- How to Web 2025 returns this October, expecting 3,000+ attendees
- 100+ top speakers include thought leaders leaders from IVP, 20VC, Dexory, Rodeo Global, and BibleChat
- Startup opportunities feature Dealflow, Spotlight pitch, Demo Area, and curated showcases
- Interactive experience includes expert sessions, 30+ side events, and as selection of vibrant networking formats
On October 1–2nd, How to Web Conference returns to Bucharest’s Face Convention Center, once again transforming the city into a vibrant meeting point for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology in the CEE region. The two-day event expects no less than 3,000+ participants, 500 startups, and 100+ speakers, all coming together to explore the future of tech.
Featuring four curated stages, each designed around key industry themes, the Conference will spotlight the strategies behind Europe’s fastest-growing tech ventures and reputable unicorns. Attendees can expect insight-rich keynotes, founder stories, and practical takeaways from top global experts, visionary leaders, investors, and operators.
Beyond the main event, over 30 side events across the city will enhance networking and collaboration opportunities, offering participants diverse formats to connect and engage. Whether you’re a founder, product builder, investor, or enthusiast, the conference provides an ideal environment to gain knowledge, forge meaningful connections, and accelerate growth in a competitive digital landscape.
2025 Speakers
This year’s Conference will offer insights from thought-leaders shaping today’s technology landscape:
- As the creator of Bible Chat, Europe’s fastest-growing mobile app, Laurențiu-Victor Bălașa offers a masterclass in mobile success. He’ll unpack the product iterations, marketing moves, and community strategies that propelled BibleChat to the top. Attendees will gain practical tools for building, scaling, and sustaining user engagement in mobile-first ventures.
- Andrei Danescu, Co-Founder and CEO at Dexory, is reshaping warehouse operations with autonomous robotics, AI, and real-time analytics. At How to Web 2025, he’ll explore how Dexory is enabling smarter supply chains. His session will offer powerful insights for companies looking to digitize operations, boost efficiency, and harness robotics to drive data-driven decision-making.
- A key player at 20VC, Alexandre Dewez has backed startups that reached billion-dollar valuations. At the Conference, he’ll reveal what venture capitalists look for in today’s founders and delve into building trust with investors, crafting compelling narratives, and structuring companies for both growth and long-term impact.
- Alex Lim, General Partner at IVP, brings firsthand experience in scaling global tech giants like Slack, UiPath, and Deliveroo. At How to Web 2025, he will share how strategic capital, operational excellence, and timing align to fuel hyper-growth. His insights will help founders navigate VC relationships, scale responsibly, and attract global investment successfully.
- James Mayes, founder of Rodeo Global, will deliver actionable strategies for teams building great products. Drawing from real-world experience, he’ll focus on improving cross-functional collaboration, product delivery, and innovation processes, with a special attention to product managers, founders, and tech leaders working to align strategy with execution.
- Zoltan Vardy, author of The Launch Code, helps startups close multimillion-dollar deals and scale internationally. At the conference, he’ll reveal his structured approach to B2B growth—ideal for founders aiming to generate revenue faster. Learn how to build repeatable sales processes, approach enterprise clients confidently, and expand into global markets with strategic precision.
- and more. Follow the list of speakers as it grows here.
How To Web Experience and Opportunities
The 2025 edition of How to Web Conference promises a dynamic, hands-on experience Beyond mainstage presentations from international tech leaders, the event creates a highly interactive setting designed for real learning, genuine conversations, and strategic connections. Participants are welcome to take part in tailored sessions, expert-led discussions, and informal networking events that go far beyond traditional conference formats.
One of the core strengths of How to Web lies in its startup-focused programming. Founders from across Central and Eastern Europe will gain visibility and access to potential partners and investors, showcasing their innovations to a technology-driven audience. Attendees can engage directly with startup teams, explore regional entrepreneurial trends, and discover new products as they take shape in the emerging European ecosystem.
The content agenda will span key themes like AI, marketing, product development, and team leadership, all designed for practical application in today’s fast-paced business environments. Social elements—including pre-event networking and the closing party—round out the program, ensuring that collaboration continues beyond the stage.
Startups also benefit from structured opportunities like Dealflow (1:1 investor meetings), Spotlight (a pitch competition with high visibility), a Demo Area for product exposure, and curated Startup Showcases led by ecosystem partners.
In a Nutshell:
- Where: Face Convention Center, Bucharest, Romania
- When: October 1-2nd, 2025
- Tickets here, EUR 129-599, use promo code ITKEYMEDIA25 for 10% off for Builder Tickets
- Contact team@howtoweb.com for Team Package discounts
Kostiantyn is a freelance writer from Crimea but based in Lviv. He loves writing about IT and high tech because those topics are always upbeat and he’s an inherent optimist!
