International events dedicated to entrepreneurship and startups play a crucial role in supporting entrepreneurs in achieving success.
Europe, in particular, has established itself as a highly relevant stage for these initiatives. In this promising context, I prepared a careful list that highlights events that, in my perspective, have the potential to positively influence the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Techarena
Techarena returns in 2025 with the theme “Becoming the best in the world”. The event will bring together 12,000 business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from around the world, offering unique opportunities to gain strategic insights, explore emerging technologies, secure investments or connect with industry leaders.
Participants will discuss topics such as innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability and global trends, exploring paths to excellence in areas such as business, sport, culture and society.
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
When: February 20th to 21st 2025
More information: https://www.tecarena.se
4YFN
4YFN (Four Years From Now) is a prominent event in the global startup ecosystem, held in conjunction with the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, the largest mobile industry exhibition worldwide.
With a significant international presence, 4YFN attracts participants from more than 100 countries, providing unique networking opportunities, access to investors and exposure to emerging technologies.
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: March 3 to 6, 2025
More information: https://www.4yfn.com
START Summit
START Summit 2024 is a conference dedicated to entrepreneurship and technology, designed and organized by students since its inception in 1997. The choice of St. Gallen as the event location is not surprising, given that the city is home to one of the leading business schools of Europe.
This event provides immersion in an environment full of technological innovation, startups and entrepreneurship, enriched by the distinctive touch of the Swiss experience.
Where: St. Gallen, Switzerland
When: March 20 to 21, 2025
More information: https://www.startsummit.ch/
EU-Startups Summit
This event, organized by EU-Startups, one of the main online publications dedicated to the European entrepreneurial ecosystem, brings together startup founders, large companies, business angels, investors and members of the media from across Europe.
The initiative offers unique networking opportunities, inspiring talks, interactive workshops and a startup competition. The winning startup will be awarded a prize package worth €390,000, which includes international visibility and access to exclusive connections with renowned investors.
Where: Malta
When: April 24th and 25th, 2025
More information: https://www.eu-startups.com/eu-startups-summit-2025/
E-SHOW Next
It is one of the main events on Digital Marketing and e-Commerce in Europe, a meeting point for professionals in the online world. It is a disruptive event created to connect brands, sellers and consumers with leaders in innovative solutions in the sector. Through an immersive experience, it combines technology, creativity and emerging trends to transform the interaction between companies and their audiences, opening up new business opportunities.
Where: Barcelona, Spain
When: April 9th to 10th, 2025
More information: https://eshow.es/barcelona
Latitude59
Latitude59 may be small in number of participants, but it is huge in opportunities and knowledge. The event stands out for providing an environment rich in networking, inspiring talks with international leaders, access to investors and a highly prestigious pitch competition. Furthermore, it offers a unique space for reflection and development of innovative ideas for the future.
Among its main attractions is one of the most important startup competitions in Europe, which offers a monetary prize of 1 million euros, consolidating Latitude59 as an unmissable event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Where: Tallinn, Estonia
When: 21st to 23rd May 2025
More information: https://latitude59.ee/
GITEX Europe
The first edition of GITEX Europe, inspired by the success of GITEX Global in Dubai, brings together technology leaders, startups, investors and large companies with the aim of boosting the European digital economy.
This event stands out for presenting innovations in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital cities, quantum computing, green technology and Web 3.0. Furthermore, it offers unique networking opportunities, strategic partnerships and access to global markets, consolidating itself as an essential platform for shaping Europe’s technological future.
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 21st to 23rd May 2025
More information: https://www.gitex-europe.com/
Dublin Tech Summit
The Dublin Tech Summit is an important technology and innovation conference taking place in Dublin, being the largest and most prestigious international technology event in Ireland.
This event brings together global leaders in innovation, technology and business to shape the future of global trends and technologies. It is a central point for the global technology ecosystem, as several of the largest international technology companies have chosen Dublin as their headquarters in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.
Where: Dublin, Ireland
When: 28th to 29th May 2025
More information: https://dublintechsummit.tech/
South Summit
The South Summit is the main event dedicated to social innovation startups, connecting the most prominent innovative entrepreneurs from Southern Europe and Latin America with investors and large companies.
Firmly established as a reference international event based in Spain, the South Summit brings together large companies, startups, entrepreneurs, investors and institutions. This meeting is an essential platform to accelerate innovation, foster lasting relationships, explore new business opportunities and boost revenue generation.
Where: Madrid, Spain
When: 4th to 6th June 2025
More information: https://www.southsummit.co/
London Tech Week
London is widely recognized as one of the main hubs for launching startups in Europe. London Tech Week plays a crucial role in this recognition, bringing together prominent speakers, top executives, policy makers, investors and startups. The visionaries who apply new technologies to solve the world’s biggest problems.
London Tech Week gives the technology and entrepreneurial ecosystem a platform to come together and drive meaningful change. This five-day event attracts participants from more than 90 countries, with more than 45,000 people in attendance and more than 350 speakers.
Where: London, United Kingdom
When: 9th to 13th June 2025
More information: https://londontechweek.com/
Viva Technology
Viva Technology is the main international startup event in France and one of the most prominent in Europe. This global meeting point brings together startups and leaders to celebrate innovation, featuring several exhibitions dedicated to startups and technology, with new ideas for the future.
It is one of the largest startup events in the world, with more than 165 thousand visitors, 13,500 startups from 120 countries and featured in previous editions speakers such as Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Vitalik Buterin, Satya Nadella, Melanie Perkins and Nik Storonsky.
Where: Paris, France
When: 11th to 14th June 2025
More information: https://vivatechnology.com/
The Next Web (TNW) Conference
The TNW Conference is an event that brings together business leaders and technology enthusiasts to debate the future of the technology sector. At this summit, you’ll have the opportunity to meet global technology leaders and entrepreneurs, as well as gain valuable insights from industry pioneers. The Next Web Conference (TNW) is described by CNBC as “the most intimate technology festival on the planet”.
Where: Amsterdam, Netherlands
When: 19th to 20th June 2025
More information: https://thenextweb.com/conference
Startup Olé
Startup Olé is one of the biggest technology and entrepreneurship events in Europe. Organized by the University of Salamanca, the event aims to boost the European entrepreneurial ecosystem and has the support of the European Commission.
Where: Salamanca, Spain
When: 15th to 17th October 2025
More information: https://startupole.eu/
Web Summit
The Web Summit is the world’s largest entrepreneurship and technology conference, where the major trends that will shape society in the coming years are revealed. Participating in the Web Summit offers the opportunity to meet the pioneers who are building the future and expand your network of contacts.
The Web Summit serves as a showcase for startups, providing them with a day to present their projects at dedicated counters and interact with the most relevant people, whether potential investors or future customers. Startups also have the possibility of participating in the pitch competition and gaining a global reputation.
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
When: 10th to 14th November 2025
More information: https://websummit.com/
Slush
One of the largest global events for startups and investors, created by Finnish students, aiming to facilitate meetings between start-up founders and investors and pitch competitions.
Slush is a non-profit event with a mission to create and support entrepreneurs who are changing the world. Enabling connections between founders, investors and startups.
When: 19th to 20th November 2025
Where: Helsinki, Finland
More information: https://slush.org/