21 OCTOBER 2026 · CONCORDIA DESIGN, POZNAŃ · FIRST EDITION
Poland’s startup ecosystemCurated into one room
One day. 350 curated attendees. Founders, investors, operators and ecosystem builders selected for one reason: to create conversations that move the Polish startup scene forward. Apply, get curated in and arrive with meetings already booked.
Based outside Poland? You're very welcome — international founders, investors and ecosystem builders from across CEE are exactly who we want in the room.
Doors open in
Our Mission
The situation
Poland has the talent, ambition and technical depth to build companies that matter globally. But great companies are not built in isolation. They need capital, customers, partners, mentors and people who open doors early.
General Attendance
Choose your role & join us
Pick the role that genuinely describes your day job - every match we suggest is built from it, so the honest answer is the one that gets you the right meetings. There are only 350 seats in total and each group is capped, so the balance of the room stays deliberate.
Founder
You are building a product right now. For pre-seed to Series A founders with a live product, clear ambition and a reason to meet investors, customers, partners or other builders.
666zł
until 10 September · then 865 zł
Apply to AttendKey Employee
You make scaling companies work. For startup and scaleup operators in product, engineering, growth, sales, operations, marketing, finance, people or strategy.
666zł
until 10 September · then 865 zł
Apply to AttendHow the cycle runs
- Step 1applyTell us who you are and who you want to meet.
- Step 2Decision in 48hEvery application is manually reviewed.
- Step 3Matchmaking unlocksAccepted attendees get access before the event.
- Step 4Warm up conversationsUse matchmaking and LinkedIn to start early.
- Step 5Book meetingsLock your best conversations before the day fills up.
- Step 6Summit dayArrive with momentum on 21 October 2026.
Arrive with your best meetings already in motion.
How matchmaking works
- 1. ApplyTell us who you are, what you are building, what you need and what you can offer.
- 2. Get curated inWe review applications manually to protect the quality of the room.
- 3. Unlock profilesAccepted attendees get access to relevant profiles and suggested matches before the Summit.
- 4. Book meetingsMessage your strongest matches and lock meetings before the event day fills up.
- 5. Arrive with momentumCome to Poznań with conversations already started and meetings already booked.
Suggested for you
Profiles unlock once you're approved.
5 strong matches are waiting. Send a message before the day fills up.
Venue
Concordia Design, Poznań
- Wednesday
- 21 October 2026
- Schedule
- 09:00–17:00, afterparty until 22:00
- Getting there
- ul. Zwierzyniecka 3, 60-813 Poznań
The shape of the day*
* We're still working on the best value agenda for you - there will be changes, and they'll be communicated properly.
Strategic Partners
Ecosystem Partners
Community Partners
Media Partners
Every tier still has open slots for 2026.
Become a partnerFAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the Startup Community Summit?
Startup Community Summit 2026 is a one-day, invite-only summit that brings together 350 curated founders, investors, and community builders from across Poland and CEE. It is organised by Startup Community Poznań and held at Concordia Design in Poznań.
When and where does the Summit take place?
The Summit takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 (09:00–17:00, afterparty until 22:00), at Concordia Design, ul. Zwierzyniecka 3, 60-813 Poznań, Poland.
How much does a ticket cost?
Attendee passes are 666 zł until 10 September, 865 zł until 7 October, and 1125 zł after that, up to the event on 21 October 2026 - the price at checkout is the price on the day you pay. Curated exhibitor booths are priced separately: Demo Alley from 1499 zł, Startup Valley from 2999 zł, and Ecosystem Village from 4499 zł. All prices shown are gross (brutto) - the final amount you pay, with nothing added at checkout.
Who is the Summit for?
It is curated for six groups: founders and co-founders, VC partners and associates, business angels, community and ecosystem leaders, corporate innovation leads, and senior startup operators. Every application is reviewed manually to keep the room relevant.
Which industries or sectors do you accept startups from?
The Summit is cross-sector - we welcome startups from any industry, whether that's an FMCG company ready for investment or an early-stage AI product still in development. If you are building more than one company, focus your application on the one that is your current priority. As founders join, we deliberately invite the people who make the room valuable for them - including Corporate Innovation Leads who can become partners or first customers, and investors matched to each team.
Will there be investors, and are they only from Poland?
Yes - investors are a core part of the room. We invite VC funds from both Poland and abroad. Business angels from Poland will be present, and we are also working to bring international angels to the Summit.
How do I apply, and when do applications close?
You apply online and each application is reviewed manually, with most decisions returned within 48 hours. Applications open on 28 Jun 2026 and close on 15 Aug 2026, and decisions are sent by 31 Aug 2026.
What language is the Summit in?
The Summit is held in English and Polish.
What is the difference between Demo Alley, Startup Valley, and Ecosystem Village?
Demo Alley is for up to 10 early-stage teams showing a product that works. Startup Valley is for 5 investment-ready, growth-stage companies next to the Investor Lounge. Ecosystem Village is the expo floor for communities, accelerators, institutions, and corporate innovation teams.
How does matchmaking work?
Accepted attendees unlock relevant profiles and suggested matches before the event, then book 30-minute 1:1 meetings in advance - so you arrive in Poznań with your strongest conversations already scheduled.