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Beyond Events Building Global Connections

The WOW ecosystem is designed to bring together technology, business, capital, and international expertise beyond individual events. Through global gatherings, strategic connections, institutional dialogue, and collaborative initiatives, WOW aims to support relationships and opportunities that continue throughout the year.

In short

The WOW ecosystem has four directions: Global Summits & Experiences (active since 2021), Corporate & Institutional Partnerships (open for proposals), Strategic Business Connections and Cross-Border Innovation Initiatives (both in development).

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The WOW Ecosystem

One Global Platform Multiple Ways to Connect

Four directions, one network. Summits are the flagship, and the relationships continue between them.

  • 01 / 04Active since 2021

    Global Summits & Experiences

    International summits, exhibitions and curated experiences that bring the WOW ecosystem together in one place.

    • Global conferences
    • Technology exhibitions
    • Startup competitions and pitch sessions
    • VIP and community events
    Explore
  • 02 / 04In development

    Strategic Business Connections

    Curated introductions, executive networking, business delegations and B2B meetings that continue between summits.

    • Executive roundtables
    • Business delegations
    • B2B meeting programs
    • Market briefings
    Explore
  • 03 / 04Open for proposals

    Corporate & Institutional Partnerships

    Long-term collaboration with corporations, financial institutions, governments and host cities, built around shared goals.

    • Annual strategic partnerships
    • Summit sponsorship
    • Host city partnerships
    • Industry program collaboration
    Explore
  • 04 / 04In development

    Cross-Border Innovation Initiatives

    Programs that connect startups, corporations, investors and institutions across markets, from first meetings to pilots and market entry. WOW is not an investment fund.

    • Innovation challenges
    • Pilot matchmaking
    • Market entry programs
    • Startup and investor showcases
    Discuss early participation

Directions marked “In development” are being built step by step and are not yet available as services.

How the Ecosystem Works

WOW Is Not Built Around EventsEvents Are Built Around the WOW Ecosystem

The usual event model

One Event at a Time

  1. Organize a conference
  2. Attract participants
  3. Run the event
  4. Start preparing the next one

Value ends when the event ends

The WOW model

A Year-Round Ecosystem

  1. Develop the international network
  2. Identify collaboration opportunities
  3. Bring the right participants together
  4. Create programs and events
  5. Sustain relationships and commercial projects between events

Relationships and projects continue between summits

  1. 01 · Network

    WOW Global Network

    International community and participant engagement, year-round.

  2. 02 · Flagship

    WOW Summits

    International summits, conferences and exhibitions.

  3. 03 · Programs

    Business Connections

    Delegations, B2B meetings and industry programs between summits.

  4. 04 · Outcomes

    Business Outcomes

    • Pilots
    • Commercial agreements
    • Market access
    • Investment introductions

WOW builds the network, formats and conditions for these opportunities. Outcomes depend on the participants and are never guaranteed.

Who We Connect

Seven Communities One Ecosystem

Each community comes to WOW for a different reason. Here is what WOW offers each of them.

  • Corporations

    Meet decision-makers and partners across markets, showcase your technology, and explore new regions with a partner that knows them.

    Explore partnerships
  • Investors & Funds

    Discover founders, projects and co-investors from several technology worlds and markets in one place.

    Join the network
  • Governments & Institutions

    Attract international companies, investors and delegations, and present your innovation ecosystem to a global audience.

    Host a WOW Summit
  • Technology Companies

    Present products to enterprise, financial and institutional audiences and find integration and distribution partners.

    Become a partner
  • Startups & Founders

    Pitch, gain international visibility and meet investors, mentors and corporate partners at WOW Summits.

    Join the network
  • Research & Universities

    Connect research with industry partners, technology transfer opportunities and international talent.

    Contact us
  • Agribusiness & Food Companies

    Meet AgriTech innovators, investors and public partners, find technology for farms and supply chains, and explore new markets for food and agricultural products.

    Explore partnerships
Quick Answers

Questions People Ask

Is WOW only a conference?

No. WOW Summit remains the flagship format, but WOW is not built around events. Events are built around the WOW ecosystem, which also includes strategic business connections, corporate and institutional partnerships, and cross-border innovation initiatives. Some of these directions are in development.

Which parts of the WOW ecosystem are active today?

Global Summits & Experiences have been active since 2021, and WOW accepts proposals for corporate and institutional partnerships. Strategic Business Connections and Cross-Border Innovation Initiatives are in development and will be announced on wowsummit.net.

Is WOW an investment fund?

No. WOW is not an investment fund and does not manage capital. Cross-border innovation initiatives, currently in development, are designed to connect startups, corporations, investors and institutions.

Get Involved

Build the Next World With Us

  • Strategic Partnerships

    Partnerships that go beyond visibility, from summit sponsorship to annual collaboration.

    Become a Strategic Partner
  • Host a Summit

    Bring the World of Worlds to your city with WOW as your international partner.

    Host a Summit
  • Join the Global Network

    Register your interest for summit announcements and new programs across markets.

    Join the Network