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Europe’s €108B events paradox: A full band but no amps
Europe recorded €108 billion from exhibitions and events in 2024, according to UFI’s latest data. The continent welcomed 102 million visitors to over 2,000 certified exhibitions across 17 countries; Web…
From Trees to Trains: Catching up with Strong by Form
Winning the JEC Startup Booster’s 2025 Sustainability Award transformed Strong by Form from a ‘promising startup’ into a serious player with industrial credibility.
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 that this isn’t just another trade show. This year’s edition solidified IFA Next as Europe’s premier showcase of…
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 be justified, and tens of thousands on sponsorship need more than vibe.
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 stay ahead of the curve, here are some events that you’d better not miss.
US Expansion Isn’t Dead — and 5 Insights to Help European Startups Cross the Atlantic
Index Ventures’ book ‘Winning in the US: The Founder’s Guide to Building a Global Company from Europe’ explores U.S. expansion as a pathway to global success.
The ultimate venture capitalist’s guide to field marketing
The best-performing venture capital portfolios have a secret weapon that most VCs completely overlook: strategic field marketing support.
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 its expansion overseas.
SXSW 2026: Format changes, fresh opportunities and Europe’s moment
March 12-18, 2026, SXSW will run all its programming simultaneously for the first time.
BIND Demo Day: The best of Basque innovation
BIND, the Basque Open Innovation Platform, is gearing up for its Demo Day 2025.