Events Directory

Discover curated startup events, tech conferences, and industry gatherings worldwide. Connect with investors, founders, and innovators at premier networking opportunities tailored for your startup journey.

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Conference | Tech
In-person

Startup Fest

A festival style gathering for entrepreneurship that pairs main stages with workshops, pitch competitions, and themed tracks. The format encourages creative deal flow, founder education, and community building in a relaxed setting. City wide partner events round out the experience with curated networking and mentoring moments.

Date: Jul 8 - 10, 2026
Location: Montréal, Canada
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationInvestmentNetworking
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Africa

A continent-focused private capital forum covering buyout, growth, venture, and private credit across key African markets. Programming examines fundraising, macro and regulatory shifts, and value creation, with LP–GP discussions that advance diligence and partnerships.

Date: Dec 2 - 4, 2025
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Industry: Private Equity
Private EquityVenture CapitalLP/GP NetworkingFundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

Upstream Festival

A Benelux-anchored festival that connects startups, scale-ups, corporates, investors, and public stakeholders to accelerate cross-border growth. City-wide partner events and open-house formats turn the region into a living showroom for pilots and partnerships, helping teams validate products, source customers, and access capital.

Date: May 21 - 22, 2026
Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Industry: Tech
StartupsScale-upsInnovationNetworking
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Saudi Arabia

A GCC-focused private capital meeting spotlighting sovereign wealth, family offices, and global and regional GPs active in Saudi Arabia. Sessions address fundraising, private credit, infrastructure and diversification opportunities, alongside LP–GP dialogues on deployment, governance, and exits.

Date: Jan 26 - 27, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Private Equity
Private MarketsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalLP Fundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

London Tech Week

A Europe anchored, week long celebration of technology and innovation. Typical editions welcome about thousands of participants, 6 stages of headliner content, and dozens of partner events across the city.

Date: Jun 8 - 12, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Industry: Tech
AIFintechQuantumCybersecurity
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn North America

North America's leading private capital conference with typical editions hosting over 800 senior decision makers, including around 250+ LPs and 350+ GPs. Programming spans fundraising outlooks, secondaries, private credit, and value creation, with specialist summits and focused working sessions.

Date: Mar 16 - 18, 2026
Location: Miami, United States
Industry: Private Equity
Private MarketsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalLP Fundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

Web Summit

A global technology conference known for its multi-track program across AI, fintech, SaaS, and adjacent domains. Keynotes, panels, workshops, and startup platforms create a dense environment for product discovery and partnerships among thousands of attendees.

Date: Nov 10 - 13, 2025
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Industry: Tech
AIFinTechStartupsSaaS
Conference | Tech
In-person

Gitex Dubai

A global scale technology platform spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud, digital cities, and adjacent sectors. Co-located shows and startup programs create a comprehensive panorama of the digital economy.

Date: Oct 13 - 17, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Tech
AICybersecuritySmart CitiesFinTech
Conference | Healthcare
In-person

Medica

A global B2B forum and exhibition for the medical sector showcasing advances in imaging, diagnostics, digital health, and clinical technologies. Forums and conferences provide applied education for providers, suppliers, and health system leaders.

Date: Nov 17 - 20, 2025
Location: Düsseldorf, Germany
Industry: Healthcare
Medical DevicesHealth ITDiagnosticsInnovation
Conference | Tech
In-person

Viva Technology

A European platform for startups, corporates, and investors that showcases breakthrough technologies and partnerships.Thousands of startups and investors participate, with extensive partner programs. Stages, labs, and a large scale expo create a high velocity environment for product discovery and collaboration.

Date: Jun 17 - 20, 2026
Location: Paris, France
Industry: Tech
AIFintechCybersecurityQuantum
Conference | Tech
In-person

Dublin Tech Summit

A European B2B technology summit spanning AI, deep tech, quantum, and cybersecurity. Programming pairs mainstage keynotes with technical breakouts, product showcases, and leadership forums focused on adoption, governance, and security by design. Curated networking and buyer supplier meetings help convert conversations into pilots and procurement.

Date: May 27 - 28, 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Industry: Tech
AIQuantum ComputingCybersecurityDigital Transformation
Conference | Tech
In-person

TechInAsia Conference

A Southeast Asia focused conference spanning business and product tracks with new formats such as matchmaking, office hours, and unconference sessions. The experience is built to surface trends and catalyze practical collaborations across the region.

Date: Oct 22 - 23, 2025
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationInvestmentNetworking
Conference | Tech
In-person

Leap

A global technology event covering AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and frontier innovation across many sectors. Recent editions report 1,000+ speakers, 1,800 tech brands, and 600+ startups across more than 20 content tracks. The program blends headline stages, product demos, and deal making forums that surface partnerships and large scale transformation.

Date: Apr 13 - 16, 2026
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Tech
AIFintechSmart CitiesHealth Tech
Conference | Tech
In-person

Startup Grind

A global conference focused on executable startup playbooks, growth tactics, and cross stage learning. Typical editions feature 5,000+ participants, 175+ sessions, access to 400+ venture funds, and an expo with 150+ startups. Expect a mix of keynotes, workshops, and case led talks designed to convert insight into traction.

Date: Apr 27 - 29, 2026
Location: Redwood City, CA, United States
Industry: Tech
AIFundraisingSaaSGrowth
Conference | Tech
In-person

Gitex Asia

A pan Asian multi industry technology show spanning AI, cybersecurity, health tech, mobility, and digital cities. Typical figures include 700+ enterprises and startups, 25,000+ tech buyers, and 250+ investors from over seventy countries. Content and expo zones are paired with startup investor platforms to accelerate commercialization across the region.

Date: Apr 9 - 10, 2026
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Tech
AIFintechCybersecuritySmart Cities
Conference | Tech
In-person

Techsauce Global Summit

Southeast Asia's flagship technology summit showcasing innovation across AI, fintech, climate and sustainability, and future industries. Programming weaves together main stage content, hands on sessions, and a vibrant partner ecosystem. The goal is to translate regional momentum into partnerships, pilots, and sustained growth.

Date: Aug 4 - 6, 2025
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Industry: Tech
AIFinTechHealthTechClimate Tech
Conference | Tech
In-person

Gitex Europe

A Europe wide technology platform uniting innovators, growth companies, and enterprise buyers across AI, cybersecurity, digital industry, and green tech. Programming highlights include startup investor arenas, country pavilions, and deep dive stages.

Date: Jun 24 - 25, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Industry: Tech
AICybersecurityGreen TechQuantum
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

IVCA Conclave Mumbai

India's premier alternate asset conclave focused on capital formation, policy, exits, and market development. Sessions surface the structural shifts shaping India's private markets and broader capital supply chain. It features policy roundtables and closed-door discussions on AIF regulation, taxation, and governance, along with forums on secondaries, private credit, and domestic LP participation from institutions and family offices.

Date: Mar 10 - 11, 2026
Location: Mumbai, India
Industry: Private Equity
Private EquityVenture CapitalLP-GP
Conference | Tech
In-person

SaaStr Annual

A global community gathering for SaaS, cloud, and AI focused on tactical, operator level content. Typical editions feature 300+ speakers, 150+ workshops, and 2,000+ scheduled networking sessions, with broad access to investors. Tracks and clinics translate playbooks into execution for teams building and scaling recurring revenue businesses.

Date: May 12 - 14, 2026
Location: San Mateo, CA, United States
Industry: Tech
AISaaSB2BCloud
Conference | Tech
In-person

OMR Festival

One of Europe's largest gatherings for digital marketing and technology. Typical editions list 800+ speakers and 1,000+ exhibitors. Conferences, masterclasses, side events, and an expansive expo map the evolving marketing and commerce stack.

Date: May 5 - 6, 2026
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Industry: Tech
AIE-commerceSocial MediaMartech
Conference | Tech
In-person

Fintech Festival India

An India focused, multi city platform for advances in digital banking, payments, and financial infrastructure. Content spans AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and ESG in finance. The agenda is designed to surface pilots, policy dialogues, and commercial partnerships across the ecosystem.

Date: May 7 - 9, 2025
Location: New Delhi, India
Industry: Tech
AIBlockchainDigital PaymentsCybersecurity
Conference | Tech
In-person

TechBBQ

TechBBQ is the Nordic region's leading startup and innovation summit, featuring a community-driven format focused on knowledge sharing. The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers through keynote speeches, thematic panels, workshops, and intimate problem-solving sessions designed to foster innovation and collaboration across technology sectors.

Date: Aug 27 - 28, 2025
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationInvestmentNetworking
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Emerging Markets

A private capital meeting focused on high growth economies across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other emerging regions. The program tackles macro drivers, regulatory updates, and strategy shifts with targeted LP GP interactions.

Date: Jun 15 - 17, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Industry: Private Equity
Emerging MarketsFundraisingLP-GP NetworkingImpact Investing
Conference | Tech
In-person

South Summit

A global marketplace for sourcing and scaling innovation with strong participation from Europe and Latin America. Recent editions report participants from well over 130 countries alongside a marquee startup competition.

Date: Jun 4 - 6, 2026
Location: Madrid, Spain
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationInvestmentNetworking
Conference | Tech
In-person

Slush

A Nordic led, founder focused event centered on company building and fundraising. Typically draws 13,000+ participants, thousands of startups, and thousands of investors, supported by a large number of side events. Programming combines headline talks with curated meetings and mentoring formats.

Date: Nov 19 - 20, 2025
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Industry: Tech
StartupsVenture CapitalInnovationNetworking
Conference | Tech
In-person

Switch

An Asia anchored deep tech and innovation festival that unites startups, researchers, corporate innovation teams, and investors. The agenda emphasizes commercialization, technology transfer, and industry partnerships.

Date: Oct 29 - 31, 2025
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Tech
Deep TechStartupsSustainabilitySmart Cities
Conference | Tech
In-person

Tech Week Singapore

An Asia Pacific platform that aggregates cloud and AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, data, and commerce through co-located shows. The format makes it easy to navigate buying cycles while surveying adjacent technologies.

Date: Oct 8 - 9, 2025
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Tech
AICybersecurityCloudeCommerce
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

PE VC Summit

An Asia focused summit for private equity and venture capital with thematic tracks on PE and investment, LPs, venture, and climate tech and ESG. Recent editions bring together more than 150 senior speakers and panelists for deep dives on strategy and market structure.

Date: Sep 10 - 11, 2025
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Private Equity
Private EquityVenture CapitalESGClimate Tech
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Asia

Asia's leading private capital meeting with broad coverage of fundraising, secondaries, and venture trends. Typical editions host 2,500+ senior professionals, including around 1,000+ GPs and 1,000+ LPs from more than 50 countries. Specialist summits and a dense networking program help move diligence forward.

Date: Sep 16 - 19, 2025
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Private Equity
Private EquityVenture CapitalLP/GP NetworkingFundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

Global Fintech Fest

An India anchored international stage for fintech, digital public infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Multiple stages and masterclasses convert policy and product debates into tangible pilots and partnerships.

Date: Oct 7 - 9, 2025
Location: Mumbai, India
Industry: Tech
AIBlockchainDigital PaymentsFinancial Inclusion
Conference | Tech
In-person

TechSparks

An India wide summit that highlights sector shifts and execution playbooks while showcasing emerging companies. Includes more than 100 sessions alongside the well known Tech30 startup showcase. The program balances headliners, masterclasses, and interactive formats.

Date: Nov 6 - 8, 2025
Location: Bangalore, India
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationNetworkingInvestment
Conference | Tech
In-person

Bengaluru Tech Summit

An India led, cross industry technology conclave spanning AI, biotech, semiconductors, and sustainability. Tracks and showcases connect research, product roadmaps, and commercialization pathways.

Date: Nov 18 - 20, 2025
Location: Bangalore, India
Industry: Tech
AIBiotechStartupsSustainability
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Japan

Japan's leading private capital forum focused on buyouts, governance, value creation, and the evolving private credit and venture landscape. Typical editions convene 350+ senior LPs and GPs with closed door discussions and curated small group formats. Content is designed to illuminate market dynamics and support relationship building in Japan's private markets.

Date: Dec 3 - 4, 2025
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Industry: Private Equity
Private MarketsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalLP Fundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

Startup Mahakumbh

An India focused showcase for startups and scale ups with sector tracks, product demos, mentorship, and curated B2B matchmaking. Recent editions highlight 100,000+ unique attendees, 2,900+ exhibitors, and 700+ speakers across hundreds of sessions. The platform is built to catalyze pilots, partnerships, and investment at national scale.

Date: Apr 3 - 5, 2025
Location: New Delhi, India
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationNetworkingInvestment
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn International

A flagship European gathering for private capital strategies across buyout, growth, secondaries, and private credit. Typical editions convene 6,000+ senior decision makers with 2,000+ LPs and 3,000+ GPs from over eighty countries, and 500+ speakers. Specialist summits and an extensive meeting program support fundraising and market insight.

Date: Jun 8 - 12, 2026
Location: Berlin, Germany
Industry: Private Equity
Private MarketsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalLP Fundraising
Conference | Private Equity
In-person

SuperReturn Middle East

The Middle East's leading private capital forum examining fundraising, private credit, infrastructure, and venture themes. Specialist tracks and curated interactions support the region's private markets agenda.

Date: Oct 21 - 23, 2025
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Private Equity
Private MarketsPrivate EquityVenture CapitalLP Fundraising
Conference | Tech
In-person

Bits and Pretzels

A European startup festival with a distinctive community experience. Typical editions bring about 7,500 participants and 500+ speakers across ten stages, alongside tens of thousands of curated founder investor meetings.

Date: Sep 29, 2025 - Oct 1, 2025
Location: Munich, Germany
Industry: Tech
StartupsInnovationNetworkingInvestment
Conference | Digital Infrastructure
In-person

Kickstart Europe Conference

A European strategy conference for digital infrastructure decision makers across data centers, cloud, connectivity, and investment. The agenda surfaces deployment trends, efficiency levers, and financing outlooks that shape the region's infrastructure graph.

Date: Feb 3 - 4, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Industry: Digital Infrastructure
Data CentersCloudConnectivityInvestment
Conference | Healthcare
In-person

WHX Dubai

A global healthcare exhibition and conference featuring innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, health IT, and wellness. Forums, education theaters, and show floor experiences with thousands of exhibits reveal future ready models for care delivery and health system performance.

Date: Feb 9 - 12, 2026
Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Healthcare
Medical DevicesHealth ITDiagnosticsInnovation
Conference | Retail
In-person

PLMA

The world’s leading private label trade show connecting retailers, brand owners, and manufacturers across food and non-food categories. Exhibitions, showcases, and industry forums highlight product innovation, enable sourcing and private-label development, and surface actionable insights on evolving consumer trends.

Date: May 19 - 20, 2026
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Industry: Retail
Private LabelRetailFMCGInnovation
Conference | Tech
In-person

Singapore Fintech Festival

An Asia Pacific convening that explores digital assets, payments, AI, and regulation across a large show floor and multiple stages. Labs, forums, and thematic programs encourage experimentation and cross border collaboration.

Date: Nov 12 - 14, 2025
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Industry: Tech
AIBlockchainDigital PaymentsESG
Conference | Food & Agri
In-person

Agritechnica

The world's leading trade fair for agricultural machinery and smart farming. Demonstrations, awards, and expert forums spotlight robotics, automation, precision agriculture, and sustainable practices.

Date: Nov 9 - 15, 2025
Location: Hanover, Germany
Industry: Food & Agri
AgritechSmart FarmingRoboticsSustainability
Conference | Food & Agri
In-person

Anuga

A global trade fair for the food and beverage industry featuring ten specialized shows in one. Category pavilions, trend zones, and award programs spotlight innovation and sourcing opportunities.

Date: Oct 4 - 8, 2025
Location: Cologne, Germany
Industry: Food & Agri
FoodTechSustainabilityInnovationNetworking

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