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It’s impossible to create a great business only by yourself. One way or another, you’ll need others to help you with an active action, resources, or advice. This is particularly actual for start-uppers that can experience a whole lot of confusion and doubt on their path.
But where can you find like-minded people, financial support, and the business sharks that are ready to share their success stories or business secrets? Right, in the events for start-ups.
This is why we’ve prepared a list of such events that will take place in 2022. They will help you find partners, financial help, inspiration, and learn how to develop and scale your start-up the best way possible.
Why do start-uppers attend these events?
The main reasons why start-uppers need to attend such events are the following:
Networking
Finding professionals and partners that will help you is crucial for start-up projects. Start-up events and industry conferences allow you to connect with these people in an informal and friendly environment where the social statuses lose their influence for a moment.
Idea pitching & investments attracting
Such an event can give an unprecedented opportunity to speak up and present your ideas to industry leaders, as well as investors. One rightly delivered start-up pitch on such events can turn the financial situation around your start-up 360 degrees.
Inspiration
It is ok when you feel burned out at some point in your start-up development process. However, you should find the way out of it instead of dwelling on your lows. And the start-up gatherings are the best at cheering you up. If you want to bring your high spirit again and continue with your business with the park in your eyes, choose one of the suitable events below and pack your things.
Learning and workshops
Some start-up events offer opportunities to learn from the best industry players and get access to their success secrets. If you feel like you need to learn more about the industry you are entering with your start-up, consider these best start-up events. Above that, you can participate in a variety of workshops where you can learn how to build your start-up software or scale your business.
Top 17 start-up events to be in 2022
February
Start-up grind global conference 2022
February 28 - March 2, 2022. Redwood City, USA
This event is perfect for beginners and evolving start-ups as well as for businesses that are in the middle of their scaling. Here you’ll find the right mentorship, build meaningful connections with the industry’s brightest specialists and find partners. Apart from that, there will be a bunch of educational content from the leaders of various brands that will be participating in the conference this year.
MWC (Mobile world congress) Barcelona 2022
February 28 - March 3, 2022. Barcelona, Spain
It’s the perfect place to be for those start-ups which are developing their own mobile apps. Here you’ll share space with the top mobile apps developers from all over the world and can make a deal with them right on the spot. Besides, you will be able to connect with the tech services providers, vendors, and content owners.
4YFN 2022
February 28 - March 3, 2022. Barcelona, Spain
4YFN travels from Shanghai to Barcelona in 2022. If your start-up is focused on the mobile software industry or you just consider creating such an app, this event is perfect for you. The main purpose of this gathering is to create a space for investors, start-ups, and service providers to meet and collaborate. At 4YFN 2022 you’ll meet the main influencers, pioneers, developers, and top experts in the industry. But the sweetest part is that you can sign up as a speaker and pitch your start-up in front of the staples of the venture funding, getting the treasures of their feedback and proposals.
March
SXSW 2022
March 11-20, 2022. Austin, USA
This is the place where disruptive ideas are flying in the ear and can be seen by the experts of different industries including technology, culture, music, and film-making. The major benefits of that event for your start-up are the networking opportunities, inspiration, and the learning of the business state at the moment. The icing on the cake of SXSW is the celebrities from the entertainment industry that can boost your project’s credibility if it will strike them.
Rise 2022
March 14-17, 2022. - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This Asian event will gather venture capitalists, investors, and multinational corporations owners from all over the continent. In addition, there will be a large number of journalists from the world’s major media corporations that can spot the light on your ideas, making them known to the world. This is a great place to find funding for your start-up and build meaningful connections with business whales from your industry.
Autonomy Paris 2022
March 16-17, 2022. Paris, France
This is the main event of March for those who are in search of disruptive mobility solutions. At this event, you’ll be able to learn about the brand-new mobility solutions for businesses and start-ups and find out where the trends are going from the leaders in the industry.
April
Hub. Berlin Conference
April 5-6, 2022 - Berlin, Germany
The conference will gather more than 8000 digital experts that will provide workshops, share their tech start-ups' experiences, and inspire newbies. The event will go for 2 days in a row and include a club night for you to be able to build new connections. This event is considered one of the most important in Europe.
TechChill 2022
April 27-29, 2022 - Riga, Latvia
One of the main events of the year in the Baltic. This conference brings start-uppers not only from the Baltic countries, but Scandinavia, and eastern Europe. Here you’ll be able to exchange valuable experiences with other start-uppers and learn new business skills from experienced entrepreneurs.
May
World Summit AI Americas
May 4-5, 2022 - Montreal, Canada
If your start-up involves AI technologies, this summit is the place to be. Main AI influencers, computer scientists from Nothern America and all over the world will gather there to discuss the latest breakthroughs in the industry and set the directions where it will be heading in 2022.
In this event you will be able to attend lections on tech ethics, AI policies, and have hands-on workshops with the best AI developers in the world.
Latitude 59
May 4-5, 2022 - Tallinn, Vilnius
Latitude 59 is the main event of the like-named world’s digital society. Here you’ll meet lots of digital professionals from various spheres: design, mobile/web development, etc. Apart from that, you will be able to have a speech yourself if you register for it earlier and pitch your idea in front of European investors that attend this event. All in all, it’s a great place to show your ideas and build a professional network.
June
TOA Berlin
Time to be confirmed, Berlin, Germany
It’s a great event to have a glimpse of the future and decide whether your start-up idea will stand the test of time. It will help you to understand the current trends in technology development and choose the right ones for your project.
TNW Conference
June 16-17, 2022 - Amsterdam, Netherlands
This is a great opportunity to find investors and present your start-up project in June. At this conference, you’ll meet venture capitalists, policy-makers, and other start-uppers. During the two days of exchanging knowledge, making valuable connections, and showing off your start-up potential you will get a lot of fun and can take a step forward in your idea realization.
Collision 2022
June 20-23, 2022 - Toronto, Canada
If you are in Nothern America, find time to attend this event in Canada. At this event, you will hear the advice of the best entrepreneurs and will be able to present your ideas to a quite large audience cause there will be pretty much media coverage of this event. Leave alone making valuable connections, and getting access to unique information from business leaders.
August
sTARTUp Day
August 24-26, 2022 - Tartu, Estonia
The only start-up event in August will be the sTARTUp Day in Estonia. It is a great place to energize yourself with fresh start-up vibes and get inspiration for your own project. The organizers focused this event on creating the best start-up mindset for their visitors. So, if you feel off-track and lose your belief in success, get there and charge yourself to follow your dream further.
September
Bits&Pretzels 2022
September 25-27, 2022. Munich, Germany
Business founders, investors, business angels, and start-uppers are you can expect to meet at this conference. It is the best place to start your autumn business quarter with new connections, ideas, and, hopefully, investments.
Data Natives
September 28-30, 2022. Berlin, Germany
This is the biggest AI and data science conference in Europe. It will take place for real for the first time since 2020 when the pandemic hit. Thus, don’t lose the chance to meet the best professionals from the AI sphere here in September.
October
SIAL Paris
October 15-19, 2022. Paris, France
The best October event is for start-ups that operate in the food industry. Traditionally, here you’ll learn the industry’s hottest trends, innovations. Moreover, you will meet partners from all over the world and can share your experiences on how you overcame the latest business challenges.
Wrap up
That's it. Dedicate some time to be at some of these events that suit your start-up and we assure you that you won’t regret it. Connections and human relationships can pivot your start-up development, bringing fresh ideas and assistance you are looking for. In-person communication with investors and partners in the informal environment of a college campus that dominates start-up conferences may also take your start-up development to the next level. We hope, you’ll find everything you are looking for at the events we mentioned in our list. Good luck!
P.s. If you cannot meet those places or need a digital partner urgently, book a free start-up consultation at Akveo. We help start-ups develop their MVP, get investments, and scale their software products to enterprise-level apps for more than 5 years. Akveo team offers inclusive start-up software development services with web/mobile app creation, BA, QA, UI/UX design, branding, and project management. With us, you can dedicate more time to your idea shaping and business development while our savvy and seasoned professionals take care of the tech side of your project.
Billing Automation for a SaaS Company with Low-Code
Our client needed a robust billing solution to manage hierarchical licenses, ensure compliance, and automate invoicing for streamlined operations.
The solution:
We developed a Retool-based application that supports multi-tiered licenses, automates invoicing workflows, and integrates seamlessly with CRM and accounting platforms to enhance financial data management.
The result:
- Achieved 100% adherence to licensing agreements, mitigating penalties.
- Automated invoicing and workflows reduced manual effort significantly.
- Dashboards and reports improved decision-making and operational visibility.
Retool Dashboards with HubSpot Integration
Our client needed a centralized tool to aggregate account and contact activity, improving visibility and decision-making for the sales team.
The solution
We built a Retool application integrated with HubSpot, QuickMail, and Clay.com. The app features dashboards for sorting, filtering, and detailed views of companies, contacts, and deals, along with real-time notifications and bidirectional data syncing.
The result
- MVP in 50 hours: Delivered a functional application in just 50 hours.
- Smarter decisions: Enabled data-driven insights for strategic planning.
- Streamlined operations: Reduced manual tasks with automation and real-time updates.
Lead Generation Tool to Reduce Manual Work
Our client, Afore Capital, a venture capital firm focused on pre-seed investments, aimed to automate their lead generation processes but struggled with existing out-of-the-box solutions. To tackle this challenge, they sought assistance from our team of Akveo Retool experts.
The scope of work
The client needed a tailored solution to log and track inbound deals effectively. They required an application that could facilitate the addition, viewing, and editing of company and founder information, ensuring data integrity and preventing duplicates. Additionally, Afore Capital aimed to integrate external tools like PhantomBuster and LinkedIn to streamline data collection.
The result
By developing a custom Retool application, we streamlined the lead generation process, significantly reducing manual data entry. The application enabled employees to manage inbound deals efficiently while automated workflows for email parsing, notifications, and dynamic reporting enhanced operational efficiency. This allowed Afore Capital's team to focus more on building relationships with potential founders rather than on administrative tasks.
Retool CMS Application for EdTech Startup
Our client, CutTime, a leading fine arts education management platform, needed a scalable CMS application to improve vendor product management and user experience.
The scope of work
We developed a Retool application that allows vendors to easily upload and manage product listings, handle inventory, and set shipping options. The challenge was to integrate the app with the client’s system, enabling smooth authentication and product management for program directors.
The result
Our solution streamlined product management, reducing manual work for vendors, and significantly improving operational efficiency.
Building Reconciliation Tool for e-commerce company
Our client was in need of streamlining and simplifying its monthly accounting reconciliation process – preferably automatically. But with a lack of time and low budget for a custom build, development of a comprehensive software wasn’t in the picture. After going through the case and customer’s needs, we decided to implement Retool. And that was the right choice.
The scope of work
Our team developed a custom reconciliation tool designed specifically for the needs of high-volume transaction environments. It automated the processes and provided a comprehensive dashboard for monitoring discrepancies and anomalies in real-time.
The implementation of Retool significantly reduced manual effort, as well as fostered a more efficient and time-saving reconciliation process.
Creating Retool Mobile App for a Wine Seller
A leading spirits and wine seller in Europe required the development of an internal mobile app for private client managers and administrators. The project was supposed to be done in 1,5 months. Considering urgency and the scope of work, our developers decided to use Retool for swift and effective development.
The scope of work
Our developers built a mobile application tailored to the needs of the company's sales force: with a comprehensive overview of client interactions, facilitated order processing, and enabled access to sales history and performance metrics. It was user-friendly, with real-time updates, seamlessly integrated with existing customer databases.
The result? Increase in productivity of the sales team and improved decision-making process. But most importantly, positive feedback from the customers themselves.
Developing PoC with Low Code for a Tour Operator
To efficiently gather, centralize, and manage data is a challenge for any tour operator. Our client was not an exception. The company was seeking to get an internal software that will source information from third-party APIs and automate the travel itinerary creation process. Preferably, cost- and user-friendly tool.
The scope of work
Our experts ensured the client that all the requirements could be covered by Retool. And just in 40 hours a new software was launched. The tool had a flexible and easy-to-use interface with user authentication and an access management system panel – all the company needed. At the end, Retool was considered the main tool to replace the existing system.
Testing New Generation of Lead Management Tool with Retool
Our client, a venture fund, had challenges with managing lead generation and client acquisition. As the company grew, it aimed to attract more clients and scale faster, as well as automate the processes to save time, improve efficiency and minimize human error. The idea was to craft an internal lead generation tool that will cover all the needs. We’ve agreed that Retool will be a perfect tool for this.
The scope of work
The project initially began as a proof of concept, but soon enough, with each new feature delivered, the company experienced increased engagement and value.
We developed a web tool that integrates seamlessly with Phantombuster for data extraction and LinkedIn for social outreach. Now, the company has a platform that elevates the efficiency of their lead generation activities and provides deep insights into potential client bases.
Building an Advanced Admin Portal for Streamlined Operations
Confronted with the need for more sophisticated internal tools, an owner of IP Licensing marketplace turned to Retool to utilize its administrative functions. The primary goal was to construct an advanced admin portal that could support complex, multi-layered processes efficiently.
The scope of work
Our client needed help with updating filters and tables for its internal platform. In just 30 hours we've been able to update and create about 6 pages. Following features were introduced: add complex filtering and search, delete records, styling application with custom CSS.
Together, we have increased performance on most heavy pages and fixed circular dependency issues.
Creating MVP Dashboard for Google Cloud Users
Facing the challenge of unoptimized cloud resource management, a technology firm working with Google Cloud users was looking for a solution to make its operations more efficient. The main idea of the project was to create an MVP for e-commerce shops to test some client hypotheses. Traditional cloud management tools fell short.
The scope of work
Determined to break through limitations, our team of developers turned Retool. We decided to craft an MVP Dashboard specifically for Google Cloud users. This wasn't just about bringing data into view; but about reshaping how teams interact with their cloud environment.
We designed a dashboard that turned complex cloud data into a clear, strategic asset thanks to comprehensive analytics, tailored metrics, and an intuitive interface, that Retool provides. As the results, an increase in operational efficiency, significant improvement in cost management and resource optimization.
Elevating CRM with Custom HubSpot Sales Dashboard
Our other client, a SaaS startup, that offers collaborative tools for design and engineering teams, was on a quest to supercharge their sales efforts. Traditional CRM systems were limited and not customizable enough. The company sought a solution that could tailor HubSpot to their workflow and analytics needs.
The scope of work
Charged with the task of going beyond standard CRM functions, our team turned to Retool. We wanted to redefine how sales teams interact with their CRM.
By integrating advanced analytics, custom metrics, and a user-friendly interface, our developers provided a solution that transformed data into a strategic asset.
In 40 hours, three informative dashboards were developed, containing the most sensitive data related to sales activities. These dashboards enable our customer to analyze sales and lead generation performance from a different perspective and establish the appropriate KPIs.
Building a PDF Editor with Low-Code
Our client, a leading digital credential IT startup, needed a lot of internal processes to be optimized. But the experience with low-code tools wasn’t sufficient. That’s why the company decided to hire professionals. And our team of developers joined the project.
The scope of work
The client has a program that designs and prints custom badges for customers. The badges need to be “mail-merged” with a person’s info and turned into a PDF to print. But what is the best way to do it?
Our developers decided to use Retool as a core tool. Using custom components and JavaScript, we developed a program that reduced employees' time for designing, putting the data, verifying, and printing PDF badges in one application.
As a result, the new approach significantly reduces the time required by the internal team to organize all the necessary staff for the conference, including badge creation.
