Pitch & demo
A place on the Startup Stage and the Expo floor to demo live, in front of 3,000+ attendees actively looking for what's next.
National Delegations
Every country has its builders. Bring yours to build.
National Delegations give your country's most promising startups a unified presence at How to Web Conference 2026 — structured exposure, curated investor meetings, and a place on the map among 40+ nations. October 6–8, Face Convention Center, Bucharest.
Why bring a delegation
What bringing a delegation delivers
01
National visibility
Country branding and a dedicated booth in front of 3,000+ tech professionals, founders, and investors.
02
A structured selection process
Clear, criteria-based eligibility so you know exactly which startups represent your ecosystem best.
03
Direct investor access
Curated meetings between your delegation and the funds and corporates in the room.
04
Impact you can report back
Startups, meetings, and leads tracked and shared with you after the event.
For your nominees
What your startups get
- Full conference access: keynotes, content tracks, and networking
- Pitching and showcase opportunities in front of regional and international investors
- 1:1 meetings with investors and possible partners
- Market credibility through delegation branding
- A dedicated booth on the Expo floor
- Side event access across the city
Inside the conference
The startup experience
What a delegation startup actually gets across three days in Bucharest.
Matchmaking
Curated 1:1 meetings with the investors and corporates most relevant to your stage and sector, scheduled ahead of the event.
A dedicated booth
Pitch under your country's flag from a booth on the Expo floor, branded as part of your national delegation.
Side event access
Extend the conversation into the city — access to the side events running across Bucharest every night of the conference.
Before you apply
Eligibility
Who can apply
Corporate startup programs, governmental agencies, accelerators, and hubs supporting a national startup ecosystem.
Delegation size
5–10 startups per country.
Startup eligibility
Product launched within the last 5 years, under €5M raised to date.
Process
How it works
1
Apply
Tell us about your organization and the ecosystem you represent.
2
Select your startups
Nominate 5–10 startups that meet the eligibility criteria.
3
Get confirmed
We review your application and confirm the final delegation list.
4
Prepare
Receive event details, the agenda, and pitching guidelines ahead of the conference.
5
Attend
Your delegation joins Demo Day and the Conference to pitch, network, and take meetings.
6
Follow up
We share contacts, feedback, and an impact summary with you after the event.
Application form
Bring a delegation
Founder looking to join a delegation? Delegations are organized through partner organizations, not individual applications. Reach out and we'll help you find your country's delegation partner — or start one.
Every country builds. Make sure yours is in the room.
October 6–8, Bucharest. Bring your ecosystem's best startups to the stage where Eastern Europe's investors, corporates, and founders meet.