Open Innovation Events 2026
We have shortlisted the key open innovation events 2026 where corporates and high-growth startups meet – and marked the conferences where you can meet us from Ambivation in person.
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List of Open Innovation Events 2026
| Event | Date | Location | Industry Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| CES | 06.01.2026–09.01.2026 | Las Vegas, USA | AI, mobility, robotics, digital health, energy |
| Integrated Systems Europe ✅ | 03.02.2026–06.02.2026 | Barcelona, Spain | AV, systems integration, smart building, digital signage |
| TECHARENA | 11.02.2026–12.02.2026 | Stockholm, Sweden | Tech, startups, sustainability, leadership |
| E‑world energy & water | 10.02.2026–12.02.2026 | Essen, Germany | Energy, water, smart energy, hydrogen |
| Venture Client Roundtable | 25.02.2026 | Frankenthal, Germany | Venture clienting, corporate innovation |
| MWC Barcelona / 4YFN | 02.03.2026–05.03.2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Connectivity, mobile, AI, 5G/6G |
| ZUKUNFT HANDWERK | 04.03.2026–05.03.2026 | Munich, Germany | Craft industries, construction, skilled trades innovation |
| Compute Summit | 10.03.2026–11.03.2026 | Barcelona, Spain | AI compute, hyperscale, cloud infrastructure |
| Start Up Energy Transition Tec… ✅ | 17.03.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Energy transition, climate tech, mobility |
| digitalBAU ✅ | 24.03.2026–26.03.2026 | Cologne, Germany | Construction tech, BIM, digital building processes |
| Ecosummit | 25.03.2026–26.03.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Climate tech, energy, mobility, deep tech |
| ChangeNOW | 30.03.2026–01.04.2026 | Paris, France | Sustainability, impact innovation |
| Energy Tech Summit | 15.04.2026–16.04.2026 | Bilbao, Spain | Climate tech, grid, energy infrastructure |
| HANNOVER MESSE ✅ | 20.04.2026–24.04.2026 | Hannover, Germany | Industry 4.0, automation, energy, manufacturing |
| ViennaUP | 18.05.2026–22.05.2026 | Vienna, Austria | Startup ecosystems, entrepreneurship |
| Startup Cooperation & Scouting ✅ | 18.05.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Startup scouting, corporate innovation |
| CWIEME Berlin ✅ | 19.05.2026–21.05.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Coil winding, electrical engineering, e‑mobility supply chain |
| Deep Tech Momentum ✅ | 20.05.2026–21.05.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Deep tech, AI, advanced manufacturing, robotics |
| London Tech Week | 08.06.2026–12.06.2026 | London, UK | Tech, digital transformation, AI |
| Hello Tomorrow Global Summit | 11.06.2026–12.06.2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Deep tech, frontier tech, science‑based ventures |
| VivaTech ✅ | 17.06.2026–20.06.2026 | Paris, France | AI, sustainability, mobility |
| Hinterland of Things ✅ | 18.06.2026 | Bielefeld, Germany | B2B tech, Mittelstand innovation |
| GITEX Europe ✅ | 30.06.2026–01.07.2026 | Berlin, Germany | AI, cyber, digital economy, startup ecosystems |
| TechBBQ | 26.08.2026–27.08.2026 | Copenhagen, Denmark | Nordic innovation, tech, startups |
| TechSauce Global Summit | 27.08.2026–29.08.2026 | Bangkok, Thailand | Tech, startups, fintech, SEA innovation |
| IFA Berlin ✅ | 04.09.2026–08.09.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Consumer electronics, home appliances |
| IT Arena | 25.09.2026–27.09.2026 | Lviv, Ukraine | Tech, startups, defense tech |
| Energy Tech Summit Asia | 29.09.2026–30.09.2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Climate tech, energy transition |
| Startup Cooperation & Scouting ✅ | 08.10.2026 | Berlin, Germany | Open innovation, startup scouting |
| SWITCH Singapore | – | Singapore | Deep tech, smart cities, frontier tech |
| Tomorrow.Mobility / SmartCity Expo World Conference ✅ | 03.11.2026–05.11.2026 | Barcelona, Spain | Urban mobility, smart cities |
| SMAU Milano ✅ | – | Milan, Italy | Innovation, digitalisation, startups |
| Startup Nights Winterthur | 05.11.2026–06.11.2026 | Winterthur, Switzerland | Startup ecosystem, entrepreneurship |
| Web Summit | 09.11.2026–12.11.2026 | Lisbon, Portugal | Tech, SaaS, digital economy |
| Enlit Europe | 10.11.2026–12.11.2026 | Vienna, Austria | Energy transition, sustainability |
| Slush | 18.11.2026–19.11.2026 | Helsinki, Finland | Startups, venture funding, deep tech |
| SPS – Smart Production Solutions ✅ | 24.11.2026–26.11.2026 | Nuremberg, Germany | Automation, industrial tech, digital manufacturing |
| IMPACT FESTIVAL | 25.11.2026–26.11.2026 | Frankfurt, Germany | Sustainability, climate innovation, green tech |
This article will be updated and can contain mistakes (status: 28.01.2026). If you know further open innovation events, please let us know or join the conversation on Linkedin.
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