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Top 10 European Startup and VC Technology Events
With London Tech Week next week, for entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts looking to stay ahead of the curve, attending top-notch startup and VC technology events is crucial. If you are looking to expand into international markets or find out more about European startups, here are the top 10 events you won't want to miss this year.
1. London Tech Week
London Tech Week is a major tech festival that brings together the global tech community to drive innovation and shape the future. It features a series of events focused on topics like AI, digital transformation, and sustainability, providing ample opportunities for networking and learning. Notable speakers include representatives from Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Salesforce.
- Dates: June 10-14, 2024
- Location: Olympia London, London, UK
2. ViennaUP
ViennaUP is a distributed startup festival in Vienna, featuring a series of events across the city. It brings together startups, investors, and entrepreneurs to explore innovation, networking, and business development. Speakers include leaders from Uber, Siemens, and local Austrian startups.
- Dates: June 3-9, 2024
- Location: Vienna, Austria
3. HackSummit
HackSummit is focused on climate tech and impact startups. It includes panel discussions, pitch competitions, and demos of innovative, sustainable technologies. Notable speakers include Jan Goetz (CEO, IQM Quantum Computers) and Pippa Gawley (Founding Partner, Zero Carbon Capital).
- Dates: June 13-14, 2024
- Location: Lausanne, Switzerland
4. The Next Web (TNW) Conference
TNW Conference is a premier event for startups and investors, focusing on the latest developments in technology, including AI and digital innovation. It offers extensive networking opportunities, pitch battles, and insightful sessions with industry leaders. Key figures from Wikipedia, Basecamp, VICE, Reddit, Vimeo, and Electronic Arts will be speaking.
- Dates: June 20-21, 2024
- Location: Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
5. TechBBQ
TechBBQ is the largest startup and innovation summit in Scandinavia, designed to support the Nordic startup ecosystem. It features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities with investors, industry leaders, and other startups. Speakers include Cindy Gallop (Founder, MakeLoveNotPorn) and Marjut Falkstredt (Chief Executive, European Investment Fund).
- Dates: September 11-12, 2024
- Location: OBV 037, Otto Busses Vej 5A, Copenhagen, Denmark
6. DMEXCO 2024
DMEXCO is Europe's leading digital marketing and tech event, connecting entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and professionals from various industries. It includes visionary talks, networking opportunities, and exhibitions. Industry leaders from Facebook, Google, and other major tech companies will be present.
- Dates: September 18-19, 2024
- Location: Koelnmesse GmbH, Cologne, Germany
7. Oslo Innovation Week (OIW) 2024
Oslo Innovation Week showcases Norway's vibrant startup ecosystem through workshops, panels, and networking sessions. It covers topics like AI, climate technology, and female entrepreneurship. Notable speakers include serial entrepreneur Silje Vallestad, and prominent speaking on AI known for his work with IBM Watson, Thomas Anglero.
- Dates: September 23-27, 2024
- Location: Oslo, Norway
8. Italian Tech Week
Italian Tech Week is one of Italy's premier tech events, bringing together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss innovation and future trends. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Mike Volpi, Partner at Index Ventures and Doug Leone from Sequoia Capital are among the notable speakers. Free to attend.
- Dates: September 25-27, 2024
- Location: Officine Grandi Riparazioni (OGR), Turin, Italy
9. Web Summit
Web Summit is one of the largest tech conferences in the world, bringing together founders, investors, and global leaders to discuss the future of technology. It offers a unique platform for networking, learning, and exploring new business opportunities. Past speakers have included the likes of Elon Musk, Emmanuel Macron, Tim Cook, and Vitalik Buterin.
- Dates: November 11-14, 2024
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
10. Slush
Slush is a leading startup event focused on facilitating founder and investor meetings. It includes a pitch competition, networking events, and insightful talks from industry leaders. Notable speakers include Daniel Ek (Founder, Spotify) and Arielle Zuckerberg (Partner, Kleiner Perkins).
- Dates: November 20-21, 2024
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
These events provide excellent opportunities for networking, learning, and exploring new trends in the startup and technology ecosystem. Don't miss out on these key dates to elevate your startup journey in 2024!