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# MeOut Summit 2026
- URL: https://www.therecursive.com/meout-summit-2026/
- Published: 2026-11-05T11:58:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-05T12:02:18.000Z
- Description: Featuring two stages, 50+ international speakers, the Global Startup Awards, and the BizHack AI Marketing Hackathon, the MeOut Summit 2026 in Budapest delivers two days of practical insights, pitches, and networking.
- Author: The Recursive
- Tags: Calendar, MeOut Summit, MeOut Summit 2026

📅 **Date:** November 25 – 26, 2026 (Day Zero on Nov 24 | Side events through Nov 27)  
📍 **Location**: Budapest, Hungary  
🏢 ****Venue:** Akvárium Budapest

[Check more here ](https://meoutsummit.com/?ref=therecursive.com) 

As late autumn sets in, Budapest is preparing to serve as the central gathering point for Central and Eastern Europe's startup and innovation ecosystem. **MeOut Summit 2026** is taking over the iconic Akvárium Budapest, bringing together founders, investors, corporate innovators, researchers, and policymakers for two high-energy days of actionable insights and cross-border networking.

Taking place from November 24 to 27, 2026 (with a dedicated Day Zero on November 24), the summit aims to unify the regional landscape and provide the practical tools required to scale European tech globally.

## What to expect?

The summit moves beyond traditional keynotes, structuring its agenda into practical tracks:

- **BizHack AI Marketing Hackathon:** Kicking off on Day Zero (Nov 24), this 3-day international hackathon pairs SMEs with AI experts to solve real-world marketing challenges using low-code/no-code tools, concluding with live demos on the main stage.
- **Global Startup Awards CEE:** Hosting the regional celebration and grand gathering for top founders and ecosystem champions across Central and Eastern Europe.
- **Scaleup Fest:** Dedicated entirely to the hurdles of international expansion; focusing on go-to-market strategies, enterprise sales, talent acquisition, and global exit planning.
- **HunBAN Startup Arena & Pitch Marathon:** Hosted by the Hungarian Business Angel Network, this track features a non-competitive Pitch Marathon focused on visibility and feedback, alongside six showcased startups and high-level angel panels.

### Stage One: Main Stage

Focuses on macro trends, deep tech, and groundbreaking founder journeys. Key sessions tackle structural challenges for women founders across CEE, building entirely new tech markets, and pioneering high-impact industries.

### Stage Two: Ecosystem & Action Stage

Where practical business mechanics take center stage. Sessions explore alternative financing beyond traditional VC, AI-driven sales transformation beyond basic automation, and interactive investor simulations like "Your First Angel Cheque."

> "MeOut Summit isn't just about passive listening; it’s an active engine uniting CEE’s ecosystem to solve real business challenges, rethink funding models, and scale high-impact innovation."

## Session highlights

The 2026 speaker roster brings together seasoned founders, AI experts, and investors across CEE:

- **Andrea Basilova:** Co-founder of Sensoneo, sharing lessons on scaling a global waste-management solution.
- **Bruno Santos:** Founder of Exobiosphere, breaking down how he built a space biotech startup in just 18 months.
- **Richard Bavlsík:** Co-founder & CEO of InnoMaker Partners, delivering the opening keynote for the BizHack AI finale.
- **Funding & AI Panelists:** Anikó Ivanics leading interactive angel investing; Andrei Dudoiu, Nora Szeles, and Ciprian Man exploring alternative venture funding; plus AI sales insights from Jan van Schuppen, Drew Calin, and Christian Voss.

## Beyond the official program

Community organizers, accelerators, VCs, and corporates can extend the experience by hosting **Official Side Events** between November 24 and 27\. From investor breakfasts and curated dinners to demo nights and community meetups, the entire city of Budapest turns into a multi-day innovation festival.

### *The Recursive members have discount on tickets, option available below upon registration.*