Sesame Summit 2026 – application open

Staying SaaSy in Dublin

SaaStock’s Startup Program offers the opportunity for SaaS startups to partner with your event and amplifies their visibility. What else can applicants look forward to throughout the process?

The Startup Program is a launchpad for early-stage SaaS startups to get the reach and visibility of leading SaaS VCs and investors, alongside the main program and expert-led workshops.

As part of the program, participating startups get wider exposure from the SaaS VC ecosystem through our Global Pitch Competition, designed to take their SaaS from ideation to realization and fund their growth.

Between 2018 and 2019, over 300 startups passed through our Startup Program worldwide and benefited from the power of our network.

blank
SaaStock Traction stage 2019

The “growth at all costs” era has ended. Building sustainable revenue and maximizing efficiency is one of our key themes for SaaStock 2022. Some of the world’s leading SaaS voices will be in Dublin in October, unveiling how to generate sustainable revenue and why building your SaaS company upon the strongest foundations possible is the key to longevity.

The race to recruit and retain top talent is one challenge the European tech ecosystem has faced for some time. At SaaStock 2022, each of our four main stages will be hosting content dedicated to this very topic. With sessions on leveling up your company culture to maximizing employee lifetime value, our stages will showcase practical insights by speakers from unicorn companies all the way to bootstrapped start-ups.

blank
SaaStock main stage 2019

SaaStock promotes “Human connections, not just meetings”. What are the differences in networking for your conference that sets it apart from others?

This year, SaaStock will be like no other SaaS conference. We’re working really hard behind the scenes to make this the most impactful conference for SaaS founders, execs, and investors by providing a number of face-to-face networking opportunities.

This includes our dedicated event app which will be launched closer to the event and that’ll allow attendees to pre-book meetings with their peers. For a full breakdown, check out our blog post.

blank
SaaStock meeting tables

In addition to the SaaStock conference, you offer SaaS.City and SaaSociety. Can you give potential attendees a quick rundown of what these events are all about?

SaaS.City is a series of focused workshops structured to facilitate learning and networking. They take place across a variety of venues throughout Dublin and are an upgraded experience open to SaaStock ticket holders only.

These pre-event boot camps offer advanced-level mentoring in intimate hands-on workshops that deep-dive into specific business challenges. You’ll take part in a structured, peer-driven learning environment and leave equipped with practical solutions, frameworks, and methodologies to overcome any obstacle.

SaaSociety is a VIP, application-only retreat that brings together 60 scaling SaaS founders with a minimum of $5 million in ARR.

This two-day retreat allows founders to round up the main conference with opportunities to reflect, build meaningful connections with peers, and work on their business instead of in their business.

Taking place at Castle Leslie’s 5-star rated estate, SaaSociety promises an impactful, quality experience for attendees to network in roundtable sessions, and enjoy outdoor activities such as horse riding, whiskey tasting, golf, or off-car road driving (to name a few!) and connect with peers at a gala dinner.

blank
SaaStock 2019 hall

There is also the “Investock” program that SaaStock is curating for investors and VCs. What can they expect from this experience and what are the advantages of joining?

Investock is a one-day event that brings together the most influential SaaS investors from international funds to connect together on an annual basis.

This network-focused event allows the investor community to collaborate with one another on topics such as deal flow, leading an investment round, best processes for closing rounds, the current market climate, and more. Investock gives attendees the unique opportunity to have six months’ worth of meetings in one day with peers, partners, and funds.

Taking place this year at the Aviva Stadium on 17 October, attendees can also expect select content featuring a special guest from the investor and partnership world.

blank
SaaStock Investock table

Lastly, this is the first year SaaStock will be back to Dublin after 2 years of remote/virtual events! How do you feel about returning to RDS in Dublin and what have you learned from running several online events throughout the pandemic?

We’re absolutely thrilled to be returning to the RDS! To think that SaaStock had started as a small gathering back in 2016 and we’re now at a point where we’ll be bringing 5000+ SaaS founders, execs and investors together is our biggest motivation.

We’re so happy to hear from our community that they’re ready to meet in person again after a few years of online events and virtual gatherings. Those were definitely a challenge but we pivoted at the right time and helped keep the community together during an extremely difficult time.

We learned the importance of community and really stuck to our roots.

blank
SaaStock sign 2019 

⚡Electrified for SaaStock? Join the club smrs.link/SS22

you might also like

blank
Consumer 5 days ago

Walking through the sprawling halls of IFA Berlin 2025, it’s immediately clear that this isn’t just another trade show. This year’s edition solidified IFA Next as Europe’s premier showcase of consumer technology startups, an event where innovation meets practical applications in a comprehensive hardware-focused startup environment. The heart of European consumer tech innovation IFA Next has evolved into Europe’s hub for the latest on consumer tech. It’s where the continent’s most promising hardware startups converge with global visionaries and industry pioneers. This isn’t just marketing speak — Hall H25, dedicated entirely to consumer-focused hardware, was in many ways the largest and most influential gathering of consumer technology startups in Europe. The centerpiece was the Dream Stage, where bold ideas are shared through keynotes, panels, and highly anticipated pitch battles. Unlike other tech conferences, IFA Next maintains laser focus on technologies that will directly impact how people live, work, and interact with their environments. The Dream Stage is also where Europe’s next consumer tech unicorns are spotted far before they take flight. The finale of this year’s IFA Next Pitch Battle 2025: Breakthrough Battle saw founders presenting concepts to investors, media, and industry experts, competing for visibility, investment, and growth opportunities. Complementing the Dream Stage was the IFA Lab, an interactive testing ground where exhibitors, investors and industry  professionals collaborate to bring innovations from prototype to store shelves. The Lab is where Europe’s startups refined their ideas, engaged with industry experts, and pushed new technologies from concept to market reality. Hall H25: Europe’s consumer tech capital Hall H25 was home to what has become Europe’s largest dedicated consumer technology startup space. Beyond the sheer numbers, the hall is an indicator of how mature Europe’s hardware ecosystem has become. IFA Next specifically champions hardware solutions that people can touch, use and integrate into their daily lives. The diversity and ambition on display were remarkable. Both European and international startups presented solutions spanning healthcare, sustainable products, and cutting-edge tech for everyday use.  What stood out Addressing a critical gap in healthcare technology that affects families across the world, Coro, which won an IFA Innovation Award, accurately measures milk supply in real-time during breastfeeding. This is exactly the kind of practical, user-oriented innovation that defines IFA Next’s positioning. LeydenJar Technologies‘ groundbreaking battery technology deserves special mention for fundamentally rethinking energy storage for everyday devices. This startup is tackling what will arguably be one of the biggest challenges for consumer electronics as AI-powered devices become ubiquitous in European homes: more energy storage while keeping the dimensions small. Dtablet’s medication management solutions address  healthcare challenges that affect millions of European families. Their focus on reducing dosing uncertainty represents the practical, user-centered approach that characterizes Europe’s tech startups. Paptic’s bio-based, recyclable packaging materials are made from renewable wood fibers, a distinctly European approach to sustainable products. The startup won multiple awards, demonstrating how European startups are leading global sustainability trends. Unframe showcased immersive applications combining virtual reality and artificial intelligence, a bellwether of  next-generation digital experiences. The startup’s user-centric approach to VR and AI reflects its emphasis on practical applications over pure technological spectacle. Broadcasting innovation: IFA’s Twitch strategy One of the most forward-thinking aspects of IFA 2025 was the creation of dedicated Twitch live rooms for presenting products and news in real-time. Modern users expect interactive, accessible content about the products that will impact their lives, so this integration of live streaming represents a crucial evolution in how innovations reach their intended audiences. Sessions like “Retro Tech Rewind” with IFA CEO Leif Lindner were specifically designed for Twitch, demonstrating IFA Next’s commitment to making innovation accessible beyond the convention floor. This approach to content delivery could set new standards for how European startups engage with their markets. Europe’s consumer tech ecosystem at scale What makes IFA Next compelling is its comprehensive approach to nurturing consumer-focused innovation. It’s not just about displaying finished products; the focus here is on creating an environment where startups can connect with VCs, retail partners, buyers, and over 4,500 journalists. This ecosystem brings together everything from AI-powered home devices, smartphones, laptops and sustainable products to smart health solutions and wearable technology. With dedicated spaces for both demonstrations and retail networking, IFA Next bridged the gap between cutting-edge research and retail opportunities, a critical pathway for European hardware startups. While cities like London, Berlin, and Amsterdam host numerous tech conferences, none of those events match IFA Next’s specific focus on hardware innovation or its ability to connect startups directly with the global consumer electronics retail ecosystem. Samsung’s strong AI focus Samsung has put in a lot of time and effort into comprehensively integrating AI across its consumer product ecosystem. Take for example Its AI-enabled refrigerator: besides keeping your groceries fresh, it can propose recipes, and even identify missing ingredients — it’s a masterclass in how established brands are setting the bar for startups to reach and surpass. Samsung also showcased its expansion beyond traditional consumer electronics into B2B applications. Its IoT systems and 3D building visualization software demonstrated how consumer tech innovations can scale into commercial applications — a pathway many European startups at IFA Next are actively pursuing. The future of European consumer tech IFA 2025 has demonstrated that Europe’s technology startup ecosystem isn’t just thriving — it’s defining global trends. From sustainable packaging solutions to revolutionary healthcare devices, European startups at IFA Next are solving real problems with practical, scalable solutions. The combination of established electronics giants setting innovation benchmarks, ambitious startups developing market-ready solutions, and innovative presentation formats showed that IFA Next has become more than Europe’s largest consumer tech startup showcase: It’s evolved into an essential preview of European technology leadership. For anyone interested in understanding where European consumer technology innovation is heading, IFA Next represents the definitive annual checkpoint. The innovations showcased here by European and international startups will likely be the everyday products of tomorrow, and Europe’s leadership in making that transformation happen is becoming undeniably clear. As Europe’s premier consumer tech startup showcase, IFA Next

Electric vehicle charging and sustainable mobility technology representing LIZY's circular electric leasing approach
Events 3 weeks ago

Startups don't have infinite budgets and resources are tight. Spend has to be justified, and tens of thousands on sponsorship need more than vibe.

Slush 2024
Events 4 weeks ago

If you’re looking to forge new partnerships, discover groundbreaking technologies, or simply stay ahead of the curve, here are some events that you’d better not miss. 

Subscribe to
our Newsletter!

Stay at the forefront with our curated guide to the best upcoming Tech events.