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Attending key industry events is one of the best ways to stay ahead, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders, and discover new opportunities. Whether you're an emerging founder looking to make connections, a venture capitalist searching for promising startups, or a tech enthusiast keen to stay on top of trends, this event list will make your planning for 2025 easier.

tech.eu summit [UK]

Tech.eu, one of the leading European tech media outlets, organizes an annual conference to discuss the tech industry and foster networking opportunities. In 2024, it attracted more than 1,200 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals. The next edition will take place between March 25-26, 2025.

Skinnovation [Austria]

Skinnovation is a unique startup event held annually in the Austrian Alps, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts for a one-of-a-kind experience. The event attracts startups and industry leaders from across Europe, fostering connections in a dynamic and scenic setting. The next edition will take place between March 26-28, 2025.

Austrian Startup Summit [Austria]

Austrian Startups Summit is an annual event in Austria that unites entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers to celebrate and advance the local startup ecosystem. The event draws participants from across the country and beyond, fostering connections and sparking new ideas. The next edition will take place on April 1st, 2025.

EU-Startups Summit [Malta]

EU-Startups Summit is an annual startup conference bringing together more than 2,500 founders, investors and corporates from across Europe. It’s all about tech-based and tech-enabled startups with global ambitions! There will be fireside chats with internationally successful founders, insightful keynotes, and an exciting pitch competition on the main stage with some of Europe’s most promising startup teams – selected from about 1,500 applicants! The event is set for April 24-25, 2025 in sunny Valletta, Malta.

ViennaUP [Austria]

ViennaUP is a startup festival hosted annually in Vienna, connecting startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts. It features conferences, workshops, and networking sessions focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting participants from across Europe. The next edition will take place from May 8-16, 2025.

PODIM Conference [Slovenia]

PODIM is an annual startup and tech conference held in Maribor, Slovenia, bringing together startups, investors, and business leaders from across Southeastern Europe. It offers keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on startup growth and innovation. The next edition will take place between May 12-14, 2025.

Impact CEE [Poland]

Impact CEE is an annual event that features the startup competition Impact Arena, drawing attention to topics such as AI, digital innovation, mental health, and women's empowerment. In 2024, it attracted over 6,000 attendees, including entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and industry experts. The next edition will take place between May 14-15, 2025.

Upstream Rotterdam [The Netherlands]

Upstream Rotterdam is an annual event held in Rotterdam that focuses on innovation and scaling startups by connecting founders, investors, policymakers, and corporates. The next edition will take place between May 21-22, 2025.

Latitude59 [Estonia]

Latitude59 is a festival-like event for startups and investors known for its intimate and welcoming atmosphere. The event maintains a balanced startup-investor ratio of approximately 50-50 and features stage content, side events, the L59 Pitch Competition with a €1M prize (as awarded in 2024), matchmaking opportunities, and a demo area. The next edition will take place between 21-23 May, 2025.

Dublin Tech Summit [Ireland]

Dublin Tech Summit is an annual technology conference held in Dublin, Ireland, bringing together global leaders in innovation, technology, and business to shape the future of global trends. The event features a diverse range of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities, covering themes such as AI, deep tech, quantum computing, and more. The next edition will take place between May 28-29, 2025.

Techsylvania [Romania]

Techsylvania is an annual tech conference held in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, that focuses on technology and innovation. It attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and a startup competition. The event is taking place in June, with the exact dates to be announced soon.

Tech Open Air (TOA) [Germany]

Tech Open Air is an interdisciplinary technology festival held annually in Berlin, combining technology, music, art, and science. It brings together influential speakers, entrepreneurs, and artists, creating a platform for cross-industry knowledge exchange and collaboration. The event is taking place between June 4-7, 2025.

Moldova Digital Summit [Moldova]

Moldova Digital Summit connects investors, CEOs, researchers, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of the digital economy. It attracts over 3,000 participants annually, making it one of the region's largest gatherings for technology and business. The next edition will take place between June 5-8, 2025.

London Tech Week [UK]

London Tech Week is a week-long technology conference that draws around 45,000 attendees, including 5,000 startups and 1,000 investors. In 2024, the event highlighted the latest trends in technology and innovation, covering themes such as AI, data security, and green innovation. The next edition will take place between June 9-13, 2025.

Viva Technology [France]

Viva Technology is a four-day annual event that brings together top speakers and industry leaders to discuss the latest in technology and innovation. In 2024, it featured eight conference tracks covering topics such as AI, deeptech, and future society, alongside five themed stages, a pitch studio, and various workshop spaces. The next edition will take place between 11-14 June, 2025.

The Next Web [The Netherlands]

The Next Web Conference (TNW) is an annual event that connects startups, investors, and policymakers, attracting over 10,000 attendees each year. In 2025, the conference will cover themes such as "AI & Deeptech," "Sustainable Societies," and "Growth & Venture," along with three additional topics. The next edition will take place between June 19-20, 2025.

European Women in Technology [The Netherlands]

European Women in Technology is Europe's largest gathering of inspirational women in tech, attracting over 5,000 tech pioneers and leaders from diverse industries such as energy, healthcare, and finance. The next edition will take place between 25-26 June, 2025.

IT Arena [Ukraine]

IT Arena is one of the largest tech conferences in Ukraine. It is held in Lviv in Western Ukraine even during wartime, showcasing the resilience of the country's tech industry. The next edition will take place between September 26 - 28, 2025.

Bits & Pretzels [Germany]

Bits & Pretzels is an annual startup festival held in Munich that brings together founders, investors, and industry leaders from across Europe. It attracts over 5,000 attendees, offering a mix of inspiring keynotes, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. The next edition will take place between September 29 - October 1, 2025.

TechBBQ [Denmark]

TechBBQ is an annual event that combines networking and insightful content with a touch of "hygge," drawing around 7,000 attendees, mainly startups and investors. It began in 2013 as a casual barbecue for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in a Copenhagen park, a gathering that inspired the event's name and community-driven spirit. The event is taking place in October, and the pre-registrations for the 2025 edition are already open. The exact date will be announced soon.

How to Web [Romania]

How to Web is an annual conference that focuses on startup growth, technology trends, and product development, bringing together founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts. In 2024, it hosted over 2,500 participants and featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and the regular Spotlight startup competition. The next edition will take place between October 1-2, 2025.

Sifted summit [UK]

Sifted Summit is an annual event hosted by Sifted, bringing together startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest trends in European tech. The summit attracts over 1,500 attendees, featuring panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive workshops. The next edition will take place between October 8-9, 2025.

Web Summit [Portugal]

Web Summit is one of the largest European tech conferences, held annually in Lisbon, bringing together over 70,000 attendees, including founders, investors, industry experts, and global leaders. The next edition will take place between 11-14 November, 2025.

Slush [Finland]

Slush is an annual startup and tech event held in Helsinki, Finland, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. The event features keynote speeches, workshops, and networking opportunities, focusing on actionable company-building advice. The next edition will take place between November 19-20, 2025.

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