fintech Week & Expo 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventAn expo and conference focused on the latest trends and innovations in financial technology (Fintech) in Amsterdam.
EventFinTech
Food & Drink Expo 2026
Birmingham, United Kingdom · EventUK's largest food trade show with healthy and plant-based zones. Price: free trade registration. Strong for foodtech and CPG startups seeking retail listings.
EventEventsFoodTechConsumer
FOSDEM 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventFree and open source software developers' conference, covering a wide range of topics and technologies. A major community-driven event for open source enthusiasts and professionals in Brussels.
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Founders Mind XI
Warsaw, Poland · EventFounder-only conference emphasizing candid, off-the-record conversations about the realities of scaling, leadership, and founder psychology.
EventFoundersLeadershipEvents
French Tech Barcelona Afterworks (MWC week)
Barcelona, Spain · EventCommunity networking evening hosted during MWC week, typically held at Pier 01 and focused on connecting French founders and partners in Barcelona.
EventCommunityNetworkingEvents
French Tech London Monthly Drinks (February 2026)
London, United Kingdom · EventMonthly community meetup for French founders, investors, and operators in London. Typically held on the first Thursday of the month at venues like The Arboretum or Huckletree.
EventCommunityNetworkingEvents
French Tech Night (Web Summit week)
Lisbon, Portugal · EventNetworking night hosted during Web Summit week by the French Embassy and French Tech community in Lisbon.
EventCommunityNetworkingEvents
Fruit Logistica 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventGlobal fresh-produce trade fair with a Smart Agri focus and dedicated startup day. Price: about EUR 48 day ticket or EUR 88 permanent pass. Best for agri-tech founders selling to growers, distributors, and retailers.
EventEventsAgri-Food Tech
Future of Utilities: Energy Transition Summit 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventSenior-level utility summit focused on net-zero transition. Price: about EUR 1800-2500. Great for grid tech, smart metering, and energy analytics startups.
EventEventsEnergyClimate Tech
Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventEnterprise IT leadership conference in Barcelona where global CIOs and technology executives shape annual strategy and procurement priorities. Strategic venue for enterprise SaaS startups selling high-ticket AI, cybersecurity, and data-management platforms.
EventEventsEnterprise ITCIO StrategyDigital TransformationB2B SaaS
GeeCon 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventVeteran JVM and backend engineering conference with deep technical talks across Java, Scala, Kotlin, and cloud architecture. Strong recruiting venue for senior engineers.
EventDeveloperSoftwareEvents
GITEX Europe 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventBerlin edition of the global GITEX brand focused on sovereign AI, cybersecurity, and digital finance, connecting European startups with international buyers and investors. The event uses tiered passes (from low-cost expo tickets to premium access) and features Supernova startup competitions, with reported equity-free funding prizes up to EUR 100,000.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityDigital FinanceDeep Tech
Global Deep Tech Battle @ CES 2026
Online, Austria · EventVirtual pitch competition for deep-tech startups aligned with the CES spotlight.
EventEventsDeep Tech
Global Industrie 2026
Paris, France · EventFrance's massive industrial gathering with a startup village and Industry 4.0 showcases. Price: free for professionals with badge. Strong for industrial IoT and smart manufacturing startups.
EventEventsManufacturingIndustry 4.0
Global Startup Pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventTravel-tech startup pitch competition at Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona. Application deadline: April 1, 2026. Live pitch date: June 16, 2026. Format typically selects seed and scale-up companies for investor and corporate jury exposure.
EventEventsPitch CompetitionTravelTechB2B SaaS
GLOBALS Tech Festival (GSTF) 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventHigh-energy scaleup festival at The Social Hub Barcelona, scheduled as a pre-MWC gathering for founders, operators, and investors. Focused on international expansion, B2B growth, and cross-border execution in Europe and Latin America.
EventEventsScaleupsB2B GrowthInternational ExpansionStartup Ecosystem
Greentech Festival 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventMajor sustainability-focused exhibition and conference at Messe Berlin, founded by Nico Rosberg, showcasing climate innovation across mobility, circular economy, and supply chains. Exact 2026 dates are to be announced.
EventEventsGreenTechSustainabilityCircular EconomyMobility
Hannover Messe 2026
Hannover, Germany · EventWorld's most important industrial trade fair with the Young Tech Enterprises startup hub. Price: about EUR 35-80. Core event for industrial AI, robotics, and energy startups.
EventEventsIndustry 4.0Robotics
HealthTech Matchday 2026
Online, Sweden · EventVirtual matchmaking event connecting healthtech startups with healthcare providers and investors.
EventEventsHealthTech
Hello Tomorrow Global Summit & Deep Tech Days 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventAmsterdam deep-tech flagship structured across Investor Day (June 10) and Global Summit (June 11-12), with LP/GP and founder-investor tracks. Startups targeting curated Investor Day access typically apply via Deep Tech Pioneer selection, with deadlines usually in early spring 2026.
EventEventsDeep TechEnergy TransitionAdvanced ComputingVenture CapitalPitch Competition
HLTH Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventPan-European health innovation conference at RAI Amsterdam connecting providers, payers, pharma, policymakers, and digital health startups. Strong entry point for navigating fragmented national healthcare systems through centralized buyer and partner access.
EventEventsHealthTechDigital TherapeuticsMedTechDigital Health
Horizon Europe Info Day - Cluster 1 Health 2026
Online, Belgium · EventInformation day on funding opportunities for health-related projects under the Horizon Europe framework programme, specifically for Cluster 1 (Health). Provides guidance for applicants and consortia.
EventBiotechHealthTechResearch & DevelopmentFundingEvents
Horizon Europe Road Mobility Brokerage Event 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventMatchmaking event for Horizon Europe mobility calls. Price: free with registration. Focused on 1:1 meetings to build consortia for non-dilutive EU funding.
EventEventsMobilityPolicy
HTGF Family Day 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventInvite-focused networking and portfolio event hosted by High-Tech Gruenderfonds at STATION Berlin under the 2026 theme 'Next European Tech Renaissance.' Known for high-efficiency 1:1 investor-corporate-startup meetings and strong syndication opportunities.
EventEventsVenture CapitalStartup EcosystemDeep Tech
ICE Gaming 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal gaming industry expo and conference showcasing casino, betting, and gaming technology.
EventEventsGaming
Iceland Innovation Week 2026
Reykjavik, Iceland · EventCity-wide innovation festival across Reykjavik with 1,500+ attendees and a strong climate and impact focus. Includes climate-pitch formats like Ok, Bye and intimate networking across decentralized venues.
EventEventsClimate TechEnergyOcean TechFoodTechSustainability
IE Venture Day Poland 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventUniversity-led startup competition connecting Polish founders with IE University’s global alumni, VCs, and corporate partners. The 2026 edition focuses on impact entrepreneurship and includes a multi-round pitch format with jury feedback and finalist presentations.
EventEventsStartup EcosystemImpact
IFA Berlin 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventFlagship global consumer electronics trade show at Messe Berlin and a major launch platform for hardware and smart-home products. Startup-focused programs such as IFA NEXT help early-stage teams access media, distribution, and manufacturing partners.
EventEventsConsumer ElectronicsHardwareIoTSmart Home
Ignite Sweden Summit 2026
Gothenburg, Sweden · EventSummit on corporate-startup collaboration with case studies and B2B networking.
EventEventsInnovation
Impact'26
Poznan, Poland · EventLarge CEE technology and policy event connecting scale-ups with corporate and government decision-makers. Strong fit for startups pursuing enterprise partnerships, public-sector pilots, and regional expansion.
EventEventsFintechGreenTechDigital TransformationGovTechMobility
in-cosmetics Global 2026
Paris, France · EventGlobal personal care ingredients trade fair. Price: free with pre-registration or about EUR 100 on-site. Ideal for biotech and sustainable cosmetics startups.
EventEventsBeauty TechBiotech
Infoshare 2026
Gdansk, Poland · EventLarge software and startup conference at AmberExpo with 6,000+ attendees, 500+ startups, and 200+ investors. Startup Contest offers EUR 30,000 and the agenda is especially strong for developer tools and data-heavy products.
EventEventsDeveloper ToolsData ScienceCybersecurityMarTechArtificial Intelligence
InfraSEC Forum 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventInfrastructure security forum hosted at Sound Garden Hotel focused on resilience of critical systems in utilities, telecom, and enterprise IT. High-signal venue for cybersecurity startups targeting B2B and public-sector pilots in Poland.
EventEventsCybersecurityInfrastructureGovTechEnterprise IT
INHORGENTA MUNICH 2026
Munich, Germany · EventJewelry and watch trade fair with the Trendfactory forum on retail tech, 3D printing, and wearables. Price: about EUR 34 early online to EUR 79 on-site.
EventEventsRetail TechWearables
Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventFlagship day of UK FinTech Week held at Guildhall. Price: about GBP 900-1500. Strong policy and regulatory audience.
EventEventsFintechPolicy
Innovators' Pitch 2026 (Bitkom)
Munich, Germany · EventBitkom's Innovators' Pitch 2026 live finals featuring startup teams in future technologies for logistics and education. Application deadline was February 23, 2026 (now closed); live pitch takes place March 19, 2026 with equity-free prize money and ecosystem visibility.
EventEventsPitch CompetitionArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsLogisticsEdTech
Insurance Innovation 2026
Paris, France · EventOne-day insurtech and digital finance conference on insurance transformation and security.
EventEventsInsurtech
Insurtech Insights Europe 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventLargest European insurtech conference with carrier decision makers and startup kiosks. Price: about GBP 1500-2500. Great for claims automation and risk analytics startups.
EventEventsInsurtechFinancial Services
Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventLarge AV and systems integration expo with strong participation from French creative tech and AdTech companies.
EventAV TechEventsAdTech
Intelligent Automation Expo 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventConference track on RPA, AI-driven process automation, and the future of work.
EventEventsAutomationArtificial Intelligence
INTERGASTRA 2026
Stuttgart, Germany · EventHospitality and gastronomy trade fair with an innovation area for food tech and digital operations. Price: about EUR 35-50 for trade visitors. Strong for POS, kitchen robotics, and novel food ingredients.
EventEventsFoodTechHospitality
International Green Week 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventOne of the world's largest food, agriculture, and horticulture exhibitions, showcasing innovations and trends in green industries.
EventEventsAgri-Food TechHorticultureSustainability
International Tech Talks (Munich) 2026
Munich, Germany · EventB2B matchmaking event focused on France–Bavaria innovation partnerships, connecting French deep tech startups with German industrials.
EventDeep TechIndustrialEvents
Internorga 2026
Hamburg, Germany · EventFoodservice and hospitality trade fair with a Newcomers Area for gastro startups. Price: about EUR 40-50. Strong for restaurant tech and beverage brands.
EventEventsFoodTechHospitality
Intertool x Schweissen 2026
Wels, Austria · EventAustria's largest manufacturing technology trade fair. Price: free with registration to about EUR 25. Strong for automation, tooling, and industrial startups.
EventEventsManufacturingAutomation
IoT Tech Expo Global 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventMassive IoT event co-located with AI & Big Data and Blockchain expos. Price: free Expo Pass; paid passes about GBP 499-1099. Strong for edge computing, industrial IoT, smart cities, and applied IoT across transport and healthcare.
EventEventsIoTEnterprise Tech
IT Arena Warsaw 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventEnterprise IT and B2B software conference with practical case studies and buyer-facing sessions. Useful for SaaS and cybersecurity startups seeking pilot contracts and distribution partnerships in Poland.
EventEventsB2B SaaSEnterprise SoftwareCybersecurityCloud
Italian Tech Forum - Swiss Market Edition 2026
Zurich, Switzerland · EventNetworking forum at the Swiss Stock Exchange showcasing Italian startups and cross-border partnerships.
EventEventsStartup EcosystemMarket Expansion
ITB Berlin 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventWorld's leading travel trade show with a major eTravel World segment. Price: about EUR 60 day ticket or EUR 100 permanent pass. Essential for TravelTech startups selling to airlines and hotels.
EventEventsTravelTechHospitality
Kingpins Show Amsterdam 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventInvite-only denim supply-chain trade show with a strong sustainability focus. Access is trade-only. Good for fashion circularity and materials startups.
EventEventsSustainabilityFashion Tech
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventFlagship Kubernetes and cloud-native conference with a busy Startup Hall. Price: about EUR 1500 corporate, EUR 750 individual. Ideal for DevOps, observability, and container startups.
EventEventsCloudDeveloper Tools
Latitude59 2026
Tallinn, Estonia · EventKultuurikatel-hosted summit with 3,500+ attendees and 600+ investors. The Latitude59 Pitch Competition can reach EUR 1M in syndicate investment and the program heavily features digital-state and defense-tech themes.
EventEventsDefense TechGovTechDeep TechCybersecurityWeb3
Laval Virtual 2026
Laval, France · EventOne of Europe's longest-running immersive technology events, focused on practical XR deployment across healthcare, manufacturing, and defense. Strong venue for spatial-computing founders building B2B hardware and software products.
EventEventsXRVRARMetaverseDeep Tech
Lead the Bio Revolution Across Life Science Course 2026
Lyngby, Denmark · EventCourse designed to equip leaders with insights and strategies for navigating and driving innovation in the life science bio-revolution. Focuses on emerging trends and leadership challenges in the sector.
EventBiotechnologyLife ScienceEducationEvents
Legal Tech Summit 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventLegal and RegTech-focused summit centered on AI-era compliance automation, with demo zones for contract, e-discovery, and governance tooling.
EventLegalTechRegTechEvents
life - The Biomedical Convention 2026
Heidelberg, Germany · EventOne-day life sciences convention with biotech keynotes, startup pitches, and investor panels.
EventEventsBiotechHealthTech
Light + Building 2026
Frankfurt, Germany · EventBiennial lighting and building services technology fair. Price: about EUR 30-50 day ticket. Key for proptech, smart home, and building automation startups.
EventEventsPropTechSmart Home
LogiMAT 2026
Stuttgart, Germany · EventLargest European intralogistics exhibition. Price: about EUR 30-50. Essential for robotics, warehouse automation, and supply-chain software startups.
EventEventsLogisticsRobotics
London Games Festival 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventCity-wide celebration of games with a strong B2B core at Games Finance Market. Price: industry passes about GBP 150-300 depending on events.
EventEventsGamingCreative Tech
London Tech Job Fair 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventRecruiting fair with strong attendance from French scaleups hiring in London. A key talent pipeline for French Tech companies with UK operations.
EventRecruitingEventsTech
London Tech Week 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventGovernment-backed UK flagship week at Olympia and partner venues with 45,000+ attendees and 5,000+ startups. Includes founder-focused tracks, policy programming, and dedicated communities such as EQL:HER.
EventEventsArtificial IntelligenceQuantum ComputingFintechHealthTechClimate Tech
MACH 2026
Birmingham, United Kingdom · EventUK's national exhibition for engineering and manufacturing. Price: free with registration. Strong for 3D printing, tooling, and automation startups.
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Madrid Startup Meetup 2026
Madrid, Spain · EventInformal founders meetup for Madrid's startup community, hosted by Startup Network Europe.
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Masters of Digital 2026
Brussels, Belgium · EventHigh-level forum on EU digital policy, AI competitiveness, and innovation-friendly regulation.
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MIPIM 2026
Cannes, France · EventPremier real estate conference with a dedicated PropTech hub. Price: about EUR 2500+. Strong for startups pitching to developers and real estate investors.
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Mobile Trends Conference 2026
Krakow, Poland · EventFlagship Polish mobile industry conference focused on UX, product, and on-device AI. Includes the Mobile Trends Awards and strong networking among product leaders.
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Money20/20 Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventFlagship fintech and payments conference at RAI Amsterdam, convening banks, payment leaders, regulators, and startups. Core venue for partnerships in payments infrastructure, compliance tech, cross-border finance, and EU market expansion.
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mRNA-Based Therapeutics Summit Europe 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventDedicated summit for mRNA-based therapeutics, focusing on R&D, manufacturing, and clinical applications in Europe.
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Munich Venture Capital World Summit 2026
Munich, Germany · EventMunich stop of the global Venture Capital World Summit series at Nymphenburger Hoefe, bringing together seed and Series A investors, angels, and growth-focused startups. High-priority event for founders actively fundraising in Q2/Q3 2026 and seeking cross-border capital access.
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MWC Barcelona 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventGlobal connectivity and mobile tech flagship. Price: Discovery Pass about EUR 879; Leader Pass EUR 2400+. Best startup access via 4YFN for investors and corporate innovation teams.
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Net-Zero Data Centre Summit Europe 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventEurope's leading event focused on accelerating the decarbonization of data centres, bringing together industry experts.
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Night of Ideas 2026 (London)
London, United Kingdom · EventEvening of debates hosted by the Institut Français featuring French thinkers, technologists, and AI ethicists. Strong crossover with the French tech community in London.
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OdiseIA4Good Hackathon Grand Final 2026
Madrid, Spain · EventAI-for-social-good hackathon finals with mentoring, demos, and awards for impact-driven solutions.
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PaintExpo 2026
Karlsruhe, Germany · EventLeading trade fair for industrial coating technology. Price: about EUR 30-50. Strong for materials science and robotics automation startups.
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Paris Blockchain Week 2026
Paris, France · EventPremier European gathering for institutional Web3 and digital assets at Carrousel du Louvre. Strong concentration of founders, C-suite decision-makers, and liquidity providers. Startup competition applications close close to event week, with finalists pitching live on stage to investors and industry operators.
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Passenger Terminal Expo 2026
Frankfurt, Germany · EventGlobal airport design and operations conference. Exhibition is free; conference about EUR 2000+. Ideal for biometrics, baggage tracking, and airport AI startups.
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Perspektywy Women in Tech Summit 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventEurope’s largest women-in-tech event with mentoring zones, startup competitions, and strong employer branding opportunities.
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Pitch Me Baby (March 2026)
Warsaw, Poland · EventMonthly founder pitching meetup with rapid-fire Q&A and high-energy feedback. The March edition is one of several recurring meetups in 2026.
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PODIM 2026
Maribor, Slovenia · EventCurated startup and investor conference at Habakuk Congress Centre, capped around 1,200 attendees for deal quality. Known for selected startup participation, Podim Pitching Competition, and structured 1:1 meetings.
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Poland Business Day 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventNetworking event connecting the Polish diaspora and expats with local business opportunities, featuring structured matchmaking and roundtables on legal and tax changes. Strong fit for B2B founders and digital transformation providers.
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Polar Bear Pitching 2026
Oulu, Finland · EventArctic startup pitching event where founders present in an ice hole, plus a day of talks and networking.
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Practitioner’s Summit Warsaw 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventOperator-focused summit built around long-form workshops on sales scaling, labor law, and applied AI in operations. Includes a mentor corner with executives from leading Polish scale-ups.
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ProWein 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventWorld's biggest wine and spirits trade fair. Price: about EUR 50-80. Growing focus on WineTech, packaging, and non-alcoholic innovation.
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PyCon DE & PyData 2026
Darmstadt, Germany · EventGermany's Python and data science gathering. Price: about EUR 400-700 for business tickets. Great for AI startup hiring and OSS tool exposure.
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PyCon Italia 2026
Bologna, Italy · EventCommunity-led Python conference in Bologna with a strong developer focus. Tickets currently list EUR 60 student, EUR 200 personal, and EUR 250 business. Great for dev-tool startups and Python hiring.
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QCon London 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventPractitioner-led software engineering conference focused on architecture, microservices, and AI/ML engineering. Price: about GBP 2350-2900. Ideal for dev-tool and infrastructure startups.
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Retail Technology Show 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventRetail innovation event at ExCeL. Price: free for retailers; vendors pay. Strong for payments, in-store analytics, and loyalty tech startups.
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Rise of AI Conference 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventCurated AI conference in Berlin (Humboldt Carre) with an intimate in-person audience and virtual access, focused on the European AI ecosystem, policy, and commercialization. 2026 speaker highlights include Franziska Giffey, Prof. Antonio Krueger (DFKI), Carla Hustedt, and Dr. Ulli Waltinger; founder participation is often routed through Applied AI Stage and speaker submissions.
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Road to START Hack & Summit 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventWeekend hackathon and pitch competition for student founders run by START Barcelona.
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Robimy Startupy w Lodzi #402
Lodz, Poland · EventLong-running local startup meetup in Lodz focused on practical feedback, mentorship, and early-stage networking. The #402 edition continues a grassroots format that is especially accessible for first-time founders and local ecosystem participants.
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Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026
Milan, Italy · EventGlobal design and furniture fair with SaloneSatellite for under-35 designers and startups. Price: about EUR 40-60. Strong for design-led hardware and materials startups.
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SANTEXPO 2026
Paris, France · EventMajor French healthcare and hospital innovation expo with a large innovation village for digital health ventures. High-value event for founders targeting public-hospital procurement and clinical pilot partnerships.
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Slush 2025
Helsinki, Finland · EventOne of the world's leading startup and tech events, connecting founders and investors.
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South Summit 2026
Madrid, Spain · EventMajor Madrid conference at La Nave with 20,000+ attendees, 2,000+ investors, and 6,000+ startups. Its startup competition is highly selective, and the event is a key bridge between Europe and Latin America.
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SPEZI 2026 (Spezialradmesse)
Freiburg, Germany · EventSpecial bike trade fair focused on cargo and recumbent bikes. Price: about EUR 15-25. Strong for urban logistics and last-mile delivery hardware startups.
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Spring I/O 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventLeading European conference for the Spring and Java ecosystem at Palau de Congressos, with deep technical talks by framework contributors and backend experts. Strong channel for enterprise Java, fintech infrastructure, and data-platform tooling startups.
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START Summit 2026
St. Gallen, Switzerland · EventStudent-run summit at Olma Messen with 7,000+ attendees, 1,000+ investors, and 1,500+ startups. Highlights include the START Summiteer pitch competition and high-volume investor-founder matchmaking.
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sTARTUp Day 2026
Tartu, Estonia · EventStartup festival at the University of Tartu Sports Hall with 3,500+ attendees, 350+ investors, and 400+ startups. Includes the sTARTUp Pitching competition (often with a EUR 300k+ syndication pool) and Brella-powered 1:1 matchmaking.
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Startup Grind Rome - Global Pitch Battle 2026
Rome, Italy · EventLocal pitch battle sending the winner to Startup Grind's regional finals. Date TBA (February).
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Startup Grind Stockholm - Bringing the World to Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden · EventStartup Grind fireside chat and networking event featuring global ecosystem builders.
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Startup Ole 2026 Madrid Launch Event
Madrid, Spain · EventSeason kickoff event at the Madrid Stock Exchange connecting Spanish startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
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Startup South! Klagenfurt Edition 2026
Klagenfurt, Austria · EventRegional meetup event in Klagenfurt, hosted by AustrianStartups, fostering connections within the local startup community as part of their ongoing series.
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Startup South! Klagenfurt Edition 2026
Klagenfurt, Austria · EventRegional startup community meetup in Carinthia, focused on local founders and ecosystem building.
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Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2026
Dublin, Ireland · EventIreland's premier science and technology exhibition for secondary school students, fostering innovation and scientific discovery.
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Successful R&I in Europe 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventPartnering conference focused on Horizon Europe collaboration. Price: about EUR 150 (VAT included). Structured around pitches and 1:1 meetings across health, energy, mobility, and digital tech.
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Sustainable Foods London 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventConference and expo focused on sustainability challenges in food and drink.
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SXSW London 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventInaugural European SXSW edition across Shoreditch and East London, mixing startup pitches with tech, music, and interactive media programming. Strong fit for media-tech, AR/VR, and consumer innovation teams.
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Talent Arena 2026
Barcelona, Spain · EventDeveloper-first event aligned with MWC week, featuring coding sessions, architecture deep dives, and hackathon-style programs around AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Useful for startup engineering recruiting and employer branding with senior technical talent.
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Tech Nordic Advocates Building Growth While Raising Capital
Online, Sweden · EventOnline fundraising and growth masterclass for founders with Q&A and expert guidance.
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Tech Nordic Advocates Go-to-Market Masterclass
Online, Sweden · EventOnline workshop on go-to-market strategy led by Tech Nordic Advocates.
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Tech Open Air (TOA) 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventLarge interdisciplinary tech festival at Funkhaus Berlin combining AI, synthetic biology, Web3, and health tech with music, art, and science programming. Includes startup visibility opportunities and a headline startup pitch competition.
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Tech.eu Summit London 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventContent-heavy summit at Old Billingsgate focused on European scale-up strategy, AI, fintech, and climate tech. Strong attendance from Series A-C founders, LPs, Tier 1 VCs, and tech media.
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Techarena 2026
Stockholm, Sweden · EventNordic/Baltic scale-up conference at Friends Arena with 7,500+ attendees and 400+ investors. Known for stage-specific pitch competitions and a strong sustainability and ESG focus.
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TechBBQ 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark · EventNordic community-driven summit at Lokomotivvaerkstedet with around 7,500 attendees. Strong programming for life sciences, cleantech, and food systems, plus trust-first networking culture and investor access.
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TechChill 2026
Riga, Latvia · EventBaltic startup conference at Hanzas Perons with 2,300+ attendees and 250+ investors. Known for the Fifty Founders Battle (EUR 200k+ syndicate prizes) and strong Day 0 networking side events.
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Techinnov 2026
Paris, France · EventFrance's flagship B2B innovation matchmaking day at Parc Floral de Paris, organized around pre-scheduled 20-minute meetings between startups and industrial buyers. Designed for high meeting density and fast enterprise business development in Industry 4.0 and industrial transformation.
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Techtextil 2026
Frankfurt, Germany · EventInternational trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens. Price: about EUR 30-60. Key for smart fabrics and materials startups.
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Texprocess 2026
Frankfurt, Germany · EventTrade fair for textile and flexible material processing. Price: about EUR 30-60. Strong for automated sewing, 3D body scanning, and on-demand manufacturing startups.
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The Munich AI Conference 2026
Munich, Germany · EventFocused evening conference hosted by Startup Network Europe and held at Codecentric Munich, centered on turning AI strategy into scalable enterprise execution. Designed as a compact, high-quality networking environment for founders, enterprise decision-makers, and technical AI leaders.
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Thursday Gathering @ Venture Café (March 5, 2026)
Warsaw, Poland · EventWeekly community gathering at CIC Warsaw with breakout sessions and office hours for founders, investors, and mentors. This entry represents the March 5th 2026 edition.
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TNW Conference 2025
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventHistorical TNW Conference listing for June 19-20, 2025 in Amsterdam. The conference has been officially discontinued and is not expected to return in 2026.
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Transfiere (European Forum for Science, Technology and Innovation) 2026
Malaga, Spain · EventDeep-tech transfer forum connecting research, startups, investors, and public sector partners. Price: about EUR 22 (visitor) to EUR 190 (full networking pass). Ideal for university spin-offs seeking tech transfer partners, grants, and R&D pilots.
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Tube 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventGlobal trade fair for pipe and tube manufacturing. Price: about EUR 45-70. Strong for industrial IoT, inspection, and quality-control startups.
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UK FinTech Week 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventWeek-long fintech program anchored by IFGS. Price varies by event; flagship summit typically about GBP 900+. Best for regulator, bank, and investor access.
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UK Propel Bootcamp 2026
Leeds, United Kingdom · EventWeek-long accelerator bootcamp helping Nordic startups enter the UK market.
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ViennaUP 2026
Vienna, Austria · EventDecentralized city-wide startup festival across 50+ partner events with 10,000+ attendees. Tracks include social impact, smart city, life sciences, creative tech, and women-in-tech programming.
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Viva Technology (VivaTech) 2026
Paris, France · EventEurope's largest startup and technology event at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, marking its 10th anniversary in 2026. Core value for founders is open-innovation deal flow with corporates and investors. Startup Challenge applications typically run on rolling tracks and often close in late March to early April 2026 depending on partner challenge.
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VIVANESS 2026
Nuremberg, Germany · EventNatural and organic personal care fair running alongside BIOFACH. Price: included with BIOFACH ticket (about EUR 32-74). The Breeze show spotlights newcomers and niche beauty brands.
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Vue.js Amsterdam 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands · EventLargest Vue.js conference with senior frontend engineers and tool makers. Price: about EUR 350-500. Strong for frontend tooling, UI libraries, and developer productivity startups.
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WarsawJS Meetup (March 2026)
Warsaw, Poland · EventMonthly JavaScript meetup with high-quality technical talks on React, Node.js, and web performance. Strong recruiting and community presence.
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WeAreDevelopers World Congress 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventEurope's largest developer conference at Messe Berlin, with software engineering, architecture, and platform scaling tracks. High-leverage venue for DevTools and API startups and for founder-led engineering recruitment.
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Web Summit 2026
Lisbon, Portugal · EventMajor global tech conference with one of the largest French national pavilions and a dedicated French Tech lounge.
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WindEurope Annual Event 2026
Madrid, Spain · EventFlagship wind energy conference with an Innovation Park for startups. Price: about EUR 900-1200. Strong for grid integration, offshore wind, and drone inspection startups.
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Wire 2026
Dusseldorf, Germany · EventPartner trade fair to Tube covering wire and cable manufacturing. Price: about EUR 45-70. Key for smart cabling and energy transmission startups.
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Wolves Summit 2026
Warsaw, Poland · EventCEE-focused networking summit in Warsaw with 2,000+ in-person attendees and hybrid participation. Core value is high-volume matchmaking through pre-scheduled 15-minute investor-founder meetings.
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World ADC London 2026
London, United Kingdom · EventFlagship antibody-drug conjugate summit for biopharma leaders, investors, and biotech startups.
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World Artificial Intelligence Cannes Festival (WAICF) 2026
Cannes, France · EventLarge-scale AI conference at the Palais des Festivals with 10,000+ attendees, 320 speakers, and 220+ exhibitors expected for 2026. Program tracks include AI for Business, AI Governance, and Health AI, making it a high-value venue for founders seeking enterprise pilots and investor visibility.
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World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026
Davos, Switzerland · EventGlobal gathering of business, government, and tech leaders focused on economic and innovation agendas.
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World Retail Congress 2026
Berlin, Germany · EventExecutive-level forum for global retail leadership. Price: about GBP 2500+. Strong for retail tech scaleups seeking strategic partnerships.
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World Sustainable Energy Days (WSED) 2026
Wels, Austria · EventConference-led event on energy efficiency and renewables with 600+ experts from 60 countries. Price: about EUR 390 for full conference, with student discounts. Strong for policy-focused green tech founders.
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