Viva Technology (VivaTech)Location: Paris, FranceDate: June 17-20, 2026VivaTech is Europe’s biggest startup and innovation event, attended by corporates like LVMH, Orange, Google, and BNP Paribas. Known for its “Open Innovation Labs,” it directly connects large corporations with startups through challenges and competitions.London Tech WeekLocation: London, UKDate: June 8-12, 2026London Tech Week is a flagship European event with over 45,000 attendees and 70+ specialized sessions. Corporates attend not only to sponsor but to actively launch open innovation challenges and meet startups tackling fintech, AI, mobility, and climate tech. For enterprises with a European presence, it is the best place to scout scaleups.GITEX EuropeLocation: Berlin, GermanyDate: June 30-July 01, 2025GITEX Europe is the new continental edition of Dubai’s flagship tech show, bringing together corporates, startups, and investors across sectors such as AI, fintech, and mobility. With strong participation from European enterprises and government partners, it has quickly positioned itself as a major platform for corporate–startup collaboration and cross-border innovation.SlushLocation: Helsinki, FinlandDate: November 19-20, 2025While Slush is globally known as a startup-first conference, it has become one of the premier places for corporates to meet emerging ventures. Its investor–startup matchmaking sessions now include corporate VCs, accelerators, and corporate innovation units.4YFN (4 Years From Now)Location: Barcelona, SpainDate: March 2-5, 2026Held alongside Mobile World Congress, 4YFN connects startups with corporations, investors, and industry leaders. Telecom, software, and mobility giants use the event to meet disruptive startups and test new technologies. Its corporate partners include some of the biggest global players in mobile and tech.Google Cloud Next 2025Location: Las Vegas, USA Date: April 22–24, 2026Google Cloud Next has evolved into a corporate innovation hub where global enterprises engage directly with startups building within the Google ecosystem. For corporates, it is a chance to scout technical solutions that integrate seamlessly with their infrastructure, especially in AI, cloud, and data.Dublin Tech SummitLocation: Dublin, IrelandDate: May 27-28, 2026Dublin Tech Summit attracts corporates and startups from fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and sustainability. It is especially attractive to corporates seeking EU access points and startups with global ambitions.Global Summit Location: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsDate: June 11-12, 2026Focused on mission-driven innovation, the Global Summit connects corporates with startups tackling sustainability, healthcare, and deep tech challenges. Its policy-driven approach makes it especially relevant for enterprises aligning with ESG and long-term societal impact.Tech.eu SummitLocation: London, UKDate: March 25–26, 2026A specialized European summit spotlighting AI, fintech, and climate tech, Tech.eu Summit offers structured matchmaking between corporates and startups. It’s particularly useful for corporates monitoring Europe’s rapidly scaling sectors.HumanX ConferenceLocation: Las Vegas, USADate: April 6-9, 2026HumanX is dedicated to AI and human–machine collaboration. Corporates attend to explore AI startup applications in real-world industries, while engaging in discussions on ethics, regulation, and investment.Future FestivalLocation: Toronto, CanadaDate: September 23-25, 2025Future Festival by Trend Hunter is one of the most forward-thinking events for corporates eager to anticipate disruption. What makes it unique is its combination of research-driven keynotes with immersive “Trend Safaris,” where executives experience real-world innovation showcases. For corporates, this means discovering startups that are already shaping the consumer landscape.FounderfestLocation: London, UKDate: June 2026Founderfest celebrates startup entrepreneurship, but its real value for corporates lies in direct founder engagement. Corporates with venture arms and accelerators use this event to meet promising founders and test early collaboration models.IBC2025Location: Amsterdam, NetherlandsDate: September 12–15, 2025Traditionally a broadcasting event, IBC has transformed into a media-tech innovation hub. Corporates in media, telecom, and digital sectors use it to meet startups in content tech, streaming, and immersive media.