◆ Official Event Programme · Thursday → Sunday · 09:00–18:00 · Applies to all editions ◆
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25 cities · 2026–2027Every edition Thursday to Sunday09:00–18:00 dailyThursday B2B Summit · Friday–Sunday Consumer + B2B Festival
◆ 25 CITIES ◆ 2026–2027 ◆ 4 DAYS ◆
Official Event Programme · TECH NEXUS Investments Show™ · Applies to all editions

Event Programme & Schedule

One show, four different days — the same rhythm in every city. Thursday: B2B Tech & Investment Summit. Friday to Sunday: Consumer & B2B Tech Festival across twelve experience zones. Doors 09:00–18:00 every day; timings are indicative and confirmed in each city's on-site programme.

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At a glance

4Days · Thu → Sun
1+3B2B Summit · Festival Days
12Experience Zones
09–18Every Day
0+Exhibitors on the Floor
01
Thursday · 09:00–18:00 · B2B

B2B Tech & Investment Summit

Connect • Build • Invest • Grow. Technology companies, founders, startups, investors, family offices, venture capital, corporate buyers, retailers, distributors and hosted buyers.

  1. 08:30Doors · Check-in

    Accreditation & Business Welcome

    Badge collection for exhibitors, speakers, delegates, investors and hosted buyers. Coffee, first introductions, floor orientation.

    Check-inNetworking
    Exhibitors · Speakers · Delegates · Investors
  2. 09:00Opening

    Opening Keynote · Experience What's Next

    The summit opens with the TECH NEXUS keynote: where AI, robotics, mobility and consumer technology meet capital and markets.

    Keynote
    All delegates
  3. 09:30 – 13:00Investment Forum

    Investment Forum · Capital Meets Technology

    Investor panels, sector briefings and company presentations — AI, robotics, mobility, FinTech, consumer tech and digital infrastructure.

    Investment ForumPanelsPresentations
    Investors · Family Offices · VCs · Founders
  4. 10:00 – 18:00All day

    Business Matchmaking & Hosted Buyer Meetings

    Pre-booked one-to-one meetings at the booths and in the B2B lounge — distribution, reseller partnerships, licensing, pilots, sourcing and investment.

    MatchmakingDistributionPartnerships
    Exhibitors · Buyers · Distributors · Retailers
  5. 10:00 – 17:00Pitch stage

    Startup Showcase · Pitch Sessions

    Selected startups pitch to investors, corporate buyers and the summit audience in rolling sessions; Startup Showcase booths open all day.

    StartupsPitchesShowcase
    Startups · Investors · Corporate Buyers
  6. 10:00 – 18:00Expo floor

    Expo Floor · B2B Preview & Product Launches

    Exhibitors open the floor to summit delegates — B2B previews, first showings and official launches in the Product Launch Arena.

    Product LaunchesB2B Preview
    All delegates
  7. 13:00 – 14:00Lunch

    Networking Lunch

    Hosted tables by sector — AI, robotics, mobility, gaming, smart living, FinTech — sit with your field, or cross over.

    Networking
    All delegates
  8. 14:00 – 17:30Masterclasses

    Masterclasses · Build, Scale, Fund

    Practitioner masterclasses on go-to-market, AI adoption, fundraising, distribution and international expansion.

    MasterclassesGrowth
    Founders · Executives · Professionals
  9. 15:00 – 17:00By approval

    Investors Roundtable & Investment Pitch Summit

    Closed-door roundtable and curated founder meetings for Investment Pitch Summit pass holders and approved investors.

    InvestorsRoundtableApproval required
    Investors · Family Offices · Selected Founders
  10. 17:30 – 18:00Close

    B2B Networking Reception

    Closing drinks on the floor — confirm follow-ups and book weekend meetings.

    Reception
    All delegates
02
Friday · 09:00–18:00 · Consumers + B2B

Consumer & B2B Tech Festival · Day 1

See it • Try it • Experience it • Buy it. The twelve experience zones open to the public while B2B meetings continue in the lounge.

  1. 09:00Doors

    Festival Day 1 Opens · Consumers + B2B

    The full floor opens: twelve experience zones, exhibitor demos and the B2B lounge for continuing meetings.

    Consumers + B2BExperience Zones
    Everyone
  2. 09:30 – 17:00Main stage

    AI & Future Technology Stage

    Keynotes, expert talks and live AI demonstrations — agents, generative AI, machine learning in products and everyday life.

    AITalksDemos
    Everyone
  3. 10:00 – 18:00Launch Arena

    Product Launch Arena · Day 1

    Official launches and first showings from exhibitors; press and creator sessions after each launch.

    Product LaunchesPress
    Everyone
  4. 10:00 – 18:00Zones

    Robotics, Mobility & Drone Demonstrations

    Robots in action, EV and micromobility test zone, drone and aviation technology showcases.

    RoboticsMobilityDrones
    Everyone
  5. 10:00 – 17:00B2B lounge

    B2B Meetings & Hosted Buyers · Day 2

    Matchmaking continues — retailers, distributors and corporate buyers meet exhibitors between festival sessions.

    B2BMatchmaking
    Exhibitors · Buyers · Distributors
  6. 11:00 – 17:00Masterclasses

    Festival Masterclasses

    Short practical masterclasses for consumers and professionals — AI tools, smart home, creator tech, gaming setups.

    Masterclasses
    Everyone
  7. 12:00 – 18:00Shopping

    Expo Shopping & Show-only Offers

    Approved exhibitors sell on the floor — launch bundles, gadgets, wearables and show-only prices.

    ShoppingExpo Prices
    Everyone
  8. 18:00Close

    Day 1 Closes

    Floor closes; Saturday and Sunday passes at the box office and on Universe.

    Close
    Everyone
03
Saturday · 09:00–18:00 · Consumers + B2B · Awards Evening

Festival · Day 2 & TECH NEXUS Awards

The Saturday Expo Entry Pass day — gaming, VR & AR, robotics, mobility test zone, startup public day and the awards evening.

  1. 09:00Doors

    Festival Day 2 Opens

    Saturday Expo Entry Pass day — the busiest day on the floor.

    Consumers + B2BExperience Zones
    Everyone
  2. 09:30 – 17:00Stages

    Technology, Gaming & Smart Living Stages

    Talks, shows and live demos across the stages — gaming & VR, smart home, wearables, creator economy, future cities.

    TalksShows
    Everyone
  3. 10:00 – 18:00Launch Arena

    Product Launch Arena · Day 2

    More official launches, first showings and hands-on demos.

    Product LaunchesDemos
    Everyone
  4. 10:00 – 17:00Startup Showcase

    Startup Showcase · Public Day

    Startups demo to consumers, creators and buyers; audience voting opens for the Startup Award.

    StartupsShowcaseVoting
    Everyone
  5. 10:00 – 18:00Zones

    Gaming, VR & AR · Robotics · Mobility Test Zone

    Play, test and ride — the experience zones run at full capacity.

    GamingVR & ARTest Zone
    Everyone
  6. 12:00 – 18:00Shopping

    Expo Shopping · Show-only Offers

    Show-only bundles and launch pricing direct from the brands.

    ShoppingExpo Prices
    Everyone
  7. 17:00 – 19:00Awards

    TECH NEXUS Awards & Entertainment Evening

    Awards for innovation, startups, products and design, followed by the entertainment programme.

    AwardsEntertainment
    Everyone · Ticket holders
  8. 19:00Close

    Saturday Closes

    Sunday passes at the box office and on Universe.

    Close
    Everyone
04
Sunday · 09:00–18:00 · Consumers + B2B

Festival Finale · Day 3

Final launches, startup finals, expo shopping and the community close.

  1. 09:00Doors

    Festival Finale Opens

    Return to the exhibitors that interest you most; final day of demos and offers.

    Consumers + B2BGo Deeper
    Everyone
  2. 09:30 – 16:00Stages

    Future Mobility, Smart Living & Creator Stages

    Final talks and shows — EVs and future mobility, smart living, creators and future cities.

    TalksShows
    Everyone
  3. 10:00 – 16:00Launch Arena

    Product Launch Arena · Final Showings

    Last launches and encore demos of the weekend's highlights.

    Product LaunchesDemos
    Everyone
  4. 10:00 – 16:00Startup Showcase

    Startup Showcase Finals

    Finalists present on stage; Startup Award presented at 15:30.

    StartupsFinalsAward
    Everyone
  5. 10:00 – 16:00B2B lounge

    Follow-up Meetings & Deal Desk

    Exhibitors, buyers, distributors and investors close the loop on weekend conversations.

    B2BFollow-ups
    Exhibitors · Buyers · Investors
  6. 12:00 – 17:00Shopping

    Expo Shopping · Final Day

    Last chance for launch bundles and show-only prices.

    ShoppingExpo Prices
    Everyone
  7. 16:00 – 17:30Community

    Connections & Community

    Members' meet-up, exhibitor thank-you and preview of the next TECH NEXUS city.

    CommunityMembers
    Everyone
  8. 18:00Close

    Edition Closes

    See you at the next city.

    Close
    Everyone

Always Live on the Floor

Running across all four days, Thursday to Sunday, in every city.

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Product Launch Arena

Official launches, first showings and encore demos every day on the main stage.

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Twelve Experience Zones

AI, robotics, startups, mobility, drones, travel tech, smart living, gaming, launches, demos, future cities, awards.

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B2B Lounge & Matchmaking

Pre-booked meetings, hosted buyers and the deal desk from Thursday through Sunday.

Who exhibits

Brands, Companies & Startups

  • Technology brands
  • AI companies
  • Consumer electronics & gadgets
  • Robotics
  • Software & SaaS
  • Wearables
  • Gaming
  • Smart home
  • EV & automotive tech
  • Drones
  • Startups
  • Technology retailers
Who attends

Consumers, Business & Capital

  • Consumers & families
  • Business leaders & entrepreneurs
  • Corporate buyers & retailers
  • Investors, family offices & VCs
  • Founders & creators
  • Technology professionals
Refund & Postponement Policy. If an edition is postponed, tickets transfer automatically to the rescheduled dates. Ticket transfer or cancellation requests are accepted up to 2 days before the event. Online ticket sales close 2 days before the event. Every edition: Thursday to Sunday, doors 09:00–18:00 daily.

Take It With You

The programme, the calendar and the ecosystem.

One Ticket. Four Days. Twelve Zones.

Choose your city in the calendar and book — online sales close 2 days before the event.

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TECH NEXUS Editions 2026–2027

25 cities, one 4-day format: Thursday B2B Tech & Investment Summit, Friday–Sunday Consumer & B2B Tech Festival. Full calendar →