START Summit

What is START Summit?
START Summit is Europe’s largest early-stage conference for entrepreneurship and technology. Born at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), it has evolved into the ultimate seeding ground for entrepreneurial talent. Every March, 7,000+ founders, investors, and talents converge in St. Gallen not just to network, but to build. With over 1,000 startups and 1,000 investors onsite, this is where the next generation of unicorns find their backers and where prototypes turn into companies.

START Summit 2026: Embrace New Horizons
Five years ago, the world stood still, but the builders moved forward. They looked beyond the next quarter to 2042, choosing resilience and evolution over stagnation. Today, Europe has momentum, but only if we take control. The world is changing faster than ever before. The question is whether you will see it as a threat or an opportunity.
Are you ready to build companies that will still matter in ten years? Bring your prototypes, questions, and hardest problems to the START Summit. The START Summit app is your gateway to turning belief into action.
Maximize Your Summit Experience

- Curate Your Agenda: View the full schedule and build a personalized path through the sessions that matter most to your mission.
- Live Updates: Receive essential notifications regarding program changes, keynote starts, and exclusive event updates in real-time.
- Deep Insights: Access comprehensive speaker bios, technical workshop descriptions, and strategic event data.
- Capture the Momentum: Use our Matchmaking Tool to connect with partners who help you ship, back founders who bend the curve, and find your next breakthrough.
- Workshops, AMAs & Side Events: Secure your spot for workshops and exclusive side events directly in the app.

Don't just sit in the passenger seat. Download the app, start planning, and join us as we embrace new horizons.
See you at START Summit 2026.