Silicon Gardens, the Founders for founders VC fund from the Adria region, has joined Podim Conference as its co-organizer. With years of partnership and strong belief in Podim’s mission, the Silicon Gardens team is now taking its support to the next level. Together, they aim to enhance the event, making it more attractive to startups, international investors, and other key ecosystem stakeholders. This collaboration further cements Podim’s position as the leading startup and tech event in the Alps-Adriatic and Western Balkans regions.
Bullish about the CEE region
The missions and geographical focus of Podim Conference and Silicon Gardens align perfectly. Both share the goal of empowering regional founders on their growth journey. With shared values and a strong belief in the region’s untapped potential, expanding this cooperation was a natural step. Together, we’ve set ambitious goals and outlined a concrete action plan for the next two years to maximize our impact.
More investors, more startup applications, more opportunities for everyone
We’ve set ambitious and measurable goals to maximize the impact of this partnership:
- Increase the number of participating investors by at least 50% over the next two years, including attracting 20 top international investors with strong reputations in the ecosystem.
- Boost the number of high-quality applications from regional startups by 50%.
- Attract 20 regional scaleups seeking funding, making them prime targets for leading investors.
- Strengthen the presence of C-level executives from established regional companies, an essential stakeholder group for startups and scaleups.
20 regional superstars in 20 talks on the newly introduced Builders Stage
Looking for actionable, no-nonsense advice to grow your business? The newly introduced Builders Stage by Silicon Gardens is for you! Whether you’re an early-stage founder, a scaling entrepreneur, or a curious professional, this program delivers valuable insights for everyone.Learn from 20 top speakers from regional unicorns and soonicorns like Bible Chat, Outfit7, All eyes on screens, Sportradar, Daytona, Bird Buddy, and more. These leaders have built and sold multimillion-dollar companies, attracted millions of users, and collaborated with renowned investors such as Sequoia, Creandum, Alphabet, and Adjacent. Expect hands-on strategies for product and sales growth, leveraging AI and LLMs, building high-value partnerships, team expansion, and much more. This is a must-attend stage!
Poker Night – Exclusive poker tournament
Poker Night brings together the best of poker and entrepreneurship – strategic thinking, calculated risks, and understanding the competition. With 10 tables and 100 players, founders, investors, and partners will compete for a prestigious spot among the 10 finalists. In the end, only one champion will emerge!
More than just a game, this exclusive, invite-only tournament is a unique networking opportunity and a chance to showcase your skills. Spots are limited, so secure yours before they’re gone!

Final call to action
Sounds interesting? We’ll share more details about exciting new program blocks and side events in the coming weeks. In the meantime, you can become a part of this incredible journey and join us as a partner or grab your ticket.
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