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Events
Events on Europa Now: reports from the conferences, festivals and stages that matter to European tech.
Conferences
From Idea Checks to Super Apps: What Skopje's AI Summit Revealed About European Tech's New Reality
The Startup Revolution AI Summit in North Macedonia drew over 2,000 founders and investors across four days in October 2026, surfacing hard truths about venture capital's shift and showcasing how smaller European markets are building their own paths to scale.
Conferences
Valencia Digital Summit 2026: dates, passes and speakers (21–22 Oct)
VDS 2026 takes place on 21–22 October at Valencia's City of Arts and Sciences, with passes from €179 and Carl Lewis, César Azpilicueta and ClickUp's Chris Cunningham on the Main Stage.
Festivals
Dutch Design Week 2026: dates, tickets and what to see (17–25 Oct)
Dutch Design Week 2026 runs from 17 to 25 October in Eindhoven. This guide covers ticket prices and which venues are free, opening hours, transport, and picks for visitors interested in technology.
Festivals
Maker Faire Rome 2026: dates, tickets and what to see on 23–25 October
Maker Faire Rome returns to the Gazometro Ostiense on 23–25 October 2026 with more than 400 exhibits, humanoid robot football and a driverless race car. Tickets are sold online only: €13 plus fees, or €8 reduced.
Conferences
Making the Most of How to Web 2026: A Founder's Guide to Bucharest
Eastern Europe's largest tech gathering brings 250+ investors to Bucharest in October. Here's how founders can navigate three days of meetings, pitches, workshops and side events to build connections and sharpen their strategy.
Conferences
Six Conversations on DeepTech: Europa Now at Singapore's A5X Conference
Europa Now travelled to Singapore to capture interviews with founders, investors and academics at the A5X conference, exploring how Europe and Asia are building bridges in deep technology innovation.
Conferences
Slush'D Returns to Istanbul with Expanded Lineup and Record Investor Interest
The second edition of Istanbul Ignited by Slush'D is set to draw over 3,000 attendees and 600 investors to the Turkish city in mid-October, doubling last year's participation.
Conferences
What Investors Really Want to Hear: Three VCs Break Down Their Deal-Making Instincts
Ahead of How to Web Conference 2026 in Bucharest, three leading investors reveal the founder traits that make them commit—and the red flags that send them running.