Welcome to Podim, where innovation meets opportunity. A conference made for startups, investors, executives and all entrepreneurial enthusiasts. Where bold founders, smart capital & visionary minds meet.

Podim is more than just a conference – it’s an experience that brings you closer to the success stories of the region’s most promising startups.

On the Builders Stage, you’ll have the chance to meet founders who have overcome real challenges and openly share their honest experiences about growing their businesses.

The program is divided into two main tracks: B2B and B2C – designed to cater to every type of audience.

Who’s speaking at Podim 2025? Learn from the best.

This year, the Podim stage will shine with internationally recognized names:

• Stefan Dobrev from EIT, Switzerland

• Bernhard Niesner, co-founder of Busuu – the world’s largest language learning platform, acquired for €385 million after surpassing 100 million users

• Nabila Moumen from HubSpot, expert in AI and business growth through marketing and customer retention strategies

• Uli Grabenwarter, Investment Director at EIF, overseeing VC funds, impact investments, and private equity across Europe

• Emma Burrows, co-founder of Portia AI and former CTO at Stripe UK – named one of the most promising AI founders by Sifted

• Sabine Herlitschka from Infineon Technologies Austria – the country’s largest microelectronics development unit and part of a global group present in over 60 countries

• Marius Iordache, co-founder and CTO of Bible Chat, an AI-powered Christian app ranked among the world’s top 15 on iOS

• Angela Ivanova, co-founder and CEO of LAM’ON – EIC-backed and featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

• Roland Waldner, with over 30 years of experience at Philips, now leading the Carinthian Economic Promotion Fund

Podim 2025 is the ultimate place for networking, learning from the best, and discovering new growth opportunities.
If you’re part of the innovation and tech ecosystem – this is the event you simply can’t miss!