WATERKANT
FESTIVAL
Waterkant Festival // 18 – 19 June 2026 // save the date //
WE connect_
2 days
18 – 19 June
90+
Startups
Speakers
124
1600
Visitors
63
Companies
90
Sessions
Open Pitch Sessions_
Your idea on the big stage
Present your startup at the Future Festival and impress investors, cooperation partners and a curious audience. Take the opportunity to gather valuable feedback, make contacts and expand your network.
Whether you want to give your idea visibility, are looking for new team members or are looking for your first investments and collaborations - the Open Pitch Sessions are the right place for you!
Talks, Pitches & Hands-on Experiences
2 days full of innovations, prototypes, trends and ideas for the future from the best speakers in politics, business and science. Plus the most exciting start-ups from Northern Europe and the hidden champions of local SMEs.
Meet the future workforce for your company
Build your future workforce with us - whether through targeted topics, further training for your employees or by attracting new talent. Position yourself as an employer of the future with targeted employer branding.
Startup Connection
Immerse yourself in the start-up scene in Northern Europe. Startups network with us and find investments. Or we match them with your company to meet current challenges with fresh ideas - for fresh collaborations that benefit everyone.
Network Booster
Networking, live music & festival feeling right on the water - we are the class reunion of Schleswig-Holstein's start-up and innovation scene. Get to know the relevant players for your projects and increase your brand awareness.
Your company at Waterkant_
Visibility, talent, community.
Do you want to present your company in the best light, gain visibility in our community and attract the attention of talents, specialists and new customers?
At Waterkant, you have numerous options to get exactly that – according to your possibilities and ideas.
