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Top VC conferences in January 2022

CES 2022

January 5-7 – USA

The global stage for innovation, CES convenes the tech industry, giving global audience access to major brands and startups, as well as the industry’s most influential leaders and advocates.

Biotech Showcase Digital 2022

January 10-12 – USA

Biotech Showcase is an investor and networking conference devoted to providing small- and mid-cap biotechnology companies an opportunity to present to and meet with investors and biopharmaceutical executives during the course of one of the largest annual healthcare conferences that attract investors and biopharmaceutical executives from around the world.

Top VC conferences in February 2022

LEAP 2022

February 1-3 – Saudi Arabia

Involving key buyers across the Saudi government and major companies, the exposure and business opportunities will be countless at LEAP 2022 happening in Riyadh.

Startup Grind Global Conference 2022

February 28 – March 2 – USA

Built for growing, evolving startups + scale-ups around the world. Join Global 2022 for meaningful networking and mentorship, developing deeper connections; storytelling, and educational content shared by leaders of brands who stood out this year.

4YFN 2022

February 28 – March 3 – Spain

At the core, 4YFN 2022 will be keynoted by influencers and pioneers, discussions among top experts of the industry – as well as insightful startup pitches.

MWC Barcelona 2022

February 28 – March 3 – Spain

MWC Barcelona is where leading companies and trailblazers share the latest topics relevant to the future. And the best place for networking opportunities with mobile and tech industry influencers.

Top VC conferences in March 2022

Paris Space Week

March 14-15 – France

Paris Space Week gathers the World’s Space Tech Ecosystem under one roof for 2 Days. The event brings together the brightest space agencies, large groups, SMEs, start-ups, and investors. And naturally, the international press and thousands of enthusiastic space executives.

MedCity Invest

March 28-30 – USA

MedCity INVEST unites active investors with corporate business development executives to facilitate investment opportunities with the most promising healthcare startups. For more than a decade, biopharma, diagnostics, health IT, medical devices, and beyond have presented here to investors.

SuperTechnology North America 2022

March 29 – Virtual  

Wherever you are in the world, SuperTechnology North America is coming to you. Expert industry speakers. Hundreds of connections. Unparalleled networking opportunities. Only at SuperReturn. All are delivered online, direct to you.

Top VC conferences in April 2022

TechChill 2022

April 27-29 – Latvia

TechChill 2022 will be one of the main Tech and startup events in the Baltics. They’re all set to gather the hottest startup people in the coldest month of the year for the eleventh time.

Top VC conferences in May 2022

LSX World Congress 2022

May 10-11 – UK

LSX World Congress gathers the founders and CEOs of innovative start-ups through to publicly listed life sciences giants, and everyone in between. It represents the breadth and depth of cutting-edge research and technology driving the advances in the industry right now and in the near future.

EU Startups Summit 2022

May 12-13 – Spain

The Summit showcases a selection of some of Europe’s hottest startups and comes together to learn from some of the most successful European entrepreneurs of our time.

BioEquity Europe 2022

May 17-18 – Italy

Bio€quity Europe is one of Europe’s premier international showcases for financial dealmakers and biopharma executives to meet rising biotechs – join the discussion in Milan, plus take advantage of two bonus days of digital 1×1 meetings.

ACA 2022 – The Summit of Angel Investing

May 17-19 – USA

The annual Angel Capital Association Summit is the world’s premier professional development event for angel investors. ACA members, other accredited investors, and professionals in the startup ecosystem are invited to attend this industry-leading event, which includes essential new information and top networking opportunities for the people attending.

The OurCrowd Global Investor Summit 2022

May 25 – Israel

The Summit provides unprecedented insight into the world of startup venture capital, with exclusive exposure to cutting-edge technologies, the entrepreneurs behind them, and the corporate leaders deploying them.

Capital Camp

May 24-26 – USA

Serious investing conversations in shorts and sandals.  Interactive programming and a variety of outdoor activities.  Endless supply of food, drink, and entertainment. What’s not to love?

Top VC conferences in June 2022

Hinterland of Things Conference 2022

June 1 – Germany

Join Hinterland of Things 2022 and get exclusive access to Germany’s DeepTech Innovation-Family driven by traction, trust, and tradition.

Collision 2022

June 20-23 – Canada

“North America’s fastest-growing tech conference,” Collision brings together Fortune 500 companies, groundbreaking startups and world-class speakers in Toronto.

Top VC conferences in September 2022

PIRATE Summit 2022

Sept 6-7 – Germany

PIRATE Summit focuses on real-life experiences, authentic connections, peer learning, and is characterized by its festival-like atmosphere. An environment for people to let their guard down, engage in meaningful ways, renew old friendships, start new ones, and just be themselves. #RaiseYourself ‍☠️

TechBBQ 2022

Sept 14-15 – Denmark

TechBBQ is for entrepreneurs, investors, journalists, and tech enthusiasts looking for an intimate, well-designed, and educational experience; the main goal being to support and strengthen the Nordic ecosystem by fostering growth for startups and scaleups.

Bits&Pretzels 2022

September 25-27 – Germany

One of Europe’s leading founder’s festivals – attracting the world’s greatest companies, speakers and entrepreneurs alike return to Munich in 2022. Join 5,000 founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts for two days full of learning, networking & inspiration.

TechChill Milano 2022

Sept 27-29 – Italy

TechChill Milano will bring key players and game-changers together to share their insights and best practices on how to build a strong Italian startup ecosystem.

France Digitale Day

Sept 28 – France

France Digitale Day (#FDDay) will bring together over 2,500 founders and investors from across France and Europe to discuss the latest trends in business, tech, and society in a unique, village-like venue in Paris.

Top VC conferences in October 2022

Sifted Summit 2022

Oct 5-6 – UK

Sifted is moving off the page and onto the stage – bringing startup Europe under one roof with new perspectives, new opportunities, and new chances to collaborate.

Infoshare 2022

Oct 6-7 – Poland

This is where visionaries and engineers come together. Join a truly innovative community and get inspired by the rapidly changing world of technology.

World Summit AI

Oct 12-13 – Netherlands

World Summit AI, one of the world’s leading AI summits gathering the AI ecosystem of enterprises, big tech, startups, investors, and academia, returns to Amsterdam in 2022 for its sixth anniversary.

SaaStock 2022

Oct 17-19 – Ireland

Join 5,000+ SaaS founders, execs, and investors as they come together to learn from industry experts, get hot leads, fill up their calendars with business development opportunities, and connect with their peers.

Valencia Digital Summit

Oct 24-26 – Spain

Fueled by the main theme of “Inspiring the Good Future”, Valencia Digital Summit 2022 showcases how technology, innovation, and digitization can change, impact and transform every aspect of our lives in a positive way. It will address the role of technology in the main social and economic challenges faced by society in the near future.

Top VC conferences in November 2022

Web Summit 2022

Nov 1-4 – Portugal

Web Summit 2022 will gather the founders and CEOs of technology companies, fast-growing startups, policymakers, and heads of state to ask a simple question: Where to next?

Slush 2022

Nov 17-18 – Finland

Slush 2022 is all about connecting founders with what and whom they need while building a new, inclusive, and more purposeful culture of entrepreneurship.

Top VC conferences in December 2022

Nordics AI Summit

Dec 7-8 – Sweden

The Nordics AI Summit will take place on 7-8 December and will have experts sharing insights on cutting-edge technical advancements and real-life adoption, application, and impact of AI, as well as breakthroughs. The agenda will include a mix of presentations and panel discussions, along with opportunities to ask the speakers your questions and also networking sessions to connect with fellow peers working in the field.

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crowds throng the avenue before the Blue Stage at VivaTech 2025
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At Sesamers, we’re always looking to be the first to learn about the latest trends in the startup and tech events space. That’s why it feels like a privilege that Sesamers was invited by Olivia Hervy, chief ecosystem officer of VivaTech, to the exclusive kick-off VivaTech 2026, alongside key partners.  As Europe’s largest startup and tech event prepares for its 10th anniversary, scheduled for June 17-20, 2026 in Paris, being part of this circle of industry professionals gives us early insight into what promises to be VivaTech’s most ambitious edition yet, with significant expansions and new experiences that reflect a decade of growth and evolution. Major infrastructure expansions After calling Hall 1 and 2 at Porte de Versailles home for a decade, VivaTech 2026 is relocating to Hall 7, a new three-floor building that the event will occupy fully. The venue now features 30% more exhibition space across three floors; upgraded infrastructure; excellent internet connectivity, and a much larger business center. The building has 12 dedicated restaurant areas, providing ample dining options to better accommodate the growing crowds. The centerpiece is a brand new, 2,200-seat main stage where the event’s most significant announcements and keynotes will be held. Greater business focus Building on 2025’s  success (180,000 attendees, 14,000 startups), VivaTech 2026 introduces several business-focused improvements: Doubled innovation showcase The “Garden of Innovators” concept has been expanded upon, with organizers promising to double startup participation, product announcements, and exhibition surface area compared to previous editions.  Located on the first floor, the welcome area will showcase exemplars of innovation through the centuries to remind attendees of humanity’s continuous drive to invent and create. Germany takes center stage For 2026, Germany has been selected as the “Country of the Year,” and VivaTech will highlight the nation’s contributions to the European tech ecosystem with an eye towards strengthening Franco-German technological cooperation. Thematic villages  VivaTech 2026 introduces a new organizational approach: We have four dedicated thematic arenas, each of which features its own startup village and specialized programming: Each thematic village will feature startups building in those sectors, creating focused ecosystems where attendees can explore innovations that cross-pollinate within a concentrated area. Every theme features its own dedicated stage, which will host talks, panels, and presentations tailored to that sector. An additional Executive Arena will cater specifically to marketing and tech leaders, providing a hub for C-level discussions and strategic content. “Revolutions in Progress” VivaTech2026’s theme emphasizes ongoing technological revolutions, with particular focus on: Special anniversary experiences To mark the event’s 10th anniversary, VivaTech 2026 will feature several special events: Looking forward With its tagline, “VIVA LA REVOLUTION,” VivaTech 2026 positions itself not just as a retrospective celebration, but as the launch pad for the next decade of European tech innovation. The expanded format and new experiences point to how the event is evolving from a showcase into an increasingly sophisticated business platform for the global tech community. VivaTech 2026 builds on last year’s impressive satisfaction metrics (92% of exhibitors satisfied, 82% of attendees planning to return) while substantially expanding capacity and capabilities to serve the growing European tech ecosystem.

a wall of amplifiers
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Europe recorded €108 billion from exhibitions and events in 2024, according to UFI’s latest data. The continent welcomed 102 million visitors to over 2,000 certified exhibitions across 17 countries; Web Summit Lisbon set a record with 71,528 attendees in November 2024, making it the largest edition to date; and Stockholm’s Techarena secured just over €1 million from VC firm BackingMinds to expand internationally. By any reasonable measure, Europe’s events space has absolutely crushed the events game. End of story. Fin. However, from where I’m sitting, the elephant is still lurking quite comfortably in the room. At the risk of being ostracized, I’ll go ahead and ask the question: Why are some of the most innovative companies on the planet still schlepping to Austin for SXSW to make their biggest announcements (Salt Lick and Stubbs BBQ’s aside)? The room vs. the world Looking at the numbers: Europe’s events spark more meaningful connections per square meter than anywhere else on Earth. In 2025, VivaTech set records with 180,000 visitors, a 10% increase from a year earlier. MWC Barcelona authoritatively anchors a circuit stretching from Kigali to Las Vegas. The continent plays host to an estimated 32,000 exhibitions annually, generating 4.3 million full-time equivalent jobs. These are numbers you cannot take lightly. But walk into any European tech conference and you’ll witness something that should make every one of us reach for the Advil: major announcements received by something akin to a boisterous golf clap from 500 or so people. And that’s it. Those announcements then usually disintegrate into the digital ether, seemingly never to be heard of again. Meanwhile, across the pond, a throwaway tweet about the same topic has the potential to garner upwards of 50,000 shares and three podcast invitations faster than you can drink your morning coffee. But data and numbers don’t lie, and when it comes to events, they’re frankly embarrassing. Europe’s events sector processes roughly €108 billion, and is  extraordinarily efficient in bringing decision makers together in the same space.  European startups consistently struggle with what should be the easier bit: translating those promising conversations into sustained media coverage, investor attention and market validation. The great muppet caper Picture this scene playing out roughly 847 times per week across Europe: Monday: A Finnish startup leveraging AI presents a true breakthrough in supply chain management/optimization/operations to 200 logistics executives at a specialized track. The demo is genuinely impressive. The potential is genuinely massive. The audience is the very definition of target market. All the right pieces are in all the right places. Tuesday: Three tech publications publish brief summaries, perhaps even covering the entire conference, and not just the logistics breakthrough. The fledgling company’s LinkedIn post gets 47 likes (including the founders’ mothers, university mates, and the intern). A single podcast interview is scheduled for three weeks later. It may or may not happen. Wednesday: The story is now less alive than disco was on July 13, 1979. Look that one up, kids. Now let’s compare the same actions to the American playbook, which, if I’m honest, makes me simultaneously impressed and nauseous. The same company makes the announcement at a Bay Area-based event (yep, you know it as well as I do). It generates immediate response across a variety of channels from some  truly influential voices and some noise makers, but enough to garner the attention of major media (print, podcast, and pulp) outlets within 48 hours. It then spawns derivative content, and creates a sustained conversation that drives real, true, business development for the startup for weeks. The difference here isn’t the quality of the innovation; it’s how the messaging was amplified. Folks, you can hate me for saying this, but this is where Europe is getting schooled. There is no stopping in the Red Zone Take one look at today’s media landscape, and you’ll leave with a rather morbid impression. The problem isn’t structural fragmentation; it’s an endemic contraction. Leon may be growing, but European tech media is shrinking,  at precisely the wrong moment. A brief reminder: TechCrunch, long the go-to outlet for European startup coverage, quietly shut down its entire European operation in 2025 when private equity firm Regent LP acquired the publication.  Digital Frontier, the London-based tech publication that launched in early 2024 with a team of 20, “paused” operations just a few months ago, making all 16 staff members redundant.  Business Insider cut 21% of its staff in 2025, citing “extreme traffic drops” and AI disruption. Just days ago, we all found out that The Next Web, once one of Europe’s flagship tech conferences and media brands, was shutting down its events and media operations after nearly 20 years. The Financial Times, which bought TNW in 2019, confirmed it was winding down the business by the end of September following a “strategic review.” Conference attendance had dropped to 4,500 in 2025, less than half of pre-pandemic levels. The failure to capture content The folks at Black Unicorn PR earlier this year put together a guide that reveals something anyone working in European tech media already knows but pretends isn’t true: “Unlike the U.S., which has a few dominant tech media outlets and an emerging class of star indie writers, Europe hasn’t yet consolidated its practitioners’ knowledge in one place.” Stop and think about what that really means for a second. Sure, we’ve got strong regional players, and I salute Sifted, EU-Startups, and Tech.eu doing the do. But the lack of a unified amplification machinery, by definition, puts Europe at a disadvantage over Silicon Valley stories that are destined to be heard in Phuket faster than you can finish reading this sentence. To put it bluntly, European tech events suffer from content capture failure. The most valuable insights surface within conversations, at roundtable discussions, and networking sessions that generate no permanent content.  Unlike American events, which increasingly operate as content factories designed for social media amplification, European conferences optimize to create value in the room rather than post-event content distribution. All that

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