Podim transforms Maribor into a dynamic innovation hub for two days. With an audience of over 1,000 innovation enthusiasts, including startup founders, influential industry leaders, investors, corporate innovators, and top-tier speakers, you’ll connect with the sharpest minds in tech and business.
Join us for the ultimate networking and learning experience.
Podim transforms Maribor into a dynamic innovation hub for two days. With an audience of over 1,000 innovation enthusiasts, including startup founders, influential industry leaders, investors, corporate innovators, and top-tier speakers, you’ll connect with the sharpest minds in tech and business.
Join us for the ultimate networking and learning experience.
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
It’s the place to be!
Florian Kandler
GetFunding.how, Austria
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
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
Podim is always worth the trip – great atmosphere and great crowd!
Michael Schuster
Speedinvest, 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
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
An impressive gathering of founders from the region!
Alex Iskold
Techstars, USA
I had an absolute blast connecting with new people and attending the talks were beyond amazing, delivering incredibly valuable insights. I am already counting down the days until next year.
Eva Maganja
Designproof, 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
The conference itself, the speakers, especially the matchmaking in the Deal Room, it’s amazing.
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing, Austria
Join us from 12 to 14 May for a packed schedule of events, including stage programs, the Pitching Competition finals, Investors Meetup, Founders Night, the Podim party, and more! Make a list of the interviews you wish to have.
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