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WATERKANT
FESTIVAL

Waterkant Festival // 19 – 20 June 2025 //

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.

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Get your ticket now!

Waterkant Festival //June 19 - 20, 2025

Experience two days full of innovation, networking and festival feeling!

 

Take the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading speakers from politics, business and science, get to know visionary start-ups from Northern Europe, learn from the hidden champions of the regional SME sector and make relevant contacts for your future.

Sponsors & Partners 2025

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startups & companies

2 days

June 19 - 20

94

Startups

Speakers

124

1600

Visitors

63

Companies

Sessions

90

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Speakers 2025

Investment Vernissage_

Your springboard for investments and innovation

The Waterkant Investment Vernissage connects capital-seeking start-ups with hand-picked business angels and venture capitalists from Northern Europe - in an exclusive atmosphere with a sea view. Whether as an investor or founder: make valuable contacts, discover innovative business ideas and recognize market trends before they become big.

 

WHEN // June 19 // 8 p.m. invite only_

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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!

“The Waterkant Festival, I have to say this very clearly, has a really great atmosphere, has an international character and that is so important for our future in the country.”

Dirk Schrödter, State Chancellery of Schleswig-Holstein at the Waterkant Festival 2023

Expo Area_

Your company at the festival.

The Waterkant Expo Area is the opportunity to make your company visible at the festival - right next to the Future Stage, the festival's central stage. 

Benefit from maximum visibility, direct interaction with a diverse audience and the opportunity to make valuable contacts. In the midst of the festival action, we offer the perfect platform to put your brand in the spotlight and present your company in an innovative environment.

 

You want to be there? Write to us and we will plan your presence at the Waterkant Festival 2025 together!

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