Industry 4.0 startup ecosystem
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French Tech Berlin
Community hub bridging France and Germany with market-access programming and the Franco-German Tech Lab. Strong focus on deep tech and Industry 4.0 partnerships with German corporates.
Global Industrie 2026
France'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.
Global Industrie 2027
Global Industrie's 2027 edition moves to Eurexpo Lyon, running 15-18 March 2027; the series alternates annually between Paris and Lyon. France's massive industrial gathering includes a startup village and Industry 4.0 showcases, strong for industrial IoT and smart manufacturing startups.
Hannover Messe 2026
The world's largest industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe draws 130,000+ visitors and 4,000+ exhibitors across AI, robotics, hydrogen, and Industry 4.0. Young Tech Enterprises offers startups subsidized booths and pitch stages. Tickets EUR 35-80. Essential for deeptech founders seeking pilot customers among global manufacturers and energy firms.
Hannover Messe 2027
Hannover Messe 2027 runs 5-8 April, themed 'Think Tech Forward', with Spain as the official partner country. The industrial technology fair features the Robotics Award and covers Industry 4.0, automation and robotics for a global manufacturing audience.
PODIM 2026
Curated 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.
PODIM 2027
PODIM 2027 takes place in Maribor 17-19 May, preceded by an online demo day on 4-5 May. The startup conference runs a full annual cycle from a December call for startup applications through an April startup catalogue release to the live event, covering AgriTech, Industry 4.0, HealthTech, mobility and AI.
Sarah Engel
Head of Artificial Intelligence at TRUMPF, the German high-tech machine-tool and laser manufacturer, where she leads applied AI strategy across industrial manufacturing. She is an announced speaker at the 2026 AI, Data & Quantum Summit (AIDAQ) in Berlin.
SMAU Milan 2026
Italy's largest innovation and digital business expo at Fieramilanocity, running for over 50 years. Features an Open Innovation Village connecting 200+ startups with corporate partners, workshops on Industry 4.0, and the SMAU Innovation Award. Free entry for registered attendees makes it very accessible.
Techinnov
Organizer of Techinnov, France's leading structured B2B matchmaking event for industrial innovation, held near Paris since 2011. The annual conference connects over 3,000 participants including startups, SMEs, and large corporates through pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings, fostering partnerships across advanced manufacturing, energy, and deeptech.
Techinnov 2026
France'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.
