Mikael da Costa to headline at EU-Startups Summit 2026
Mikael da Costa, founder and CEO of WP SEO AI, has been confirmed as a speaker at the EU-Startups Summit 2026, taking place on May 7–8. The event, hosted in a sunny European tech hub, will bring together founders, investors and digital leaders from across the continent.
Focus on AI-driven SEO and content automation
As the driving force behind WP SEO AI, a platform that integrates AI algorithms directly into WordPress workflows, Mikael da Costa is expected to share practical strategies on how startups can leverage artificial intelligence to scale SEO and content operations. His session will explore how machine learning can optimize keyword research, on-page structure and content generation while preserving editorial quality and brand voice.
With search platforms evolving rapidly and updates reshaping organic visibility, many early-stage companies are reassessing how they approach search engine optimization. The talk aims to provide founders with actionable frameworks for combining human editorial oversight with automated AI content tools, reducing costs without sacrificing authenticity.
A key voice for Europe’s startup and creator ecosystem
The EU-Startups Summit 2026 is positioned as a major gathering for Europe’s innovation ecosystem, featuring high-growth startups, venture capital firms and corporate innovators. By spotlighting operators like Mikael da Costa, the program underscores the growing importance of AI-powered marketing and no-code tools for digital creators, agencies and SaaS founders.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear case studies from the development of WP SEO AI, including how automation can streamline technical audits, internal linking and multilingual expansion. The session is expected to resonate with both non-technical founders seeking scalable growth channels and seasoned marketers looking to future-proof their SEO strategy.
Organizers indicate that the full speaker lineup and agenda for the May 7–8 summit will be released in the coming weeks, with additional sessions on AI infrastructure, product-led growth and European startup funding trends.