Events for you

Sat, 15 August 2026

19:00Asia / Dubai

Dubai Dubai, Dubai United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Founders Connect

This event connects startup founders and investors in Dubai to build relationships and explore potential collaborations. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with individuals in startups, tech, and business. The event is designed for founders and investors seeking direct connections in the ecosystem.

Sat, 15 August 2026

09:30America / Los Angeles

Rideout Fountain, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Founders Running Club :: San Francisco

Founders Running Club hosts weekly easy 5-10km runs combined with networking and talks for founders, investors, operators, and creators. The event creates a relaxed environment to connect and share experiences in the San Francisco Bay Area. Participants can engage in light exercise while building meaningful professional relationships.

Mon, 17 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

NORIBA10 Umeda, Osaka, Japan

Luma Osaka

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit in Osaka gathers startups, corporations, and investors from Taiwan and Japan to celebrate an MOU strengthening their collaboration. The event showcases innovation in AI, digital transformation, deep tech, healthcare, and biotechnology. Attendees explore new business partnerships and ecosystem connections in the Kansai region.

Mon, 17 August 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

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.

Tue, 18 August 2026

09:30Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

Japan–Taiwan Innovation Summit 2026 は、Startup Island TAIWAN が主催する、日本と台湾のイノベーション連携を推進する年次フラッグシップ・サミットです。 本年のテーマは、 「From Startups to Strategy：台湾・日本ディープテック連携による経済成長と経済安全保障」 AI、半導体、バイオテクノロジー、信頼できるデジタルインフラ、戦略産業を中心に、台湾・日本・米国の政府関係者、企業、投資家、研究機関、スタートアップが集まり、民主主義陣営におけるイノベーション連携と強靭なテクノロジー・エコシステムの構築について議論します。 基調講演、パネルディスカッション、スタートアップ展示、ネットワーキングを通じて、技術開発、産業応用、クロスボーダー投資、グローバル市場展開における新たな協力の可能性を探ります。 本サミットは、単なるスタートアップイベントではなく、政府・企業・投資家・起業家をつなぎ、戦略的対話を実践的な連携へと発展させるためのプラットフォームです。 ⏰ アジェンダ 09:30 – 10:00｜受付 午前プログラム 10:00 – 10:10｜オープニング 10:10 – 10:20｜開会挨拶 △台湾 国家発展委員会－葉俊顯(YEH,CHUN-HSIEN)主任委員 10:20 – 10:35｜基調講演①「スタートアップから戦略的成長へ ― 台湾・日本が共に築くテクノロジー連携と経済成長戦略」 △台湾 国家発展委員会産業発展処－蕭振榮(HSIAO, CHEN-JUNG)処長 10:35 – 10:45｜VIPスピーチ △JETRO－高島大浩（Takashima Tomohiro）理事 10:45 – 11:00｜VIPスピーチ △東京都－小池百合子（Koike Yuriko）知事 11:00 – 11:10｜基調講演②　※確認中 △中小企業基盤整備機構－Senior Researcher 坂本英輔 (Sakamoto Eisuke) 11:10 – 11:20｜基調講演③「日米台ディープテック協業：京セラCVCが推進するオープンイノベーションと企業変革」 △京セラ株式会社　※確認中 11:20 – 11:30｜基調講演④「日台米で築くイノベーション・エコシステム ― 多国間の繁栄と技術発展に向けて」 △ ※確認中 11:30 – 11:40｜基調講演⑤　※確認中 △※確認中 11:40 – 11:55｜スタートアップショーケース △Phasetrum Inc. △HCmed Innovations Co., Ltd. 12:00 – 14:00｜ネットワーキング・スタートアップ展示 13:30 – 14:00｜受付 午後プログラム｜戦略産業とクロスボーダー・イノベーション 14:00 – 14:30｜パネルディスカッション①「Biotech × AI × 日台投資連携 ―投資家が見るバイオAIの産業価値」 △DCI Partners 取締役－兒玉俊太郎（Shuntaro Kodama）※確認中 △SIGKNOW. △CancerFree Biotech △C4U 14:30 – 14:40｜基調講演①「The Next Wave of AI Infrastructure ―投資家が見るAIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 14:40 – 15:10｜パネルディスカッション②「信頼されるAIインフラの構築 ―AIサプライチェーンにおける日台連携の可能性」 △※確認中 15:10 – 15:50｜パネルディスカッション③「AIが支えるレジリエント・サプライチェーン：日台連携によるスマート物流・サイバーセキュリティ・データ統合」 △Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute(MIC)－洪春暉(Chris Hung)所長 15:50 – 16:10｜エンディング

Tue, 18 August 2026

11:00Europe / Helsinki

Microkatu 1, Kuopio, Finland

FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

Startup Summit Kuopio 2026 is a summit held in Kuopio, Finland, focused on bringing together members of the startup and venture capital ecosystem. It targets founders, investors, and ecosystem builders who want to connect and learn about opportunities in the region. The event serves as a platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration within the startup community.

Tue, 18 August 2026

18:00America / New York

New York, NY, New York City, United States

Luma New York

This event gathers B2B AI founders, operators, and investors in New York City to network and connect. It is designed for founders and investors focused on AI and enterprise technologies. Participants can explore collaborations and partnerships within the NYC B2B startup ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00Asia / Tokyo

Tokyo Innovation Base, Chiyoda City, Japan

Luma Tokyo

The 2026 Japan-Taiwan Innovation Summit Startup Day brings together promising Taiwanese startups, Japanese companies, VCs, and startup support organizations for business matching. It features pitch sessions covering AI, deep tech, health, enterprise software, and more. Attendees can explore partnerships, investments, and market expansion opportunities between Japan and Taiwan.

Wed, 19 August 2026

10:00Europe / Tallinn

Estonia

Tehnopol (Tallinn Science Park)

This event provides an introduction to the UK market. It is designed for startup founders and ecosystem participants interested in understanding market opportunities and challenges in the UK. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge useful for entering or expanding in this market.

Wed, 19 August 2026

16:30Europe / Copenhagen

København, Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark

Luma Copenhagen

This event hosts a conversation with venture capitalists about funding trends beyond AI for women startup founders and investors. It helps attendees understand where investment is flowing and what considerations attract funding in 2026. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions for an open discussion about VC perspectives.

19–21 August 2026

15:00

Hidden Vale Adventure Park, Grandchester, Australia

Luma Brisbane

The Growth Summit Offsite Retreat is a three-day in-person event designed for B2B tech founders and investors. It offers workshops, fireside chats, and peer sessions focused on strategy, go-to-market decisions, team culture, and improving execution. Attendees leave with clear priorities and actionable plans to accelerate sustainable growth.

Wed, 19 August 2026

17:30Europe / Vienna

Porto Pollo, Vienna, Austria

Luma Vienna

This event brings together Vienna's energy and climatetech community for an informal evening of conversations, idea sharing, and networking. It is for founders, engineers, researchers, investors, and professionals interested in energy transition and climate technology. Attendees connect to find collaborators, pilot partners, and solutions to challenges in the energy and climate sectors.

Wed, 19 August 2026

United States

Band of Angels

This event is a networking opportunity designed for startup founders and investors to discuss deals and expand their professional connections. It offers both in-person and online participation through a hybrid format. Attendees can engage in conversations aimed at deal-making and relationship building within the startup ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

16:00

Austin, TX, Austin, United States

Luma Austin

Starburst ICDA Demo Day showcases aerospace, defense, and space startups from the San Antonio to Austin Innovation Corridor. The event features eight startups pitching their technologies and market strategies to investors, industry leaders, and government stakeholders. It is designed to highlight innovation and foster connections within the defense and aerospace ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

19:00Europe / Berlin

Online, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Startups: Idea to IPO

This event facilitates business networking for startup and VC communities with a focus on Silicon Valley participants. It is for founders, investors, and operators seeking connections in an online setting. Attendees can build relationships and explore collaboration opportunities remotely.

Wed, 19 August 2026

17:30

Supermarket Bar and Variety, Toronto, Canada

Luma Toronto

This event is a social gathering for founders, builders, investors, and operators to connect and share experiences in building companies. It offers candid conversations, thoughtful introductions, and informal networking without pitches or panels. Attendees can expect an intimate setting to find community and honest discussion about the startup journey.

Wed, 19 August 2026

18:00

Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Luma Ho Chi Minh City

Founders Launchpad hosts a pitch and networking event in Ho Chi Minh City connecting top Southeast Asian founders with leading venture capitalists. The event offers curated one-on-one matching sessions for startups that apply and are accepted, followed by a social mixer open to all attendees. Participants can engage with prominent investors seeking new ventures and network within the regional startup ecosystem.

Wed, 19 August 2026

18:00

Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, United States

Luma Salt Lake City

Investors pitch their investment theses, target industries, check sizes, and portfolio highlights directly to founders at this networking event. It is designed for founders looking to understand what VCs seek and to connect with multiple investors in one setting. Attendees gain insight into investor priorities and have opportunities to network with peers and funders.

Thu, 20 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

Bits & Pretzels 2026 is an event that connects founders, investors, and startup community members. It serves as a platform to network, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities within the startup ecosystem. Attendees can engage with peers and industry participants to foster relationships and knowledge sharing.

Thu, 20 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

Vienna goes Bits & Pretzels 2026 is an event linking Vienna's startup ecosystem with the established German Bits & Pretzels conference. It aims to connect founders, investors, and other ecosystem players around networking and knowledge exchange. Participants can explore opportunities to collaborate and scale in these vibrant markets.

20–21 August 2026

08:00

Vedia 3892, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Luma Buenos Aires

LATAM Digital Assets Conf is a two-day institutional conference in Buenos Aires focusing on digital assets, traditional finance, and regulation. It gathers C-level executives, regulators, investment funds, and protocol founders to discuss payments, stablecoins, tokenization, and capital markets. Attendees engage with the rapid growth and adoption of digital assets across Latin America.

Thu, 20 August 2026

09:00

Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

This event features a full-day summit exploring policy, innovation, and scaling in emerging technologies like AI, Quantum, and Web3. It brings together builders, investors, policymakers, and enterprise leaders to discuss regulation and funding while showcasing startup pitches and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights into the current tech landscape and see live pitching for non-dilutive funding.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:00Asia / Singapore

L^IFE, Singapore

Luma Singapore

This meetup brings together founders, investors, researchers, corporates, and enthusiasts interested in AgriFood technology. It features discussions and networking focused on ecosystem developments in Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Attendees can hear from regional experts and participate in a panel and networking session to share insights and build connections.

Thu, 20 August 2026

09:00

Atlanta, United States

Atlanta Robotics Meetup

RoboGeorgia Summit 2026 focuses on the rise of physical AI and robotics technologies. The summit brings together professionals interested in the development and application of AI in physical systems. Attendees can learn about industry trends and network with experts in Atlanta, US.