Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 1/1/2027
In short
The EU-Startups Summit is a two-day in-person event in Malta on May 9-10, 2026, bringing together up to 2,000 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts from across Europe for networking, learning, and an exciting pitch competition.
EU Startups Summit
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 1/1/2027155 days left
2,000
Attendees
7,650
Meetings expected
1,080
Founders
225
Investors
60+
Exhibiting companies
80+
Speakers
Overview
The EU-Startups Summit is an annual in-person event, now in its 10th edition, designed to showcase many of Europe's most promising startups and foster learning from successful European entrepreneurs. The summit gathers up to 2,000 founders, startup enthusiasts, corporates, angel investors, VCs, and media from across Europe for two days of networking, inspiration, and education. This event serves as a central meeting point for aspiring entrepreneurs and investors focused on building international tech companies. Attendees will have ample networking opportunities, facilitated by a dedicated networking app available 10 days prior to the event. The summit features fireside chats with internationally successful founders, insightful keynotes, and an exciting pitch competition on the main stage. The summit will host an exhibition hall with approximately 60 innovative companies showcasing their solutions. Participants will represent about 1,200 different companies, allowing for extensive face-to-face connections in addition to those made through the networking app. The event aims to create an environment where connections are forged and knowledge is shared to accelerate the growth of European tech.
Key dates
- Event DatesMay 9-10, 2026
How to enter
- Secure your tickets for the EU-Startups Summit.
- Access the dedicated networking app approximately 10 days prior to the event to connect with other participants.