8 Sep 2026 – 10:00 – 10 min
Location: Dream Stage (Hall 25)

Welcome Session: What’s Moving the Startup World?

What’s moving the startup world?

Kick things off with a quick look at the topics currently shaping the startup ecosystem – and get a preview of what’s coming up in the programme.

Presented by
Track: World of AI & Future of Tech
Language: English
To kick things off, the Startup Association provides a concise look at the topics currently shaping the startup ecosystem – from funding and economic conditions to innovation, deep tech and the political developments affecting founders and startups.

We’ll then give you a preview of what’s ahead in the programme – with inspiring insights, personal stories, discussions and new perspectives from the startup world.
Key Takeaways:
What’s moving startups: The key topics and developments shaping the startup ecosystem.

The bigger picture: Putting current economic and political developments into perspective.

What’s ahead: A quick preview of the programme.

Get inspired: Take away fresh perspectives and inspiration for the day.
Welcome Session: What’s Moving the Startup World?