Policy startup ecosystem
We track 31 organisations in this sector across 6+ countries.
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Alexander Wrabetz
Alexander Wrabetz is Vienna's Commissioner for AI in Media and the former long-serving Director General of ORF, Austria's public broadcasting corporation. He is a prominent figure in Austrian and European media policy, having led ORF through major digital transformation phases over multiple terms. At the 4GAMECHANGERS AI-Day 2026, he argued for cross-sector cooperation among public and private broadcasters to address economic pressures from advertising losses and accelerate AI adoption.
BESCO – Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association
BESCO (Bulgarian Entrepreneurial Association) is a non-governmental organization founded in September 2017 by 30 stakeholders in Bulgaria's startup ecosystem. It acts as a bridge between startups, investors, government bodies, and international institutions, and is Bulgaria's member in the European Startup Network. BESCO advocates for entrepreneur-friendly regulation, facilitates access to Sofia Tech Park resources, and partners with the European Investment Bank and EIF. It operates under the motto 'For Entrepreneurs By Entrepreneurs.'
Christina Ioannou
Christina Ioannou is the CEO and Founder of Arete Strategy AI, a consultancy operating across the EU and MENA regions that specialises in AI policy and strategic advisory services. She is a Policy Advisor recognised by the European Commission for her contributions to AI governance and regulatory frameworks, positioning her as a notable voice in European AI policy. She is a confirmed speaker at the Cyprus AI Expo 2026, bringing cross-jurisdictional expertise in AI strategy and public policy.
Cyprus Forum 2026
An independent, not-for-profit annual policy conference organized by Oxygono in association with the Delphi Economic Forum, held at The Landmark Nicosia. The forum brings together political leaders, the public and private sectors, media, academia and civil society to debate public policy, the economy, innovation and technology in Cyprus.
Delphi Economic Forum 2026
Greece's most prestigious annual economic and innovation forum bringing together government leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors at the historic site of Delphi. Features dedicated startup and technology tracks with strong investor networking. Attracts 3,000+ attendees and significant media coverage.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies, leading global efforts on digital connectivity and AI governance. She is an announced speaker at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.
EBAN
EBAN is the European trade association for business angels, seed funds and other early-stage market players, based in Brussels. It represents angel investors in European policy work, publishes the annual statistics on the continent's early-stage investment market, and runs training and accreditation for angel network managers. Its EBAN Annual Congress moves between European cities each year and is the sector's main gathering.
EU Open Source Policy Summit 2026
Conference on open source policy, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and open source community members to discuss current trends and future directions in Brussels.
European Forum of Young Leaders 2026
Policy 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.
Festival dell'Economia di Trento 2026
The 21st edition of the Trento Festival of Economics, drawing ministers, Nobel laureates, and 700+ speakers. A high-signal venue for founders tracking macro and policy shifts and meeting institutional players.
Forum Europe
Forum Europe is a policy-focused event management company that has been organizing high-level conferences at the heart of the European Union since 1989. The organization specializes in convening senior policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders around critical European and international policy issues spanning technology, space, defence, and digital governance. Forum Europe is the organizer of the annual European Space Forum and the European Space, Security and Defence Forum, as well as a growing portfolio of global events through its Forum Global division. Registered in England and Wales and operating primarily from Brussels, Forum Europe provides in-person, virtual, and hybrid event solutions for institutional and industry clients.
German Startups Association (Startup-Verband)
The German Startups Association (Bundesverband Deutsche Startups e.V.) is Germany's leading advocacy and networking organization for startup founders, established in 2012. With over 1,200 member startups and corporate partners, the Startup-Verband lobbies the German federal government on policy issues critical to founders, including employee stock option reform (ESOP), immigration for tech talent, and venture capital regulation. The organization publishes the annual German Startup Monitor, the most comprehensive survey of the country's startup ecosystem, and runs numerous programs including regional chapters, industry working groups, and the German Startup Awards. It plays a central convening role connecting founders with policymakers, investors, and corporates across Germany.
GLOBSEC Tatra Summit 2026
Central European geopolitics-meets-technology summit in Bratislava organized by GLOBSEC, covering cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, energy transition, and CEE innovation policy. Draws diplomats, defense-tech founders, and security-policy researchers. By invitation and application.
Horizon Europe Road Mobility Brokerage Event 2026
Matchmaking event for Horizon Europe mobility calls. Price: free with registration. Focused on 1:1 meetings to build consortia for non-dilutive EU funding.
Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2026
Flagship day of UK FinTech Week held at London's historic Guildhall, attracting senior policymakers, regulators, and fintech leaders. Tickets cost about GBP 900-1500. Features keynotes on open banking, digital currencies, and regulatory sandboxes. Essential for fintech startups seeking visibility with UK regulators and institutional partners.
International AI Summit 2026
Hosted by Ireland under its 2026 EU Council Presidency at the RDS, Dublin, launching European AI Innovation Month and gathering EU and global leaders, CEOs, investors, and innovators. A high-signal policy-and-investment event for AI founders.
invest.austria
invest.austria is the Vienna-based interest group for Austria's private capital industry, representing venture capital funds, private equity firms and business angels in policy work and connecting them with founders and institutional investors. It runs the annual Invest Austria Conference, which brings government, fund managers and founders together at Schoenbrunn in Vienna, alongside a year-round programme of investor briefings and matchmaking.
Italian Tech Alliance
The Italian Tech Alliance (formerly Italia Startup) is Italy's leading industry association representing the venture capital, startup, and innovation ecosystem. Founded to give the Italian tech community a unified voice, the Alliance brings together venture capital funds, angel investors, startups, scale-ups, and corporate members to advocate for better policy conditions for innovation in Italy. Key focus areas include reforming Italy's 'innovative startup' legal framework, improving tax incentives for VC investment, and attracting international capital to Italian companies. The Alliance publishes research on the state of Italian venture capital, organizes networking events connecting founders with investors, and works with the Italian government on policy initiatives to close the gap between Italy's strong technical talent base and its historically underdeveloped startup financing ecosystem.
Kyiv International Economic Forum
Non-profit organiser of the Kyiv International Economic Forum (KIEF), one of the largest annual economic forums in Eastern Europe. Since 2015 it has gathered business leaders, policymakers and international delegations to debate Ukraine's economic strategy, investment climate and post-war reconstruction.
Kyiv International Economic Forum 2026 (October 2026)
One of the largest international economic forums in Eastern Europe, bringing together business leaders, government officials and civil society to discuss Ukraine's economic development, reconstruction, investment and global integration. The 11th edition takes place at the Parkovyi Congress Center in Kyiv with keynotes, panel discussions and high-level networking.
