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STEP INTO THE FUTURE
STEP INTO
THE FUTURE
at START Summit 2026
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FOLLOW YOUR MISSION
Connect across the ecosystem
Side events, meetings and informal meetups to expand your circle
7'000 participants from startups, investors, corporates and students
Countless networking opportunities throughout two days
Learn from world-class speakers
30+ workshops and 4 content stages with actionable insights
Hear from leaders like Eric Schmidt or Carsten Maschmeyer
Discover the trends shaping the future of tech and venture
Experience the energy
Explore innovation across 80+ selected startups at the START Fair
Follow 7 pitching competitions across diverse industries
Be part of Europe's leading entrepreneurship conference
Discover new opportunities
Join side events designed for memorable connections
Turn spontaneous conversations into long-term collaborations
Exchange ideas that spark fresh perspectives
FOLLOW YOUR MISSION
Connect across the ecosystem
Side events, meetings and informal meetups to expand your circle
7'000 participants from startups, investors, corporates and students
Countless networking opportunities throughout two days
Learn from world-class speakers
30+ workshops and 4 content stages with actionable insights
Hear from leaders like Eric Schmidt or Carsten Maschmeyer
Discover the trends shaping the future of tech and venture
Experience the energy
Explore innovation across 80+ selected startups at the START Fair
Follow 7 pitching competitions across diverse industries
Be part of Europe's leading entrepreneurship conference
Discover new opportunities
Join side events designed for memorable connections
Turn spontaneous conversations into long-term collaborations
Exchange ideas that spark fresh perspectives
Here's what other attendees say
Andreas Goeldi
Partner
b2venture
START Summit is an unparalleled platform for fostering innovation and connecting the brightest entrepreneurial minds in Europe. It’s the best place to meet incredible early-stage startups, future unicorn founders and fellow investors.
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Daniel Dippold
Founder & CEO
EWOR
START Summit is the best student-led founder conference I’ve had the pleasure of attending. Each year, I’m amazed by the scale and quality of the event, as well as the outstanding connections it fosters. At START Summit '24, I even invested in a founder I met there just two weeks after the conference
Eric Schmidt
Former CEO, Chairman
Google, KBE
Don’t forget that the way you win is by having the smartest people on the project. And a lot of them are in Europe, and a lot of them are here at this conference.
Samantha Anderson
Co-Founder & CEO
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Sven Kruck
Co-CEO
Quantum Systems
START summit is a great event for bringing ideas together and getting an understanding of where technology is now at the moment, where technology will be in 5 years or in 10 years and finding the right energy the right power together to get this [ __ ] done.
Dalith Steiger
Co-Founder and CEO
SwissCognitive
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Sofia Dolfe
Partner
Index Ventures
The idea that you can build a world-class company out of Europe has already been proven - just look at Supercell, Adyen, or Spotify. There’s no shortage of ambition and talent here.
Jan Goetz
Co-Founder and CEO
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Filip Dames
Founding Partner
Cherry Venture
It's coming from the student community, lots of young people, the next generation of founders. That's why we're here. That's also the generation that we want to support with Cherry and our job is to make them more ambitious, to have them work on the important stuff and the big ideas and that's why we're supporting START Summit.
Nimrod Malinas
Founder and CEO
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Hector Gonzales
Co-Founder
SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH
I consider START Summit to be the only event that truly inspires on every level. this event is undoubtedly my favorite for connecting with groundbreaking early-stage startups, future industry leaders, and a dynamic network of changemakers shaping the future of business and technology.
OUR 2025 SPEAKERS
OUR 2025 SPEAKERS
Sofia Dolfe
Partner at
Index
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg
Founding Partner at
La Famiglia VC
Matt Cohler
Partner at
Benchmark
Eric Schmidt
Former CEO & Chairman of
Google, KBE
Melanie Gabriel
Co-Founder of
Yokoy
Cornelius Menke
Partner at
Sequoia Capital
Laura Modiano
Head of Startups EMEA at
OpenAI
Carsten Maschmeyer
Founder of
Maschmeyer group
Sofia Dolfe
Partner at
Index
Jeannette zu Fürstenberg
Founding Partner at
La Famiglia VC
Matt Cohler
Partner at
Benchmark
Eric Schmidt
Former CEO & Chairman of
Google, KBE
Melanie Gabriel
Co-Founder of
Yokoy
Cornelius Menke
Partner at
Sequoia Capital
Laura Modiano
Head of Startups EMEA at
OpenAI
Carsten Maschmeyer
Founder of
Maschmeyer group
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START Fair
START Fair
Discover the next generation of innovation.
At START Fair, you’ll explore bold ideas from early-stage startups, experience cutting-edge products and solutions, and connect directly with the founders behind them.
Gain insights into the ventures shaping tomorrow - and get inspired to build your own.
Discover the next generation of innovation.
At START Fair, you’ll explore bold ideas from early-stage startups, experience cutting-edge products and solutions, and connect directly with the founders behind them.
Gain insights into the ventures shaping tomorrow - and get inspired to build your own.
Workshops
Workshops
Join workshops led by founders, investors, and industry leaders who share real experiences, practical tools, and lessons learned. Walk away with new skills, concrete frameworks, and insights you can apply immediately - whether in your studies, projects, or career.
Join workshops led by founders, investors, and industry leaders who share real experiences, practical tools, and lessons learned. Walk away with new skills, concrete frameworks, and insights you can apply immediately - whether in your studies, projects, or career.
Side Events
Side Events
In an intimate setting, meet like-minded people, discover fresh perspectives, and expand your network across disciplines and industries.
From morning runs to exclusive dinners - these unique experiences will inspire you long after the Summit ends.
In an intimate setting, meet like-minded people, discover fresh perspectives, and expand your network across disciplines and industries.
From morning runs to exclusive dinners - these unique experiences will inspire you long after the Summit ends.
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START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Dalith Steiger
SwissCognitive
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Dalith Steiger
SwissCognitive
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Dalith Steiger
SwissCognitive
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Nimrod Malinas
Robonnement
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Dalith Steiger
SwissCognitive
Here's what other attendees say
Connect across
the ecosystem
Side events, meetings and informal
meetups to expand your circle
7'000 participants from startups,
investors, corporates and students
Countless networking opportunities
throughout two days
Learn from
world-class speakers
Side events, meetings and informal
meetups to expand your circle
30+ workshops and 4 content stages
with actionable insights
Hear from leaders like Eric Schmidt
or Carsten Maschmeyer
Experience the
energy
Be part of Europe's leading
entrepreneurship conference
Explore innovation across 80+
selected startups at the START Fair
Follow 7 pitching competitions
across diverse industries
Discover your
new opportunity
Discover new technologies and
business opportunities
1'350+ startups from pre-seed to
Series-C in one place
Explore 80+ selected startups at the
START Fair
FOLLOW YOUR
MISSION
Here's what
other attendees say
Andreas Goeldi
Partner
b2venture
START Summit is an unparalleled platform for fostering innovation and connecting the brightest entrepreneurial minds in Europe. It’s the best place to meet incredible early-stage startups, future unicorn founders and fellow investors.
Eric Schmidt
Former CEO, Chairman
Google, KBE
Don’t forget that the way you win is by having the smartest people on the project. And a lot of them are in Europe, and a lot of them are here at this conference.
Sofia Dolfe
Partner
Index Ventures
The idea that you can build a world-class company out of Europe has already been proven - just look at Supercell, Adyen, or Spotify. There’s no shortage of ambition and talent here.
Samantha Anderson
Co-Founder & CEO
DePoly
Massive. Intense. But well focussed. You can find anybody here that you’re looking for. From VC’s to other Startups that you can collaborate with. Theres also some very good coffee here which is very nice on a long day.
Jan Goetz
Co-Founder and CEO
IQM Quantum Computers
START Summit is a great event it's driven by students I think it's full of energy you meet great people here new people but usually also old friends so every time I'm coming I'm actually super excited because I know I will see familiar faces but I also will see a lot of very motivated and highly skilled students and this is a great mix for me.
Nimrod Malinas
Founder and CEO
Robonnement
START Summit it's a really cool place to meet with different founders, investors, people so you really get this cool energy that motivates you, that hypes you, that gives you the power to move on. […] You can meet investors, they can tell you their vision and their perspective of the world so I really love this ecosystem that is created here at this event.
Daniel Dippold
Founder & CEO
EWOR
START Summit is the best student-led founder conference I’ve had the pleasure of attending. Each year, I’m amazed by the scale and quality of the event, as well as the outstanding connections it fosters. At START Summit '24, I even invested in a founder I met there just two weeks after the conference
Stefan Jeschonnek
Co-Founder SumUp
Angel Investor
Discovery Ventures
My time at START Summit was a very entrepreneurial experience and laid the foundations for much of what I later achieved as an entrepreneur and investor. In fact, I am still working together with some of the amazing people I met at START Summit.
Dalith Steiger
Co-Founder and CEO
SwissCognitive
START Summit to me is one of the nicest and most vibrating events in the year. I would recommend to everyone from corporate to SME’s from students to family members to come here and to see what the new generation is able and capable to do.
Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner
Merantix Capital
"START Summit really was the starting point of my entrepreneurial career. It’s where I found my first co-founders, learned leadership in real-time, and drew inspiration from successful founders."
Filip Dames
Founding Partner
Cherry Venture
It's coming from the student community, lots of young people, the next generation of founders. That's why we're here. That's also the generation that we want to support with Cherry and our job is to make them more ambitious, to have them work on the important stuff and the big ideas and that's why we're supporting START Summit.
Hector Gonzales
Co-Founder
SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH
I consider START Summit to be the only event that truly inspires on every level. this event is undoubtedly my favorite for connecting with groundbreaking early-stage startups, future industry leaders, and a dynamic network of changemakers shaping the future of business and technology.
Visionaries previously at START Summit
Visionaries previously at START Summit
Visionaries previously
at START Summit