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.
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.
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
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
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
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 one of the biggest conferences regarding startups in this region and this part of the world.
Denis Đulalić
Genomed, Bosna & Hercegovina
Podim is certainly THE startup event to visit in the region!
Jan Habermann
Credo Ventures, Czech Republic
An impressive gathering of founders from the region!
Alex Iskold
Techstars, USA
Even if you’re coming from anywhere in the world and you really are looking for the next great thing, you should be here.
Lisa Gutu
Yapily, 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
I must say it’s one of the best organised conferences so far!
Diana Koziarska
SMOK Ventures, Poland
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
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
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.
Another success story from the PODIM community is making headlines. Hypefy AI, winner of the PODIM Pitching Competition 2024, has
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
