Gdańsk Bay Tech Access Day 2026
Where real conversations start.
Capital. Customers. Pilots. Markets.
On 29 October, we bring together founders, investors, technology buyers and partners from Poland and abroad. Less conference. More conversations, introductions and concrete next steps.
Lęborska 3B
Access Day
From building the ecosystem to making it work.
Gdańsk Bay Tech Access Day 2026 brings together startups and scaleups, investors, business angels, technology buyers, universities and ecosystem partners from Poland and abroad.
We are not building the programme around a series of presentations. Each format is designed to lead to conversations, introductions and opportunities for further cooperation.
Two key moments
On 29 October, we take the next step.
Gdańsk Bay Tech × Gdańsk–Gdynia–Sopot Metropolitan Area
During Access Day, we will announce the signing of a cooperation agreement. Its purpose is to strengthen the development and visibility of the technology ecosystem in Pomerania and make cooperation between local governments, businesses, startups, universities and innovation support organisations easier.
We are opening the physical One Stop Shop space.
The Gdańsk Bay Tech One Stop Shop service is already operating. On 29 October, we will officially open its physical space at STARTER – one entry point to people, programmes, investors, customers, partners and opportunities across the ecosystem.
Why join?
Access instead of another conference.
Different perspectives needed to build and scale a technology company – brought together in one place.
Investors
How startups are evaluated, what investors look for and what determines whether a conversation moves forward.
Technology buyers
Real needs of large organisations, possible tests, pilots and paths to cooperation.
Founders
Building a company, scaling, product, sales, fundraising, mistakes and turning points.
New markets
International partners, soft landing and practical paths to entering new markets.
Investor readiness
Better preparation for fundraising, investor conversations and international technology events.
Follow-up
The most valuable conversations can continue after the event through the One Stop Shop.
Programme
One day. Several perspectives.
Main Stage, practical startup sessions, investor conversations and time for networking.
Sebastian Mul / AgentX / Księgoboty.pl · Dawid Moczadło / Vidoc Security Lab · Piotr Mazur / PayMove
Peter Kovács / Global Startup Awards · Tamas Tuske / MeOut Group · Tom Sieroń / PolishTech Berlin · Agnieszka Cichocka / CreativeTech Poland / ZAiKS Lab
Marcin Drygas / ORLEN Skylight Accelerator · Jakub Kaszuba / Base Group
Diana Koziarska / SMOK Ventures · Marek Tarnowski / VO₂ Ventures · Artur Banach / Movens Capital · Bartosz Wawrzynów / FNP Ventures
Essi Ahtola / EOD Insights / Human Runway · Dominika Wilińska / Startup Aarhus / The Link · Magdalena Jabłońska / StartSmart CEE · Bartosz Lipnicki / Endeavor Poland
Dominik Krawczyk / COBIN Angels · Krzysztof Gibek
The programme may be updated as guests and formats are finally confirmed.
Who will you meet?
Around 150 people. By design.
We are not trying to maximise attendance. We want the right mix of people who can become each other’s next step.
Gdańsk Bay Tech One Stop Shop
One entry point. Many opportunities.
Pomerania already has many organisations, programmes and people that can help technology companies grow. The challenge is often finding the right person at the right time.
The One Stop Shop helps identify the need and find the right path – an investor, customer, pilot partner, expert, programme, university or international market contact.
The service is already operating. During Access Day, we will officially open its physical space at STARTER.
What’s next?
29 October is the beginning of the conversation.
Access Day is part of a broader process. Selected conversations, needs and introductions can continue after the event through the One Stop Shop.
Need
Share it during Access Day or directly with the One Stop Shop.
Match
We look for the right partner, expert, investor or support path.
Next step
An introduction, consultation, pilot, follow-up meeting or another concrete path.
Strategic Partner
InCredibles by Sebastian Kulczyk
Media Patron
GospodarkaMorska.pl
Media Patron
MamStartup
Running a startup? Join Access Day.
Looking for an investor, customer, pilot partner, international connections or a new market? Apply to join us.
Open registration is for startups and scaleups. Places are limited and applications are subject to approval. Guests invited directly by the organiser do not need to register again.