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SHAPING THE TECH EVENT ECOSYSTEM

 

SESAME
SUMMIT

16-17 April 2026 / Biarritz, FRANCE

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The only community dedicated to event operators, VC platform leaders and ecosystem builders in Europe.
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First speakers

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Vojtech Horna

VP Communications at Index Ventures
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Vincent Touati-Tomas

Marketing Advisor at Expression Capitale
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Ari Stein

Global Programming, 52 insights
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Laura O’Neill

SVP Speakers & Key Attendees, Web Summit
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Lina Behrens

Head of Strategy & Content, HLTH Europe

Past participants

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Beyond the event

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A carefully selected group from across the tech ecosystem, gathered to share and learn from each other, to build lasting relationships.

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Started in 2016, Sesame Summit distills years of high impact connections and industry knowledge into two transformative days.

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Previous editions have sparked cross-border partnerships and deals, with each year bringing new stories of collaboration.

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Get year-round access to a dedicated WhatsApp group, personalized introductions, and direct 1:1 support from Sesamers whenever you need it.

Are you ready?

Submit your application to join Sesame Summit 2026. Applications are reviewed weekly with limited seats available; confirmed participants will be required to pay a participation fee. If you were referred by a member, please mention them in the dedicated field.

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Testimonials

Super energizing! So inspiring to meet peers, share struggles, and reimagine the future of conferences together. Loved the shared values and energy!
Laure de ClebsattelEditorial & Event Content Lead @France Digitale
Sesame Summit is a wonderful way to meet with colleagues and new friends from across the tech event world! Loved it!
Tannya GaxiolaCOO @Turing Fest
Finally a crowd to geek out on all topics related to organising tech events - felt like I had found my people. I'm so happy that I took the time to go to Biarritz, not the easiest place to get to but there is no better place for an event where tech event organisers can really take their mind off their to-do list for a second and really connect, share experiences and make new friends.
Kai IsandHead of Program & Member of the Board @Latitude59
As a first-time participant in the Sesame Summit, I found it to be a refreshing and enriching experience. The intimate setting fostered deep discussions and genuine connections, and the lineup of speakers brought great insights into relevant industry topics like press relations and event investment. I left inspired with ideas for future projects. Thank you for curating such a great event!
Aitana Giebels van BekesteinMarketing Director @Northzone