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An international tech event that brings together the community of investors and startups (LATVIA)

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international tech event that brings together the community of investors and startups (LATVIA)

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Year’s Conference A great opportunity to interact with the WHU sponsors in a personal environment. (GERMANY)

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New Year’s Conference A great opportunity to interact with the WHU sponsors in a personal environment. (GERMANY)

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Conference & EXPO London Exhibition of 40-60 of the hottest blockchain companies worldwide. After the expo there will be a two day conference exploring Blockchain/DLT across all sectors (UNITED KINGDOM)

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Conference & EXPO London Exhibition of 40-60 of the hottest blockchain companies worldwide. After the expo there will be a two day conference exploring Blockchain/DLT across all sectors (UNITED KINGDOM)

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Private Equity Market (IPEM) is the worlds’ biggest Private Equity tradeshow to gather the whole value chain of the PE Industry (FRANCE)

25International

Private Equity Market (IPEM) is the worlds’ biggest Private Equity tradeshow to gather the whole value chain of the PE Industry (FRANCE)

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Private Equity Market (IPEM) is the worlds’ biggest Private Equity tradeshow to gather the whole value chain of the PE Industry (FRANCE)

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Blockchain Conference & EXPO London Exhibition of 40-60 of the hottest blockchain companies worldwide. After the expo there will be a two day conference exploring Blockchain/DLT across all sectors (UNITED KINGDOM)

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Global Investor Summit: the largest investor event in Israel and the biggest equity crowdfunding event in the world focusing on start-ups (ISRAEL)

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Grind Global Conference brings together 5,000 founders and investors, more than 40 keynote and fireside sessions, and over 50 exhibiting startups (CALIFORNIA)

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Grind Global Conference brings together 5,000 founders and investors, more than 40 keynote and fireside sessions, and over 50 exhibiting startups (CALIFORNIA)

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Grind Global Conference brings together 5,000 founders and investors, more than 40 keynote and fireside sessions, and over 50 exhibiting startups (CALIFORNIA)

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Business Angel Investment Forum 2018 The worlds’ largest early stage capital and investment marketplace with more than 1000 delegates around the world. (TURKEY)

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Business Angel Investment Forum 2018 The worlds’ largest early stage capital and investment marketplace with more than 1000 delegates around the world. (TURKEY)

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Business Angel Investment Forum 2018 The worlds’ largest early stage capital and investment marketplace with more than 1000 delegates around the world. (TURKEY)

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French Private Equity Conference the best PE networking opportunity in the region along with a platform to share insights on the market (PARIS)

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International is the world's largest private equity and venture capital event (GERMANY)

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International is the world's largest private equity and venture capital event (GERMANY)

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International is the world's largest private equity and venture capital event (GERMANY)

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International is the world's largest private equity and venture capital event (GERMANY)

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The most effective and engaging informal networking hub to reach a maximum ROI (UNITED KINGDOM)

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The most effective and engaging informal networking hub to reach a maximum ROI (UNITED KINGDOM)

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The most effective and engaging informal networking hub to reach a maximum ROI (UNITED KINGDOM)

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Forum gathering 200 Limited Partners and over 200 General Partners in Geneva for an event with unparalleled relationship building in a collegiate, non-commercial environment. (SWITZERLAND)

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Forum gathering 200 Limited Partners and over 200 General Partners in Geneva for an event with unparalleled relationship building in a collegiate, non-commercial environment. (SWITZERLAND)

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29 SLUSH connects startups & tech talent with top-tier international investors, executives and media (TOKYO)

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SUMMIT 2018 aim is to promote networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal campus-community partnerships, sustainable programs, and a culture of engagement and public awareness (ALABAMA)

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SUMMIT 2018 aim is to promote networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal campus-community partnerships, sustainable programs, and a culture of engagement and public awareness (ALABAMA)

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SUMMIT 2018 aim is to promote networking among practitioners, research, ethical practices, reciprocal campus-community partnerships, sustainable programs, and a culture of engagement and public awareness (ALABAMA)

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WEEK NEW YORK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (NEW YORK)

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WEEK NEW YORK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (NEW YORK)

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WEEK NEW YORK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (NEW YORK)

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WEEK NEW YORK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (NEW YORK)

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WEEK NEW YORK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (NEW YORK)

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Venture Capital World Summit 2018: Participants will learn, debate, invest, and connect with leaders on the future challenges facing Venture Capital and Private Equity in dynamic Markets (PARIS)

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World Cup 2018 is a global event where startups from around the world will battle for $1,000,000 grand prize in investment (CALIFORNIA)

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Paris 2018 is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders, with 6,000 startups and 1,500 investors in 2017 (PARIS)

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Paris 2018 is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders, with 6,000 startups and 1,500 investors in 2017 (PARIS)

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Paris 2018 is the world’s rendezvous for startups and leaders, with 6,000 startups and 1,500 investors in 2017 (PARIS)

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Venture Capital World Summit 2018: Participants will debate, invest, and connect with leaders on the future challenges facing Venture Capital and Private Equity in dynamic Markets (BRUSSELS)

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the most effective matchmaking startup event in the Nordics and Baltics taking place in Helsinki (ESTONIA)

Arctic15 is the most effective matchmaking startup event in the Nordics and Baltics taking place in Helsinki (ESTONIA)

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TECH WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

12London TECH

WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

13London TECH

WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

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TECH WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

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TECH WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

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TECH WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON) 17London

TECH WEEK: includes conferences, showcases and round-the-clock networking opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs (LONDON)

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TH 2018 Is an important event for private equity executives, investment bankers and lenders (NETHERLANDS)

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Venture Capital World Summit 2018: Participants will learn, debate, invest, and connect with leaders on the future challenges facing Venture Capital and Private Equity in dynamic Markets (NEW YORK)

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networking event with the world’s biggest companies, startups, investors and major global media (HONG KONG)

10RISE 3-day

networking event with the world’s biggest companies, startups, investors and major global media (HONG KONG)

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networking event with the world’s biggest companies, startups, investors and major global media (HONG KONG)

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networking event with the world’s biggest companies, startups, investors and major global media (HONG KONG)

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LONDON FINTECH WEEK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (LONDON)

LONDON FINTECH WEEK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (LONDON)

LONDON FINTECH WEEK 2018 bringing together the Fintech ecosystem, including investors, large banks, consultancies, start-ups, academics, government and innovators (LONDON)

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the world’s leading authority in debuting revolutionary startups, introducing game-changing technologies and discussing what is top of mind for the tech industry’s key innovators. (SAN FRANCISCO)

6TechCrunch Disrupt is

the world’s leading authority in debuting revolutionary startups, introducing game-changing technologies and discussing what is top of mind for the tech industry’s key innovators. (SAN FRANCISCO)

7TechCrunch Disrupt is

the world’s leading authority in debuting revolutionary startups, introducing game-changing technologies and discussing what is top of mind for the tech industry’s key innovators. (SAN FRANCISCO)

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VENTURE FAIR 2017. The Fair welcomed in 2016, 130 investment professionals from seventy-five different venture firms, fifteen speakers and sixteen entrepreneurs who presented.(SWITZERLAND)

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VENTURE FAIR 2017. The Fair welcomed in 2016, 130 investment professionals from seventy-five different venture firms, fifteen speakers and sixteen entrepreneurs who presented.(SWITZERLAND)

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VENTURE FAIR 2017. The Fair welcomed in 2016, 130 investment professionals from seventy-five different venture firms, fifteen speakers and sixteen entrepreneurs who presented.(SWITZERLAND)

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Innovation Week is one of the biggest startup events in the north. In 2016 they held 50 events with 100 pitches and 10700 visitors. (NORWAY)

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Innovation Week is one of the biggest startup events in the north. In 2016 they held 50 events with 100 pitches and 10700 visitors. (NORWAY)

26Oslo Innovation

Week is one of the biggest startup events in the north. In 2015 they held 61 events with 184 speakers, 100 pitches and 9500 visitors. (NORWAY)

27Oslo Innovation

Week is one of the biggest startup events in the north. In 2016 they held 50 events with 100 pitches and 10700 visitors. (NORWAY)

28Oslo Innovation

Week is one of the biggest startup events in the north. In 2016 they held 50 events with 100 pitches and 10700 visitors. (NORWAY)

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Capital World Summit 2018: Participants will learn, debate, invest, and connect with leaders on the future challenges facing Venture Capital and Private Equity in dynamic Markets (LONDON)

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organized by the university WHU. It offers Investor Speed-dating, Workshops and Pitch Battles (GERMANY)

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organized by the university WHU. It offers Investor Speed-dating, Workshops and Pitch Battles (GERMANY)

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2018. The largest technology conference in the world, connecting the technology world with all industries. (PORTUGAL)

6WEB SUMMIT

2018. The largest technology conference in the world, connecting the technology world with all industries. (PORTUGAL)

7WEB SUMMIT

2018. The largest technology conference in the world, connecting the technology world with all industries. (PORTUGAL)

8WEB SUMMIT

2018. The largest technology conference in the world, connecting the technology world with all industries. (PORTUGAL)

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AVCJ (Asian Venture Capital Journal) Private Equity & Venture Forum The forum brings together over 1,000 of the world's leading GPs, LPs and other professionals (HONG KONG)

1431st Annual

AVCJ (Asian Venture Capital Journal) Private Equity & Venture Forum The forum brings together over 1,000 of the world's leading GPs, LPs and other professionals (HONG KONG)

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AVCJ (Asian Venture Capital Journal) Private Equity & Venture Forum The forum brings together over 1,000 of the world's leading GPs, LPs and other professionals (HONG KONG)

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SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS brings together over 400 global influencers and innovators to share knowledge and debate the challenges faced by our cities (SPAIN)

SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS brings together over 400 global influencers and innovators to share knowledge and debate the challenges faced by our cities (SPAIN)

SMART CITY EXPO WORLD CONGRESS brings together over 400 global influencers and innovators to share knowledge and debate the challenges faced by our cities (SPAIN)

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Colour Coding North America-Yellow Asia-Red Europe-Blue Events in Italics: Events for Start-ups