START Summit 2022 | Event Program

Connect with over 400 potential investors and secure funding for your vision

Link up with fellow founders, bond through shared experiences and grow your professional network

Get valuable industry insights and learn from the best with dedicated workshops and seminars

Share your vision with fellow students and entrepreneurs and recruit new talent for your growing team

Build connections and explore opportunities in networking sessions with founders, business leaders and fellow investors

Deepen your knowledge and develop unique industry insights with a range of talks and masterclasses delivered by the experts

Meet with over 600 early-stage start-up founders and uncover your next investment opportunity with our matchmaking tool

Tap into START Global’s talent pool, share your company vision and recruit some of the brightest minds in the business

Expand your professional network and explore exciting new opportunities

Learn from industry thought leaders through exciting seminars, workshops and keynotes

Get inspired by the tales of success shared by START Global’s valued alumni

“Speed-date” with high-profile employers and land your next job or internship

Get the word out about your brand — START Summit is the best place for it

Attract the best and brightest new talent and start expanding your team

Network with key players in the industry and empower young entrepreneurs to pursue their big ideas

Drive innovation and test your tech by creating a challenge for 600 talented coders at our hackathon

FEEL LIKE PARTNERING UP?

We wouldn’t be where we are without them. From NGOs and government institutions to international corporations and independent businesses, our partners believe in the START Global mission, share our passion for entrepreneurship and make our events possible.

Big players in business and digital spheres are the people at the heart of the ever-expanding START Global network, helping us deliver our high-quality business development programs and nurture the next generation of thinkers and doers.

We’re always looking for partners to help us change the world. Ready to join us?

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WHERE WILL START SUMMIT 2023 TAKE PLACE?

START Summit 2023 will take place in the Olma Halls in St Gallen on 23rd-24th March 2023. For our investors, media and partners, we will have our special 0-Day!

WHERE CAN I REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE PLATFORM?

Being registered in our online platform is the key to experiencing Summit to its fullest! After buying your ticket, you’ll receive your registration link in an email. The platform will open on 6th March so that you can schedule meetings and register for formats and events, so make sure you’re signed up in good time, and don’t forget to download the mobile app prior to your visit!

CAN I SCHEDULE MEETINGS IN ADVANCE?

Yes – pre-scheduling your meetings is an important part of making sure you can enjoy a productive START Summit. You can use the filter to differentiate between nationality, industry and job, and you’ll be able to book your meetings in our online platform or within the app.

HOW DO I CONTACT THE START SUMMIT TEAM?

Getting in touch with our team is really easy – all you need to do is send us an email at growth@startsummit.ch and we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions.

DO I NEED TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOPS?

Yes, due to limited seats in our workshop sessions, you’ll have to be quick and register before they’re all taken. You can register for workshops via our online platform.

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WHERE CAN I STAY DURING START SUMMIT?

We’ve gathered a list of partner hotels where attendees can stay during the Summit. If you’d prefer a quieter stay, there are some nice hotels just outside of the city and it will only take you around 20 minutes to commute to the conference halls with public transportation. We will ensure that the Summit is easily reachable by bus or train from every stay. You can find more info about hotels in St. Gallen here.

WHERE IS THE CLOSEST AIRPORT?

The closest airport is Zürich, which is approximately an hour away by train.

HOW CAN I CLAIM MY BADGE?

You will be able to claim your badge prior to the conference at the Kornhausplatz on Wednesday, starting at 10 am. If you’re an HSG student, you can also claim your badge at the University (in building 09) on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the Summit week. We highly recommend that you claim your badge prior to the conference days in order to avoid extensive queuing!

At the event

HOW DO I GET TO THE VENUE?

The city offers great public transport links, and a lot of our attendees travel to the venue this way. You can find out more here.

WHEN DOES THE EVENT START?

The event starts at around 10 am on both days and will last until 7 pm on the 23rd and until 10 pm on the 24th, after the afterparty finishes.

IS THERE AN EVENING PROGRAM AT START SUMMIT?

Yes! One of the coolest and most popular side events is our pub crawl, where you and fellow Summiteers will get to know the St. Gallen bar scene. We’ve also planned an amazing afterparty, which will take place on the 24th starting at 9 pm.

Tickets

HOW CAN I PAY FOR MY TICKET?

The preferred payment method is via credit card, but if you don’t own a credit card, please contact growth@startsummit.ch and we’ll offer you the option of paying via bank transfer or PayPal.

WHERE CAN I FIND MY TICKETS?

After buying your tickets, you’ll receive an email with an invitation link where you’ll be able to register on the event platform. If you bought more than one ticket, you can use the invitation link multiple times. Note that the proper tickets in QR-format will only be generated shortly before the Summit. Until then, you only need to sign up on our event platform, Brella.

CAN I CHANGE THE INFORMATION ON MY TICKETS?

The name of the ticket holder only needs to be declared when registering for the platform. After that, you won’t be able to change the name on your ticket. If you need further assistance, please get in touch with us at growth@startsummit.ch.

DO I NEED TO PRINT MY TICKET?

You won’t need to print your ticket to enter the event – we’ll just need to scan the ticket QC code in your app.

CAN I TRANSFER MY TICKET TO ANOTHER PERSON?

Yes, but only under special circumstances. If that applies to your situation, please reach out to growth@startsummit.ch.

CAN I BUY A PASS ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE?

Yes, you will be able to buy tickets for your team. You can declare at check-out who will be joining the conference.

WILL I BE REFUNDED IF I CAN’T MAKE IT?

By default, START Summit tickets are non-refundable. However, if the inability to attend was caused by extenuating circumstances, we may be able to refund your ticket. Please get in touch with our team.

DOES EVERY MEMBER OF MY START-UP NEED THEIR OWN TICKET?

Yes, our start-up ticket is only valid for one person.

Start-ups

WHO CAN BUY A START-UP TICKET?

Every employee, intern, or founder is eligible to buy a start-up ticket. Please note that each start-up ticket is only valid for one person and not the whole start-up team.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE SUMMITEER PITCHING COMPETITION?

Unfortunately, applications for the Summiteer pitching competition at the 2023 Summit have now closed.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A START FAIR BOOTH?

Unfortunately, applications for START Fair booths at the 2023 Summit have now closed.

CAN I BOOK ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH INVESTORS OR OTHER START-UPS PRIOR TO THE EVENT?

Yes! Our in-app Matchmaking tool lets you reliably connect with investors and other members in the START Global entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Matchmaking tool enables participants to discover the most interesting fellow attendees and schedule meetings with them in advance of the Summit. You’ll be able to filter participants by industry, funding stage, or nationality.

Investors

WHO CAN BUY AN INVESTOR TICKET?

If you’re a decision-maker for a firm interested in investing in start-ups or venture capital funds, the investor ticket is for you. You might be a VC, Angel, LP or CVC.

WHAT KIND OF START-UPS CAN I FIND AT START SUMMIT?

START Summit offers a huge variety of start-ups from different sectors. We divide start-ups into different verticals (such as FinTech, DeepTech, Consumer, etc.) so you’ll be able to find start-ups in your sector of interest as easily as possible. You’ll mostly find pre-Seed, Seed and Series-A start-ups, but there may also be well-established companies that have already passed these stages in attendance.

CAN I BOOK ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH START-UPS OR OTHERS PRIOR TO THE EVENT?

HOW CAN I CONTACT THE SUMMIT TEAM?

If you have any business inquiries, you can reach out to our team at growth@startsummit.ch.

CAN MY COMPANY MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT AT START SUMMIT?

If your fund/company would like to make a special announcement (e.g. new fund closing) at the Summit, please reach out to growth@startsummit.ch!

Students

WHICH FORMATS REQUIRE REGISTRATION?

Registration is required for our workshops, as there are a limited number of seats available. You’ll need to upload a copy of your CV in order to register, so make sure you have an up-to-date version ready.

DO YOU OFFER FREE ACCOMMODATION?

Yes! However, we can only offer a limited number of free sleeping places. Unfortunately, we’ve already allocated all our spots following the first-come, first-served principle. If you want to get waitlisted, please reach out to growth@startsummit.ch.

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