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European startup events
Which European startup events are worth the ticket, the flight and the two days - costed and compared.
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5 brilliant startup marketing techniques from Bits and Pretzels 2025
Last week, I spent three days at Bits and Pretzels in Munich…
Oct 7 · 4 min
How to build a startup pavilion that works: Lessons from the field
The best pavilions don’t just house startups; they create ecosystems where meaningful…
Sep 22 · 6 min
VivaTech 2026: A decade of innovation set to culminate in a record-breaking anniversary edition
At Sesamers, we’re always looking to be the first to learn about…
Sep 16 · 3 min
Europe’s €108B events paradox: A full band but no amps
Europe recorded €108 billion from exhibitions and events in 2024, according to…
Sep 16 · 10 min
IFA 2025: A deep dive into Europe’s premier consumer tech startup showcase
Walking through the sprawling halls of IFA Berlin 2025, it’s immediately clear…
Sep 9 · 6 min
If Your Event Costs €50k, Stop Acting Like It’s a State Secret
Startups don’t have infinite budgets and resources are tight. Spend has to…
Aug 26 · 5 min
Here are Europe’s top tech events and trade shows that founders can’t afford to miss this year
If you’re looking to forge new partnerships, discover groundbreaking technologies, or simply…
Aug 19 · 9 min
As Techarena raises €1.1M in VC funding to scale across Europe, a Q&A with CEO Omid Ekhlasi
Techarena has secured €1.1 million from Stockholm-based VC firm BackingMinds to fund…
Jul 5 · 3 min
SXSW 2026: Format changes, fresh opportunities and Europe’s moment
March 12-18, 2026, SXSW will run all its programming simultaneously for the…
Jul 1 · 4 min
BIND Demo Day: The best of Basque innovation
BIND, the Basque Open Innovation Platform, is gearing up for its Demo…
Jul 1 · 5 min