What Awaits You On #FTF26
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Curated areas invite you to discover innovation, connect with thought leaders and exchange ideas – each space is designed to drive meaningful encounters and future collaboration.
Expo
Discover Innovation. Connect with relevant Players.
Our Expo brings together a diverse range of startups, corporates, and innovators from across the tech ecosystem. Explore cutting-edge solutions, discover new ideas, and connect with the people shaping the future. Designed for easy discovery and meaningful exchange, the Expo is your central hub for inspiration, networking, and real business opportunities.
Deep Date Corner
Focused connections that matter.
The Deep Date Corner is your space for real conversations and meaningful connections. Whether you're diving deep into expert-led topics at the Table Captains or exploring new business opportunities at the Mittelstandsarena, this corner brings together curiosity, experience and shared ambition — beyond surface-level networking.
Networking Area
Our lounge for networking.
In our Networking Area, you will meet exciting contacts in 1:1 conversations: All participants, investors, company representatives and startups can make appointments via our matchmaking app Talque.
Power Corner
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Between inspiring talks, intense conversations, and exciting program highlights, you sometimes need a moment to catch your breath. That’s exactly what the Power Corner is for – your relaxed retreat in the midst of the event’s hustle and bustle, with the chance to take that one important call or tackle urgent to-dos in peace.
Academia Corner
Where science meets practice. Regional universities and research institutions present their latest projects, findings and transfer opportunities, right on the expo floor. A direct gateway for startups and corporates to access academic expertise and find their next collaboration partner.
Our formats offer structured ways to engage with innovation – from curated Venture Client Tracks and Startup Pitch Battles to Guided Tours that provide fresh perspectives on key topics and exhibitors.
Investor Lounge
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Over the day this fast-paced speed dating format, startups of all maturity stages meet national and international investors for focused, face-to-face exchanges. While startups gain direct access to investors, investors gain early access to promising ventures from one of Germany's most dynamic startup regions. Participate in the matchmaking through our event-app talque.
Table Captains
One of the most personal formats at the event. An experienced Table Captain sets the topic and leads the discussion, participants sign up for slots in advance. The result is focused, in-depth conversation that rarely happens in a regular conference setting.
This is the most fun part of FTF, and we promise there will be tons of networking and parties.
FTF Meets Art
Get inspired by our art exhibition.
A full day at the expo, packed with exciting startups and valuable insights, can be a lot to take in. That’s why we’re bringing you a change of pace. Take a moment to pause and recharge with a curated art exhibition by an artist – a space to reflect, be inspired, and experience creativity from a different angle.
Aftershow Party
Let's celebrate FTF together.
What is an event without an Aftershow Party? We also think: Such a great day has to be celebrated. We have music acts in store for you to let the evening end in a cool atmosphere.