In this blog post we cover the main deep tech events and conferences in 2024. Are you making plans for 2025 already? Check separate article for 2025 deep tech events here.
CES
CES is one of the most influential Tech events in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. The CES 2024 conference program will highlight advancements in digital health, Generative AI, sustainability, gaming, vehicle tech, cybersecurity, future of money, space tech, and more. CES is taking place 9-12 Jan 2024 in Las Vegas.
DeepEST Forum 2024
DeepEST Forum 2024 is a newcomer in the deep tech event space from the heart of Estonia, a startup heaven according to Atomico’s report. The small but mighty Baltic state sees the highest number of funded startups per capita, and the most billion-dollar companies per capita. DeepEST focuses on pre-seed stage challenges of founders with questions like: How do you identify and approach the right investors for a deep tech startup ? What is the process for defining the MVP for a deep tech product? How do you conduct effective market fit testing for a product that is the first of its kind? How can startups effectively negotiate licensing agreements with research institutions? What are the first steps in creating a commercialization plan for a deep tech innovation?
Set to take place on January 24, 2024, DeepEST is a hybrid format (online streaming!) free event specifically targetting pre-seed, early stage deep tech founders, specialists and entrepreneurial scientists. More info here.
Deep Tech Atelier
The Baltics’ largest deep tech industry event, Deep Tech Atelier, takes place in Riga on 16-17 May 2024. Its a blend of a conference and practical workshops. It brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, technology developers, investors, government, and public organizations for a two-day event full of international speakers, pitch sessions, an EXPO zone, and B2B networking opportunities.
Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2024
With over 3,000 attendees and 100 speakers across 4 stages and 125 exhibitors, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit 2024 is a notable gathering in the deep tech world. It’s an event that boasts a significant number of participants and varied exhibitions. It takes place in Paris on 21-22 March 2024. Student pass prices start from 80 EUR, Startup passes are from 370 EUR while investor tickets go for 1090 EUR. Get passes here.
DeepFest 2024
DeepFest is recognized as the premier meeting place for the Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in Saudi Arabia. Its runs from 4-7 March 2024 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center (Malham, Saudi Arabia). Event features thought-leaders, change-makers, big tech, data scientists, innovators, enterprises, academia, startups, and entrepreneurs. The event is known for its comprehensive approach, including a thought-leadership conference, sector-specific tracks, trainings, live-demos, innovation sessions, startup pitches, and an extensive exhibition.
Energy Tech Summit in Bilbao
Energy Tech Summit, is taking place in Bilbao, Spain from 10 to 11 April 2023. Its a leading climate tech event in Europe, which brings together the best and brightest in the industry to forge innovative pathways towards decarbonization and challenge the status quo. This year it has a fresh new format and endless networking opportunities to connect with the right people and grow your brand.
Event is bringing together the most impactful investors, disruptive innovators, and influential government leaders from around the globe to face the pressing challenges of decarbonization head-on. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the experts, explore new markets, and walk away with valuable business ideas, investment opportunities, and the inspiration to make a real difference in the fight against climate change.
Dublin Tech Summit 2024 sits at the heart of the international tech scene with Dublin now the EMEA base for some of the biggest global tech companies.
Event runs 29- 30 May 2024.
Latitude59
Latitude59 is one of the flagship startup & Tech events of the world’s first digital society. But behind the long and flashy tagline, participants will be glad to find an intimate event with quality at its core. It’s the beloved highlight of the year for the whole Estonian tight-knit startup community.
Event runs May 22-24 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia. Early bird tickets here.
NORDEEP – Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit 2024
NORDEEP claims the title of the world’s leading deep tech business summit. While tickets are yet to become available, w expect it to take place in October 2024. It focuses on quality networking, meaningful business relationships, and real returns on investment. The summit plays a crucial role in scaling and commercializing research to address significant global challenges.
Deep Tech CEE Summit 2024
The Deep Tech CEE Summit is a central event for startups and investors in the CEE region. It serves as a connector and educator for various stakeholders in the deep tech ecosystem, including investors, startup founders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and engineers. Date for the event is not yet confirmed but we can expect this to take place again in the fall of 2024
Slush 2024 in Finland
Slush has not been confirmed for 2024 but very likely will take place again later in the year. It is a startup and tech event held annually in Helsinki, Finland.
Slush facilitates meetings between the founders of startups and investors such as venture capitalists, accomplished with events such as matchmaking and pitching competitions. Slush aims to build a worldwide startup community.
