European Startup Convergence: The MeOut Summit in Budapest

The inaugural
MeOut Summit
is set to take place in Budapest on 25-26 November. The primary objective of this event is to bolster Europe’s innovation ecosystem and elevate the continent’s global competitiveness. With the participation of over 1,000 entrepreneurs, startup enthusiasts, corporates, angel investors, VCs, and media representatives, the two-day summit promises a rich program of enlightening talks and valuable networking opportunities.

Organized by MeOut, the team behind EU-Startups, in partnership with the Global Startup Awards, this summit brings together key players from across Europe and beyond for a dynamic exchange of ideas, networking, and collaboration in the heart of Central Europe.

The venue for the event is Akvárium Klub, a renowned cultural center in Budapest situated at Erzsébet Square. Its distinctive glass roof and central location make it a fitting setting for the MeOut Summit’s debut edition.

Anticipating over 1,000 attendees, the summit will feature a packed agenda with 50+ speakers spread across two full days. Additionally, a pre-event hackathon will kick off the summit, offering multiple opportunities for participants to engage and collaborate.

The program includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, structured networking sessions on the main stage, and the Central European Startup Awards Regional Finale, recognizing the top startups from Central and Eastern Europe.

Confirmed speakers at the summit are:

• István Lám
  – Advisory Board Member at Zero Emission Leadership and a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus.
• Jack Mardack
  – Co-founder of Oyster, a global employment platform.
• Kinga Jentetics
  – CEO and co-founder of PublishDrive, a digital publishing platform.
• Dr. Arndt Schwaiger
  – AI expert and entrepreneur with a background in multi-agent systems.
• Lech Kaniuk
  – Co-founder of SunRoof and a serial entrepreneur.
• Marius Istrate
  – Partner at 3VC, a European venture capital firm.
• Domagoj Dolinsek
  – Founder of PlanRadar, a platform for construction project management.

These speakers will engage in fireside chats and panel discussions covering topics such as global expansion strategies, scaling SaaS startups internationally, navigating the evolution from pre-seed to Series A funding, and the impact of AI on product development.

The summit is designed to facilitate meaningful connections and transform conversations into valuable opportunities for all participants.

If you are an experienced founder or investor interested in speaking at the summit, speaker applications are open until July 31. Details on this and sponsorship opportunities can be found on the
event page
.

To ensure the success of the conference, enthusiastic volunteers are sought to support the event across both days and the preceding afternoon.

Whether you are involved in building, investing, innovating, or supporting ecosystems, the MeOut Summit provides a platform to engage with key industry players.

We anticipate your presence in Budapest this November. Secure your tickets early!