The ScaleupFest returns to Budapest on 16-17 September 2026 for its 5th edition, an invitation-led gathering of CEE and SEE scaleup founders, C-level operators and investors working through what breaks after product-market fit.
With ICT exports hitting a record €4.5B, Serbia is a regional tech powerhouse. But as government ambition and Chinese investment surge, can it overcome the hurdles of being a non-EU nation and turn raw growth into sustainable leadership?
Despite a strained economy and EU funding delays, Hungary’s tech ecosystem is doubling down on deep tech and a “born global” strategy, turning international markets into its primary playground.
