Selected for Entrepreneurship: May 2021

OFFF Barcelona 2021

May 3-8 (Virtual) :: OFFF is a community inviting all those whom are eager to learn, to participate and get inspired in a three-day journey of conferences, workshops, activities and performances.

Sesamers on Tour – Africa

May 4 (Virtual) :: Our 4th stop on the tour, hosted by Afrobytes, will spotlight the booming African tech ecosystem; showcasing emerging talents and fresh ideas.

SaaStock LatAm 2021

May 6 (Virtual) :: Latin America’s most actionable online conference for B2B SaaS founders, executives, and investors

Unlimited Realities

May 6-7 (Virtual) :: The event will be divided into 4 panels of 1 hour each, covering the areas of: the future of Human-Machine Interaction, Realities, Industries, and Human-Human Interaction delivered by well-known academics, scientists and professionals coming from renowned international institutions.

TechChill 2021 Baltic Tech Day

May 7 (Virtual) :: Join us for the opening of TechChill 2021 and a day full of content about all things Baltic Tech. Learn about the newest trends and the future outlook for the tech industry in the Baltics and network with the main ecosystem players in the region.

Sesamers on Tour – Russia, Ukraine & Belarus

May 11 (Virtual) :: Our 5th stop on the tour, hosted by EMERGE, will spotlight the Russian, Ukrainian & Belarusian tech ecosystems.

Impact’21

May 12-13 (Hybrid) :: Impact brings leaders at the forefront of innovation from many sectors – industry 4.0, 5G, IoE, fintech, biotechnology & digital health, transportation, energy & environment, science, business, investments and entrepreneurship – together to explore the opportunities for creating global digital future.

EMERGE 2021

May 12-14 (Hybrid) :: EMERGE is the global tech product conference, where entrepreneurs, tech talent, investors, and scientists get together to create the future. It’s a 360° cross-industry approach to product development, scaling, and growth.

Podim DX

May 17-19 (Hybrid) :: Podim is creating real value by bringing together and connecting renowned international investors, established corporations, and startups & scaleups from the Alps-Adriatic and Western Balkans regions.

Sesamers on Tour – Australia

May 18 (Virtual) :: Our 6th stop on the tour, hosted by Pause Fest, will spotlight the Australian tech ecosystem.

Autonomy Digital 2.0

May 19-20 (Virtual) :: More than an event, Autonomy is a Business2Business / Business2Government platform that brings together all the players involved in sustainable and intelligent mobility. Innovators, startups and large groups trust us every year to promote their solutions to transport operators, elected officials, cities, investors and the media.

EcoMotion Week 2021

May 18-20 (Hybrid) :: EcoMotion Week is a showcase of excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship featuring community activities, cocktail hours, and of course, the annual Main Event. The biggest week in smart mobility is one of the best places to meet innovators in transportation with hundreds of startups, senior executives and policymakers in EcoMotion’s unique atmosphere, fostering brainstorming, great networking and innovation.

TechChill 2021 – Content & Networking Week

May 18-21 (Virtual) :: Catch keynotes, fireside chats, and panel discussions by the top experts from all around the world about Green New World, Knowledge for Growth, Digital Transformation and the Human Side of Tech. Engage in roundtable discussions, upskill in masterclasses, jump in random or personalized matchmaking.

Startup Village 2021

May 24-25 (Russia) :: Startup Village is the most large-scale startup conference in Russia and the CIS countries for technology entrepreneurs, organised by the Skolkovo Foundation in collaboration with the Foundation’s partners.

Afrobytes 2021

May 25 (Virtual) :: Afrobytes brings together entrepreneurs, business executives, CEOs, academics, innovators, investors, venture capitalists, tech enthusiasts and media to explore business opportunities between the African tech ecosystem and players in the global tech world.

Sesamers on Tour – Poland

May 25 (Virtual) :: Our 7th stop on the tour, hosted by Infoshare, will spotlight the Polish tech ecosystem.

FoodX – Step

May 25 (Virtual) :: FoodX will cover the latest trends and innovation in the food technology space, including farming, supply chain, logistics, research, investment, and legislation, with participation from relevant stakeholders from the ecosystem.

INNOVATE4CLIMATE

May 25-27 (Virtual) :: INNOVATE4CLIMATE (I4C), hosted by the World Bank Group, is an annual global conference on climate finance, climate investment and climate markets. It attracts leaders focused on transformative and innovative action on climate change. Launched in 2017, I4C is designed to bring together thought leaders interested in linking climate innovation with investment opportunities – transforming dialogue into action.

ChangeNOW Summit 2021

May 27-29 (Virtual) :: ChangeNOW Summit is the largest positive impact gathering in the world. Over 3 days, discover top solutions and innovators addressing our most urgent global issues in vibrant and inspiring sessions.

Digital|K 2021

May 27-28 (Hybrid) :: Among the top 10 digital innovation events in Europe, DigitalK is a must gathering for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, curious minds and business innovators in the CEE region and beyond.

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