Sifted Summit 2025

Overview

Sifted Summit 2025 is Europe’s flagship event for founders, investors, corporate leaders, and innovation ecosystem enablers. Returning to London this October, the summit convenes over 3,000 participants from more than 60 countries for two days of strategic discussions, curated networking, and insight-driven programming. With more than 200 speakers across multiple stages and formats, the event provides unparalleled access to thought leadership in key areas including artificial intelligence, fintech, sustainability, digital infrastructure, and venture capital.

Key Features

• Attendees: 3,000+ innovators, startup operators, investors, policy makers, and corporates
• Speakers: 200+ influential voices from across Europe’s tech landscape
• Countries Represented: 60+
• Exhibitors and Partners: 60+ ecosystem stakeholders across finance, technology, sustainability, and innovation services
• Dedicated Programming: Keynotes, panel discussions, founder masterclasses, operator workshops, startup showcases, and curated roundtables

Strategic Themes

• AI and next-generation data infrastructure
• Fintech, open banking, and embedded finance
• Sustainability and climate-tech innovation
• Inclusive entrepreneurship and founder resilience
• Scaling strategies and cross-border expansion
• Fundraising strategies for early-stage and growth-stage startups
• Talent, leadership, and governance in high-growth firms

Speakers in 2025 include senior leaders from Sequoia Capital, Station F, Seedcamp, Qonto, 1KOMMA5°, and multiple scale-up success stories across the European ecosystem.

Networking and Community

Sifted Summit is designed to foster meaningful interaction between founders, investors, and ecosystem players. Key formats include:

• Scaleup CxO Series: Invite-only networking for senior executives (CPOs, COOs, CTOs)
• Curated Matchmaking: One-on-one meeting scheduling through the official app
• Side Events: Partner-organized meetups and workshops across London from 7–9 October
• Networking Lounges: Sector-specific zones for informal discussions
• Exhibition Zone: Partner showcases and startup booths for real-time product demonstrations

Event Details:

• Sifted Summit 2025, London
• Date: 8–9 October 2025
• Venue: Magazine London, North Greenwich, SE10 0JH

Why It Matters

Sifted Summit stands out for its balance between insight and practicality. It is not just a showcase but a working forum designed to accelerate growth, capital access, and policy engagement for startups across Europe and beyond. With a growing emphasis on AI, fintech, and climate innovation, the 2025 edition positions itself as a critical juncture for ecosystem stakeholders looking to connect, collaborate, and lead.