Side Events
Side Events are ideal for deeper conversations and targeted relationship building outside the main program.
Beyond the main stage, START Summit 2026 side events unlock exclusive opportunities for deeper connections, curated learning experiences, and intimate access to Europe's most influential startup ecosystem. From invite-only dinners with leading investors to immersive workshops and local ecosystem exploration, these carefully designed formats transform networking into meaningful relationships and insights into actionable strategies.
Deeper connections
Smaller groups, higher signal, real conversations
Curated formats
Dinners, workshops, office hours, invite-only sessions
Access to decision-makers
Investors, founders, partners in non-stage settings
Local ecosystem immersion
Across St. Gallen, beyond the main venue
Side Events Catalogue
Explore all side events and exclusive experiences. More events to be announced.
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LP/GP-Dinner
Begin START Summit one step ahead with our flagship LP/GP Dinner. The exclusive experience at our primier side event brings together leading LPs and senior GPs from top-tier funds.
Founder Day Zero
Get ready for Founder Day Zero! A day full of hands-on workshops for startups, plus the START Summiteer Deeptech Quarterfinals.
Corporate Day Zero
The day before START Summit, innovation leaders and corporate decision makers gather in Zurich to connect with top Venture Client Units.
Visionaries Lunch
An invite-only lunch hosted by Visionaries Club, bringing together 30 selected founders for focused conversations and high-quality networking.
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.
swisstech Investor Circle
The swisstech Investor Circle is an invite-only lunch connecting a carefully curated group of Swiss Deep Tech startups with international investors seeking high-quality deal flow and meaningful connections.
Small country, big opportunities - meet Liechtenstein's investors
This meet up flips the script (or more accurately it flips the pitch) - while investors pitch, startups and founders listen and get insights into how investors think, decide and invest.
Bolts and Bytes Breakfast
Join a breakfast bringing together industrial deeptech founders, corporates, and investors to discuss how startups move from pilot projects to real-world deployment.
AI Monetization
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.
ClickHouse & AWS Builders Run
Join a community run hosted by ClickHouse and AWS alongside START Summit in St. Gallen. Connect with founders, talent and investors over a relaxed social run followed by breakfast and networking.
Northzone x Cherry Summit Sundown
Bringing together top founders, operators, and innovators for an afternoon of great conversations and meaningful connections in a classic St. Gallen brewery.
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