The event aims to connect the brightest minds in tech and takes place at Mediacor, Chișinău on Tuesday 16th April. 11,000 entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and more are set to attend the conference, which is tipped to enhance Moldova’s position as a leading European innovation hub.

Startup Moldova is hugely significant in helping develop connections among founders whilst enabling the creation of regional and cross-border collaborations. It also serves as a platform to demonstrate Moldova’s EU integration potential. With a population of over 2.5 million, Moldova’s startup ecosystem continues to skyrocket due to the generous tax incentives and cost-effective digital talent pools on offer.

International speakers for this year’s event include:

• Fonz Morris, Design Lead, Global Conversion & Monetization at Netflix (US)
• Doina Nistor, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization (Moldova)
• Raido Pikkar, Co-Founder of Latitude59, Co-Founder at Waybiller, Founder at Python (Estonia)
• Sijue Zhao, Senior Strategy Manager, Booking.com
• Marius Istrate, Chairman of the Board at TechAngels Romania, ex-CPO at UiPAth
• Eugene Tsyrklievich, Founder & CEO at Parkopedia (Estonia)
• Vlad Gliga, Co-founder and CEO at Rubik Hub, Board President at RO Startup (Romania)
• Alexandru Agatinei, CEO at How to Web, Executive Board Member at Launch (Romania)
• Dmitri Liberman, COO at Port, ex-Executive Vice President at Bolt Delivery, ex- General Manager Uber Eats (UK)

Startup Moldova is dedicated to accelerating economic growth and prosperity in the Republic of Moldova. With a population of 2.5 million in the Republic of Moldova, and over 250 startups in the Moldovan ecosystem, the country is swiftly growing into one of Europe’s most promising digital hubs. According to research from StartupBlink, Moldova's startup ecosystem ranks 22nd in Eastern Europe and 85th globally. In addition, Moldova is ranked 60th in the Global Innovation Index.

Commenting on speakers and the overall significance of the event, Olga Melniciuc, Executive Director of Startup Moldova said: “This year’s event has attracted the biggest names yet, with leaders from powerhouse companies set to share their knowledge and network with startups, investors and more.

“The Startup Moldova Summit has doubled in numbers compared to last year, which is a testament to its growing relevance and impact. For 2025, we are welcoming a new wave of venture capitalists and investors who are being introduced to Moldovan startups for the first time. For Moldova and the broader Eastern Partnership region, the event plays a crucial role in knowledge exchange, fostering connections among founders, and enabling the creation of regional and cross-border collaborations. We look forward to our 2025 event which aims to be the biggest of its kind.”