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Why you should join us
at START Summit

Stay ahead by connecting with Europe's brightest startups and innovative minds. Gain exclusive insights, collaborate on groundbreaking solutions, and secure your spot as a leader in shaping the future of business and technology!

What is start summit?

START Summit is our annual, student-run, flagship conference designed to connect tomorrow’s founders with today’s leaders to create exciting opportunities. The fact we successfully unite the best entrepreneurial talents in Europe is what makes START Summit a must-attend conference for speakers and partners.

START Summit offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a student seeking an employment opportunity, an entrepreneur looking for a footing to found your company or an investor interested in fresh thinking and new ideas.

You may be a business leader looking to expand into thought leadership or an employer scoping out the talent pool for the brightest minds to bring into your team. Wherever you’re at, you’ll find what you’re looking for at START Summit.

Inspiration

Get inspired by our impressive speaker-lineup ranging from industry experts to innovators that are shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
 
At our workshops and side-events, you can gain even more knowledge and expand your skill set, network, and understanding of the latest industry trends.

exploration

Get inspired by our impressive speaker-lineup ranging from industry experts to innovators that are shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship.
 
At our workshops and side-events, you can gain even more knowledge and expand your skill set, network, and understanding of the latest industry trends.

Connections

Engage with thousands of founders, investors, and future leaders in a dynamic environment designed to foster meaningful connections.
 
Build partnerships and find like-minded individuals who can help bring your ideas or career to the next level.
 
Every handshake or conversation could lead to a collaboration, mentorship, or even your next big project.

atmosphere

Immerse yourself in START Summit’s vibrant atmosphere, where innovation meets excitement.
 
Enjoy dynamic workshops, lively side events, and social gatherings that make networking fun and effortless.
 
From insightful talks to the epic afterparty, START Summit is as much about the experience as it is about professional growth.

this is WHY
START SUMMIT!

94%

want to revisit
in 2026

489bn CHF

Investor AUM

1200+

Startups attending

Daniel Dippold Square

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.

DANIEL DIPPOLD
Founder & CEO of EWOR
Andreas Goeldi Square

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.

ANDREAS GOELDI
Partner at b2venture
Tina Müller Square

START Summit, being built by students parallel to university, is a leading example that the next generation is a very valuable source of talent for large companies.

TINA MÜLLER
CEO of Weleda
Adrian Locher Square

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.

Adrian Locher
Founder & General Partner Merantix Capital