Conference Agenda
A working day designed to maximise the chance that the right people meet. The entire event takes place at Peron Conference Hall in Ložionica, Belgrade.
Peron Conference Hall in Ložionica, Belgrade, Ulica Ideja 2
Where conversations start — and deals begin.
Arrive, grab your badge, coffee in hand.
First conversations start here — not when the program begins.
Why RiSEE exists — and why now.
A quick look at the vision, the people behind it, and how we connect SEE founders with the US market.
Tipten Troidl, Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy, opens the conference — on why cross-Atlantic collaboration matters more than ever.
A perspective on building bridges between ecosystems — especially when things are not so predictable.
Three founders. $100M+ raised. No filters.
No polished stories — just what actually happened: mistakes, wrong bets, things that didn't work… and what finally did.
Not a "break" — this is where most of the value happens.
Follow up on conversations. Start new ones.
8 startups. 6 investors. No room for fluff.
Top startups from the Scale SEE Accelerator pitch in front of a live jury.
The best 2 win a fully funded trip to San Francisco with The European Startup Embassy.
Eat, reset, and continue the conversations that actually matter.
Two deep-dive, practical sessions running in parallel — pick one and pre-register. Limited seats per workshop.
The QA team at Tech Tailors breaks down the real risks behind AI-generated code — why users so often hit the bugs first, what poor QA actually costs the business, and how to put a lightweight, startup-ready testing system in place. Real examples and open discussion.
Neubase walks non-US founders through setting up and running a US company remotely — LLC vs C-Corp, US banking and payment processors, tax and compliance, and how a US entity strengthens client, investor, and growth conversations. Practical steps and real trade-offs, not legal theory.
Venue: Peron Hall
20 startups. 2 minutes each.
A high-energy pitching session where selected startups present their business in just 2 minutes — no Q&A, no slides overload, just sharp storytelling and clarity.
Your audience is composed of 20+ angels and VCs, and if they like what they hear, we'll matchmake you directly at the conference.
Applications will be sent via email once you are approved for the ticket.
Direct access to experienced founders, operators, and U.S. experts.
At every conference, people want to speak to the most high-level people in the room — usually the speakers themselves. Here you have that chance: book a 5-minute in-person meeting and make it count.
Track 1 — 1:1 Office Sessions: Meet speakers and U.S. operators in a focused 5-minute session to discuss your biggest challenges, get feedback, or explore collaboration opportunities. ⚠️ Pre-booked slots only. Between 50–70 applicants.
Track 2 — Open Networking Zone: A more informal space to connect with other founders, investors, and attendees — even if you don't have a scheduled meeting.
Venue: Bee Centar Silosi, Dunavski kej 46, Belgrade
You made connections during the day. Now let's see which ones actually stick.
Expect music, rakia, a bit of chaos, and the kind of Serbian nightlife energy that turns "nice to meet you" into something more real.
No agenda. No name tags. Just people, drinks, and a long night ahead.
08:00 – 10:30
Capacity: 50 people
Venue: TBD
No slides. No pitching. No pretending everything is going great.
Just founders talking to founders — about what's actually hard, what's broken, and what's working right now.
If you're building, struggling, scaling, or figuring things out — come have breakfast with us.
From 19:00
Capacity: 40 people
Venue: Moxy Hotel
No decks. No cold pitches. No chasing investors around the room.
Just a curated group of VCs and angels sitting down to talk openly — about deals, what they're really looking for, and what's actually happening in the market right now.
The kind of conversations that usually happen behind closed doors, now happen over dinner.
Venue
Peron Conference Hall. A converted industrial space in the heart of the city — Belgrade’s home for tech and design events. The entire two-day program takes place here.
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Hotel Partner
Moxy Belgrade is a boutique hotel in the heart of the city — 131 smart, cozy rooms, a gym, a vibrant community space next to a 24/7 bar, and a full-service restaurant serving international specialties. A fresh, playful twist on the Belgrade hotel scene.
The spirit of Belgrade runs through every corner — striking murals, urban details, and unmistakable local vibe woven into the design, décor, and storytelling.
Moxy is an official partner of RiSEE Summit. Use the link below to book with a 30% discount on room + breakfast during the conference.
Apply to attend
Applications close once we’ve filled the room. Our team reviews each one and confirms within a few days.
