June 24th, 2026 - Odonien, Cologne, Germany
ONE NIGHT OF MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS.
For founders. Investors. Creators. Connectors. A night to reconnect, recharge and rediscover. In the spirit of PIRATE Summit.
WHY WE'RE GETTING BACK TOGETHER
The best part of PIRATE Summit wasn't the talks or the fires - it was that one late-night conversation that changed everything.
That feeling? That spark? It's still with us. And it's time to ignite it again.
PIRATE Night is a chance to reconnect. Old friends. New faces. That unmistakable energy we all shared.
It's not a re-creation of the Summit. It's something different. Smaller. Simpler. Stripped to the essence. But just as meaningful.
What the evening will Feel Like
We're still shaping the evening, but here's what we're planning so far:
- Matchmaking between investors and founders
- Inspiring campfires to exchange ideas, learn and get inspired
- An open bar (cheers to that!)
- Fires to watch and gather around
- A treasure chest of surprises and fun activities
- The legendary PIRATE party (miss it at your peril)
All in classic PIRATE style - raw and real. No fluff, no flash. An evening full of connections and memories.
Contribute to the evening. #OnYourTerms
"Sovereignty is not a state you achieve. It is a direction you keep facing."
You know the moment. A platform changes its terms. A payment processor freezes your account. The direction you thought was yours - isn't.
We gather around that question this year. Sovereignty. Not as a political concept - as a practical one. For founders, for European builders, for anyone who has felt the ground shift beneath them.
PIRATE Night isn't something we produce. It's something we build together. Talks. Workshops. Performances. Installations. Moments that matter. If it belongs in the room - bring it.
Exhibit at PIRATE Night
We want to give 10 startups the opportunity to exhibit during PIRATE Night. The event will go from 5pm to midnight. Plenty of time to get exposure to a great crowd.
What you get: - One booth + two tickets to the event - A table (1m x 1m) and electricity - Please bring your own internet
Tell us why you should exhibit at PIRATE Night. We have a sweet spot for startups that enhance the overall experience of the night. Preferably something to touch, see, experience or taste (e.g., tangible products, food, XR, ...). In any case, make sure how exhibiting will help your journey.
Impressions from last year
Making it Possible
Supporting the spirit of PIRATE
TICKETS & HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Bring your crew
No one sails alone. Tickets come in bundles - bring a mate or your whole crew.
- Get a ticket (min 2) - Find a buddy & come together.
- Get a ticket bundle - Become a partner and bring your community.
Feeling generous?
Support our mission:
- Supporter Ticket - Pay a little extra, help us invite more international pirates.
- Patron Ticket - Go big, make a difference.
SAILING IN FROM ABROAD?
Tickets are on us. Just reach out:
participate [at] piratesummit.com
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