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56 listed worldwide, in date order.
exist Workshop is an event taking place in Germany focused on providing learning and practical experience for startup founders and early-stage entrepreneurs. It aims to support participants in developing their ideas and building foundational skills for startup success. Attendees can expect a collaborative environment to enhance their startup journey.
This is an in-person one-day mobile hackathon in Berlin where founders, indie hackers, students, and developers build projects using any tools they want including AI. Participants form teams, create demos, and pitch their products while enjoying food and networking opportunities. The event encourages creativity and collaboration in mobile development and AI innovation.
This event features a Q&A and discussion with co-authors of the Europe2031 AI scenario, focusing on Europe's political and economic future shaped by AI. It is designed for policy professionals, researchers, and founders interested in AI policy and Europe's role in the AI era. Attendees can engage in breakout sessions to explore alternative trajectories and actions.
This event explores building a credible carbon economy by connecting research with startup creation in climate tech. It is designed for researchers, founders, investors, operators, and students interested in carbon removal, capture, storage, and utilization. Participants will engage with expert talks and an interactive venture idea sprint to develop early-stage startup concepts.
Participants will build a product vision and roadmap using AI tools by imagining how they would create a platform like X (formerly Twitter) from scratch. The workshop is suited for founders and product builders interested in AI-powered product development and strategy. It offers a hands-on experience to improve product design and planning with AI support.
Cursor Meetup Hamburg #4 gathers engineers, founders, and builders who use Cursor to improve development speed and automation workflows. Attendees share practical setups, insider tips, and real stories to enhance their projects. The event is focused on hands-on experience and is suitable for active Cursor users and potential contributors.
This event hosts a live debate in Berlin about whether European AI startups should prioritize speed by using the best existing AI tools or sovereignty by reducing dependence on non-European technology. It is for people interested in AI, startups, and technology who want to engage in a dynamic conversation and challenge their views. Attendees can speak, listen, vote, and connect with others on this critical topic.
SummerUP 2026 is a hackathon held in Berlin where participants develop and pitch startup ideas with an emphasis on sales and business validation. The event is designed for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs who want hands-on experience building and selling their concepts. Attendees gain practical skills and network with peers in a collaborative environment.
Participants form teams to build and sell a minimum viable product with paying customers in one week. This event targets developers, designers, and operators who want to validate ideas fast and gain traction. Attendees benefit from expert mentoring, pitch opportunities, and networking with founders and investors.
This event is a weekly in-person co-working session for startup founders who want to work alongside other entrepreneurs. It provides a space to focus on building startups together in Hamburg. Attendees bring their laptops and collaborate or individually progress their ventures in a shared environment.
Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs and networking in Berlin. It provides an informal setting to connect with others in the startup ecosystem while engaging in physical activity. Participants can build relationships and share ideas outside the traditional networking environment.
Founders Running Club gathers founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs accompanied by networking. The event is designed to foster connections and informal interactions in Munich. Attendees can expand their network while engaging in a casual physical activity.
This event hosts a 5 km social run in Berlin targeting the startup and finance community. Participants meet at an office, run at a relaxed pace, and enjoy drinks and snacks before and after. It encourages community building and exercise across all fitness levels rather than competition.
This workshop covers the essential legal foundations founders need to build their startup in Germany. It guides participants through choosing the right legal entity, shareholder structures, and governance issues before and after incorporation. Founders receive practical advice from experienced corporate lawyers to avoid common roadblocks during fundraising and growth.
Creative and tech professionals share honest stories about their biggest professional mistakes and what they learned afterward. The event features short talks, an open mic, and networking with drinks. It is for designers, developers, product managers, marketers, and founders who want to connect and learn from failure experiences.
This event presents an honest startup journey of Linh Pham, sharing real experiences around fundraising, managing investor and project setbacks, and building a startup from early ideas to actual customers. Attendees take part in a crisis management simulation for practical learning. It is intended for founders and startup operators interested in authentic founder stories and startup challenges.
This event is a casual summer barbecue gathering for the AI BEAVERS community in Hamburg. It is open to builders, founders, investors, engineers, and anyone interested in AI who wants to connect in an informal setting with food, drinks, and music. The event is designed for networking and socializing without pitches or formal talks.
This event is a casual summer break gathering for startup founders to connect and network. It is aimed at founders who want to meet peers and share experiences in a relaxed environment. Attendees can build relationships and foster community ties within the startup ecosystem.
Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech, creative people, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs combined with networking. It offers an informal setting for community building and idea exchange. Participants can connect while engaging in physical activity in Berlin city center.
This event connects business angels and startups in the Frankfurt Rhein-Main region for matchmaking purposes. It is designed for investors and founders seeking funding and collaboration opportunities. Attendees can expect to engage with potential investment partners and explore new business ventures.
This event gathers entrepreneurs to openly discuss the challenges and failures of running a business in small, focused groups. Attendees share and receive radical feedback to overcome obstacles and accelerate growth. It is designed for founders who want honest, disciplined peer support to elevate their ventures.
This event offers informal networking for professionals in Berlin's tech and creative industries. It targets people who prefer a relaxed networking environment without formal presentations or agendas. Attendees can connect with peers and expand their network in a casual setting.
Founders Running Club brings together founders, investors, tech professionals, creatives, and startup enthusiasts for weekly easy runs combined with networking. The event is designed to foster connections in an informal setting with a focus on community building. Participants can enjoy physical activity while expanding their professional network in Berlin.
This event features a relaxed 5km run through Planten un Blomen followed by networking over coffee in Hamburg. It brings together founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts interested in Deep Tech. Participants can connect in an informal setting while supporting science-based ventures tackling major challenges.