234 Tech European Conferences in 2025
The Ultimate Resource for Founders, Startups, and Investors Looking to Network, Raise Capital, and Stay Ahead
Tech conferences can be game-changers or expensive distractions. The difference? Picking the right ones and having a strategy.
I’ve attended and networked at tech events for years. After countless conversations with founders, investors, and operators, I’ve curated the most comprehensive list of 234 tech conferences in 2025—covering everything from AI and fintech to deep tech and venture capital.
If you’re looking to raise funding, build partnerships, recruit talent, or stay ahead of industry trends, this list will help you cut through the noise and focus on the events that actually matter.
Are Tech Conferences Worth It?
That depends. If you expect to leave with a term sheet, front-page media coverage, or a wave of new customers, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.
But if you approach them strategically, they can be one of the highest ROI activities for founders and investors.
What Tech Conferences Are Actually Good For:
✅ Networking & Industry Connections – The best founders, investors, and operators use conferences to meet the right people in the right rooms. The real action happens in side events, speaker dinners, and hallway conversations.
✅ Market Insights & Trends – The best way to stay ahead in AI, SaaS, fintech, or deep tech is to learn from the people shaping the industry.
✅ Hiring & Recruiting – Some of the best startup hires are actively attending tech conferences, looking for their next big opportunity.
✅ Strategic Partnerships – Want to land a major B2B client, distribution deal, or strategic investor? Conferences can help—if you target the right decision-makers.
✅ Brand Visibility (If Done Right) – Speaking, sponsoring, or hacking your way into visibility at the right conference can lead to long-term credibility and inbound opportunities.
What Tech Conferences Are NOT Great For:
❌ Meeting Investors Randomly – Most top-tier VCs don’t roam expo halls. The investors who do attend often send junior associates—and they’ll be pitched by dozens of startups.
❌ Getting Media Coverage – Journalists at big conferences aren’t looking to be pitched. Your best bet? Build relationships with them months before the event.
❌ Booths for Early-Stage Startups – Unless you’re in a high-traffic pitch competition final, startup booths are often overpriced and low-yield. You’ll spend the whole time talking to other founders.
How to Get the Most Out of a Tech Conference
🎯 Set a Clear Goal: Are you there to meet investors, recruit, or learn from experts? Define what success looks like before you arrive.
🔍 Research Attendees in Advance: Use LinkedIn, event apps, and Twitter/X to find and reach out to the right people before the event starts.
🎤 Prioritize Side Events & Invite-Only Dinners: The best networking happens in private events, speaker sessions, and VIP gatherings.
📲 Follow Up Immediately: Most people collect business cards and never follow up. Send a LinkedIn message or email within 24 hours.
🚀 Pick the Right Events for Your Goals: Some events are great for fundraising, while others are better for hiring or strategic partnerships.
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