An impressive gathering of founders from the region!
Connect with B2B/B2C partners, clients and innovators, and stay updated on trends. Featuring 1,300+ Deal Room meetings, inspiring stage programs, the Pitching Competition, and more, Podim is the leading CEE conference.
Discover, connect, and grow with the best!
Connect with B2B/B2C partners, clients and innovators, and stay updated on trends. Featuring 1,300+ Deal Room meetings, inspiring stage programs, the Pitching Competition, and more, Podim is the leading CEE conference.
Discover, connect, and grow with the best!
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
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
I must say it’s one of the best organised conferences so far!
Diana Koziarska
SMOK Ventures, Poland
Podim is always worth the trip – great atmosphere and great crowd!
Michael Schuster
Speedinvest, Austria
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
Conferences can be a great way to develop new ideas and gain experience, but PODIM is a level higher.
Erna Sosevic
Bizbook, Bosnia & Herzegovina
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
It’s the place to be!
Florian Kandler
GetFunding.how, Austria
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
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
My first impression is: Wow! Superb selection of companies, typically early-stage, superbly well-structured.
Francois Mazoudier
TMRW, United Kingdom
Faster and more efficiently discover partners amongst our hand-picked startups, access innovations and share knowledge. Plus, you will be featured in the Investors, Corporates & SMEs catalogue, simplifying meeting scheduling for both sides.
Secure your ticket to enhanced corporate innovation and growth today!
Utilize our Podim Deal Room to explore curated lists of startups, scaleups, executives, and investors, and arrange numerous one-on-one meetings to find the right match for your business.
Interested in gaining insights from top global minds, tailored to your needs? You can also book a meeting in the Deal Room with our distinguished speakers. Attend Podim, learn from the best, and stay ahead of the game!
As a corporation or SME, Podim offers you the flexibility to engage with us in two remarkable ways. Joining us as a Podim Partner unlocks a world of exclusive benefits and strategic advantages, or you can simply secure your ticket and enjoy the ride.
History tells a compelling story: organizations that partner with Podim stay by our side for years to come. Join the journey and be part of a thriving community of long-term success.
You will gain access to the catalogue featuring 150+ handpicked Podim 2025 startups by 23th April. This will provide you with ample time to review them and schedule meetings in the Deal Room.
You will receive an invitation to join us for the online Demo Day on 6th May, your first opportunity to meet startups. It also serves as a stepping stone for startups in the Pitching Competition, where 10 semi-finalists will be chosen. Let us know if you would like to participate as a judge.
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As the leading startup event in the CEE region, Podim 2025 is poised to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry
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