The MeOut powered by EU-Startups is a new flagship startup and innovation event in Budapest, designed to grow into one of the most important meeting points for founders, investors, and ecosystem builders in Central and Eastern Europe.
This is not a one-time conference. It is a long-term initiative built to scale to more than 2,000 attendees, shaping a growing platform where innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration come together to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem.
Taking place in November 2026, the MeOut powered by EU-Startups marks the beginning of a new chapter for regional and European ecosystem development.
Budapest is rapidly positioning itself as a key location in the European startup ecosystem, offering the infrastructure, talent, and international connectivity needed to host a major global gathering.
With strong experience across EU-Startups, the Global Startup Awards, and international projects across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, MeOut is building on an already established global network to create a truly international platform in the heart of Central Europe.
The goal is clear: bring together founders, investors, corporates, researchers, and policymakers to accelerate innovation and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.
The summit is built around one simple principle: keynotes optional, networking mandatory.
Over three days, participants will experience a curated programme designed to spark ideas, enable meaningful connections, and generate real opportunities across sectors.
With over 2,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and 3 days of programming, the summit is designed as an intensive environment for startup networking, ecosystem building, and innovation exchange.
The MeOut Summit is built by people who actively work within innovation ecosystems. Through years of experience with EU-Startups, the Global Startup Awards, and international cooperation projects, MeOut has seen a clear gap in Central and Eastern Europe: the lack of a true flagship startup ecosystem event.
This initiative responds directly to that need.
At its core, the mission of the MeOut Summit is to connect the right people to build a stronger, more competitive Europe. By fostering cross-border collaboration, knowledge exchange, and ecosystem development, the summit aims to support those shaping the future of innovation.
The event is designed for a wide range of ecosystem stakeholders:
Whether building, investing, or enabling innovation, the MeOut powered by EU-Startups offers a unique environment to connect with the people who matter.
Unlike traditional conferences, the MeOut powered by EU-Startups is designed as a platform for long-term ecosystem growth. It is not about isolated sessions, but about building relationships that continue long after the event ends.
By placing Budapest at the center of this initiative, MeOut is contributing to positioning the city as a key player in the European innovation landscape.
This is not about replicating existing models. It is about creating something the region can truly call its own.
The MeOut powered by EU-Startups is just the beginning of a long-term journey to strengthen Europe’s startup and innovation ecosystem.
If you are shaping what comes next, this is where you need to be!
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