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Gründerwasen 2026
On October 7, 2026, Gründerwasen will bring together Baden-Württemberg’s entire startup ecosystem for a day in a festival tent at the Cannstatter Volksfest—over 1,500 founders, investors, and innovators.
Join other members of the cooperative at shared themed tables and take advantage of this discounted opportunity for joint visibility and on-site presence.
- More than 1,500 guests from the BW startup ecosystem
- Knowledge Forum, Startup Pitch Parade, and Evening Party
- Discounted themed tables for members (can be divided)
- MEMBER OFFER
"Where business meets the festival tent atmosphere."
What is that?
Gründerwasen is the first business conference held in a festival tent: a knowledge forum in the afternoon, a startup pitch parade on stage, and a big party in the evening. It brings together founders, investors, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and policymakers under one tent—at the Almhütte Royal at the Cannstatter Volksfest.
AI Alliance members are showcasing their own themed tables, alongside other members of the cooperative—covering topics such as AI ethics, the AI ecosystem, AI infrastructure, and AI in local communities.
Who is this for?
AI Alliance members whowish to network within Baden-Württemberg’s AI ecosystem, establish their position within the AI cluster, andmaintaina localpresence .
- October 7, 2026, starting at 12:00 p.m. · Almhütte Royal, Cannstatter Volksfest
- Theme tables can be shared among multiple members
- Booking & Payment Directly with the Organizer
One day. Three highlights.
From the VIP reception to the knowledge forum and pitch parade, all the way to the party—a day in the festival tent.
Knowledge Forum
2:00–4:00 p.m.
Eight topic clusters, moderated discussion tables, and co-founder matching—curated knowledge to help you shape the future, just like an Open Space.
Startup Pitch Parade
starting at 4 p.m.
30 startups, 3 tracks, one overall winner — 90 seconds per pitch in front of over 1,200 guests on the Main Stage.
Gründerwasen Party
starting at 7 p.m.
Awards ceremony, networking, and the main act at 9 p.m. — Celebrating entrepreneurship in the festival tent.
Highlights from the Gründerwasen 2025
Over 1,200 participants, more than 1 million media impressions, and 40 partners from across the ecosystem.
Terms and Conditions for Members
AI Alliance members can reserve a themed table in the AI Cluster for €660 instead of €880—the cost can be split among multiple members. Reservations and payments for the themed tables are handled through the AI Alliance. The registration deadline is September 15, 2026.
- MEMBER PRICE
How to Take Advantage of This Offer
Three steps to scheduling an appointment.
Express Interest
Please let the AI Alliance know if you are interested in co-hosting a themed roundtable.
Coordinate the topic and table assignments
We coordinate the focus areas and distribution of the thematic tables with interested members.
Join us
Book with the organizer—and join us at the Wasen on October 7, 2026.
About the Organizer
Startup Stuttgart e.V. has been active since 2011 and organizes the Gründerwasen—the first business conference held in a festival tent. The association brings together the startup ecosystem of the Stuttgart region: founders, investors, small and medium-sized businesses, universities, and policymakers.
Contact us
The AI Alliance team is here to answer any questions you may have about the event partnership.
For non-members