Start Summit Events

START Summit is one of Europe's leading student-organized startup conferences, held in St. Gallen, Switzerland. Organized by students at the University of St. Gallen, it brings together startups, investors, corporates, and students for two days of talks, workshops, a startup competition, and networking. The event is known for bridging the gap between academic talent and the startup ecosystem.

START Summit takes place in St. Gallen, Switzerland, typically in the spring. The conference runs over two days and includes keynotes, workshops, a startup expo, and evening networking events. St. Gallen is located in eastern Switzerland, easily accessible from Zurich. Check the upcoming events section above for exact dates.

START Summit offers different ticket tiers for students, startup founders, and corporate attendees. Student tickets are typically free or heavily discounted, while startup and professional passes vary in price. Early-bird discounts are usually available. Check the upcoming events section above for current pricing and ticket categories.

START Summit is ideal for early-stage startup founders looking for visibility, funding, and talent in the European market. Investors seeking deal flow in the Swiss and European startup ecosystem also benefit. Additionally, students and young professionals interested in entrepreneurship attend to network with founders and explore career opportunities in the startup world.

START Summit covers topics across the startup lifecycle, including fundraising, product development, go-to-market strategy, scaling, and corporate innovation. The conference also features a startup competition where selected companies pitch to a panel of investors and industry experts. Sessions are delivered by founders, investors, and corporate leaders from across Europe.