EU-Startups Summit 2026

The EU-Startups Summit returns on May 7–8, 2026 and it is taking place in sunny Malta at the Mediterranean Conference Center. Known as one of Europe’s best startup events, the summit brings together some of the continent’s most ambitious founders, top investors, and startup enthusiasts for two days of networking, inspiration, and deal-making.

Now in its latest edition, the summit expects to welcome around 2,500 attendees, including 1,200 founders and more than 300 investors. Across the two days, participants will engage in over 8,500 one-to-one meetings. This makes it one of the most effective networking and matchmaking events in the European startup ecosystem.

The on-stage program will feature fireside chats with internationally successful founders, thought-provoking keynotes, and an exciting pitch competition where Europe’s most promising startup teams—selected from over 1,500 applicants—will showcase their ideas. Alongside this, the buzzing exhibition hall will host 75 innovative companies with dedicated booths, while in total, participants will represent more than 1,200 different companies across Europe.

After all that has been said about the summit’s beauty, here are some more reasons you should consider your attendance.

Why Attend

• Unmatched Networking: With 2,500+ attendees and 8,500+ planned meetings, this summit is a hotspot for connections that matter.
• Top-Tier Speakers: Hear from unicorn founders, world-class investors, and leading entrepreneurs shaping the European startup landscape.
• Startup Pitch Competition: Watch some of the most promising early-stage startups compete live on stage.
• Diverse Exhibitors: Explore 75 booths and connect with over 1,200 companies represented across industries.
• Built for Dealmaking: From the networking app to evening meetups, everything is designed to spark collaborations and partnerships.

But this is not all!

🎟 Exclusive Discount for Our Community 🔥

GCS Network is an official media partner of EU-Startups Summit 2026. So, we are offering a 25% discount our community members can enjoy.

They can use the code: GCS25 to get their discounted tickets.

Come on! Hurry to make sure you have a spot before it runs out.

Remember,
Code: GCS25
You can buy your tickets here.

Apply the code when purchasing your ticket through the official ticketing page.