If you’re an entrepreneur, come talk to investors. If you’re an investor, come talk to entrepreneurs.
At the Podim Deal Room, connect with investors and other business-relevant individuals, get expert mentoring to tackle your entrepreneurial challenges, and forge valuable connections. With 1,300+ 1:1 meetings, we offer months of networking in just two days.
With a 40-year legacy, Podim fosters personal growth and sparks disruptive ideas. Join us to connect with innovation leaders, uncover success secrets, and fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
“The core values of Podim drive us to take over the future we want to experience.” Matej Rus, Venture Factory & Podim, Slovenia
The owner and main organizer of Podim is the nonprofit institute Tovarna podjemov (Venture Factory) from Maribor. Partnerships have formed the strong foundation of Podim from the very beginning; therefore, we cooperate with different kinds of startup ecosystem stakeholders as co-organizers, partners, and supporters. Traditionally, the Slovene Enterprise Fund and the Slovenian Ministry of Economic Development and Technology are the co-organizers of the conference.
If you’re an entrepreneur, come talk to investors. If you’re an investor, come talk to entrepreneurs.
Julien Coustaury
Fil Rouge Capital, Croatia
Podim is one of the biggest conferences regarding startups in this region and this part of the world.
Denis Đulalić
Genomed, Bosna & Hercegovina
It’s really thought-provoking. So many different participants from so many different backgrounds It really starts generating your mindflow.
Blaž Klinar
Vita, življenjska zavarovalnica, Slovenia
Come to Maribor, it’s beautiful. People are friendly, food is good, great wine. You can’t go wrong coming here even if you want to walk in the beautiful park.
Michael Kerschbaumer
SFG, Austria
I would recommend everybody to come to Podim because it’s a great ecosystem, a great network near to your and our home as well. For all the Austrians out there and all the rest of the region, join the meeting next time.
Sebastian Jagsch
AVL List, Austria
Multiple nationalities, multiple different sectors, industries, viewpoints on different topics and just generally a great place to meet new people.
Jon Goriup
Anteja Africa, Slovenia
It’s easy to connect at Podim. Amidst the growing size of other conferences, Podim retains its human scale, fostering diversity and accessibility.
Itamar Lesuisse
Argent, UK
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
You might meet someone that will literally change your life and these conferences are all about that.
Marko Dubroja
Scalable Global Solutions JSC, Croatia
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
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 always worth the trip – great atmosphere and great crowd!
Michael Schuster
Speedinvest, Austria