FORMATS 2022

A fireside chat is similar to an interview. It offers a deep dive into a specific topic of the interviewee's expertise. The interviewer can be a journalist or an investor interviewing his/her portfolio founder. Fireside chats are 25 minutes long.

At the end of each fireside chat we'll have a short quickfire round with the same 3 questions for each speaker.

A panel discussion, or simply a panel, involves a group of people gathered to discuss a topic. The discussion is led by a moderator. Panel discussions are 35 minutes long.

At the end of each panel discussion we'll have a short quickfire round with the same 3 questions for each speaker.

The Startup Ecosystem is getting faster and faster, many early-stage companies are just a few steps away from blowing up! And here is where START Summiteer comes into play: We offer 30 early-stage startups to present their venture in front of industry leaders, serial founders and Europe's most renowned VCs. Summiteer will be THE source of inspiration for the next and current generation of founders, and VC and Angels will have the opportunity to find the next Google. After the Quarters and Semis, the Final will take place on the main stage on 25.03 and will mark one of the most memorable events of the START Summit 2022. For more detailed information visit our dedicated website.

Listening to industry experts, legendary founders, top-class investors, and many more is an integral part of START Summit, but it lacks the "hands-on" interactive component. This is why we aim to offer all attendees the chance to experience what our startups, corporates and VCs have to offer at START Fair. You will find the hottest new prototypes, the sickest booths and custom meeting spaces, allowing you to truly delve into what the entrepreneurial ecosystem is all about.

A talk is made up of a keynote speech (10-15') and a short Q&A (5-10') afterward. The Q&A is moderated by the stage host.

At the end of each talk we'll have a short quickfire round with the same 3 questions for each speaker.

You are looking for ways to expand your knowledge and get in contact with interesting companies? The Workshop Format will be the perfect fit for you! Here you will find Case Studies hosted by the best Scale-Ups, VC or Corporates. You will engage in (more or less) 45-minute sessions with brilliant co-attendees which will be the perfect learning ground for your preferred topic. Also, if you are looking for your next internship, full-time workplace or business partner, this will be the perfect time to get to know the decision-makers from the hosting company!

Networking is one of the most important things to do at the START Summit. Therefore, we enable every attendee, both online and offline, to engage in our Matchmaking Tool. Here, you will find the platform to discover the most fascinating fellow participants and schedule meetings with them. You will be able to filter attendees after origin, industry or funding stage, thus finding the best fitting "Matches" will be as easy as ever. A meeting can be planned ahead of the Summit via our messaging tool, although having spontaneous meetings during the Summit will also be possible.

Have you ever wondered how Julian Teicke came into contact with the Insurance Industry? Or how he came up with the idea found wefox, a startup that became one of the biggest InsureTech in the world.

The Ask me Anything sessions will be the perfect place to ask your favorite founder, VC, or angel what you always wanted to ask them. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!