Startup City Hamburg takes you to leat con 2026, a leading networking event for tech and AI.

leat con is one of the most significant networking events for entertainment technology, event tech, ProAV, broadcast, film/TV, and AI innovation in the German-speaking region and will take place in Hamburg in October 2026. The convention connects startups with companies, integrators, media representatives, and industry decision-makers, and features a variety of formats for inspiration, exchange, and collaboration.
A key highlight of the event is the neo summit 26, an educational networking format for event professionals across live communication, MICE, and business events. It focuses on key industry transformation topics, particularly artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, automation, and new ways of working.

This year, we are pleased to support six Hamburg-based startups by offering them the opportunity to participate in leat con and present their solutions to a highly relevant professional audience. Startups interested in joining the Startup City Hamburg joint presence are invited to apply.
The program provides strong visibility, direct access to potential customers, pilot and technology partners, as well as valuable networking opportunities within the industry.
Benefits include participation in the Startup City Hamburg joint booth, one exhibitor pass per startup, an exhibitor profile in the official directory, catering during the event, and visibility via Startup City Hamburg channels.
→ Participation fee: Startups are required to pay a co-payment of €500 plus VAT.
Eligible startups must be headquartered in Hamburg, be no more than 10 years old, and have a product or MVP with clear market potential.

Startup City Hamburg, a project by IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH funded by the Ministry of Economics, Labor and Innovation, supports the selected startups with visibility, matchmaking, and integration into the Startup City Hamburg network and its partner ecosystem, as well as networking with relevant industry stakeholders.

Selected startups will be notified by email by July 17, 2026.
Application deadline: July 13, 2026.
Please note: All application materials may be submitted in German or English.

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* 1. Founding Date

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* 2. Team Size (number of employees, incl. founders)

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* 3. City of your headquarters

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* 4. URL (Link to your Website)

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* 5. URL (Link to your LinkedIn channel)

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* 6. Dealroom Profile (if available)

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* 7. Which main sector best describes your startup?

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* 8. Current stage of the startup

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* 9. Add comments:

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* 10. What traction have you achieved so far? (e.g. customers, revenue, pilots)

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* 11. How does your solution apply to the event, media, or entertainment industry?

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* 12. What are your main goals at leat con? (multiple answers possible)

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* 13. Short product/service description

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* 14. Please insert a Link to your investors pitch deck and logo in ai or eps format (e.g. via Google Drive)

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* 15. Contact information

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* 16. Your Position in your company

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* 17. What is your company’s motivation to join leat con 2026, and what do you aim to achieve by participating?
Please describe your main objectives (e.g. customer acquisition, pilot projects, partnerships) and explain how your startup aligns with the leat con and neo summit ecosystem. Why are you a strong fit for this event?

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