As an entrepreneur or startup founder, or manager, there are two things essential for your success: Networking and up-to-date knowledge and expertise. Whether your startup is bootstrapped or in the growth stage, there are various opportunities that can help you take your startup to the heights of success. Startup networking events help you discover such opportunities! 

Tech and startup conferences enable entrepreneurs as you connect with influential people in the tech industry. You get a chance to explore innovations and technological breakthroughs and boost your knowledge by learning from the best people in the industry. 

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Here are the six exciting startup events you shouldn’t miss in 2022! 

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1. London Tech Week

London Tech Week is the United Kingdom’s flagship tech event that celebrates technology in all its glory. It is a week-long conference attended by prominent investors, successful startup founders, government, and corporate leaders worldwide.  In 2021, London Tech Week had personalities like Hillary Rodham Clinton (Former US Secretary of State), Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London), as their key speakers. The event is expected to welcome various known personalities as their speakers this year. 

When: June 13-17, 2022

Where: Online and on-campus at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Westminster, London. 

Best for: 

• Learning about the future of technology and innovation
• Work and life in the Metaverse 
• Future of EdTech, HeathTech, and more!

Price/ Fees: The Partner pass starts from £799.00+ taxes. On the other hand, the Partner+ pass will cost you £1,599.00+ taxes.

Learn more about it here: https://londontechweek.com/

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2. Startup Grind Global Conference 2022

Startup Grind Global Conference is another super popular startup networking event that many people look forward to every year. The conference offers hands-on workshops, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities.

This year, the Startup Grind Global Conference has the central theme of bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3.

When: April 12-13, 2022

Where: Silicon Valley as well as online

Best For: 

• Learning about how to switch to Web3 successfully
• How to evolve your startup
• Building more human-centric products, and so on. 

Key Speakers: 

• Sam Bankman-Fried (Co-Founder & CEO, FTX)
• Dylan Field (Founder & CEO, Figma)
• Maria Shen (Partner, Electric Capital), and many more! 

Price: Tickets are available from $349 onwards. 

Learn more about it here: https://startupgrind.tech/conference/

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3. The Virtual Conference for Software Product Managers

Being a startup founder, it is essential for you to have proper knowledge about products and everything related to them. And that’s what this conference will help you achieve! 

As the name suggests, this conference is meant specially for modern-day software product managers. It will include various thought-proving talks from industry leaders, an exclusive podcast series, and interactive Q&A sessions. 

It aims to enable product managers to effectively build, launch, and scale their software products.

When: October 18, 2022

Where: Online

Best For: 

• Managing and scaling software products
• Understanding customers, building roadmaps, learning about advanced tools, and much more!

Price: Tickets are available from $99.00 onwards.

Get more information here: https://www.industryconference.com/virtual

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4. GrowthHackers Conference 2022

GrowthHackers conference is one of the biggest conferences on business growth and technology. From E-commerce to Fintech, the conference has various exciting topics on its agenda that startup owners can significantly benefit from. 

When: September 20, 2022

Where: San Francisco, CA, USA as well as online 

Best For: 

• Fintech 
• Business growth and development
• New product launches and early scaling

Price: Tickets are available from $799.00 onwards. 

Further information is available here: https://www.growthhackersconference.com/

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5. Collision - The Olympics of Tech

Collision is one of the best startup conferences focused on technology. The conference focuses on various important topics significant to tech startups. It also offers practical workshops to empower the attendees with advanced knowledge and skills. 

When: June 20-23, 2022

Where: Toronto 

Best For: 

• Advance tech knowledge and skills 
• Upcoming innovations and future of technology 

Key Speakers:

• Renate Nyborg (CEO, Tinder)
• Ryan Petersen (CEO, Flexport)
• Jimmy Wales (Founder, Wikipedia), and many more! 

Price: Tickets are available from CA$345+ taxes onwards. 

More information is available at https://collisionconf.com/

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6. Web Summit 2022

Web Summit needs no introduction! It is the most happening tech event of the year and one of the essential conferences on the whole planet. The giants of the tech and startup industry assemble here to not only discuss but shape the future. 

The 2022 edition of Web Summit will revolve around business development, robotics, Big Data, media, and marketing. The event is expected to be attended by 100,000 industry members and will have around 1,100 speakers!  

Web Summit will present a great opportunity for both investors and those looking for investments for their startups. It will help you connect with wonderful people all over the globe and have an incredible experience! 

When: November 1-4, 2022

Where: Lisbon, Portugal

Best For: 

• Fundraising 
• Networking 
• Learning about the most pressing societal and business challenges

Key Speakers: The list of the key speakers gracing the event will be revealed soon! 

Learn more about it here: https://websummit.com/

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Pro Tip: As a startup founder, try to apply for the Alpha/ Beta programs. If your startup is accepted, don’t forget to invest in some good company swag and freebies. Additionally, make sure to attend special dinners and cocktails organised by VCs. It gives you an excellent opportunity to network and talk with some of the most amazing people in the tech industry! 

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Bottom line

The six events mentioned above are not just your everyday programs. They are, quite simply, the best technology conferences on the planet. And they will help you in more ways than you could imagine. So, make sure to book your seats and be a part of the future!