The top 7 tech and innovation conferences in Europe this summer
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Navigating through the vast selection of events in the tech cosmos is becoming increasingly difficult, with the emergence of an array of fresh events every year—adding to the already plentiful selection of existing tech and innovation conferences. Therefore, the Laika Space Dogs have taken it upon themselves to compile some of the best—in our opinion—in the industry, to make it all a little less jarring. Here’s a handy list of some of Europe’s biggest and most exciting tech events happening this summer.
1. Tech Open Air (TOA) Berlin, Germany | July 5 – 7, 2023
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Starting as the world’s first crowd-funded festival, TOA is now one of the largest tech conferences in Europe, with over 20,000 participants. The versatile event serves as a platform for start-ups, investors, and technology enthusiasts to connect and exchange ideas.
2. European Women in Tech - Amsterdam, The Netherlands | June 28 – 29, 2023
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The European Women in Tech conference is an important initiative that helps to create more opportunities and a more inclusive culture for women in the tech industry. The conference aims to promote gender diversity in the tech industry, encourage networking and collaboration among women, and provide a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences.
3. Viva Technology - Paris, France | June 15 – 18, 2023
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Viva Technology is a major tech conference that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate executives to explore the latest developments in technology and innovation. The event features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and start-up competitions.
4. Pirate Summit - Cologne, Germany | June 27 – 29, 2023
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The Pirate Summit is an unconventional tech conference that focuses on early-stage start-ups and entrepreneurship. The event includes pitching sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities—all with a playful pirate-themed twist.
5. Dublin Tech Summit - Dublin, Ireland | May 31 – June 1, 2023
The Dublin Tech Summit (DTS) is a large-scale tech conference that covers a range of topics, including AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity. One of Europe’s fastest growing B2B tech events, DTS features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and startup showcases, as well as opportunities for networking and hands-on learning.
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6. CogX Festival - London, UK | September 12 – 14, 2023
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CogX is an AI-focused tech conference that brings together researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore the latest advances in artificial intelligence. The event includes keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration and boasts over 90,000 attendees.
7. The Next Web Conference - Amsterdam, The Netherlands | June 15 – 16, 2023
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The Next Web Conference is a two-day event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. It aims to fuse the best aspects of conferences with those of festivals, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops.
There you have it—seven of Europe’s best and most exciting tech and innovation conferences happening this summer. Whatever your interests or field of work, you're sure to find a conference among the wide range of events showcased here that meets your needs. However, this list still only serves as a starting point. If you would like to know which conferences are especially great for speaking opportunities and media attention, depending on the different stages of your business or start-up, please feel free to reach out!