Events for you

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

4Seas Nimman, Chiang Mai, Thailand

AI Engineers in Thailand

This weekly event in Chiang Mai explores AI tools and strategies for business growth, productivity, and competitive advantage. Participants share experiences implementing AI in their projects and businesses. It is designed for business professionals interested in practical AI applications.

Thu, 20 August 2026

Brussels, Belgium

VLAIO (Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship)

The event focuses on applying the SIRL tool to translate complex challenges into concrete objectives. It is a workshop likely suitable for operators and founders interested in system innovation. Participants will gain practical experience in addressing systemic issues effectively.

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

18:00Asia / Seoul

Seoul, South Korea, South Korea

Luma Seoul

This event showcases leading Chinese AI models through hands-on experiences with Alibaba Cloud’s ModelStudio and the new Token Plan. It targets developers, builders, creators, and AI enthusiasts who want to explore generative AI capabilities and real-world use cases. The event offers demos, presentations, and networking opportunities in Seoul’s AI community.

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

13:00Europe / Zurich

Switzerland

Venturelab (Venture Kick / TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award)

This event focuses on sales strategies and skills tailored for startup founders and teams looking to grow their business. It offers practical insights into building effective sales processes for early-stage companies. Attendees can learn methods to accelerate revenue and customer acquisition.

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:00Asia / Singapore

International Plaza, Singapore

AI for Wellness, Wealth & Wisdom

This event presents networking opportunities for founders and operators interested in leveraging AI tools to generate leads. Participants can explore AI-driven marketing approaches to attract potential clients and grow their business presence. It is designed to help attendees unfamiliar with advanced AI lead generation techniques gain practical insights.

Thu, 20 August 2026

12:00

Online, United States

Boston New Technology (BNT)

This event is an open session for community members including founders, operators, builders, mentors, and partners to gather, discuss upcoming developments, and contribute to shaping the community. It is suitable for those involved in the broader startup ecosystem who want to stay informed and engaged. Participants will benefit from collaborative dialogue and insight sharing about the local technology scene.

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:00Asia / Dubai

Online, United Arab Emirates

Dubai Startups: Idea to IPO

This online meetup presents strategies to reduce product development costs by up to 50 percent. It is designed for startup founders and product operators looking to optimize their development budgets. Attendees can learn practical cost-saving techniques to improve their product development efficiency.

Thu, 20 August 2026

16:00

Online, Canada

Vancouver Founders

This event recreates a casual social gathering for startup community members using the Gather.town app. It is aimed at founders and operators looking to network and socialize online within the Vancouver startup ecosystem. Attendees can connect informally as they would at a physical startup drinks event but in a virtual setting.

Thu, 20 August 2026

17:30

Thoughtworks, Melbourne, Australia

Data Engineering Melbourne

This networking event in Melbourne focuses on improving storytelling skills. Attendees will connect with peers from the startup and VC ecosystem to share methods for clearer communication. The session helps founders and operators enhance how they present ideas and data to avoid miscommunication.

Thu, 20 August 2026

19:45Europe / Berlin

Reingold, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Berlin Tech & creative industry Afterwork (English/German)

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.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00America / Los Angeles

San Francisco, CA, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

Parag Agrawal, founder of Parallel and former CEO of Twitter, discusses the development and impact of AI agents changing the web. This event targets AI founders and operators interested in efficient web search powered by AI agents. Attendees gain insights into technical approaches and the future of AI-driven web innovation.

Thu, 20 August 2026

18:00America / Los Angeles

Hawg Heaven BBQ & Gastro Pub, Pasadena, United States

Luma Los Angeles

This event gathers tech professionals in Pasadena for networking and community building. Attendees include entrepreneurs, investors, designers, and developers seeking connections, collaborators, and access to local tech resources. It supports the growth of Pasadena's diverse tech ecosystem through regular monthly meetups.

Fri, 21 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event is a question and answer session on funding opportunities for the creative industries, conducted in English. It is intended for founders and operators in the creative sector seeking information about financing options. Attendees can learn about available support schemes relevant to the creative economy.

Fri, 21 August 2026

08:00

Shanahan Ridge Trailhead - Lehigh Connector, Boulder, United States

Luma Denver

This event offers in-person casual coffee and networking followed by group hikes with Colorado’s startup community. It is designed for founders, investors, operators, and those interested in startups who want to connect outdoors. The hikes facilitate networking and the formation of new professional relationships in a relaxed, natural setting.

Sat, 22 August 2026

08:00

CSULB University Theatre, Long Beach, United States

Data Con LA Users Group

Data Con LA is the largest data conference in Southern California focused on data professionals and enthusiasts. It features a full-day program exploring the current landscape and challenges of working in data. Attendees learn about trends, tools, and best practices relevant to the data community.

Sat, 22 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 talks that bring together founders, investors, operators and creators. The event provides a casual setting for networking and connecting within the startup ecosystem. It is designed for people looking to blend fitness and community building in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Mon, 24 August 2026

18:00Europe / Prague

Terasa 67, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic

Luma Prague

This meetup is hosted by members of Lenny’s Newsletter community and focuses on conversations about product and growth. It offers attendees an opportunity to network and engage with founders and operators interested in these topics. Drinks are provided courtesy of Matic, making it a social and professional gathering in Prague.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Finland

Business Tampere

This workshop explains what it means to be a social enterprise and teaches how to measure the real-world impact of a business. It is for founders and operators interested in increasing their business’s social and sustainability impact. Attendees gain practical tools and frameworks to demonstrate value to customers, investors, and society.

Tue, 25 August 2026

08:30Europe / Rome

Griffis Institute, Rome, United States

Launch NY

Join industry leaders, manufacturers, innovators, researchers, startups, workforce partners, and defense stakeholders for the 2026 Microelectronics Forum — a one-day event focused on strengthening the future of U.S. microelectronics, semiconductor manufacturing, and national security. Hosted by Upstate Defense, this forum brings together organizations driving innovation across New York’s rapidly growing microelectronics ecosystem. This event is […] \n

Tue, 25 August 2026

09:00Europe / Stockholm

Sweden

Almi (including Almi Invest)

This event focuses on identifying a company's intangible assets. It is intended for business founders or operators who want to understand and leverage non-physical company value. Participants will learn about recognizing intellectual property, brand value, and other intangible resources that contribute to business success.

Tue, 25 August 2026

Switzerland

Impact Hub Zürich

Ana Leyva from Gamma and Mahir Singh from HubSpot discuss how to scale AI sales to more than $100M ARR while maintaining a human-centric approach. The webinar covers scalable go-to-market strategies and the role of AI in supporting sales teams. This event is designed for founders, sales leaders, and GTM professionals interested in scaling AI products effectively.