Podim is for people who build, support, or want to understand innovation.
Whether you work in an ecosystem organization, a company, research, or the public sector—this is where startups, technology, and ideas come together.
Podim is for people who build, support, or want to understand innovation.
Whether you work in an ecosystem organization, a company, research, or the public sector—this is where startups, technology, and ideas come together.
Podim is always changing and evolving; that’s why I keep coming back.
Islam Mušić
dataGRAD, Slovenia
The highlight for me is just the sheer number of startups and investors. I haven’t seen this kind of concentration of both startups and investors from this region anywhere else.
Kebbie Sebastian
Penser, United Kingdom
Conferences can be a great way to develop new ideas and gain experience, but PODIM is a level higher.
Erna Sosevic
Bizbook, Bosnia & Herzegovina
I’m overwhelmed by the spirit and energy, the number of people interested in innovation and over a thousand people that are into this entrepreneurial culture.
Eran Davidson
Davidson & W Technology Growth, Israel
This is one of the best events there are in terms of making new connections.
Michał Czapracki
Scramjet, Poland
You might meet someone that will literally change your life and these conferences are all about that.
Marko Dubroja
Scalable Global Solutions JSC, Croatia
Podim is always worth the trip – great atmosphere and great crowd!
Michael Schuster
Speedinvest, Austria
An impressive gathering of founders from the region!
Alex Iskold
Techstars, USA
The core values of Podim empower us to shape the future we envision.
Matej Rus
Podim, Slovenia
The startup ecosphere in our region is really good quality, there really are enough investors, there are enough corporates, there is a lot of media involved, there are good startups here and I think this is one of the prime hubs to meet all of these people.
Marin Ćurković
AdScanner, Croatia
Podim is a great opportunity to get a sense of the startups here in the region.
Csaba Kakosy
Day One Capital, Hungary
It’s the place to be!
Florian Kandler
GetFunding.how, Austria
Podim is for people who want to learn, connect, and stay ahead, including:
➔ Incubators, accelerators & tech parks
➔ Startup support organizations
➔ Policymakers & public innovation bodies
➔ Research institutions & technology transfer offices
➔ People working in companies (innovation, R&D, strategy, product)
➔ Mentors, ecosystem builders & community leaders
➔ Researchers and students
➔ Incubators, accelerators & tech parks
➔ Startup support organizations
➔ Policymakers & public innovation bodies
➔ Research institutions & technology transfer offices
➔ People working in companies (innovation, R&D, strategy, product)
➔ Mentors, ecosystem builders & community leaders
➔ Researchers and students
No pitching. No selling. No required meetings.
Just learning, listening, and real conversations.
Practical talks about:
Big ideas, real stories, and global trends shaping the future. Clear talks and discussions across technology, startups, and innovation. Curated to be useful, understandable, and relevant.
Past speakers come from organizations such as Meta, Miro, HubSpot, Outfit7, TMRW, All eyes on screens and many more.
Meet people from startups, companies, investors, research, speakers, and public institutions. Join conversations – or simply listen and observe.
And yes, you’re welcome at the Podim Party.
Join us from 11 to 13 May for a packed schedule of events, including stage programs, the Pitching Competition finals, the Podim Party, and more!
Take a journey with us through the highlights that made this year truly special.
Hit play and let the memories unfold.
Founders. Operators. Builders. Decision-makers. People behind products used by millions – live in Maribor, May 11–13. Not just another conference
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Winning the Podim Pitching Competition is not about the trophy. It’s about what happens next. This year, the winner doesn’t
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