THE EXPERIENCE
Carefully crafted for connection, inspiration, and learning.
The unique location
PIRATE Summit is not simply a conference. It’s a fusion of business, design, and art. The atmosphere is open, inspirational, and creative.
It takes place in one of Cologne’s most unique locations: Odonien – a scrapyard turned into an outdoor art gallery.
It is the perfect pirate location and offers enough space for robots, fire, conversation, networking, and fun.
1,200+ handpicked participants
Entrepreneurs and movers and shakers of the startup ecosystem from all over the world set sail to meet once a year at PIRATE Summit in Cologne, Germany.
Our participants knew it would be worth the trip because of the care we put into our curation. We carefully selected the right crowd to ensure meaningful connections.
Our house rules
(so obvious, that at times they are forgotten)
bUILD FOR MEANINGFUL EXCHANGE
The people coming to PIRATE Summit always rave about its atmosphere. To get it right, we carefully curate the agenda and formats.
We strive for interactivity, P2P learning and meaningful exchange.
The burn ceremony
After an exciting day full of inspiration, learning, and networking, you’ll be part of an extraordinary ritual: An 8-meter tall wooden sculpture – based on an old Cologne Carnival tradition called “Nubbelverbrennung” – will be lit on fire on the first night, right before the infamous party.
Grab a bottle of rum, rethink your past year, and let it go up in flames. May you feel inspired and energized for the year ahead.
What about you? Ready to sail with us?