• Techsylvania 2025 returns on June 25–26th in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with global tech leaders
• This edition’s topics include startup resilience, employment in the AI era, and regulated market strategies
• The event features 40+ speakers from companies like GitHub, Revolut, TikTok, and World Bank
• Additionally, attendees are to expect curated networking, startup pitches, executive roundtables, and more exclusive experiences

Techsylvania 2025 returns with a bold, unfiltered lens on the future of technology, business, and leadership. Taking place on June 25–26, 2025, at the conference’s canon venue—the Cluj Innovation Park in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, this year’s edition promises engaging discussions and deep insights from some of the world’s most influential tech voices.

Attendees will gain a front-row seat to candid conversations about building and leading high-performing teams, navigating startup culture, and learning from the hard-won lessons of visionary founders. The conference also delves into the evolving landscape of venture capital, offering new global perspectives on funding and growth.

Industry leaders will unpack the branding of the future of money, explore how national payment systems are being modernized, and examine the transformation of private equity—where investments now span from semiconductor companies to football clubs within a single fund. Additional sessions will spotlight the rise of betting tech, the growth of search funds, and the unconventional paths shaping today’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, technologist, or industry observer, Techsylvania 2025 offers a unique opportunity to challenge your thinking, connect with global innovators, and engage in the raw, real conversations shaping tomorrow’s tech landscape.

Speakers and Agenda

Techsylvania 2025 features over 40 global and regional speakers, highlighting visionary leaders who are redefining technology and innovation. The event showcases influential voices shaping the future across industries through groundbreaking ideas, bold thinking, and transformative insights. This year’s lineup includes:

• Cornel Amariei, Founder and CEO at .lumen
• Giuseppe Castelbuono, Chief Digital & Information Officer at UniCredit Bank Romania
• Kyle Daigle, COO at GitHub
• Cristian Dascalu, Founding Partner at GapMinder VC
• Amy Jean Doherty, CIO and VP Information and Technology Solutions at World Bank Group
• Sacha Dragic, Founder and Board Member at Superbet
• Jaco Fok, Chief Evangelist at FlowX AI
• Philipp Kandal, Chairman at Techsylvania
• Karrista Rayment, Technology Service Owner at Bank of England
• Robert Schröder, Head of Communication at European Innovation Council
• Leor Stern, Product Management Director at Google Research
• Kathy Wang, Head of AR Product at TikTok
• Vlad Yatsenko, Co-Founder and CTO at Revolut 
• Check out the complete lineup here.

Their attention will be drawn to such themes as:

• Organizational culture strategies in the sports betting and gaming industry
• Engineering leadership and talent scaling in developer tooling and data platforms
• Disruption and innovation in edtech through generative AI
• Building integrated B2B sales ecosystems for fintech and infrastructure startups
• The role of AI agents in preserving employment across industrial automation and service sectors
• Addressing misinformation and hallucinations in generative AI and machine learning models
• Growth tactics for tech companies operating in regulated markets
• Diversified investment models in private equity, spanning semiconductors and sports assets
• Operational scaling in mid-market private firms and banking-tech hybrids
• Ethical frameworks guiding AI deployment in biotech, defense, and neurotech
• Emerging capital strategies and trends in global venture capital
• Resilience and adaptability lessons from founders in consumer tech and healthtech startups
• Check out the full agenda here.

Additionally

The organizers have also prepared curated experiences to enhance the attendee’s experience through targeted networking, brand exposure, and executive-level engagement opportunities.:

• Exhibition Area: A dedicated expo space where brands showcase products and strengthen visibility among 5,000+ attendees
• Executive Experience: A premium pass granting access to exclusive lounges, private receptions, and guided VIP events
• Executive Roundtables: Intimate 1.5‑hour sessions of up to 10 leaders, fostering deep-dive discussions and collaboration
• Startup Alley: A central area for startups to pitch innovations to investors, media, and partners
• Matchmaking Area: Facilitated 1-on-1 meetings between executives, founders, and investors via a pre-event platform

In a Nutshell

• Where: Cluj Innovation Park, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
• When: June 25-26th 2025
• More information at the event’s website
• Tickets here