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Podim Conference 2026

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Podim Conference 2026 ran May 11–13, 2026 at Maribox in Maribor, Slovenia. It is a Startups conference. ConferenceGrid lists 79 speakers, 6 sponsors and 8 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jun 16, 2026 · dates verified May 4, 2026

Podim 2026 is a startup and tech conference in the Alps-Adriatic and CEE region, bringing together selected startups, active international investors, and key ecosystem builders from across Europe and beyond - in Maribor, Slovenia. Built around curated 1:1 meetings, a Pitching Competition, Demo Day, and a dynamic Marketplace, Podim is designed to create real…

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79Speakers
6Sponsors
8Sessions
80Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at Podim, in alphabetical order.

Ada Guštin Habuš
Silicon Gardens Fund
Adam Springer
StartupSales
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing
Andreas Muehlberger
Strategic Partner Manager · Infineon Technologies
Blaž Strle
BE-terna Adriatic
Catalina Girald
Halogen Ventures
Daniel Cronin
AustrianStartups
David Zupan Fenko
CTO · Solve-X, Slovenia
Diana Koziarska
SMOK Ventures
Dr. Magnus Kobel
Yas.Life
Eran Davidson
Davidson & W Technology Growth Credit
Eugenia Forte
Takeoff Accelerator & Plug and Play Tech Center
Eva Sommer
Fermify
Fernando Sandoval
ENEL Group
Francois Mazoudier
Founder & CEO · Fundraising Bootcamp, UK
Grega Potokar
ABC Accelerator
Gregor Potočar
Infobip
István Sárhegyi
Herius Capital & Remred
Jair Halevi
Miro
Jan Kobler
Managing Partner · South Central Ventures, Slovenia
Jazna Stannard
Well4Tech
Jiri Necas
Productboard / Hiring On Ramp

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Bits&PretzelsProgram Partner
DARE InnovationsProgram Partner
eu.fficient
Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ledbox
Western Balkans Startup Alliance

Agenda

Selected from 8 sessions.

  • May 11, 14:00 - 14:30

    Build your Network like a Pro over the next two days.

    The right network opens every door, but getting there is hard. This hands-on session is for everyone who wants to level-up their networking game at Podim or any other event. You wi…

    STARTUP DEMO STUDIO
  • May 11, 14:30 - 15:00

    Connecting Space Innovation with Market Opportunities

    CASSINI Matchmaking connects startups, investors, corporates, and institutions working with space technologies and satellite data to help innovative companies find partners, fundin…

    STARTUP DEMO STUDIO
  • May 11, 15:00 - 15:30

    Infineon Startup Challenge: Building the Future of Humanoid Robotics

    Infineon presents its Startup Challenge 2026 focused on humanoid robotics. Startups are invited to develop solutions in digital twins, artificial skin, environmental sensing, and m…

    STARTUP DEMO STUDIO
  • May 11, 15:00 - 16:00

    Fund Strategy, Liquidity, and Exits - A Conversation Among Investors

    A candid, peer-to-peer conversation among investors and insights into fund strategy, liquidity, and exit strategies from experienced VC and PE professionals.

    INVESTORS ACADEMY
  • May 11, 15:30 - 16:00

    Defence & Dual‑Use Startups: Legal Readiness Before You Raise Capital

    A focus on legal and deal challenges faced by early‑stage defence and dual‑use startups preparing for fundraising and working with government or state‑owned customers.

    STARTUP DEMO STUDIO
  • May 11, 15:30 - 16:00

    Pitching Competition Jury Briefing

    Reception of committee members and alignment of evaluation criteria. Session limited to Pitching Competition Jury Only.

    Pitching Competition
  • May 11, 16:00 - 16:30

    Stop Automating Chaos: Why Process Thinking Beats More Technology

    Shows why adding more technology to unclear processes fails and how process thinking helps with predictable operations, customer experience, and competitive advantage.

    STARTUP DEMO STUDIO
  • May 11, 16:00 - 18:00

    Semifinals of the Podim Pitching Competition

    3-minute presentations and a Q&A session with 10 semifinalists of the Podim Pitching Competition 2026.

    PITCHING COMPETITION

Quick answers

When is Podim Conference 2026?
Podim Conference 2026 ran May 11–13, 2026 at Maribox in Maribor, Slovenia.
Where is Podim Conference 2026 held?
Podim Conference 2026 was held at Maribox in Maribor, Slovenia.
Who is speaking at Podim Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 79 speakers, including Ada Guštin Habuš (Silicon Gardens Fund), Adam Springer (StartupSales) and Andreas Gams (EIT Manufacturing).
Who sponsors Podim Conference 2026?
ConferenceGrid lists 6 sponsors, including Bits&Pretzels, DARE Innovations, eu.fficient, Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ledbox.
Company intelligence

An audience of 80 companies, parsed from the program.

80 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
6Sponsoringsponsor only
74Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

19% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite45%
  • Founder / Owner79%
  • Director / Head of45%
  • Manager / Lead23%
  • Advisor / Investor11%
  • Other roles6177%

Of 79 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Bits & PretzelsSponsor · Program Partner-
2DARE InnovationsSponsor · Program Partner-
3eu.fficientSponsor-
4Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and HerzegovinaSponsor-
5LedboxSponsor-
6Western Balkans Startup AllianceSponsor-
7CMS, Ukraine2
8HELLO INSIDE2
9Silicon Gardens Fund2
10Solve-X, Slovenia2
11South Central Ventures, Slovenia2
12500 Emerging Europe1
13ABC Accelerator1
14Acrobator Ventures1
Sponsors by tier
program partner2
33% of 6
unspecified4
67% of 6
Related events · by shared sponsors
ConferenceDateCityShared sponsors
PODIM 2027May 17, 2027Maribor2