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Selected Events for February 2023

DLD Tel Aviv Live Innovation Festival 2023

Feb 1-3 – Israel
DLD Tel Aviv Innovation Festival is an event dedicated to business opportunities for investments in startups, technology and innovations. Includes conferences on various technologies.ed within your overall business strategy.

SCREENXSCREEN

Feb 7-9 – Virtual
New business models and revenue streams are created each year through the advancement of music and tech – new platforms, new tools, new ways of doing business all contribute to the new music economy. SCREENxSCREEN hosts key speakers and professionals that are active in this new world of doing business with tech and will showcase the next wave of music technology.

Amsterdam AI Summit 2023

Feb 8-9 – Netherlands
The Amsterdam AI Summit will deep dive into 2 areas – Deep Learning and Enterprise AI. The summit will showcase the opportunities for advancing trends in deep learning and their practical, ethical, and real-life impacts. Hear from a wide range of industry leaders, from expert practitioners to senior executives, about how AI can be implemented within your overall business strategy.

World AI Cannes Festival 2023

Feb 9-11 – France
The World AI Cannes Festival will bring together those who are currently building the most game-changing AI strategies and use-cases on the planet, to an unparalleled experience in the vibrant future of AI! With hundreds of exceptional talks, showcases, performances, and networking happenings, this 2nd edition will be without any doubt the #1 marketplace dedicated to AI where you need to be seen. ​

Axis Tel Aviv

Feb 14 – Israel
Axis Tel Aviv 2023 is a unique opportunity to network and meet with corporations, VC’s, investors, and many top Israeli tech startups, over 4 topics : i) Climate Tech; ii) Smart Mobility & Cities; iii) Retail Tech; and iv) Web 3 & Metaverse. Whether you are a startup, investor, corporate innovator, or an ecosystem member looking to grow your business and network, Axis Tel Aviv is definitely worth checking out.

OurCrowd Global Investor Summit

Feb 15 – Israel
The OurCrowd Global Investor Summit in Jerusalem is once again bringing the entire startup ecosystem together. The Summit, which provides unique access to private companies you can invest in, is one of the premier events in the startup world and one of the biggest investor events in the Middle East, with 23,259 people registering from 183 countries in 2020. 

European Blockchain Convention 2023

Feb 15-17 – Spain
Join 3,000+ attendees in a 3-day event and don’t miss the opportunity to meet with the startups, investors, corporates, and developers that are changing the world. Right in the heart of Barcelona, the event will feature 200+ speakers across a variety of panels, keynotes, workshops, and fire-side chats on the current state of Blockchain, Crypto, DeFi, NFTs, Metaverse, and Web3.

STEP Conference Dubai 2023

Feb 22-23 – UAE
Step started out as a series of workshops and small gatherings, and over 11 years has grown to become the largest tech festival in Dubai. With 6 main tracks, more than 400 global startups showcasing, hundreds of global investors, and 8,000+ global attendees over two days, Step brings the tech world to Dubai.

E-commerce Berlin 2023

Feb 23 – Germany
The E-commerce Berlin Expo is regarded as a networking venue, as well as an insightful knowledge center, for all significant decision-makers in the e-commerce business. It helps attendees to broaden their perspectives and form long-term connections.

4FYN 2023

Feb 27- Mar 2 – Spain
4YFN and UNDP are joining forces again to support women start-up entrepreneurs based in the Arab region who are using technological solutions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.

MWC Barcelona 2023

Feb 27- Mar 2 – Spain
This year, Fira Barcelona was packed with imagination, inspiration, and cutting-edge innovation. Despite the challenges, we hosted expert thought leadership, iconic brands, and participants from almost 200 countries and territories. Whether you flew in or logged on, we hope you enjoyed the event.

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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. 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