
Save the date: Startupland Conference returns on 5th November
Following its successful debut in 2024, the Startupland Conference is back for its second edition on 5th November 2025, once again setting the stage at RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne.
Initiated by deutsche-startups.de, the event brings together the German and international startup and VC scene for a day of exchange, inspiration, and networking.
With over 1,000 attendees expected, Startupland will welcome startup teams, VCs, corporates, and media voices from across the ecosystem. The agenda spans keynotes, pitch sessions, panels, and hands-on workshops, spotlighting what’s shaping the startup world today – from emerging tech and talent strategies to funding trends and international expansion.
Speaker highlights
This year’s speaker lineup features standout names from across the tech and venture world, including:
- Mario Kohle, Founder of greentech unicorn Enpal
- Sievert Weiss, Co-Founder of healthtech scale-up Amboss
- Marlena Hien and Laurence Saunier, Founders of Bears with Benefits
- Frank Wolf, Co-Founder of Staffbase
More than 50 speakers will take the stage to share insights, experiences, and learnings from the frontlines of entrepreneurship and investing. Expect candid conversations, practical advice, and bold perspectives.
Spotlight topic 2025: AI in action
This year’s conference will take a deep dive into the real-world application of AI – in startups, venture capital, and the corporate world. The focus is on what’s working and how AI can be used to solve real problems and build defensible businesses.
Early bird tickets for the Startupland Conference are now available online.