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Q-SUMMIT

Mannheim, Germany

April 04th05th

20+
WORKSHOPS
80+
PARTNERS
30+
SPEAKERS

About
Q-Summit

Q-Summit is Germany’s most important conference for entrepreneurship and
innovation solely organized by students.
With over 1400 participants, Q is the biggest conference at the University of Mannheim.

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Q-Summit 2024

Key Topics of Q-Summit 2024

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BUSINESS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD

This topic will cover methods on how to scale a startup or business from local to global, the barriers to entry and supporting factors. We will explore how values and cultures influence business and what impact this can have on the globalization of one’s own country.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

This topic covers essential values and mindset for embarking the startup journey, strategies for self-improvement, and resilience in overcoming setbacks during challenging times. We’ll also cover, how to find out what characterizes successful founders, how they stand out and whether success can be planned or is influenced by luck.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

With this topic, we focuses on innovation and digitalization, covering a wide range of technological trends like Al, VR, AR and MR, the Internet of Things, and the Metaverse. Our primary emphasis lies in the technological revolution and digital transformation within the business landscape.

The Summit

What can you expect from Q-Summit 2024?

Q-Summit is not only about inspiring speeches.
At Q we foster a culture of exchange, inspiration and empowerment through interactive workshops, exciting pitch battles, multiple networking events and much more.
Q is meant to be an event of sharing ideas and insights, fueling your inner flames and bringing together a community of doers!

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Speeches

Attend our keynote speeches and immerse into the exciting world of entrepreneurs, visionaries and the brightest minds of our future.

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Workshops

During our conference you will have the chance to participate in skill-building workshops conducted by our conference partners.

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Pitch Battles

The Q-Summit Pitch-Battle offers founders the opportunity to pitch their idea to a large audience and our experienced judges.

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Networking

Q-Summit is the perfect place to foster business relationships and expand your network.

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Evening Events

Experience the great atmosphere of like-minded people at the two evening events during the summit!

Why Q?

What Q-Summit has in store for you

Inspiration

Get inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit at Q!
Listen to controversial  speeches, exciting pitch battles and join an interactive workshop conducted by Q-Summit’s  partners.

Networking

Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.

Job Opportunities

Q-Summit is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to successful corporate partners and high-potential startups. Take your chance to convince them, that you are the perfect fit for their vacancy!

Funding

Q’s quest is to interconnect entrepreneurial minds and to foster Germany’s startup ecosystem. Meet top-tier investors and bring your startup to the next level.

Pitch Battles

Take your chance to pitch your startup on the main stage in front of top-tier investors and the entire Q-Summit audience.

Recruiting

Planning to expand your startup? Among our highly qualified business and tech students you will definitely find the perfect fit!

Investing

Find the perfect fit for your investment portfolio among passionate startups and conclude your next promising deal!

Networking

Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.

Investor Speed Dating

Take part in our investor speed dating and meet Germany’s most promising early stage startups.

Corporate Speed Dating

Take part in our Corporate Speed dating and meet our highly qualified business and tech students! Get to know them in an individual conversation and use your chance to recruit.

Networking

Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.

Workshops

Hosting a workshop and therefore working together with a small group of our inquisitive students provides the best opportunity to impart your knowledge and give valuable insights about your work!