Paulo Andrez confirmed for EU-Startups Summit 2026
Bestselling author and internationally recognised startup mentor Paulo Andrez has been confirmed as a headline speaker at the EU-Startups Summit 2026, taking place on May 7-8 in Malta. The annual gathering brings together thousands of European founders, investors and ecosystem leaders to explore the future of entrepreneurship, innovation and venture building.
A bestselling voice in entrepreneurship
Paulo Andrez is widely known for his practical playbooks on startup scaling, angel investing and entrepreneurial leadership. His bestselling works have become reference guides for early-stage founders across Europe, blending case studies with actionable frameworks on topics such as product–market fit, fundraising strategy and sustainable growth hacking.
Beyond his books, Andrez has advised hundreds of high-growth companies and has been active in startup acceleration programmes, helping founders navigate investor relations, term sheets and international expansion.
Malta to host Europe’s startup community
The EU-Startups Summit 2026 will be hosted in Malta, a rising hub for digital innovation, fintech and startup ecosystems. Over two days, the event is expected to attract founders, VC funds, business angels and corporate innovators from across the continent.
Alongside keynotes from Paulo Andrez and other ecosystem leaders, the summit programme will feature pitch competitions, fireside chats, networking sessions and dedicated tracks on AI-driven products, SaaS business models and impact entrepreneurship. Organisers aim to provide both strategic insight and hands-on tools that attendees can apply immediately in their ventures.
Why Paulo Andrez’s participation matters
For early-stage founders, Andrez’s presence offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a practitioner who has worked on both sides of the table: as an entrepreneur and as an investor. His sessions are expected to focus on building resilient companies in volatile markets, structuring win–win deals with investors and creating cultures that support long-term innovation.
With Paulo Andrez now on the speaker roster, the EU-Startups Summit 2026 strengthens its position as a must-attend event for anyone serious about launching or scaling a startup in Europe.