Road to Global connects founders, investors, corporates, and innovation hubs from across Europe and beyond; all united by one goal: turning great ideas into global success stories.
Across two days of interactive sessions, investor-startup matchmaking, and cross-industry collaborations, you’ll engage with global thought leaders and scaling experts who share real experiences, not theory, on how companies expand internationally.
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Investor Breakfast
Startup Pitches
Global Stories & Experiences
Competition and Negotiation
Inspirational Speakers & Workshops
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Bringing together over 800 industry professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from around the world.
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Thought leaders and experts sharing transformative insights across technology, business, and innovation.
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Top-tier investors exploring the next big opportunities in emerging markets and startups.
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High-potential startups presenting breakthrough ideas and scalable solutions.
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Shining Stars On Stage is your platform to connect with the investors and corporates shaping the future of global business. Being selected to pitch places you at the epicenter of opportunity.
Your Direct Path to Global Momentum:
- Proven Fundraising Impact: Some startups that pitched on our stage saw an average fundraising increase of 300% in the following year.
- Strategic Deal Flow: 75% of our past founders secured a major partnership or pilot program with an international leader they met at the event.
This is more than a presentation; it’s a catalyst for your global journey.
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- Pitch to Top-Tier VCs & Corporate Leaders with the capital and network to make global scaling a reality.
- Secure Major Deals & Funding: Follow in the footsteps of last year’s stars, who closed over €20M in new agreements post-event.
- Forge Exclusive Connections with potential partners, clients, and mentors who matter.
- Gain Global Media Spotlight with featured exposure in leading international tech and business press.
We’re looking for visionary founders who fit this profile:
- Early-stage or scaling startups with proven global ambition.
- Built on an innovative, tech-driven business model.
- Founders who are ready to seize the moment and scale to the next level.
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Selected Startups Notified: April 1, 2026
- Event Dates: May 20-21, 2026
Don’t just plan for growth, execute it.
Join us as a sponsor at Road to Global 2026 to connect with top innovators, scale your brand globally, and be part of the future of entrepreneurship!
I had the opportunity to present at Road2Global as part of ViennaUp. What a rewarding experience! From the engaging program and inspiring conversations to the perfect venue, everything was top-notch. I'd be happy to contribute again in the future!
Legal frameworks for startups and FDI in the DACH region are becoming more complex, especially in the light of AI-driven business models that raise new regulatory questions. Founders and investors seek clear guidance on cross-border compliance and strategy prior to expanding in new markets. Road to Global provides the right forum to navigate these legal complexities and support scalable, international growth.
Navigating DACH legal frameworks is a key hurdle for international growth. Road to Global effectively clears this path, offering startups and investors the clarity required to scale globally.
I had the pleasure of joining the Nexrone Road to Global event as a speaker. It was an extremely professional and well-organized platform. As a speaker I truly enjoyed the engaged audience and the inspiring conversations that followed. A big thank you to the Nexrone team for creating such a valuable exchange.
An exhilarating and deeply human experience. The energy, the innovations, and the warmth of the Turkish audience were incredible. It reaffirmed that what we have in common is far greater than what divides us.
Road to Global in Vienna was a great experience with interesting session at the stage and good networking opportunities. Here you could get in touch with international entrepreneurs, Startups, Investors and government agencies and many interesting international exhibitors.
I had a great time speaking at the Road to Global event during the Vienna Up Startup Festival, sharing my journey from Kenya to building in London and Vienna. It was such a vibrant and inspiring space. I met people from over 10 different countries and connected with founders doing really diverse and exciting work. The energy was amazing, the organising team was spot on, and the conversations were real and meaningful. Really glad to have been part of this one, already looking forward to the next!
Road to Global was an impressive experience with its international vision and strong organization.The meaningful connections we built and the inspiring exchanges with participants created great value for us.The event’s high energy and professional atmosphere brought Tecmony one step closer to achieving its global goals.We would be delighted to take part in every edition, and we highly recommend joining Road to Global to anyone aiming to grow with a truly global vision.
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