I must say it’s one of the best organised conferences so far!
Podim brings together fast-growing startups, established companies, and innovation leaders.
Build meaningful partnerships, learn from unicorns and global companies, and turn innovation into real business impact.
Podim brings together fast-growing startups, established companies, and innovation leaders.
Build meaningful partnerships, learn from unicorns and global companies, and turn innovation into real business impact.
Partner with startups as they grow, scale, and enter new markets.
Meet founders looking for trusted collaborators — from hiring and marketing to legal, finance, and technology.
Discover startup solutions, explore partnerships, and benchmark with unicorns and global companies shaping the future of business.
I must say it’s one of the best organised conferences so far!
Diana Koziarska
SMOK Ventures, Poland
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
Podim is certainly THE startup event to visit in the region!
Jan Habermann
Credo Ventures, Czech Republic
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
My first impression is: Wow! Superb selection of companies, typically early-stage, superbly well-structured.
Francois Mazoudier
TMRW, United Kingdom
It’s the place to be!
Florian Kandler
GetFunding.how, Austria
The event where you can meet investors, corporates, other startups and definitely make a lot of meetings for your potential business.
Mateja Miško
Sileo, 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
Podim is always changing and evolving; that’s why I keep coming back.
Islam Mušić
dataGRAD, Slovenia
Maribor is a beautiful city and even If you don’t have any meetings or anything, you have time to enjoy the city a little bit.
Simon Schmiderer
zone16, Austria
What impressed me the most was the focus on actionable learning and networking. Podim offered a well-curated program designed to maximize our time and provide meaningful insights. The engaging keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops left me inspired and motivated to take my own endeavors to the next level.
Una Sabljaković
Prostruktion, Bosnia & Herzegovina
If you’re an entrepreneur, come talk to investors. If you’re an investor, come talk to entrepreneurs.
Julien Coustaury
Fil Rouge Capital, Croatia
Meet founders early — when partnerships are forming and long-term collaborators are still being selected.
Gain practical insights from unicorns, scaleups, and global companies on how innovation, growth, and collaboration really work.
From partnerships and pilots to long-term collaboration — Podim is built for outcomes, not just inspiration.
Being at Podim signals credibility, openness to collaboration, and commitment to innovation — to startups, partners, and peers.
Startup & Scaleup Catalogue launch: April 24
Demo Day: May 4-5
Podim Live: May 17–18
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Meet startups, partners, and leaders shaping the future.
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Maribor, May 13, 2026 – Last night’s final event of the Podim Pitching Competition, traditionally held as part of Podim,
Eight hands-on sessions. Real tools, real frameworks, real opportunities. From humanoid robotics and space tech to defence startups, digital currencies,
Founders. Operators. Builders. Decision-makers. People behind products used by millions – live in Maribor, May 11–13. Not just another conference
