Startup, Investor and Industry Events Directory
Curated collection of events worldwide
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SuperReturn North America
SuperReturn North America 2026 is North America's leading private capital conference, bringing together over 800 senior decision-makers, including 250+ Limited Partners (LPs) and 350+ General Partners (GPs). The event features specialist summits on private debt, venture capital, and alternatives, as well as networking opportunities such as LP/GP matchmaking, women in private markets lunch, and a casino-themed drinks reception. Attendees can engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops covering topics like fundraising, ESG, secondaries, and more.
Leap
LEAP 2026 is the fifth edition of Saudi Arabia’s global tech event, themed “Into New Worlds.” It brings together over 1,000 speakers, 1,800 global tech brands, and more than 600 startups. The event features 20+ content tracks, including DeepFest, a dedicated AI event. Attendees can engage in keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
Startup Grind
Startup Grind Conference 2026 is a premier event bringing together over 5,000 startup founders, investors, and innovators from around the globe. The conference features more than 175 sessions, including keynotes, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with over 400 venture capital funds and explore exhibitions from 150+ startups. The event emphasizes real connections, growth opportunities, and collaborative experiences in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Startup Mahakumbh 2025
Startup Mahakumbh 2025, themed "Startup India @ 2047: Unfolding the Bharat Story," is India's largest startup showcase, featuring over 2,900 exhibitors and attracting more than 100,000 unique attendees. The event includes 10 thematic tracks with 751 speakers and 211 curated sessions, facilitating over 15,000 B2B meetings. Highlights include the Startup MahaRathi Grand Challenge, mentoring sessions with 133 domain experts, and participation from over 1,000 investors.
Gitex Asia
GITEX ASIA 2026 is the second edition of Asia's premier tech event, following its successful debut in 2025. The event brings together over 700 global enterprises and startups, 25,000+ tech buyers, and 250+ investors from more than 70 countries. Key segments include AI Everything Singapore, North Star Asia (a major startup-investor platform), GITEX DIGI HEALTH & BIOTECH, and GITEX Cyber Valley Asia. Attendees can engage in keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
TechBBQ
TechBBQ is Scandinavia’s leading startup and innovation summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
Tech Sauce
Techsauce Global Summit 2025 is Southeast Asia's premier technology conference, bringing together global leaders in technology, startups, corporations, investors, and venture capitalists. The summit serves as a pivotal gathering point for the tech community, aiming to establish Thailand as the Digital Gateway of Southeast Asia. Attendees can expect in-depth insights from world-class sources, networking opportunities, and exposure to the latest tech trends across various sectors.
SuperReturn Japan
SuperReturn Japan is the leading private equity and venture capital event in Japan, bringing together over 350 senior local and international Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs). The conference offers a platform to gain insights into Japan’s private markets, including discussions on carveouts, successions, value creation, investor sentiment, private credit, valuations, VC market outlook, and co-investments. Attendees can engage in various networking opportunities, such as LP-only sessions, GP/service provider-only meetings, LP/GP closed-door discussions, speed networking, and drinks receptions.
IVCA Conclave Mumbai
The 14th edition of IVCA Conclave serves as India's premier platform for the alternate asset industry. It brings together senior executives from private equity and venture capital funds, limited partners, family offices, entrepreneurs, consultants, and other key professionals. The event focuses on insightful dialogue, thought leadership, and strategic networking to explore the evolving dynamics of India's capital markets, uncover new business opportunities, and chart the path forward for sustainable, long-term investment.
Kickstart Europe Conference
Kickstart Europe is the annual strategy and networking conference focusing on trends and investments in digital infrastructure. The 2025 edition, held at RAI Amsterdam, brought together industry leaders to discuss developments in data centers, cloud technology, and connectivity. The event featured keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, facilitating collaboration and shaping the future of Europe's digital landscape.
WHX Health
Formerly known as Arab Health, WHX Dubai is the world's largest healthcare exhibition, bringing together over 4,000 exhibitors and attracting more than 235,000 professional visits from 180+ countries. The event showcases innovations across nine healthcare sectors, including medical devices, diagnostics, health IT, and wellness. Attendees can engage in networking opportunities, learn from top experts, and explore future trends and revolutionary technologies in the healthcare industry.
Startup Fest
Startupfest is Canada's original startup event and is widely regarded as one of the world's must-attend startup conferences. It is the annual gathering where entrepreneurs, investors, makers, large enterprises, industry veterans, and startup communities chart the course of technology entrepreneurship in a one-of-a-kind festival atmosphere. The event features a variety of activities, including keynotes, workshops, pitch competitions, and sector-specific tracks like OceanFest, HardtechFest, and ImpactFest. Attendees can also participate in curated investor meetings, mentorship sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
SuperReturn Emerging Markets
SuperReturn Emerging Markets 2025 is a premier gathering for private capital professionals focusing on high-growth investment opportunities across emerging economies. The event will host over 350 senior attendees, including 100+ Limited Partners (LPs) and 150+ General Partners (GPs) from more than 45 countries. Attendees will engage in expert-led discussions on topics such as LP motivations, market trends reshaping the industry, and strategies for driving returns while navigating challenges across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, and Turkey. The conference also features exclusive networking opportunities, including LP-only breakfasts, fund presentations, closed-door discussion groups, and social events like an evening boat cruise and a 5K sightseeing run.
Viva Technology
Viva Technology 2026 marks the 10th anniversary of Europe's premier tech and startup event. Anticipating over 180,000 attendees, 14,000 startups, 4,000 partners, and 3,600 investors, the event offers a dynamic platform for innovation and collaboration. Key features include AI Avenue, Impact Bridge, Mobility & Smart City Park, and the Discovery Stage, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Attendees can engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
Gitex Europe
GITEX Europe 2026 is Europe's premier technology event, bringing together global innovators, startups, and industry leaders to accelerate digital transformation across Europe. The event features key segments such as North Star Europe (a major startup-investor platform), AI Everything Germany, GITEX SME Digital Economy Expo, GITEX Cyber Valley Europe, and GITEX Green Impact. Attendees can engage in keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster innovation and collaboration across various technology sectors.
South Summit
South Summit Madrid 2026 is a premier global platform that connects startups, investors, corporations, and institutions to foster innovation and business opportunities. The event features a startup competition, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking sessions, attracting participants from over 134 countries. It's an ideal venue for entrepreneurs to showcase their projects, for investors to discover promising ventures, and for corporations to find innovative solutions.
London Tech Week
London Tech Week 2026 is Europe's premier technology event, bringing together over 45,000 innovators, global tech leaders, disruptors, and visionaries. The event features six stages of world-class content, an immersive tech experience on the show floor, and facilitated networking to guarantee connections. Attendees can explore cutting-edge innovations, engage with world-class speakers, and participate in over 70 events across London.
SuperReturn International
SuperReturn International 2026 is the world's largest private capital conference, bringing together over 6,000 senior decision-makers, including 2,000+ Limited Partners (LPs) and 3,000+ General Partners (GPs) from more than 80 countries. The event features over 500 industry-leading speakers across multiple stages, covering topics such as private equity, venture capital, fundraising, ESG, and more. Attendees can participate in specialist summits, networking sessions, and one-on-one meetings facilitated by the event's networking app.
SaasStreet
SaaStr Annual 2026 is the 11th edition of the world's largest community gathering for SaaS, Cloud, and AI professionals. The event will feature over 300 speakers from leading B2B companies, 150+ workshops, and 2,000+ networking sessions. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in tactical content, participate in the SaaStr AI Summit, and connect with over 800 VCs and investors. The conference is designed to help founders, executives, and investors scale their businesses faster with less stress and more success.
PLMA
PLMA’s World of Private Label is the leading international trade show dedicated to private label products. The 2026 edition will feature over 3,100 exhibitors from more than 70 countries, showcasing a wide array of food and non-food products across 14 halls. Attendees can explore innovations in categories such as fresh, frozen, and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, beverages, cosmetics, health and beauty, household and kitchen, and more. The event also includes the Idea Supermarket® and New Product Expo, highlighting the latest trends and product developments in the private label industry.
Upstream Festival
Upstream Festival is a community-driven event that brings together startups, scale-ups, investors, corporates, and policymakers to foster innovation and collaboration. The festival features a main program with keynotes, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, as well as numerous side events organized by partners throughout the city.
Dublin Tech Summit
Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) is one of Europe's fastest-growing B2B tech events, bringing together global leaders in innovation, technology, and business to shape the future of global trends. The summit features over 200 speakers, 4 large stages, niche workshops, live podcasts, and networking opportunities with over 10,000 attendees from around the world. Key themes include AI, deep tech, quantum computing, and the future of work.
OMR Festival
OMR Festival is one of Europe's largest events for digital marketing and technology. The 2026 edition will feature over 800 speakers, 1,000 exhibitors, and attract more than 70,000 attendees. The event includes a comprehensive program with conferences, masterclasses, side events, and an expo, offering insights into the latest trends and innovations in the digital marketing landscape.
Fintech Festival India
FinTech Festival India 2025 is the 4th edition of this premier event that aims to shape the future of finance by showcasing innovations in digital banking, blockchain, AI, digital assets, and green finance. Core themes covering cybersecurity, financial inclusion, real-time payments, ESG, and digital currencies. The event brings together C-suite executives, startups, investors, regulators, and technology leaders to drive dialogue and partnerships within the fintech ecosystem.
Web Summit
Web Summit is one of the world's largest technology conferences, bringing together over 70,000 attendees from more than 160 countries. The event features over 1,000 speakers across 15 tracks, including AI, FinTech, SaaS, and startups. Attendees can engage in keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities with global tech leaders, investors, and startups.
Singapore Fintech Festival
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025 is the world's largest fintech event, bringing together over 60,000 participants from more than 100 countries. The festival features a diverse range of activities, including the Insights Forum (November 10–11), exhibitions with over 700 exhibitors, and multiple thematic stages covering topics like AI, blockchain, digital payments, and ESG. Attendees can engage in networking sessions, workshops, and explore the latest innovations shaping the future of finance.
Medica
MEDICA 2025 is the world's largest B2B trade fair for the medical sector, bringing together over 5,000 exhibitors from 72 countries and attracting more than 80,000 visitors from 165 nations. The event showcases a wide range of innovations in medical imaging, laboratory technology, diagnostics, health IT, mobile health, physiotherapy, orthopaedic technology, and medical consumables. Attendees can participate in various forums, conferences, and special shows, including the MEDICA INNOVATION FORUM, which focuses on topics like AI, robotics, telemedicine, and the digitalization of healthcare.
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 Concludes
Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) 2025, themed "Futurise," marks its 28th edition as Asia's largest tech conclave. The event will feature over 85 sessions and 450+ speakers, focusing on innovation across sectors such as AI, biotechnology, deep tech, and sustainability. Attendees can engage in thematic tracks including AI Universe, Electro-Semicon, Digi-Health & BioTech, and participate in programs like the India-USA Tech Conclave and Global Collaboration sessions. The summit aims to foster cross-industry collaboration, investment opportunities, and global partnerships.
Slush
Slush 2025 is the world's most founder-focused startup event, bringing together over 13,000 attendees, including 6,000 startup founders and operators, and 3,500 investors representing over $4 trillion in assets under management. The event features 150+ world-class speakers across four stages, 1,000+ pre-scheduled meetings per hour through a custom Matchmaking Tool, and 600+ side events throughout Helsinki during Slush Week. Attendees can engage in mentoring sessions, investor office hours, and exclusive side events tailored for startups and investors.
Agritechnica
AGRITECHNICA 2025 is the world's leading trade fair for agricultural machinery, bringing together over 2,700 exhibitors from 53 countries and attracting more than 470,000 visitors from 149 countries. Under the guiding theme "Touch Smart Efficiency," the event showcases innovative, networked agricultural systems that leverage digital technologies to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. Highlights include the Digital Farm Center presented by FarmRobotix, the Innovation Award AGRITECHNICA, and thematic days focusing on topics such as digital farming, international agriculture, and young professionals.
Gitex Dubai
Celebrating its 45th edition, GITEX Global 2025 stands as the world's largest and most influential technology event. Spanning five days, the event will host over 6,500 exhibitors and attract more than 200,000 attendees from 180+ countries. Key highlights include co-located events such as AI Everything, Fintech Surge, Future Blockchain Summit, and Expand North Star. Attendees can explore cutting-edge innovations across sectors like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart cities, and financial technology. The event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, business development, and insights into the future of the digital economy.
SuperReturn Middle East
SuperReturn Middle East 2025 is the region's leading private capital conference, bringing together over 600 senior private capital executives, including 200+ Limited Partners (LPs) and 200+ General Partners (GPs) from more than 40 countries. The event features a comprehensive agenda with summits on fundraising, private credit, infrastructure, tech & venture capital, and family office strategies. Attendees can engage in exclusive networking opportunities, including LP-only sessions, women's masterclasses, and emerging manager workshops. The conference offers insights into the latest investment strategies, market trends, and opportunities shaping the future of private markets in the Middle East.
TechInAsia Conference
Tech in Asia Conference 2025 is Southeast Asia’s premier startup and tech event, bringing together over 150,000 attendees, 3,000+ speakers, and 1,200+ partners. The conference features two interconnected tracks—Business and Product—offering a comprehensive experience. New programs include Business Matchmaking, Office Hour, Unconference, and the CTO of the Year Award. Attendees can expect insightful sessions, emerging industry trends, and ample networking opportunities with leading experts and peers from across the region.
Switch
Celebrating its 10th edition as part of Singapore’s SG60 celebrations, SWITCH 2025 is Asia’s premier deep tech and innovation festival. It brings together over 15,000 global innovators, including startups, investors, and industry leaders, to explore emerging technologies across sectors such as healthcare, green tech, manufacturing, and digital transformation. Key highlights include the SLINGSHOT 2025 global startup pitching competition, featuring 60 disruptive deep tech startups, and TechInnovation 2025, a platform for showcasing transformative technologies and fostering impactful partnerships.
Anuga
Anuga 2025 is the world's largest trade fair for the food and beverage industry, bringing together over 7,000 exhibitors and attracting more than 140,000 visitors from around the globe. The event features ten specialized trade shows under one roof, covering sectors such as Fine Food, Drinks, Dairy, Meat, Organic, and more. Attendees can explore the latest trends and innovations, including plant-based alternatives, sustainable production methods, and digitalization in the food industry. The fair also hosts a diverse program of conferences, workshops, and special exhibitions like the Anuga Taste Innovation Show, providing insights into the future of food and fostering networking opportunities among industry professionals.
Global Fintech Fest
Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 is the sixth edition of the world's leading fintech event, bringing together over 50,000 attendees, 1,000+ speakers, and 7,500+ participating companies from more than 100 countries. The event features 13 stages covering nine thematic tracks, including FinTech Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sustainable & Climate Finance, and more. Attendees can engage in high-impact workshops, masterclasses, product launches, and networking sessions with global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
Tech Week Singapore
Tech Week Singapore 2025 is Asia's premier technology event, bringing together over 26,000 attendees, 500+ global exhibitors, and 550+ international speakers. The event features six co-located shows: Cloud & AI Infrastructure, DevOps Live!, Cyber Security World, Data Centre World, Big Data & AI World, and eCommerce Expo | DMEXCO Asia. Attendees can engage in keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities across various technology sectors.
PE VC Summit
Celebrating its 10th edition, the Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 is a premier gathering for private capital professionals across Asia. The summit features four thematic tracks—Private Equity & Investment, Limited Partners, Venture Capital & Founders, and Climate Tech & ESG—offering in-depth discussions on topics such as global macroeconomic impacts on private equity strategies, the rise of private credit in Asia, and the future of venture capital in Southeast Asia. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with over 150 industry leaders through keynotes, panel discussions, and networking sessions.
SuperReturn Asia
SuperReturn Asia 2025 is Asia's leading private capital conference, bringing together over 2,500 senior private capital professionals from more than 50 countries, including 1,000+ General Partners (GPs) and 1,000+ Limited Partners (LPs). The event features specialist summits on September 16, covering topics such as Venture Capital, Private Credit, AI & Deep Tech Investing, and LP/GP Relations & Fundraising. The main conference runs from September 17–19, offering cutting-edge insights on private markets, fundraising outlooks, secondaries, private equity strategies, and more. Attendees can also participate in exclusive networking opportunities, including drinks receptions, a sightseeing tour, and the SuperReturn Asia Acknowledgments Ceremony.
TechSparks
Celebrating its 15th edition, TechSparks 2024 is India's premier startup-tech summit, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts. The event features over 100 sessions, including keynotes, masterclasses, fireside chats, and deep-dive roundtables. Notable speakers include Dr. Sreedhara Panicker Somanath (Chairman, ISRO), Bhavish Aggarwal (Founder, Ola), and Nithin Kamath (Founder & CEO, Zerodha). The summit also showcases the annual Tech30 list, highlighting 30 of India's most promising startups.
Bits and Pretzels
Bits & Pretzels is Europe's premier startup festival, bringing together 7,500 founders, investors, and industry leaders for three days of learning, networking, and business development during Munich's Oktoberfest. The event features over 500 speakers across 10 stages, 21,000 founder-investor meetings, and a unique networking experience at the Oktoberfest's Schottenhamel Tent.
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