Festival

The Founder Summit

Name: The Founder Summit
Start: 2027-04-03
End: 2027-04-04
Location: RheinMain CongressCenter

Germany's largest business festival for founders and entrepreneurs.

Apr 3–4, 2027
Wiesbaden, Germany
In-person

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About

The Founder Summit fills the RheinMain CongressCenter in Wiesbaden with more than 17,000 makers, founders and entrepreneurs — Germany's largest business festival. Across two days and sixteen stages, it mixes unfiltered founder stories and business tactics with show acts, a startup stadium and a legendary after-show party. Less trade fair, more arena: the format is built for motivation, networking and dealmaking in equal measure.

Who it's for: Founders, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs and ambitious operators

Organized by Entrepreneur University

EntrepreneurshipBusinessPersonal Development

Attendees: 17,000+ across two days
Exhibitors & startups: 175+
Anniversary: 10th edition celebrated in 2026

Key facts

Attendees17,000+ makers, founders and entrepreneursSource
Program120+ speakers across 16 stages on 15,000 m²Source
Expo175+ startups and established brands exhibitSource

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Agenda

Main StageKeynotes and headline sessions on the primary stage.
Theme StagesParallel tracks covering business, mindset, marketing and personal development.
Expo Area175+ startup and corporate booths across the exhibition floor.
Startup StadiumA live pitch competition with up to €250,000 in potential investment on the line.
MasterclassesHands-on workshops and intensive skill-building sessions.