Energy, connections and a fresh start for the New Wirschaftswunder
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A look back at HTGF Family Day 2026
Just when Europe needs a new direction, the people who will shape it are coming together here.
On 11 and 12 May, the HTGF Family Day took place for the third time in Berlin – and once again demonstrated what makes this format so special. The answer to the challenges of our time lies in three things: people, technology and capital. When all three come together, something greater emerges. That is exactly what we mean when we talk about the New Wirtschaftwunder.
What stood out particularly this year was the mood. Despite a challenging global environment, the atmosphere was characterised by deep optimism. The belief that Germany and Europe can be the architects of the next economic upswing was palpable. It is a joint project. An endeavour that has its origins in the ideas, teams and technologies that the HTGF ecosystem drives forward every day.
HTGF Family Day is the central meeting point of the European startup ecosystem. It brings together founders, investors, corporate partners and other stakeholders from across Europe – and in doing so creates exactly what makes the difference in this industry: genuine connections.
More than 1,200 participants came together over two days. Almost 5,000 face-to-face one-to-one meetings took place – a figure that impressively demonstrates just how great the appetite for direct exchange is. Particularly encouraging: the initiative for these meetings came predominantly from the start-ups themselves – a strong sign of the self-confidence and proactive approach of the founders within the HTGF network. In addition, the ‘Table Talks’ format was very well received as a means of exploring topics in depth – structured dialogue on an equal footing that adds a further dimension to the spontaneous encounters.
The New Economic Miracle grows out of the people, technologies and connections that come together here.
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