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About
Q-Summit
Q-Summit is Germany’s most important conference for entrepreneurship and
innovation solely organized by students.
With over 1400 participants, Q is the biggest conference at the University of Mannheim.
Q-Summit 2024
Key Topics of Q-Summit 2024
BUSINESS IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD
This topic will cover methods on how to scale a startup or business from local to global, the barriers to entry and supporting factors. We will explore how values and cultures influence business and what impact this can have on the globalization of one’s own country.
ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
This topic covers essential values and mindset for embarking the startup journey, strategies for self-improvement, and resilience in overcoming setbacks during challenging times. We’ll also cover, how to find out what characterizes successful founders, how they stand out and whether success can be planned or is influenced by luck.
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
With this topic, we focuses on innovation and digitalization, covering a wide range of technological trends like Al, VR, AR and MR, the Internet of Things, and the Metaverse. Our primary emphasis lies in the technological revolution and digital transformation within the business landscape.
The Summit
What can you expect from Q-Summit 2024?
Q-Summit is not only about inspiring speeches.
At Q we foster a culture of exchange, inspiration and empowerment through interactive workshops, exciting pitch battles, multiple networking events and much more.
Q is meant to be an event of sharing ideas and insights, fueling your inner flames and bringing together a community of doers!
Why Q?
What Q-Summit has in store for you
Inspiration
Get inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit at Q!
Listen to controversial speeches, exciting pitch battles and join an interactive workshop conducted by Q-Summit’s partners.
Networking
Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.
Job Opportunities
Q-Summit is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to successful corporate partners and high-potential startups. Take your chance to convince them, that you are the perfect fit for their vacancy!
Funding
Q’s quest is to interconnect entrepreneurial minds and to foster Germany’s startup ecosystem. Meet top-tier investors and bring your startup to the next level.
Pitch Battles
Take your chance to pitch your startup on the main stage in front of top-tier investors and the entire Q-Summit audience.
Recruiting
Planning to expand your startup? Among our highly qualified business and tech students you will definitely find the perfect fit!
Investing
Find the perfect fit for your investment portfolio among passionate startups and conclude your next promising deal!
Networking
Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.
Investor Speed Dating
Take part in our investor speed dating and meet Germany’s most promising early stage startups.
Corporate Speed Dating
Take part in our Corporate Speed dating and meet our highly qualified business and tech students! Get to know them in an individual conversation and use your chance to recruit.
Networking
Q-Summit is a dynamic hub bringing together Europe’s brightest minds of the academic, startup and corporate world. Be inspired and expand your network.
Workshops
Hosting a workshop and therefore working together with a small group of our inquisitive students provides the best opportunity to impart your knowledge and give valuable insights about your work!
Q-Summit is the major platform to develop young prospective talents by connecting diverse personalities of the startup ecosystem.
The Board (Q2024)
When motivated people come together to challenge the status quo, amazing things can be achieved! Q-Summit brings together the most inspiring, innovative and forward-thinking people, the innovation and entrepreneurship space has to offer. Get to know the Q-Summit spirit.
