We are welcoming you to this year’s European Startup Festival and guide you through the programme.

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

If you would like to participate in the Matchmaking, make sure you are a member of our association by the 18th October 2020.

Join us for an interesting conversation about innovation.

Innovation and Growth during the Digital Era – 10x/100x Growth with Exponential Technologies

• 6Ds framework of Exponential Growth at Digital Era  • How to become investable with your innovation  • How to build a billion dollar company using Moonshot Thinking

Cooks & Chefs: What it Means to Be a True Original

One day in early 2015, Elon Musk called Tim Urban on the phone. He told Urban he liked his blog, Wait But Why, and asked Urban if he’d consider doing some writing about the industries he’s involved in. Urban believes it’s not Musk’s intelligence or wealth or drive that separates him so far from the crowd, but rather the way he thinks. Urban’s talk on the subject ‘being original’ galvanizes audiences by leaving them with the belief that it’s fully in their power to be more original—simply by absorbing the epiphany that the world they live in was built by people no smarter than they are.

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

If you would like to participate in the Matchmaking, make sure you are a member of our association by the 18th October 2020.

Join us for an interesting conversation about marketing.

The Psychology of Disruptive Growth

Participants will learn how to foster high growth through non-conscious motivation and removing barriers to conversion and loyalty. Drawing on the ideas in his books, the bestselling Brainfluence and award-winning Friction, the session will include a mix of practical behavior science and real-world examples. Dooley will help participants follow the path of startups that have succeeded in highly competitive markets dominated by giant companies. Session will be fast-paced and interactive.

Disrupting Disruption

We live in a culture of change. Most companies are overwhelmed by the massive shifts that they have to make to their business models. Disruption is everywhere. Digital transformation is imperative. There are several new (and dramatic) realities that will force businesses to rethink many of their commonly held beliefs about what works in business today, and what the future may look like. Interestingly, this is less about the adoption of technology and much more about how consumers have become that much more efficient in this very different landscape. The result of this? Consumers have adopted technology in a way that has fundamentally changed how they buy and interact with businesses today. The world continues to change and challenge brands like never before. Is your business ready to disrupt disruption?

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

If you would like to participate in the Matchmaking, make sure you are a member of our association by the 18th October 2020.

Fundraising in the COVID era and beyond: features, hints and deal breakers

Join us for an interesting conversation about funding.

Funding for change: myths, treasures, angels and devils

A highly interactive workshop on what you need to think about before you are going down a new funding route to impact the world; the connections you need to make, and the obstacles and nuggets you might find along the way…

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

If you would like to participate in the Matchmaking, make sure you are a member of our association by the 18th October 2020.

Unleash the Power of your Team

The ability to engage, develop and lead teams is not only a fundamental success factor, but also a key differentiator in attracting the talent you need. Hear leading edge perspectives on how to unleash the power of your team.

Join us for an interesting conversation about team building.

Building High-Performance Entrepreneurial Teams

Blackhawke scientists have spent decades studying high-performing teams, and while science shows there is no one-size-fits-all approach to building entrepreneurial teams, there are some compelling patterns. In this presentation, participants will gain insight and build an understanding of how founders’ personality influences startup team performance. Participants will also learn about scientifically-backed strategies to maximize team performance and build a resilient team.

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

If you would like to participate in the Matchmaking, make sure you are a member of our association by the 18th October 2020.

Join us for an interesting conversation about sustainability.

Sustainable from the start

Making your start-up sustainable from the very start will not only be easier than trying to add it in later, but also prove essential for achieving long term success. 3 (relatively simple) steps to ensure your start-up will play a critical role in tackling the global issues we face today and creating a new economy for the future.

Sustainable Investments: From a Marketing Concept to Real Returns

You can network with the other stakeholders of the European Startup ecosystem at our virtual tables before and after each panel/workshop.

Wellbeing: What’s Next After Mindfulness?

Mindfulness has become a very popular form of meditation since the publication of Eckhart Tolle’s book, The Power of Now. Companies such as Headspace and Calm (valued at over US$1bn) have grown rapidly as a result. So what’s next? John Purkiss will give his view on where humanity – and the technology – are heading.

Join us for an interesting conversation about well-building.

How to build happy high performing team: why employees’ happiness matters

• Why feelings matter and the science of emotions  • Feelings are data: measuring employee experience  • The business case for happiness and resilience  • The power of positive emotions: building happy resilient teams  • Facilitation and feedback: building a great culture at your organization

Join us for our finale