Events
What’s on in our world
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.
Founders & Wine: Friday Night Networking
Casual connections for Berlin’s startup community
Unwind and connect with fellow founders over a glass of wine in a relaxed setting. This monthly meetup offers an informal space to share ideas, swap stories, and build meaningful relationships within Berlin's vibrant startup scene.
Founders & Friends Berlin Meetup
Brand & Marketing Growth Edition
Join Berlin’s startup community for an evening focused on brand, marketing, and growth. Organised by Avomind, this meetup offers networking opportunities, expert-led discussions, and insights into scaling strategies in a relaxed setting.
Black Is Tech Week 2025
A week-long celebration of Black innovation in tech and culture
Black Is Tech Week 2025 is scheduled for August 11–16, 2025, across multiple venues in Houston, Texas, with a concentration in the Downtown area. This immersive, in-person experience will feature a variety of events, including AI, Career, Dev+, Web3, and Founders summits, technical workshops, training and certification classes, company-hosted special events, networking mixers, and a music concert.
General admission is free, while VIP and All-Access ticket holders will enjoy priority access to all events and exclusive experiences.
TechBBQ 2025
Scandinavia’s flagship tech summit in Copenhagen
TechBBQ 2025 will take place on August 27–28, 2025, at Bella Center Copenhagen, one of Scandinavia’s largest and most modern venues for congresses, conventions, and events.
The two-day summit blends Nordic values with global scale, spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and startup growth. Attendees can access curated networking, startup showcases, and 150+ sessions led by tech pioneers and scale-up leaders.
TechSPO London
TECHSPO London 2025 takes place August 28–29, 2025, at the Sofitel London Heathrow Hotel (connected to Terminal 5) in London, UK, bringing together technology providers, developers, brands, marketers, designers, innovators, and evangelists over two immersive days. As part of the global TECHSPO series, this expo focuses on the latest in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS—where business, tech, and innovation collide.
Expect technology training sessions, a dynamic expo hall, networking luncheons, live demos, and the co-located DigiMarCon UK conference—ideal for hands‑on learning, interaction, and forging industry connections .
Responsible AI Summit
Europe’s leading summit on ethical and responsible AI
Responsible AI Summit 2025 takes place September 22–24, 2025, in London, UK, uniting global AI leaders, policy‑makers, researchers, startups, and enterprise innovators committed to shaping an ethical AI future. Hosted by the AI & Data Analytics Network, this summit emphasizes trustworthy, transparent, and human‑centered AI practices.
Expect thought‑provoking keynotes, expert‑led panels, startup and enterprise showcases, and deep‑dive discussions on regulation, governance, and responsible innovation.
Bits & Pretzels
Europe’s leading founders festival in Munich
Bits & Pretzels 2025 takes place September 29 – October 1, 2025, in Munich, bringing together 5,000 founders, investors, and decision-makers from across Europe and beyond. Known for its unique blend of startup energy, networking, and Bavarian flair, Bits & Pretzels is where ideas meet action.
Expect world-class speakers, curated startup exhibitions, intimate networking opportunities, and the iconic Oktoberfest Networking on the final day.
Web Summit
Europe’s largest tech conference in Lisbon
Web Summit 2025 takes place November 10–13, 2025, in Lisbon, bringing together over 70,000 attendees from 160+ countries. Recognised as one of the world’s leading gatherings for startups, investors, and innovators, Web Summit offers four days of learning, connection, and dealmaking across 25+ tracks.
Expect global media, hundreds of speakers, startup exhibitions, and focused networking opportunities. Founderland Members: Email us for your discount.
Slush
The world’s leading startup event in Helsinki
Slush 2025 takes place November 20–21, 2025, in Helsinki, gathering 13,000 attendees, including 5,000 startup founders and operators, 3,000 investors, and 300 media representatives. Designed to match founders with the right investors, talent, and partners, Slush is a high-impact event built for action and meaningful connection.
Expect keynotes from global tech leaders, intimate side events, startup showcases, and tailored networking in a uniquely dark and atmospheric setting.
EU-Startups Summit
Europe’s premier gathering for startup founders and investors
EU-Startups Summit 2026 takes place May 7–8, 2026, in Malaga, Spain, and brings together over 2,000 founders, startup enthusiasts, corporates, angel investors, and VCs from across Europe. Organized by EU-Startups.com, the summit offers two days of focused networking, inspiration, and dealmaking at the heart of Southern Europe’s innovation scene.
Expect keynotes from Europe’s most successful founders, a promising startup pitch competition, insightful panel discussions, and countless opportunities to connect.
Develop: Brighton
The UK’s leading game developer conference by the beach
Develop:Brighton 2025 takes place July 8–10, 2025, in Brighton, UK, bringing together thousands of game developers, publishers, and industry professionals for three days of insight, inspiration, and connection. From solo indie devs to global studios, it’s a must-attend for anyone shaping the future of games.
Expect expert-led sessions across multiple tracks, a dedicated expo, career development opportunities, and networking on the sunny Brighton seafront.
Global Summit of Women
The leading global summit for women’s economic empowerment
The Global Summit of Women 2025 will take place from July 3 to 5, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, bringing together over 1,000 women leaders, including government ministers, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and advocates from around the world. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this Summit brings together a powerful community committed to expanding women’s economic opportunities and leadership globally.
Expect a rich agenda featuring a Government Leaders Forum, high‑profile plenaries (including “Global Megatrends” and a Male CEO Forum), targeted breakout sessions on negotiation, social media, AI, mentoring, and women on boards. The Summit culminates in an inspiring Gala Awards Dinner recognizing outstanding leadership.