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Of the Field

Podim Conference 2026

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odim 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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59Voices
6Underwriters
0Exhibitors
8On the bill · sessions
63Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at Podim, in alphabetical order.
Ada Guštin Habuš
Silicon Gardens Fund
Adam Springer
StartupSales
Andreas Gams
EIT Manufacturing
Andreas Muehlberger
Infineon Technologies
Blaž Strle
BE-terna Adriatic
Catalina Girald
Halogen Ventures
Daniel Cronin
AustrianStartups
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
Grega Potokar
ABC Accelerator
Gregor Potočar
Infobip
István Sárhegyi
Herius Capital & Remred
Jair Halevi
Miro
Jazna Stannard
Well4Tech
Jiri Necas
Productboard / Hiring On Ramp
John Clippinger
BioForm Labs
John Hill
Techstars
Jürgen Furian
HELLO INSIDE

— and 37 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses 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
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The Programme

Selected from 8 sessions on the bill.
  • 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
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

An audience of 63 companies, parsed from the program.

63 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.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
0All threespeak · spons · exh
6Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
57Speakingspeaker only
02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority
  • Other roles59100%

Of 59 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01Bits&PretzelsSp·P
  2. 02DARE InnovationsSp·P
  3. 03eu.fficientSp
  4. 04Foreign Trade Chamber of Bosnia and HerzegovinaSp
  5. 05LedboxSp
  6. 06Western Balkans Startup AllianceSp
  7. 07HELLO INSIDE2V
  8. 08Silicon Gardens Fund2V
  9. 09500 Emerging Europe1V
  10. 10ABC Accelerator1V
  11. 11Acrobator Ventures1V
  12. 12AustrianStartups1V
  13. 13AWS1V
  14. 14BDO1V
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
program partner2
33% of 6
unspecified4
67% of 6