MeOut Summit 2025: Europe's Startup Hub in Budapest

Jan de Vries · 2026-07-14

Mark your calendars for November 25-26, because Budapest is about to become the epicenter of European innovation. The first-ever MeOut Summit is rolling into town, and it's not just another conference - it's a two-day explosion of ideas, connections, and real deal-making. ### What's the Big Deal? The MeOut Summit aims to do one thing really well: strengthen Europe's startup ecosystem and make the continent more competitive globally. Sounds ambitious, right? But with over 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, and media folks expected, they've got the firepower to pull it off. The team behind this is MeOut - the same folks who run EU-Startups. They know how to curate content that matters. And they've partnered with the Global Startup Awards to bring together key players from all over Europe and beyond.  ### Where It All Goes Down Picture this: you're at Akvárium Klub, one of Budapest's most iconic venues. It's right in the city center at Erzsébet Square, with a stunning glass roof that floods the space with natural light. Perfect setting for a summit that's all about transparency and fresh perspectives. ### What You'll Get We're talking 50+ speakers across two full days, plus a "day zero" hackathon for the truly ambitious. Here's a taste of the lineup: - **István Lám** - Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, advising on product strategy and responsible tech at Zero Emission Leadership - **Jack Mardack** - Co-founder of Oyster, the global employment platform that's changing how companies hire across borders - **Kinga Jentetics** - CEO and co-founder of PublishDrive, making waves in digital publishing - **Dr. Arndt Schwaiger** - AI expert and serial entrepreneur who's advised over 600 startups - **Lech Kaniuk** - Swedish-Polish founder who sold PizzaPortal to Delivery Hero, now building SunRoof - **Marius Istrate** - Partner at 3VC, formerly Chief People Officer at UiPath where he helped scale from 120 to 3,000 employees - **Domagoj Dolinsek** - Founder of PlanRadar, with 10+ years in construction tech ### The Real Value This isn't just about listening to talks. The program is built around fireside chats and panels that tackle the stuff that actually keeps founders up at night: - How to go global without losing your mind (or your focus) - Scaling from a small market like Hungary to 100+ countries - Expanding SaaS startups across borders without breaking things - What changes from pre-seed to Series A and beyond - How AI is reshaping product development and growth Every discussion is designed to turn a casual chat into a real connection - and that connection into an opportunity. ### Want In? If you're an experienced founder or investor and you've got something to say, speaker applications are open until July 31. Check the event page for details and sponsorship options. They're also looking for volunteers to help make it all run smoothly. Whether you're building, investing, or just passionate about ecosystems, there's a place for you. So here's the deal: Budapest in November. Great people, real conversations, and a chance to be part of something that's bigger than any one startup. Grab your ticket and we'll see you there.