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Oct to Dec 2026

Startup Events in London and Europe - Oct to Dec 2026

The complete guide to startup and tech conferences across London and Europe from October through December 2026.

All events listed here are scheduled from October through December 2026. Events are marked as closed on this page once they end, so you always see only upcoming events. Event dates and details may change. Always confirm with the official event website before booking travel.

Startup Events in London

London anchors one of the most active startup ecosystems in the world. From October through December 2026, events across London and nearby European cities bring together founders, investors, and policymakers. These events are where European startup deals get done.

London is Europe financial and tech capital, with more venture funding than any other European city. The broader European circuit from Lisbon to Helsinki offers founders access to diverse markets, deep-tech talent, and regulatory leaders shaping the digital economy.

All London Events Oct to Dec 2026

Oct
30
Sifted Summit 2026
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2026 TBD, London, London 2,000+Startup / VC $200-$800

Organized by Sifted, the leading European startup publication, this summit brings together European scaleups, startups, and investors. Sessions cover fundraising, scaling, and the European tech landscape. A key event for founders building in Europe.

Who should attend: European scaleups, startups, investors
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Oct
2026
Expand North Star 2026
Oct 2026 Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai 1,800+ startups, 1,000+ investorsStartup / VC Free for startups

The world largest startup show by number of exhibitors. Expand North Star brings thousands of startups together with global investors. A must for European founders seeking MENA and Asian expansion.

Who should attend: Global founders, MENA investors, corporate partners
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Oct
2026
Tech in Asia Singapore 2026
Oct 2026 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 5,000+Startup / VC $200-$800

The leading startup conference in Southeast Asia. Tech in Asia Singapore brings together founders, investors, and operators from across the region. Sessions cover fundraising, scaling, and cross-border expansion in Asia.

Who should attend: Southeast Asian founders, regional investors, operators
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Oct
19
Birmingham Tech Week 2026
Oct 19-23, 2026 Birmingham ICC, Birmingham 7,000+Cross-sector Free-$500

The UK largest tech week outside London, featuring startups, scaleups, and enterprises across multiple sectors. Strong focus on medtech, advanced manufacturing, and AI. A growing event for founders building outside the London bubble.

Who should attend: UK founders, regional investors, enterprise leaders
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Oct
21
Valencia Digital Summit 2026
Oct 21-22, 2026 City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia 4,000+Cross-sector Free-$400

Southern Europe rising tech event, covering startups, AI, and digital transformation. Valencia Digital Summit connects Mediterranean founders with European investors. A warm-weather alternative to Northern European events.

Who should attend: Southern European founders, EU investors, tech leaders
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Nov
2
Dubai FinTech Summit 2026
Nov 2-3, 2026 DIFC, Dubai, Dubai 8,000+Fintech Free-$1,000

Organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre as part of Dubai Future Finance Week. Covers banking, payments, wealth management, digital assets, and embedded finance. Key for European fintech founders expanding to the Middle East.

Who should attend: Fintech founders, banks, regulators, investors
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Nov
9
Web Summit Lisbon 2026
Nov 9-12, 2026 Altice Arena and FIL, Lisbon 70,000+Cross-sector $600-$2,000

One of the largest technology conferences in the world, with over 70,000 attendees from 160-plus countries. Covers AI, fintech, climate tech, and the creator economy across 20-plus tracks. The premier global networking event for founders and investors.

Who should attend: Global founders, investors, corporate innovators
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Nov
2026
NOAH Conference 2026
Nov 2026 TBD, London, London 1,500+Startup / VC $500-$2,000

Europe premier internet and tech investor conference. NOAH brings together European founders and top-tier investors for curated networking and deal-making. Known for its high-quality attendee list and investor focus.

Who should attend: European founders, venture capitalists, private equity
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Nov
10
Future Innovation Summit 2026
Nov 10-13, 2026 TBD, Dubai, Dubai 10,000+AI / Deep Tech Free-$1,500

Brings together government leaders, technology companies, startups, investors, and researchers to discuss innovation across AI, sustainability, smart cities, healthcare, and education. A bridge event between Europe and Asia.

Who should attend: AI founders, government leaders, researchers, investors
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Nov
18
Slush 2026
Nov 18-19, 2026 Messukeskus Helsinki, Helsinki 13,000+Startup / VC $300-$1,500

The largest startup event in Europe, organized by students and volunteers. Slush is known for its high investor-to-founder ratio and distinctive atmosphere. Over 13,000 founders and 3,000 investors attend. A must for early-stage founders seeking European investors.

Who should attend: Early-stage founders, European investors, operators
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Why Attend Startup Events in London

Investor access

Meet venture capitalists, angel investors, and fund managers active in this region.

Partnership opportunities

Connect with co-founders, hires, and strategic partners building in the same market.

Market insights

Learn about local market dynamics, regulations, and customer behavior from operators on the ground.

Enterprise customers

Enterprise buyers attend these events looking for solutions. Have your demo ready.

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