The Female Founders Summit returns on September 7, 2026, celebrating its Düsseldorf debut this year.
This special event brings together visionary founders, powerful entrepreneurs, and compelling figures from the startup scene. Look forward to an afternoon filled with inspiring keynotes, insightful panel discussions, exciting startup pitches, and valuable networking opportunities.
The program kicks off at 3:00 PM with the official opening. Afterward, successful founders will share insights into their stories, challenges, and key takeaways. They will discuss what drove them on their journeys, the hurdles they overcame, and the lessons other founders can apply to their own paths.
To wrap things up, a networking session and exhibition area offer the chance to make new contacts, exchange ideas, and generate fresh momentum for the region’s female founder community.
Note: Further details regarding the agenda will follow soon.
Applications for startups are now open. Secure your spot, showcase your vision, and become part of an event that boosts the visibility, connectivity, and empowerment of female founders.
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Special thanks go to Techniker Krankenkasse and Wirtschaftsförderung Düsseldorf for their valuable support.
The INSPIRE! Network NRW is a cooperation partner for the event. INSPIRE! is a platform dedicated to female-led startups and female entrepreneurship across North Rhine-Westphalia, and is an initiative of Wirtschaftsförderung Düsseldorf.