MeOut Summit 2026: shaping CEE’s innovation ecosystem

On November 25-26, Budapest will host the MeOut Summit 2026, a gathering of founders, investors, corporate innovators, researchers, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from Central and Eastern Europe and beyond. The event will take place at Akvárium Budapest, featuring over 50 speakers and a variety of formats including keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions, pitches, and side events.

BizHack AI, a three-day international marketing hackathon, will be held on November 24, involving teams from seven countries in developing AI-powered solutions to marketing challenges. The hackathon will continue throughout the MeOut Summit.

The Main Stage will feature leading voices from technology, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and deep tech, discussing building, scaling, and shaping the future of innovation. Keynote speakers include Bruno Santos, Andrea Basilova, Jan van Schuppen, Drew Calin, and Christian Voss. The Global Startup Awards will bring together founders and ecosystem builders from across CEE.

Stage Two will focus on practical discussions on AI, startup funding, and investment. Topics will include the impact of AI on sales, alternative funding options for startups, and startup investing. The Pitch Marathon will give startups an opportunity to present their businesses to an audience of founders, investors, and ecosystem professionals, receiving feedback and creating conversations.

The Startup Arena by HunBAN and Scaleup Fest will provide additional opportunities for founders and investors to connect and exchange ideas. The BizHack AI Marketing Hackathon Finale will showcase the AI-powered marketing solutions developed by teams during the hackathon.