How to Web Conference 2025 announces agenda: AI-powered innovation, European startup success, and building a better tech future

Bucharest, September 9 – How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology event in Eastern Europe, announced its agenda for this year’s event, offering a program designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and expert guidance to drive innovation and growth. The agenda features visionary presentations from global technology leaders, insights from top-tier venture… Read more »

Over 550 startups will access growth and funding opportunities at How to Web Conference 2025

Early-stage startups can benefit from significant opportunities for growth, investment, and visibility at the most important event dedicated to startups and technology in the region. Bucharest, August 20, 2025 – How to Web Conference, the most important startup and technology event in Eastern Europe, will host multiple programs and formats for over 550 startups at… Read more »

The Road to Spotlight: 20 Startups That Made It into the Semifinals

Hundreds of startups applied between May and September. Twenty made it through the selection process. You’re about to meet the founders who built these early stage tech solutions and earned their spot in Eastern Europe’s premier startup competition. What is Spotlight? Spotlight is the leading How to Web Conference’s matchmaking program and competition for the… Read more »

How to Web Conference 2024: Global Expertise and Opportunities Between October 2-3

Bucharest, Romania – [10.04.2024] – How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe, announces its 2024 edition with a focus on in-depth learning and international networking opportunities. Taking place on October 2-3 at the Face Convention Center Bucharest, the conference promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry professionals seeking… Read more »

How to Web Conference 2024: Global Expertise and Opportunities Between October 2-3

Bucharest, Romania – [10.04.2024] – How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe, announces its 2024 edition with a focus on in-depth learning and international networking opportunities. Taking place on October 2-3 at the Face Convention Center Bucharest, the conference promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry professionals seeking… Read more »

How to Web Conference 2024: Global Expertise and Opportunities Between October 2-3

Bucharest, Romania – [10.04.2024] – How to Web Conference, the leading startup and technology conference in Eastern Europe, announces its 2024 edition with a focus on in-depth learning and international networking opportunities. Taking place on October 2-3 at the Face Convention Center Bucharest, the conference promises to be a pivotal gathering for industry professionals seeking… Read more »

Taming the Culture Dragon: How to Build and Maintain a Strong Company Culture

Let’s face it, every startup has battled a beast – the dreaded Culture Dragon. This mythical threat can change from a harmless annoyance (think disinterested workers) to a full-on nightmare (think high turnover and teams that don’t work together). But fear not, brave entrepreneurs –  this scaly symbol of your company culture can be tamed,… Read more »

Experiment Like a Scientist, Cultivate Growth Like a Gardener: Simple Strategies for Sustainable Success

  Let’s face it, the world of growth can feel like a wild garden at times. You’re constantly nurturing ideas, testing approaches, and analyzing results – all in pursuit of that elusive growth blossom. But fear not, fearless cultivator!  This post will equip you with the tools and strategies to navigate the exciting, and sometimes… Read more »

Metrics for Measuring Culture: Can It Be Done?

Company culture is what makes a workplace either a successful hub or a soul-crushing vortex. To measure it feels like using a sieve to catch smoke, but we all know it’s important. So, can we really use cold, hard data to look closely at something that seems so subjective as culture? The answer, like a… Read more »

Finding the Perfect Fit: Shape Up and the Tools That Empower Your Team

Picture your development team in the trenches. They’re working on a critical project, the pressure is on, and deadlines are looming.  A lot is going on, but there is one question that keeps coming up: Are we using the right tools? Traditional project management software often promotes a “one-size-fits-all” approach, promising to be the silver… Read more »

From Feature Factory to Visionary Leader: Why OKRs Matter in Product Roadmaps

There are a lot of different ways to run a respectable and profitable business, but there are limited ways to build a business that’s going to take off and really scale. In her How to Web Conference 2023 talk, product management guru Jana Bastow painted a clear picture of the dangers of a feature-driven approach to… Read more »

How to Web 2023 brought together over 2,500 international participants, 60 global speakers, and an investment prize of €880,000 for the best Eastern European startup

Bucharest, October 5, 2023 – The How to Web 2023 conference was the meeting place for technology and innovation enthusiasts from Eastern Europe. Over 2,500 participants from 26 countries gathered in Bucharest on 4 and 5 October to discover industry best practices, connect with experts and investors and take part in the region’s largest startup… Read more »

Spotlight on Veridion: Redefining the Future of Company Intelligence

We are lucky to witness innovation being born with so many avant-garde startups that go through our Spotlight program and competition. Veridion is one of our Spotlight Alumni, and also one of the startups that encompasses the very essence of what we call #builder at How to Web. Veridion is the startup that started as… Read more »

From Founder to Funder: Apostolos Apostolakis on Building and Backing Startups

In the ever-evolving landscape of startups and technology, the journey from entrepreneur to investor is a path less travelled but equally impactful. Apostolos Apostolakis, the Co-Founder and Partner at Venture Friends, has not only embarked on this journey but has also left an indelible mark on the world of entrepreneurship and innovation. Apostolos has co-founded… Read more »

40+ of the most promising startups from Eastern Europe compete for the €880,000 investment prize on the How to Web Conference’ stage

40+ technology startups from across Eastern Europe have been selected to participate in this year’s edition of Spotlight, the program and competition dedicated to early-stage startups, part of the How to Web Conference.   [Bucharest, 23.08.2023] On October 4th and 5th, Spotlight will bring together in front of the 2,500 participants of How to Web… Read more »