October 22-23, 2025

October 22-23, 2025

Prague

Prague

Experience the power of engagement

in

venture investing

250

Venture

investors

250

Venture

investors

250

Venture

investors

100

Startup

Founders

100

Startup

Founders

100

Startup

Founders

40+

TOP

Speakers

40+

TOP

Speakers

40+

TOP

Speakers

10+

Side

events

10+

Side

events

10+

Side

events

About the Conference

About the Conference

Welcome to Engaged.Investments, the leading international conference dedicated to early-stage tech investors and startup founders primarily from Central and Eastern Europe. Our mission is to boost cross-border investments and stimulate mutual collaboration between regions.

The comprehensive agenda will kick off with the Investors’ Conference on the first day, featuring up to 250 business angels, LPs, GPs, and other venture players, along with insightful panel discussions and workshops. On the second day, up to 100 founders from the portfolios of these investors, ranging from pre-seed to Series A stage, will pitch and strive for funding. The event is complemented by a variety of side events, all designed to facilitate meaningful connections.

Last year speakers

Learn from experienced investors with proven track records from thriving startup ecosystems.

Pedro Santos Vieira

General Partner

500 Global

RYTIS VITKAUSKAS

Partner

Dig Ventures

PATRIK BACKMAN

General Partner

Open Ocean VC

NICO SCHOENENBERGER

Investment Team

10x Founders

PETR ŠÍMA

Managing Partner

DEPO Ventures

ORY WEIHS

Founder & Investor

Shalem Endowment Fund

MICHAL PĚCHOUČEK

Ex CTO At Avast/ Gen

Investor with Evolution Equity

MARVIN LIAO

Partner

Diaspora Ventures

See all

Pedro Santos Vieira

General Partner

500 Global

RYTIS VITKAUSKAS

Partner

Dig Ventures

PATRIK BACKMAN

General Partner

Open Ocean VC

NICO SCHOENENBERGER

Investment Team

10x Founders

PETR ŠÍMA

Managing Partner

DEPO Ventures

ORY WEIHS

Founder & Investor

Shalem Endowment Fund

MICHAL PĚCHOUČEK

Ex CTO At Avast/ Gen

Investor with Evolution Equity

MARVIN LIAO

Partner

Diaspora Ventures

See all

Pedro Santos Vieira

General Partner

500 Global

RYTIS VITKAUSKAS

Partner

Dig Ventures

PATRIK BACKMAN

General Partner

Open Ocean VC

NICO SCHOENENBERGER

Investment Team

10x Founders

PETR ŠÍMA

Managing Partner

DEPO Ventures

ORY WEIHS

Founder & Investor

Shalem Endowment Fund

MICHAL PĚCHOUČEK

Ex CTO At Avast/ Gen

Investor with Evolution Equity

MARVIN LIAO

Partner

Diaspora Ventures

See all

Join expert

panels

hands—on workshop and more

agenda 2024

Day 1

Day 2

9.15 - 9.30

Keynote: Future of Investing in startups in Eurasia

Pedro Santos Vieira

9.30 - 10.05

Panel Discussion: Digital Armor: Where Cyber Security Meets Opportunity

Andreas Barthelmes

Karel Obluk

Simon Bauwens

Eduard Kučera

Alexander Morari

10.05 - 10.35

Fireside chat: Former Founders and Operators turning into Investors

Patrik Backman

Michal Pěchouček

Rytis Vitkauskas

10.35 - 11.10

Panel Discussion: All about exits (Secondary, M&A, IPO)

Ory Weihs

Ondřej Bartoš

Adam Kočík

Rain Tamm

Peter Brejčák

See all

agenda 2024

Day 1

Day 2

9.15 - 9.30

Keynote: Future of Investing in startups in Eurasia

Pedro Santos Vieira

9.30 - 10.05

Panel Discussion: Digital Armor: Where Cyber Security Meets Opportunity

Andreas Barthelmes

Karel Obluk

Simon Bauwens

Eduard Kučera

Alexander Morari

10.05 - 10.35

Fireside chat: Former Founders and Operators turning into Investors

Patrik Backman

Michal Pěchouček

Rytis Vitkauskas

10.35 - 11.10

Panel Discussion: All about exits (Secondary, M&A, IPO)

Ory Weihs

Ondřej Bartoš

Adam Kočík

Rain Tamm

Peter Brejčák

See all

Agenda 2024

Day 1

Day 2

9.15 - 9.30

Keynote: Future of Investing in startups in Eurasia

Pedro Santos Vieira

9.30 - 10.05

Panel Discussion: Digital Armor: Where Cyber Security Meets Opportunity

Andreas Barthelmes

Karel Obluk

Simon Bauwens

Eduard Kučera

Alexander Morari

10.05 - 10.35

Fireside chat: Former Founders and Operators turning into Investors

Patrik Backman

Michal Pěchouček

Rytis Vitkauskas

10.35 - 11.10

Panel Discussion: All about exits (Secondary, M&A, IPO)

Ory Weihs

Ondřej Bartoš

Adam Kočík

Rain Tamm

Peter Brejčák

See all

agenda 2024

Day 1

Day 2

9.15 - 9.30

Keynote: Future of Investing in startups in Eurasia

Pedro Santos Vieira

9.30 - 10.05

Panel Discussion: Digital Armor: Where Cyber Security Meets Opportunity

Andreas Barthelmes

Karel Obluk

Simon Bauwens

Eduard Kučera

Alexander Morari

10.05 - 10.35

Fireside chat: Former Founders and Operators turning into Investors

Patrik Backman

Michal Pěchouček

Rytis Vitkauskas

10.35 - 11.10

Panel Discussion: All about exits (Secondary, M&A, IPO)

Ory Weihs

Ondřej Bartoš

Adam Kočík

Rain Tamm

Peter Brejčák

See all

get ready for

EXpert panels, hands–on worskhops and more

EXpert panels, hands–on worskhops and more

PANEL DICSUSSIONS

Gain valuable insights from discussions with experienced investors offering diverse perspectives on current challenges and technology trends in the venture capital world.

PANEL DICSUSSIONS

Gain valuable insights from discussions with experienced investors offering diverse perspectives on current challenges and technology trends in the venture capital world.

PANEL DICSUSSIONS

Gain valuable insights from discussions with experienced investors offering diverse perspectives on current challenges and technology trends in the venture capital world.

PANEL DICSUSSIONS

Gain valuable insights from discussions with experienced investors offering diverse perspectives on current challenges and technology trends in the venture capital world.

WORKSHOPS

Participate in practical, interactive workshops designed for small groups and delve deep into niche topics faced by investors today.

WORKSHOPS

Participate in practical, interactive workshops designed for small groups and delve deep into niche topics faced by investors today.

WORKSHOPS

Participate in practical, interactive workshops designed for small groups and delve deep into niche topics faced by investors today.

WORKSHOPS

Participate in practical, interactive workshops designed for small groups and delve deep into niche topics faced by investors today.

INVESTOR PITCH

Experience the unique reverse pitch format where investors present their opportunities to fellow investors in order to increase visibility, raise funds, or find co-investors.

INVESTOR PITCH

Experience the unique reverse pitch format where investors present their opportunities to fellow investors in order to increase visibility, raise funds, or find co-investors.

INVESTOR PITCH

Experience the unique reverse pitch format where investors present their opportunities to fellow investors in order to increase visibility, raise funds, or find co-investors.

INVESTOR PITCH

Experience the unique reverse pitch format where investors present their opportunities to fellow investors in order to increase visibility, raise funds, or find co-investors.

STARTUP FAIR

Elevate your portfolio by showcasing your founders to leading investors and discover new investment opportunities.

STARTUP FAIR

Elevate your portfolio by showcasing your founders to leading investors and discover new investment opportunities.

STARTUP FAIR

Elevate your portfolio by showcasing your founders to leading investors and discover new investment opportunities.

STARTUP FAIR

Elevate your portfolio by showcasing your founders to leading investors and discover new investment opportunities.

NETWORKING

Expand your professional network of partners, investors, founders, and make deals in an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

NETWORKING

Expand your professional network of partners, investors, founders, and make deals in an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

NETWORKING

Expand your professional network of partners, investors, founders, and make deals in an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

NETWORKING

Expand your professional network of partners, investors, founders, and make deals in an intimate and engaging atmosphere.

SIDE EVENTS

Create even more meaningful connections through side events such as separate dinners, brunches, or afterparties for particular groups.

SIDE EVENTS

Create even more meaningful connections through side events such as separate dinners, brunches, or afterparties for particular groups.

SIDE EVENTS

Create even more meaningful connections through side events such as separate dinners, brunches, or afterparties for particular groups.

SIDE EVENTS

Create even more meaningful connections through side events such as separate dinners, brunches, or afterparties for particular groups.

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