Events

Build, Belong, Be Seen

Your entrepreneurial journey deserves community at every stage. Browse our list of virtual, in-person, and member-only events curated for the women building Europe’s future. Here’s where we’ll meet.

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Bits & Pretzels

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Bits & Pretzels (September 29 – October 1, 2025) is Europe’s leading founders festival, hosted annually in Munich during Oktoberfest. The three-day event gathers 5,000+ startup founders, investors, and decision-makers for high-impact networking, expert keynotes, and startup showcases. With a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and scaling ventures, the festival blends business with Bavarian culture.

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Web Summit

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Web Summit (November 10–13, 2025) is one of the world’s largest technology conferences, held annually in Lisbon, Portugal. It gathers 70,000+ attendees from startups, enterprises, investors, and media for four days of high-profile keynotes, product launches, and strategic networking. Covering themes from AI and fintech to sustainability and global policy, the summit shapes the future of technology and innovation worldwide.

Sifted Summit 2025

Sifted Summit

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Sifted Summit (October 8–9, 2025) gathers 3,000+ founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders at Magazine London. With a focus on Resilience, the two-day event features 200+ speakers, 80+ sponsors and exhibitors, and interactive workshops across four stages. Attendees gain access to curated networking, side events, and the Sifted newsroom. Members: Email us for your discount.

Upcoming events

From Berlin to Barcelona, online and off — this calendar curates the standout events worth your time. Whether hosted by Founderland or our trusted partners, every listing is vetted for relevance, quality, and alignment with the needs of our community.

Expect sessions where founders are seen, included, and supported. From workshops and panels to networking nights and pitch events, these are the spaces where connections happen and ideas move forward.

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