The Coolest Startup Events in Europe – 2025 Special Edition! ???
Welcome to this special edition of our Startup Events Europe newsletter! This year, Europe’s startup scene is hotter than ever, and we’ve handpicked the coolest, must-attend events to help you connect, learn, and scale your startup.
?? Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, these events are the perfect place to network, find funding, and get inspired!
?? 15 Must-Attend Startup Events in 2025 ??
1. The 25th & Last National Startup Competition by Venture Cup Denmark ?????
?? March 27, 2025
?? Denmark
?? The final edition of Denmark’s most prestigious startup competition for university founders. Compete for cash prizes, get expert feedback, and join a strong entrepreneurial network.
2. SKInnovation ?????
?? March 26–28, 2025
?? Austrian Alps, Austria
?? The only startup event where networking happens on ski slopes! Meet investors, founders, and tech enthusiasts in a stunning alpine setting.
3. EU-Startups Summit ?????
?? April 24–25, 2025
?? Valletta, Malta
?? One of Europe’s top startup gatherings, featuring pitch competitions, investor meetings, and keynotes from industry leaders.
4. Iceland Innovation Week ?????
?? May 12–16, 2025
?? ReykjavÃk, Iceland
?? A week-long celebration of innovation, including talks, company visits, networking events, and even icy ocean dips!
5. Latitude59 ?????
?? May 21–23, 2025
?? Tallinn, Estonia
??A global community & event platform making a positive impact in the world via fast-growing tech & startups.
6. Mashup ?????
?? May 27–28, 2025
?? Malm?, Sweden
?? A highly exclusive startup meetup capped at 500 VC-backed founders and investors, designed to replace traditional conferences with meaningful conversations.
7. Tech Open Air (TOA) ?????
?? June 4–7, 2025
?? Berlin, Germany
?? An interdisciplinary festival blending technology, music, art, and science, attracting top speakers and entrepreneurs.
8. London Tech Week ?????
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?? June 9–13, 2025
?? London, UK
?? A massive gathering of tech founders, investors, and policymakers. Includes dedicated networking spaces and a startup matchmaking app.
9. Viva Technology ?????
?? June 11–14, 2025
?? Paris, France
?? The largest tech event in Europe, attracting 13,000+ startups and 1,700+ investors. A must-attend for startup growth and funding.
10. European Women in Technology by Women in Technology World Series ?????
?? June 25–26, 2025
?? Amsterdam, Netherlands
?? Europe’s largest gathering of women in tech, with 5,000+ attendees from various industries including finance, healthcare, and energy.
11. TechBBQ ?????
?? August 27–28, 2025
?? Copenhagen, Denmark
?? The Nordics’ biggest startup summit, featuring 1,200+ investors and top founders, all in a relaxed, BBQ-style setting.
12. Bits & Pretzels ?????
?? September 29 – October 1, 2025
?? Munich, Germany
?? A high-energy festival merging tech, startup pitches, and Oktoberfest networking, attended by 1,000+ investors managing over €390 billion in capital.
13. Slush ?????
?? November 19–20, 2025
?? Helsinki, Finland
?? One of the world’s most exciting startup events, bringing together 13,000 attendees and 3,300+ investors in a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere.
14. Web Summit ?????
?? November 10–13, 2025
?? Lisbon, Portugal
?? Called “the world’s premier tech conference,†this massive event features 70,000+ professionals, 2,300 startups, and unparalleled networking opportunities.
15. Techsylvania ?????
?? June 25-26, 2025
?? Cluj-Napoca, Romania
?? A top-tier tech conference, featuring keynotes and panel discussions drawing Europe’s best innovators and investors.
?? Want to Share an Event or Startup News? Got an upcoming startup event or big news? Email us at press@venturecup.dk—we’d love to feature it in our next edition!
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— The Venture Cup Denmark Team
What an exciting lineup of startup events in 2025! ?? At Beatnickel, we’re on a mission to connect musicians, venues, and fans through technology, and we can’t wait to meet fellow founders, investors, and innovators at these amazing events. See you at TechBBQ in Copenhagen and beyond! ?? #Startups #TechEvents #Innovation #Beatnickel #MusicTech