TechBBQ 2025: Rooms and Side Events

TechBBQ, the regions largest startup and tech event, is set to take over Copenhagen from August 26-28 2025, bringing together founders, investors, and innovators from across the globe. This year’s summit promises to be the most dynamic yet, featuring cutting-edge discussions, high-profile networking, and exclusive side events across the city.

A Week of Innovation and Networking

TechBBQ isn’t just a conference—it’s a full-week immersion into the future of tech. The event kicks off with pre-summit activities on August 23, including a 6K Founders Running Club for networking on the move, and has events happening until August 28.

Key Highlights around TechBBQ 2025

Event Rooms at Bella Center (August 27-28)

The main summit at Bella Center will host a diverse range of stages and workshops, including:

EIFO Defence & Dual-Use Stage – A full-day program on defense innovation.
Bridging the Gender Gap in Investments – A workshop with EIFO, European Innovation Council, and Thousand Faces.
India’s Green Transition – Insights from the Embassy of India on a $500B opportunity toward 2030.
Scaling Europe & AI Innovation Summit – Hosted by Google, exploring the future of AI in Europe.
Nordic–China Innovation – Celebrating 30 years of Nordic Centre at Fudan University.
Circular Breakfast by NORNORM – How tech and AI can accelerate sustainable business models.
PowerLink@TechBBQ – Showcasing top energy startups from Southern Sweden.
FORCE Technology Days – Limited slots to pitch your idea and win 2 hours of expert consultation.

Selected Side Events Across Copenhagen

Before and during the summit, attendees can join exclusive gatherings:

August 23:
- Partner Run: TechBBQ x Founders Running Club – 6 km run to network with fellow founders and startup enthusiasts
August 26:
- TechBBQ Investor Day – This year’s Investor Day takes place at the brand-new 1 Hotels Copenhagen
- Pre-Opening Party @ Matrikel1 – hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Danske Bank, NEA, Zenith Ventures, and Frumtak Ventures.
August 27:
- AI-First Leadership Fireside Chat – Hosted by Fin, Lovable, and Synthesia, featuring co-founders discussing how to lead, build, and scale in an AI-driven world.
- Day 1 After Hours @ Proud Mary – Drinks, networking, and late-night vibes to cap off the first day.
August 28:
- Breakfast with Heartcore Capital & Stripe – An exclusive founder and VC breakfast in a greenhouse setting.
- Official Afterparty @ ARCH – A celebration to close out TechBBQ 2025 with dancing, networking, and more.