Investor Night
Connect in a relaxed setting before the Summit rush begins. The Investor Night, hosted by Swisscom Ventures, will foster an exclusive environment for visionary and innovative personalities.
The Experience Hub
Where Ambition Meets Action
Your entry point to the European startup ecosystem. Curated pitching, high-stakes networking, and elite speakers—all in one hub.
Pitching
7 Competitions
Side Events
Curated Networking
Summit App
12k+ Meetings
Speakers
150+ Experts
START Fair
80+ Booths
Pitching
7 Competitions
Side Events
Curated Networking
Summit App
12k+ Meetings
Speakers
150+ Experts
START Fair
80+ Booths
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Curated Access
Side Events & Workshops
From invite-only dinners to focused workshops, side events are where the most curated conversations happen. Choose your event and unlock access.
GTM Breakfast
What actually works in 2026? Scale revenue, not costs: Real talk from Workist's VP Growth on building efficient GTM in the age of AI.
AI monetisation
Join an intimate fireside chat with leaders from high-growth AI companies on what truly works in AI monetization. Gain practical insights on turning adoption into scalable revenue, followed by networking with founders and Stripe experts.
Building & Backing AI
Explore how AI is reshaping the funding landscape and what it takes to go from researcher to funding-ready founder during a breakfast session with Balderton and the ETH AI Center
Official event app
Your conference, in your pocket.
Book meetings, apply to side events, and keep your schedule in one place.
12,000+ meetings booked
7,000+ participants
Side events + matchmaking inside
Book 1:1 meetings
Match, message, and schedule in seconds.
Apply to side events
Unlock invite-only formats and curated rooms.
Personal schedule
Save sessions and get smart reminders.
Find people fast
Browse participants and start conversations instantly.
Interactive map
Navigate the venue and find your way around easily.
Co-founder match
Connect with potential co-founders and build your team.
The Exhibition
Innovation meets opportunity.
Walk the floor where 80+ top-tier startups showcase their ideas. Discover new products, meet founders, and connect with future partners in a high-energy environment.
80+ Startup boothsLive demosDirect access
The Experience
Extend the Summit. Recharge in Switzerland.
Stay for the weekend and experience the best of Swiss culture, scenery, and hospitality. Curated experiences help you wind down and connect with fellow attendees beyond the halls.
Curated activitiesLocal highlightsRelax + connect
Our Mission
Embrace New Horizons.
The 2026 topic frames the conversations shaping the next wave of innovation. Explore the theme, the guiding questions, and the experiences built around it.
2026 themeCurated contentKey questions
Food Festival
Networking can be delicious.
Two days of international street food, live music, and a massive Friday afterparty — no ticket required. Come as you are.
Global Street FoodFriday Special & AfterpartyChill, Connect & Network
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Become a Partner
Join Europe's largest student-run entrepreneurship conference as a partner and connect with the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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