Evolutions: Meetup & Showcase is the biggest regional startup event that brings together SMEs, innovators, investors and professionals from technology and creative industry. Organized by Startup Wroclaw and OVHcloud Startup Program, one of the most respected seed accelerators. Since 2015, OVHcloud Startup Program has helped over 3,000 startups and scaleups from around the world, and we’re excited to bring that expertise to Evolutions: Meetup & Showcase.
No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our event has something for everyone. Whether you’re developing a new business idea or ready to take your startup to the next level, our expert-led workshops provide valuable insights and guidance. Our Showcase Contest is the perfect opportunity to showcase your startup, gain recognition in the industry and win some valuable surprises! And last but not least, two great networking parties!
14:00-20:00 at Chrząstawa Wakepark
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9:00-17:00 at Coventry University
Join us at workshops led by experts from startup scene.
19:00 at the “Raj” bar on the water on Wyspa Słodowa.
At 21:00 a special concert by Waldemar Kasta & SYNAPTINE.
10:30-16:00 at Barbara
Side event for lovers of space and space technology.
16:30 – 21:00 at Nowe Horyzonty
Great keynote speakers and panelists on the stage. The icing on the cake is the pitching contest, this year with a small twist!
Start at 21:00
Kazimierza Wielkiego 19a-21
The conference is in English
16:00
17:00
Startup Wroclaw & OVHcloud Startup Program
17:10
What do founders and pro athletes have in common? Both live in high-pressure environments, thrive on adrenaline, and need discipline, endurance, and a solid game plan to succeed. In this panel, we’ll explore how the startup journey mirrors competitive sports — and why building a company might just be the ultimate performance challenge.
moderator: Alicja Stelmach, European Women in VC
Hubert Zieliński, Founder, CORA AI / Coraz Zdrowiej
Piotr Sędzik, Founder & CEO, Momentum
Katarzyna Goch, Co-founder & CEO, iYoni
Marcin Pery, Founder & CEO, Reclimb, CEO, Gemius
17:50
Every successful startup has a story – and it’s rarely smooth. This panel brings together founders who’ve fought their way through early chaos, landed funding, and grew with purpose. Hear how they navigated make-or-break moments, what gave them the biggest boost, and what they’d never do again.
moderator: Magdalena Miecielica, Business Development Director for Innovative Companies at BNP Paribas Bank Polska
Dorota Rymaszewska, Founder & CEO, hiPets
18:30
6 startups presenting their ideas on the stage. Do you have a startup? Apply now!
19:25
19:45
20:00
21:00
Also known as Wall-E or Kastaman, is a Polish rapper, songwriter, and music producer, born in 1976 in Wrocław. He began his musical career in the 1990s, first as a member of the band KASTA Skład, and later as a solo artist. He is known for his deep voice, thoughtful lyrics and distinctive style, which blends classic hip-hop and street rap.
In addition to music, Kasta was also the MC for KSW (Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki) galas, which further increased his recognition.
Alicja is an advocate for increasing diversity in venture capital and an active leader in the European Women in VC network – which brings together over 1,000 investors, founders, limited partners, public and private institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders – dedicated to accelerating innovation and strengthening the European tech landscape.
A tech entrepreneur and innovator who has been successfully combining cutting-edge technologies with hands-on experience for years.
Founder of Cora AI – an advanced AI-powered SaaS platform designed to automate medical documentation in hospitals. He has raised over PLN 10.5 million for the project from private investors and EU funding.
Since 2018, he has also been running his own restaurant, COOL-T. Drawing on his experience in both tech and gastronomy, he developed a comprehensive CRM system for the restaurant industry, helping restaurateurs manage sales and operations – increasing the restaurant’s revenue by over 400%.
Outside of business, he has been actively involved in the world of extreme sports since 2011, mainly freestyle skiing. He has collaborated with global brands such as GoPro and Tiger Energy Drink.
She is responsible for implementing the Bank’s strategic objectives in the area of developing cooperation with innovative companies.
Magdalena has over 15 years of professional experience in banking. Over the years, she has been involved in numerous banking projects related to financing corporate clients from various sectors in Poland, as well as projects related to improving business processes and applications as part of the Bank’s digital transformation.
In 2021, she joined the Open Innovation Office, where she successfully combines the world of banking and finance with the world of innovation and startups, supporting the development of the ecosystem in Poland and demystifying banking for startups. Since 2024, she has been co-hosting a series of StartupCoffee webinars at the Bank, which aim, among other things, to present the most attractive and technologically advanced companies in Poland, current market trends and the history of startups and/or their founders, as well as forms of cooperation between large corporations and startups.
She graduated from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń with a PhD in economics (Faculty of Economics and Management) and, at the same time, obtained a bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. She successfully combines her professional career with raising two children, a dog and two cats. Her passion is #slowlife and exploring the impact of new technologies on children’s lives.
Founder of Momentum, a software development company for the healthcare sector. Under his leadership, the company has grown to a team of over 150 experts, gaining recognition in the Deloitte Fast50, FT1000 and Forbes Diamonds rankings. Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30. The organisation’s goal: to improve the health and quality of life of 100 million patients.
An expert with over 16 years of experience in building and scaling sales strategies. He has worked for Polish unicorns such as GetResponse and the largest European logistics operators, including InPost.
He supports business development in various industries, from insurance, SaaS, and email marketing to fleet management and logistics. He gained his experience managing both small teams and nationwide business structures. His successes have been recognized with Polish and international awards in the field of sales.
He acts as a mentor in acceleration programs and shares his knowledge as a lecturer at the University of Katowice. Currently, as Senior General Manager at Bolt, he is responsible for strategy development and expansion of operations on the Polish market.
Former founder and CEO of an AI startup in the real estate industry, which prepared automatic properties valuations. Within this company she was awarded as Businesswoman of the Year 2016 by Sukces Pisany Szminka, 30under30 by Forbes, Strong Women in IT for 2020, 2021 and finalist of the New York Startup Competition (Propel by MIPIM).
In her current role as Startup Program Manager in Central and Easter Europe, Natalia is responsible for developing and implementing programs to support the growth of startups in the tech industry.
Outside of work, Natalia enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling. She is passionate about promoting women’s leadership in the tech industry and serves as a mentor to aspiring professionals.
Head of the Development Projects Department at the Wrocław Agglomeration Development Agency, where she is responsible for the Startup Wroclaw project. For over a decade, she has been working at the intersection of project development and event management, successfully implementing national and international training courses and conferences of high substantive and organisational standard.
Currently, she focuses on promoting innovation and supporting entrepreneurship and business cooperation in the Wrocław region. She creates events dedicated to the local startup and business ecosystem, such as Made in Wroclaw, Evolutions: Meetup & Showcase, Startup WRO Meetup, Tech Tap Tuesday and WRO Venture Connect.
Convinced that investment is the foundation of success for young companies, she co-founded the Wroclaw Tech Business Angels Club, which connects promising startups with business angels. Driven by her passion for supporting women in STEM sectors, she also co-founded the TechSHEroes foundation, which offers resources, mentoring and development opportunities for women building careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
She is the winner of the prestigious Business Angel of the Year 2024 award in the Investment Ecosystem Mentor category.
He combines his passion for mechatronics with his love of rock climbing. Founder and CEO of companies in the field of the Internet, media, and new technologies. Graduate and long-time lecturer at the Faculty of Cybernetics at the Military University of Technology.
Powstańców Śląskich 17/Budynek D
Registration and Opening
Łukasz Feldman, VC Fund Manager, CFO, Financial specialist, WP2 Investments
level: Beginner
language: Polish/English
price: 45/55 PLN
Entering into an investment agreement can shape—or break—the future of your company. In this practical and eye-opening session, Dr. Łukasz Feldman will walk you through the key clauses, common traps, and strategic considerations behind venture capital deals. Learn how to protect your interests, negotiate smarter, and avoid critical legal and financial mistakes that could cost you your startup—or more.
Key takeaways:
Ahmad Piraiee,Entrepreneur, Strategist & Ecosystem Builder
level: Beginner & Advanced
language: English
price: 45/55 PLN
Unlock the secrets to delivering a powerful and memorable pitch with our hands-on workshop, “Pitch Perfect.” Designed for startups and entrepreneurs, this session will help you craft a pitch that stands out and truly resonates with your audience.
What to Expect:
Who Should Attend:
experts from Useme
level: Advanced
language: Polish
price: 55/65 PLN
More information soon
Coffee Break
Ilya Gnoensky, Founder & Turn-arounds
level: Extra Beginner
language: English
price: free
We will pick one startup idea and, together, we will build a financial model ready for presentations, pitches, and strategic planning. This will be a hands-on interactive, collaborative session.
You will reinforce or learn:
Financial forecasting can be fun!
Maciej Kraus, Phd, Partner at Movens Capital
level: Beginner
language: Polish/English
price: 45/55 PLN
This session is crafted for entrepreneurs and startups eager to boost revenue, enhance customer growth, and master competitive pricing strategies. Discover the art and science of pricing, learn from best practices tailored for startups, and understand value-based pricing. Maciej Kraus will guide you in creating your pricing model, choosing the right strategy, and implementing effective monetization and retention tactics. Overcome common pricing challenges with actionable solutions to significantly increase your revenue. This workshop is your key to informed pricing decisions that drive success.
Tomasz Szarek & Piotr Wyszumirski, SDZLEGAL Schindhelm
Michał Wiśniewski, M&A Professional and Consultant
level: Beginner & Advanced
language: Polish
price: free
More information soon
Katarzyna Can, CEO & founder of Hola HR
level: Advanced
language: Polish
price: 55/65 PLN
This workshop is a remedy for management chaos – it will help you turn noise into specifics and uncertainty into decisions.
We will go through the three pillars of performance:
You will gain a wealth of practical tools and knowledge, all based on common sense and a scalable process that can be mastered.
Karolina Wilk-Tryjanowska, Founder turned VC and mentor, Community & Platform at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG)
level: Advanced
language: Polish/English
price: 55/65 PLN
A crash course from the perspective of a VC fund – ideal for founders who want to better understand investment mechanisms, increase their chances of financing, and not get lost in the jargon of the entire process. You will learn, among other things, how a venture capital fund works behind the scenes, what really convinces investors, what the transaction structure looks like, and what “carried interest” smells like.
Refreshment & Snacks
Łukasz Dębski, Social Media Manager for CEE, OVHcloud
level: Beginner
language: Polish
price: 45/55 PLN
If you want to learn how to achieve a score above 60 on LinkedIn's Social Selling Index, join our workshop, where I will explain how to fill out your LinkedIn profile correctly and how to communicate on this platform to engage your target group. Did you know that LinkedIn also has Premium options? Check out how Sales Navigator can help you. Let's go through its features together live. See you there!
Aleksander Uznański, Product Advisor & Founder, ProductTrio.com
level: Beginner
language: Polish/English
price: 45/55 PLN
This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to take a product from initial concept to Product-Market Fit. Whether you’re a startup founder with an innovative idea or a product manager tasked with building something entirely new, you’ll gain a structured, hands-on approach to navigating the complexities of product development from 0 to 1.
We’ll focus on:
In this intensive session, you’ll learn how to discover, build, and iterate quickly based on customer feedback - minimizing risk and maximizing your chances of achieving Product-Market Fit.
**Who Should Attend**
- Startup Founders
- Early-Stage Product Team members
experts from BNP Paribas
level: Beginner
language: Polish
price: free
Double acceleration – or cooperation between a startup and a corporation, and how these two sides learn from each other during this cooperation. At BNP Paribas, we have extensive experience in working with startups at various stages and in various styles, and we want to share our mistakes and successes in order to draw the right conclusions and prepare well for this cooperation. The workshop is for people from startups who want to sell to corporations and want to learn how to prepare for this, as well as representatives of large organizations who want to find out how others do it.
Networking
Before Party & Special Concert by Waldemar Kasta & SYNAPTINE
experts from Accelpoint
level: Beginner & Advanced
language: Polish/English
price: free & no need to register
experts from JWW Accounting Office
level: Beginner & Advanced
language: Polish/English
price: free & mandatory registration
Kamila Brylak, Associate, dotlaw
Jarosław Józefowski, Senior Associate, dotlaw
level: Beginner & Advanced
language: Polish/English
price: free & mandatory registration
During the consultations, we will answer your questions about an intellectual property rights portfolio, protection against copying, and preparing your innovations for investment rounds, all while leveraging tax reliefs.
We will combine our knowledge of IP and taxes to provide you with strategic tax planning that takes your intellectual assets into account. We will analyze the impact of your IP on your tax liabilities and help you utilize tax reliefs and exemptions related to IP and innovative activities (IP box). Our workshops are tailored to your needs. Participate to learn how to secure your innovations, increase their value, and optimize your taxes.
She graduated from the University of Wrocław with a degree in law and continues her academic career at the Doctoral School, preparing her PhD in new technology law. For over five years, she has been practising in the field of intellectual property law, building diverse legal portfolios for clients from Poland and abroad, tailored to the needs and stage of development of the company. She is a speaker at Polish and international academic conferences and the author and co-author of numerous academic publications on intellectual property law, new technology law and civil procedure.
Legal advisor since 2018, with over 9 years of experience in tax consulting. During this time, he has provided tax advice to many domestic and international business entities from various sectors of the economy, including the gaming, IT and fintech industries. He has also provided tax advice to companies listed on the Stock Exchange. He specialises in issues related to income tax, including international taxation, as well as issues related to tax relief for research and development activities (including R&D, IP Box). He also develops and implements structures related to tax planning and international taxation.
I am passionate about ensuring that every entrepreneur has a clear understanding of financials.
I believe in the power of sound financial management, which drives sustainable profits for companies, founders, and investors.
For over 15 years, I’ve helped entrepreneurs and businesses translate their vision and strategy into concrete financial milestones
My experience includes turnaround consulting, due diligence, financial audit, private equity, and CFO roles across diverse organizations, including PwC, Deloitte, and Silverman Consulting (Chicago).
An economist, academic lecturer and experienced financial expert in Venture Capital and Personal Finance.
For nearly 20 years he supported more than 100 companies at various stages of development in fundraising, financial advisory and strategic planning. He held C-level position in VC Funds, EU grants and corporate finance advisory companies. Recently he was CFO at DB Energy, company listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange, where he supported company’s development from 6m PLN revenue up to nearly 80m PLN. Currently he supports big scale energy investment project as a CFO.
His field of expertise cover among other:
I have been involved in the internet, social media and digital marketing industry since 2007. I started my career at the 121pr agency, where I was responsible for implementing and analysing ePR campaigns. With the growing popularity of Facebook in our country, I began to explore this platform and also started working on it.
After almost 5 years at 121pr, I moved to what was then the largest social media agency in Poland – Socializer (which later became part of Isobar Poland), where I was responsible for creating social media strategies, analysing companies’ activities, reporting, and for the last six months I was responsible for contacting opinion leaders and organising activities with their involvement (events, competitions, sponsored posts, product placement).
In January 2015, I started working full-time doing what I love most – training – and joined the best training company on the Polish market, Socjomania. Currently, I educate people about social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and others), conduct audits, create social media strategies and initiate Employee Advocacy programmes in companies.
Partner at Movens Capital and guest lecturer at Stanford University, with +20 years of experience in price management for B2B and B2C companies. He is an author of 3 books on pricing and sales strategy. Maciej Kraus has lent his expertise to over 50 countries around the globe, collaborating with the world’s most formidable global corporations, as well as vibrant small and medium-sized enterprises. His TED Talk on the psychology of pricing has captivated audiences worldwide, amassing over 150,000 views.
Ahmad Piraiee is a Venture Builder dedicated to transforming startups and scaling businesses from concept to global success. With over 20 years of experience, he has played a pivotal role in mentoring, advising, and accelerating companies at all stages, from early ideation to Fortune 500 collaborations. His expertise spans investment, commercialization, and innovation, helping entrepreneurs navigate challenges and seize growth opportunities.
Beyond mentoring, Ahmad actively builds and strengthens startup ecosystems, leading Startup Grind Poland, curating Techstars Startup Digest, and serving as an Ambassador for Venture Café and Global Startup Awards. He has designed and led corporate acceleration programs for MIT Enterprise Forum, PwC, and mBank’s Corporate Venture Capital. As a public speaker, MC, and panelist on international stages, he advocates for emerging markets and connects founders with global networks.
Katarzyna Can is the CEO and founder of Hola HR, a consulting and advisory company that supports founders and leaders in effective people and team management. She works with both young start-ups and mature companies, providing tools, processes and knowledge based on common sense and scalable solutions. She conducts training and workshops on leadership and people operations, focusing on the competencies necessary to build responsible, high-performing teams. She is a certified specialist in the areas of leadership psychology, marketing, people management, achievement and public speaking.
Olek is a Product Leader with a strong background in Product, Operations, and Management Consulting.
He has built tech products across the fintech and HR sectors, as well as trained +20 product organizations and +100 startups in Product Development.
Currently, he leads ProductTrio, a product advisory firm dedicated to helping founders and product teams develop valuable, margin-enhancing products through tailored workshops and strategic advisory services. Beyond advising and facilitating workshops, he often steps in as the first product leader for early-stage startups, guiding them from initial idea to Product-Market Fit.
Olek is also a mentor at accelerator programs including StartSmart CEE and Mazovian Startupolis, and shares his expertise as a visiting lecturer in the Executive MBA program at Warsaw University of Technology Business School.
Founder turned VC and mentor, Community & Platform at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG), Top 100 Women From VC and Startup Ecosystem In Poland. MBA Graduate at Warsaw School of Economics, guest lecturer at Koźmiński University and Warsaw School of Economics.
Previously Platform Manager at ffVC and Senior Associate at the Demium Capital fund for Central Europe, also associated with funds and accelerators such as Innovation Nest, ReaktorX, AdVentures. Mentor in startups at an early stage of development, actively supports initiatives of women in technology (Girls Future Ready, Women in Tech). A founder of an innovative language school – Nieobce (exited).
An attorney-at-law and the Managing Partner at SDZLEGAL SCHINDHELM, an international law firm, where he leads the Corporate & M&A and IP/IT practice.
Tomasz is also a member of a Supervising Committee at ITCORNER – a cluster of software companies, with more than 100 members in Poland .
He supports domestic and foreign start-ups and IT/New tech companies, especially in the field of financing and international expansion. Within that scope he combines his professional experience with his role in the international organizations, especially as a Chairman of the Board of IAG GLOBAL – an international association of legal and tax advisors in more than 60 countries around the world.
With over 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, Michał Wiśniewski is the founder of a local M&A boutique. He supports company owners and founders across the full transaction cycle. His experience spans mid-sized and large M&A projects, involving cross-border, private equity or strategic buyers.
Earlier in his career, Michael spent over a decade at L.E.K. Consulting, advising PE and corporate clients on strategy and transactions, particularly in the industrials and healthcare sectors, with over 70 buy-side and vendor due diligence assignments and 30 strategic ones.
Michael regularly shares his expertise in valuation and deal readiness — most recently as a guest lecturer at the Wrocław University of Economics. In full-service mandates, he co-operates closely with legal experts, delivering a seamless combination of commercial and legal support.
Outside of work, he is passionate about knowledge management, innovative business models, and travel.
Piotr Wyszumirski advises domestic and international companies on new-technology law, including matters related to intellectual property transfer. He specializes in conducting legal audits of technology enterprises to verify their compliance with applicable regulations, particularly in the areas of personal-data protection, cybersecurity, and the deployment of machine-learning algorithms.
June 24th
Price depends on number of selected workshops
Beginner workshop = 55 PLN
Advanced workshop = 65 PLN
June 24th & 25th
30 PLN for the conference + the cost of selected workshops
Beginner workshop = 45 PLN
Advanced workshop = 55 PLN
June 25th
45 PLN
June 24th & 25th
30 PLN for the conference + the cost of selected workshops
Beginner workshop = 45 PLN
Advanced workshop = 55 PLN
June 24th
Price depends on number of selected workshops
Beginner workshop = 55 PLN
Advanced workshop = 65 PLN
June 25th
45 PLN
On June 23rd, we’re kicking things off in style with Wakeboard & Networking, powered by Startup Founders. Expect splashes, sunshine, and sharp conversations with the ecosystem’s brightest minds.
Then, on June 25th, before the main conference even begins, we’re reaching for the stars with Space Connect MeetUP — a special side event hosted in collaboration with the European Space Agency. It’s your chance to explore the intersection of startups and the final frontier.
The picturesque wakepark in Chrząstawa (just outside Wroclaw) will bring together founders, investors and innovation enthusiasts – both those who feel at home on a board and those who simply want to try something new or spend an afternoon in inspiring company.
Participants will find a fully equipped wakeboarding facility, including a lift, boards, helmets, life jackets and wetsuits, as well as the assistance of an experienced instructor. One ride lasts 10 minutes and costs PLN 50, while two rides – recommended for those with no experience – cost PLN 80.
Wroclaw will become Poland’s space hub during the penultimate edition of Space.Connect MeetUP this year! We will meet experts from ESA Phi-Lab Poland, Space Technology Park, GreenHaven, SuperCluster and 8Foundry to discuss start-up development, technology transfer and space exploration. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the future of the SPACE sector and get to know the Wrocław companies that are shaping it.
Pitch your startup in front of expert judges, investors, and a live audience – but here’s the twist! This startup competition will be more like a boxing match!
The top 3 places will receive grants of a total of €180,000 to use in OVHcloud, 40 000 PLN and tickets to renowned international startup events!
Present your idea to experts, investors and live audience! During the application, you will need to send your pitchdeck. Recruitment is open from May 15th to June 10th.
Milana is a Principal at Underline Ventures. She focuses on pre-seed and seed stage startups, supporting Eastern European founders at the earliest stages.
She has been a startup enthusiast since day 1 of her career.
Founder turned VC and mentor, Community & Platform at Warsaw Equity Group (WEG), Top 100 Women From VC and Startup Ecosystem In Poland. MBA Graduate at Warsaw School of Economics, guest lecturer at Koźmiński University and Warsaw School of Economics.
Previously Platform Manager at ffVC and Senior Associate at the Demium Capital fund for Central Europe, also associated with funds and accelerators such as Innovation Nest, ReaktorX, AdVentures. Mentor in startups at an early stage of development, actively supports initiatives of women in technology (Girls Future Ready, Women in Tech). A founder of an innovative language school – Nieobce (exited).
krystyna.kardacz@araw.pl
+48 532 435 918