Two days
structured for outcomes

Matchmaking & 1:1 Meetings (Day 2)

Throughout the day, investors, founders, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders take part in curated one-to-one meetings designed to accelerate fundraising, partnerships, and business development.

Official Opening: Europe Needs a Stronger Innovation Engine

Europe produces world-class research, engineering talent, and industrial innovation, yet continues to lag behind the US and Asia in creating global technology leaders. Join policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to discuss what must change for Europe to strengthen its innovation capacity and remain globally competitive.

High Level Discussion: How Do You Like the Public Funding of Your Startup? A Conversation of the Roles and Responsibilities for State-funded Companies in Europe

Governments and public institutions invest billions in research and innovation every year. But how effective are these programmes in creating globally competitive companies?

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The Next Wave of Deep Tech Breakthroughs

Every technology cycle creates new winners. From quantum technologies and advanced materials to synthetic biology and next-generation computing, which innovations are moving from scientific promise to commercial reality? Join this keynote to understand where the next wave of transformative technologies may emerge.

Defence Innovation at the Center of European Tech

Defence and dual-use technologies have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the European innovation ecosystem. Rising security challenges, new funding programmes and growing investor interest are creating opportunities for startups across the continent. Join industry leaders to discuss how innovation is reshaping the future of defence.

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Revolutionizing Life Sciences

In the age of perversive AI, automatization and all IT related domains it is easy to overlook traditional scientific breakthroughs in life sciences: biology, chemistry and medicine. This discussion panel is bringing these disciplines from the dark, reminding ourselves of the power ofthe proper scientific method.

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Can Corporations Keep Up With Technological Change?

Emerging technologies are advancing faster than most organizations can adapt to. From AI to advanced manufacturing and new business models, large companies face growing pressure to innovate. Learn how corporations are working with startups, research institutions, and technology partners to remain competitive.

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City of Warsaw - Deep Tech Hub

Explore how the City of Warsaw is fostering a thriving ecosystem for deep tech innovation. This session will showcase initiatives, support programs, and partnerships that help startups and scale-ups turn breakthrough ideas into impactful technologies. Attendees will learn how Warsaw is positioning itself as a leading hub for deep tech in Central and Eastern Europe.

Silicon & Photonics: The Technologies Shaping the Future of Computing

AI is driving unprecedented demand for computing power and exposing the limits of traditional architectures. Silicon photonics and next-generation hardware could fundamentally change how future computing systems are designed. Discover how researchers, startups, and industry leaders are building the foundations of tomorrow's digital infrastructure.

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Warsaw Booster

Meet one of Warsaw Booster’s most promising startups as they present their innovative solution and growth journey. This session offers a glimpse into cutting-edge technology coming out of Warsaw’s vibrant startup ecosystem, highlighting the team’s vision, market potential, and impact. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends and the next wave of regional deep tech innovation.

Akces NCBR Presents: Deep Tech Startups in Action

See Europe’s most promising deep tech startups take the stage in this fast-paced pitch session. Presented by Akces NCBR, the session highlights breakthrough technologies, bold business ideas, and the innovators driving them forward. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends and the startups shaping the future of deep tech.

Deep Tech Alliance Panel: Corporate-Start-up Collaboration in Deep Tech: Open Innovation and Venture Clienting Across Europe

Partners' Start-ups Pitching Session

In this pitching session we present 3 startups: 12:00-12:05 - Myrent 12:05-12:10 - MICROHEX 12:10-12:15 - X-logic

Beyond Recycling: Green Hydrogen, Circular Carbon and Deep Tech for Net-Zero Industry

EU's ambitious climate goals are unattainable without the collaboration with the industry - its transformation is the key component leading to reducing emission of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide, pollution, and rising of the circular economy worldwide. In this panel Kraków University of Technology introduces us to ideas that may pave the way in green transformation of the economy.

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PPNT Fund: Meet our portfolio startups. A conversation with byMYCO and TherapySupport

An interview with startups backed by Poznań Park of Science and Technology.

PARP: Empowering Deep Tech Innovation Across Poland

The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) is at the forefront of fostering deep tech innovation throughout Poland. This presentation will delve into PARP's strategic initiatives aimed at supporting the commercialization of advanced technologies, enhancing digital maturity, and promoting sustainable development. Attendees will gain insights into PARP's role in bridging the gap between research and industry, facilitating access to funding, and nurturing a vibrant ecosystem for deep tech startups. Discover how PARP is shaping the future of innovation in Poland and contributing to the global deep tech landscape.

Deep Tech CEE Challenge: CEE Rising Stars - Pitching session

The most promising deep tech startups from Central and Eastern Europe compete for recognition, mentorship, and investment in the grand finale of the CEE Challenge 2026. Finalists will present their breakthrough technologies and business strategies to a panel of expert judges, showcasing innovations poised to transform industries. Join us to witness the next wave of regional deep tech talent and discover the ideas that could shape the future.

Cleantech CEE Demo Day for Administration by FPT

Signing up available soon!

Kraków University of Technology: Pitching Session

Kraków University of Technology presents the creme de la creme of its startups.

Medical University of Warsaw Presents: Medicine in the Age of AI

MedTech and FemTech are sectors growing exponentially each year and it is time to talk about them in the deep tech context. These are high risk, high reward investments with potential to revolutionize our lives, yet still they lose to another AI agent. Medical University of Warsaw provides us with perspective on today's chances and threats of involving MedTech in Deep Tech.

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• Christian KumarMedTech Makers LabChristian KumarFounder & CEO, MedTech Makers LabMore than 30 years in corporate finance, investment banking, and wealth management. Runs MedTech Makers Lab, a venture builder for medical technology with programmes in the UK and Europe, including Poland, and Capital Kinetics, a corporate finance and private equity firm.

Smart Manufacturing: Transformation to Industry 4.0 with AI, Digital Twins and AMRs

Design of a production line now is more complicated (or simple) than ever with the abundance of new tools, machinery and techniques developed solely for this purpose. How can one not be lost in the maze of possibilities for ensuring the best process of production possible? Dr Walter Buga is here to answer how to tailor the usage of today's technology to kick off your production line to Industry 4.0.

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The Race to Build Europe's Semiconductor Capacity

Semiconductors have become one of the world's most strategic technologies. While Europe remains strong in research and design, manufacturing capacity remains limited. Join industry experts to discuss how Europe can strengthen its position in a rapidly changing global semiconductor landscape.

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PRESENTATION: NCBR

Presentation delivered by main Polish organization funding science and innovation.

Building Your Path to the EIC Accelerator

EIC presents success stories of EIC Accelerator alumnae.

Companies talk about implementations, while teams... simply fail to deliver them

This keynote speech, delivered by one and only Róża Szafraniec, is dealing with the world's oldest question - what happens, when you choose a direction and the call to action gets unanswered or does not perform as expected? Is implementation a form of dark magic, or just a metric of adaptability of the team? Let's hear the remedies from Róża.

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SpaceTech Meet-Up by STARR

Signing up available soon!

CEE Deep Tech: Turning Technical Strength into Commercial Value

Europe has scientific talent, promising technologies and substantial capital. The challenge is connecting them to build commercially viable businesses—and capturing more of the value they create. Drawing on nearly two decades of building an international business, developing spin-outs and completing an exit, Ian Firla will offer an operator’s investment perspective on CEE deeptech. He will examine what has changed since last year’s Summit, how the region’s opportunity compares with Western Europe and North America, and what conversations with investors while building New Wave VC reveal about the distance between technical promise and an investable business. His central argument: CEE’s opportunity rests on its ability to turn scientific strength into customer demand, commercial execution, and credible investor returns. Realizing it will require founders, investors, and institutions to work towards the same commercial outcomes.

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HELLO TOMORROW PANEL: Manufacturing Semiconductors in the Industry 4.0 Era

Our partner Hello Tomorrow introduces the crossover of the hottest trends in deep tech: manufacturing, robotics and semiconductors to deliver the most heated debate of the influence of each of these elements on the current market.

CEE & UK MedTech Meetup

MedTech meet-up for everyone interested. Opening of the signing platform soon!

Food & Industrial Biotech Meetup by BioCatalyst

Food & Industrial Biotech Meetup by BioCatalyst

Industry Lab Demo Day by DGA

Signing up available soon!

Defence & Security Meet-Up by Polish Chamber of Dual-Use

Polish Chamber of Dual-Use creates the space for talking about the defence & security aspect of deep tech.

Quantum Meet-Up

Discussion panel between the leaders of quantum computing and presentations of 5 top quantum start-ups.

VIP Afterparty

After a long day of meetings and conversations we invite you to the exclusive afterparty!