Participate in the in-person conference to meet business & funding opportunities into the German, Swiss & Austrian markets, totaling 103 million users!
Meet, talk & learn from top European businesses, investors & eco-systems leaders.
• Get pitched by leading German, Swiss & Austrian companies & investors.
• Gain access to investors with over € 700 million to invest.
• 1:1 Meetings with speakers & participants.
• Meet key people of the German, Swiss & Austrian tech-scenes.
• Receive useful, hands on information about entering the three markets.
• Participate in Interactive, sector specific Round Table sessions with the speakers.
Sectors that will be addressed (TBC*): AI, DefenseTech, FoodTech, Cyber Security, ClimaTech, Industry 4.0, Fintech*, HealthTech.
1:1 meetings will take place in-person, onsite on March 17 & online on the week of March 23.
* Conference is Hybrid, pending war/covid limitations, conference might turn into an online event.
Speakers (More to be added)
René Obermann
Chairman, Warburg Pincus Europe & Chairman of Airbus SE
Warburg Pincus is a leading global private equity firm focused on thesis-driven growth investing at scale.
Online participation.
Gilli Cegla
General Partner
Direct Round
Looking for startups targeting Europe & investments in early stage, deep tech startups.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Hemdat Sagi
Managing Director, Konnect Volkswagen Group Innovation
Looking for Mobility, AI, Sustainability & Digitization startups for Joint projects & deployments.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Michael Schoellhorn
CEO
Airbus Defence and Space
Interested in innovative startup solutions in the Air, Cyber Security & Space domains.
Online & Online 1:1 meetings.
Michael Peter
CEO
Siemens Mobility
TBD
In-Person & 1:1 Meetings.
Felix Weber
Head of Innovation
OBI Group Holding
Looking for groundbreaking startup solutions in GenAI content production, GenAI search agents, POS-centered retail tech solutions and any solution that will improve customer journey online and in our stores.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Rolf Buehler
Director Europe & Israel
Greater Zurich area
Looking for startups ready to scale up into the Zurich area, Switzerland and beyond. Specific areas of interest are Blockchain/Web3, AI, Fintech, Foodtech & BioTech.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Gil Baxpehler
Head Of International
Startup Unit Cologne
Looking for startups interested in Koeln especially in the Media, InsurTech, Health & Gaming domains.
Ask me about the new mobility & logistics hub in Cologne.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Gadi Toren
Investment Partner
Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Investing in early to growth stage startups in Automation & Electrification, Energy Efficiency, Enabling Technologies, and Healthcare involving a deep tech element.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Carolin Eissler
Manager Cluster & Startups
Baden-Wuerttemberg Int.
Looking for startups that want to setup a base in the German South-West & are interested in working with companies in the Mobility, Industry 4.0, health & cyber sectors based in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Matthias Herrmann
Head of Digital Health Fund
Tenity Accelerator Zurich
Looking for HealthTech startups to join the Zurich based Tenity digital health accelerator program .
In-Person & 1:1 meetings.
Achim Hartig
Managing Director
Germany Trade & Invest
Looking for startups that want to setup a base in Germany focusing on solutions for small to medium companies & ESG/Climatech.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Mats Schuett
Manager Corporate Development and M&A. HENSOLDT
Looking for start-ups that offer software-defined sensors and software, supporting decision intelligence, sensor data analysis, networking and connectivity.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Daniel Chladeck
Regional Manager
Vienna Business Agency
Helping your startup grow to Vienna & Europe - as easy as eating Schnitzel, totally free of charge! Ask me about The Vienna grant programs for startups.
Online & Online 1:1 meetings.
Dean Shahar
Head of Israel
DTCP Growth
Looking to invest in Early growth enterprise B2B startups.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Florian Schnitzler
Head of unit Israel
NRW.Global Business
Supporting startups in establishing their business in North-Rhine-Westphalia.
Focus on FoodTech/Retail, Cyber Security, ClimaTech/Circular Economy & Industry 4.0.
Online & 1:1 online meetings.
Charme Rykower
Deputy Managing Director
AHK
Israel - German Chamber of commerce.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Lucanus Polagnoli
Founder & Managing Partner
Calm / Storm Ventures
Looking to invest in Early-Stage startups in HealthTech and longevity/wellbeing.
In-person & 1:1 meetings
Nir Shaked
Program manager
EIC Accelerator.
The EIC Accelerator offers grants of up to €2.5 million to deep-tech startups ready for a pilot aiming at the EU markets. STEP program offers $10M - $30M for scaling.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Marc Greuter
General Partner
Planven Ventures
Investing in B2B Software, Cybersecurity, Healthtech and Vertical AI/Software. Initial checks $10M+
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Thomas Patzko
Co-Founder
Creative Technologies Lab
Circular & regenerative economy in the ESG context + Foodtech. Reach out to me on anything Switzerland & Europe in these domains.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Ohad Mamann
Partner
Future Energy Ventures, Berlin
Investing in start-ups, A-B round, that are accelerating the energy transition and supporting the decarbonization of society.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Yaron Schrotter
Director of European affairs, Foreign Trade Admin.
Looking for startups that need the help of the Israeli Commercial Attaches in Berlin, Munich & Geneva.
In-Person & 1:1 meetings.
Gabriele Tabach
Representative
NRW.Global Business Israel
Supporting startups in establishing their business in North-Rhine-Westphalia. Focus on Cyber Security, GreenTech, Life Science & Industry 4.0
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Kevin Baxpehler
Managing Partner
Reimagine Ventures
Investing in pre-seed Israeli founders building the digital economy, from AI infrastructure to agents and applications
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Andreas Pfister
Manager Internationalisation
Middle East & Canada
Looking for startups that want to setup a base in the German South-West & are interested in working with companies in the Mobility, Industry 4.0, health & cyber sectors based in Baden-Wuerttemberg.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Tobias Schulz
Principal
High-Tech Gründerfonds
Investing in early stage cybersecurity, fintech, AI and Blockchain startups.
In person & 1:1 meetings.
Patrick Schwarzbart
Partner
Lupp + Partner
Start-ups, welcome to approach me with: all legal topics concerning business models in light of European regulation on data, cyber and tech innovation.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Dr. Claus Hackmann
Investment Director
BASF Venture Capital
Interested in Advanced Materials, Deep tech, Industrie4.0 and AI startups for investments & cooperations.
In Person & 1:1 meetings
Daniel Zawarczynski
Head of Innovation
ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA
Connector between the Austrian Tech ecosystem & international startups. Join me for the Up Vienna startup program for International startups in May!
Online & 1:1online meetings.
Shlomi Kofman
VP International Division
Israel Innovation Authority
Ask me about the IIA & European grants of up to €10M for Israeli Startups working with Europe.
In-person & 1:1 meetings.
Eshel Lipman
Chairman
Ignite The Spark
Ask me about anything energy & sustainability in Europe.
In-Person & online 1:1 meetings.
Asaf Argov
Head of the Israel Economic & Trade Mission to Munich
Working with Israeli startups with the go to market into Germany, mainly in Industry4.0, sporTech & automotive.
In-Person & 1:1 meetings.
Ophir Oren
Head of Cyber & AI Security Innovation Team, Bayer
Ask me about cyber security challenges in Europe
In-Person & 1:1 meetings.
Sponsors
Partners
Schedule Example (Final on 8.3)
Registration, coffee & strudel
9:00 Sharp! Kickoff & Welcome
09:05 - 17:30
09:05-13:00 - Sessions: Welcome, business, investments & cultures - Insights & tips. Countries, cities & eco-systems - what's best for you?
Funding & Exit opportunities.
Reverse pitches of Corporates & Investors to startups.
Gateway to Europe Through The DACH Region: Secrets, Strategies, Superpowers.
Coffee & networking breaks to meet the speakers
New domains & market opportunities in AI, DefenseTech & more...
Accelerate! - Accelerator/incubator opportunities. Government - What funding & free support can you get?
More...
13:00 - 14:00 - Culture Clash Lunch, Networking, Pretzels & Beer
14:30 - 15:30 - Deep Dive, sector specific Round Table sessions with speakers on: AI, Cyber Security, DefenseTech, FoodTech, Circular Economy/ClimaTech, Industry 4.0, Fintech/Blockchain, HealthTech
15:30 - 17:30 - 1:1 Meetings
FAQs
How do I meet the speakers/participants?
You can access the speakers during the networking sessions, lunch, at their Booth (for sponsors), the sector specific Round Tables and request a meeting via the dedicated 1:1 Meetings platform.
Can I schedule 1:1 meetings?
Yes. We offer a dedicated 1:1 meetings platform.
1:1 meetings will take place in 2 rounds;
1. In-person meetings for the people attending the conference in-person on March 17.
2. Online meetings for all participants & most speakers during the week of March 23.
Registration to the 1:1 meetings: Registration to the meetings platform is possible via a dedicated invitation link participants will receive from b2match.com as of March 14. Invite link will give access to the 1:1 scheduling system that will enable you to request a dedicated 1:1 meeting with most speakers / participants via the dedicated meetings scheduling system.
IMPORTANT: Please follow the email instructions you will receive from us & b2match.com, complete the registration before the conference and request meetings as soon as possible.
Note: It is up for the speakers / participants to approve / reject the meeting request. We do not guarantee that the meeting/s requestes with speakers/participants will be approved.
In the event that covid or war will prevent most speakers from arriving to Israel, the conference will become fully online on March 17.
Do Startups need to pitch the companies & investors?
There are no startup pitches at the Conferece. Instead, in our unique format the investors & corporates pitch the startups! i.e. the conference is about Reverse Pitching.
Startups have various ways to reach out and interact with the the speakers, sponsors and each other.
Interactions are done through the networking sessions, lunch, at the sponsors Booth, the sector specific Round Tables and the 1:1 Meetings platform.
How to maximize your attendance?
a. Attend the Sessions & Round Tables! They are designed to provide plenty of useful information, tips & tricks about the German, Swiss and Austrian markets. The Round Tables are sector specific deep dives that enable you to talk to the sector experts & ask them anything you like. Both formats are designed for you to get to know the speakers.
b. Visit the sponsors Booths in order to get in touch with them and learn how they can help your startup.
c. During the breaks - network & visit the sponsors Booths! talk to the speakers, fellow entrepreneurs and the sponsors.
d. Book 1:1 meetings in advance using the dedicated scheduling system.
Is the conference hybrid?
Yes. Conference offers both in-person attendance as well as online attendance.
While we advise to attend in-person, people interested in hearing the sessions on the main stage & participating in the online 1:1 meetings (during the week of March 23) are welcome to register as online participants.
Online participants can not take part in the sector specific Round Tables, In-person 1:1 meetings & onsite networking.
Do startups need to have a booth?
No. Europe Days is all about having the investors & companies pitch the startups.
Startups have various way to reach out and interact with the the speakers, sponsors and each other.
Interactions are done through the networking sessions, lunch, at their Booth (for sponsors), the sector specific Round Tables and the 1:1 Meetings platform.
How do I register to the 1:1 meetings?
Registration to the meetings platform is possible via a dedicated invitation link participants will receive from b2match.com as of March 14.
Invite link will give access to the 1:1 scheduling system that will enable you to request a dedicated 1:1 meeting with most speakers / participants via the dedicated meetings scheduling system.
1:1 meetings will take place in 2 batches;
1. In-person meetings for the people attending the conference in-person on March 17.
2. Online meetings for all participants & most speakers during the week of March 23.
IMPORTANT: please follow the email instructions you will receive from us & b2match.com, complete the registration before the conference and request meetings as soon as possible.
Note: It is up for the speakers / participants to approve / reject the meeting request - we do not guarantee that the meeting/s with requested speakers/participants will be approved.
Cancellation Policy
1. All Cancellation requests must be sent over email to: europedays@novawind.com
2. Cancellation is possible within 14 days of ticket purchase date until March 2 EOD, or till March 8 end of day, 2026 for tickets purchased after March 2.
Cancellation will have a cancellation fee of 25 NIS if payment was made with an Israeli credit card. If payment was made with a foreign credit card - the cancellation fee will be 25$ USD.
3. No refund or cancellation are possible from March 10, 2026 onward.
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