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October 20/21 2026

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HTVD EUROPE 2026

Join Europe's Leading Deep Tech Investment Conference.

Meet 40 selected startups, 100+ international investors and industry leaders on 20–21 October 2026 in Dresden.

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HTVD | EUROPE 2026

STRONGER TOGETHER.
 PARTNER

fORMAT

Exclusive matching program for hardtech & deep-tech startups and investors.

Focus

Industrial high-tech: IP-based technologies, B2B solutions, hardware innovations.

audience

180+ international VCs, CVCs, Family Offices, and Industry Leaders.

EXCLUSIVITY

Access limited to startups and investors and hand selected service providers only.

dealflow

40 carefully selected  high-potential european startups.

global reach

EUROPE & US

Events across the globe. Europe and USA with further destinations joining in 2027.

THE EXPERIENCE

THIS IS WHERE IT
HAPPENS.

Hardtech. Capital. Industry.
See HTVD in action. Get a glimpse of last years HIGHTECH VENTURE DAYS and experience the atmosphere, the people and the opportunities that make HTVD unique.

our focous areas

WHAT WE ARE
LOOKING FOR.
Surface & Coating | Material Handling | Sustainable & Circular Technologies | Advanced Manufacturing | Synthesis & Processing Equipment | Characterization & Testing Instruments | Computational & AI | Electronics & Energy | Etc. …
Electric Vehicles | Platforms & Components | Autonomous & Connectivity | Battery & Storage | Sustainable Materials & Circular Mobility | Maritime & Rail Mobility | Aerial & Urban Air Mobility | Smart Mobility & Sensing | Etc. …
Launch & Propulsion | Communication & Navigation | Observation & Remote Sensing | Power, Energy & Thermal Management | Military Hardware | Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Intelligence | Autonomous & Robotics | Etc. …
Renewable Energy | Energy Storage | Energy Efficiency | Clean Transport | Recycling | Water & Environmental Technologies | Carbon Capture | Clean Transportation | Waste Management | Battery & Storage | Etc. …
Semiconductor Devices & Integrated Circuits | Embedded Systems | Power Management | Communication & Connectivity | Sensors & Actuators | Sensing & Measurement | Robotics | Industrial & Automotive | Etc. …
Industrial Robotics | Advanced Manufacturing | Smart Manufacturing | Precision Engineering & Mechatronics | HMI & Control Panels | Sensors & Instrumentation | Power, Control & Drive Systems | Machine Tools & Equipment | Actuators | Etc. …

THE FEEDBACK

STATEMENTS
OF ALUMNI & PARTICIPANTS.
This is the best event in Europe for hightech companies looking for funding. The quality and diversity of the investors is great. The way the event is set up makes it easy to connect.
Rory Deen
Rory DeenIMSystems | The Netherlands
Three days packed with deep-tech energy, thoughtful investors, and founders building real products to solve real problems. It’s always a privilege to be part of a gathering that brings together people who build, not just pitch.
Shiv Bhatka
Shiv Bhatka Active Surfaces | US
HTVD remains a standout event that brings together the right people and companies—all committed to advancing breakthrough technologies that will shape our future
Apex Ventures | Austria
A perfect place and sweet spot to meet corporates and other investors with the same passion: high-tech startups.
Alain le Loux
Alain le LouxCottonwood Technology Fund | Netherlands
As usual, a well organized event with a clear focus on industrial technology. Great networking opportunities and good pitches.
Hans Maenhout
Hans MaenhoutFinindus | Belgium
Such a well put together event. This morphed into one of the few 'must go' deeptech events on the European circuit. Zaz Ventures is pleased to be one of the sponsors. Thanks.
Stephan Decher
Stephan DecherZAZ VENTURES | UK

WHERE TO MEET

FOUR LOCATIONS.
 ONE GLOBAL NETWORK.

OCTOBER 19TH

INVESTORS RECEPTION

OSTSÄCHSICHE SPARKASSE DRESDEN

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Dr. -Külz-Ring 17, 01067 Dresden

OCTOBER 20TH

MAIN EVENT LOCATION

ICD | Internationales Congress Center Dresden

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Ostra-Ufer 2, 01067 Dresden

OCTOBER 20TH

EVENING EVENT LOCATION

Albertinum - Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Tzschirnerpl. 2, 01067 Dresden

OCTOBER 21ST

NETWORKING BRUNCH LOCATION

Penck Hotel
Dresden

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Ostra-Allee 33, 01067 Dresden

WHERE TO MEET

FOUR LOCATIONS.
 ONE GLOBAL NETWORK.
Oct 19 - PRE-EVENT
INVESTORS RECEPTION

INVESTORS RECEPTION

OSTSÄCHSICHE SPARKASSE DRESDEN

Dr. -Külz-Ring 17, 01067 Dresden

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Oct 20 - DAY 1
MAIN EVENT LOCATION

MAIN EVENT LOCATION

ICD | Internationales Congress Center Dresden

Ostra-Ufer 2, 01067 Dresden

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Oct 20 - DAY 1
EVENING EVENT LOCATION

EVENING EVENT LOCATION

Albertinum - Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Tzschirnerpl. 2, 01067 Dresden

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Oct 21 - DAY 2
NETWORKING BRUNCH LOCATION

NETWORKING BRUNCH LOCATION

Penck Hotel Dresden

Ostra-Allee 33, 01067 Dresden

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contact us

THE PEOPLE
BEHIND HTVD.

Whether you’re a startup, investor, corporate or partner, our team is here to connect you with the right people and opportunities within the HTVD network. Let’s start the conversation.

Investors & Sponsors

Urla Zaehr

Telephone:   +49 (0) 172 2496 207
E-Mail:  zaehr[at]htsb.eu

Startups

Annemarie Weder

Telephone:  +49 (0) 152 226 404 92
E-Mail:  weder[at]htsb.eu

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