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The Setting
2,340 m, gondola rides, ski slopes and mountain huts - a stage no conference hall can offer.
SKInnovation 2027
Networking on a
different level
2,340 m up in the Tyrolean Alps, everyone is on first-name terms and in ski boots. That is where serious business meets fun environment - and where real connections happen faster than in any conference hall.
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Why it works
A stage that lowers the guard
At SKInnovation, the mountain does half the work. Every format, every session and every activity is designed to make it easier and deeper to connect - from the first gondola ride to the last Sundowner drink.
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On Eye Level
Everyone on first-name terms, everyone on the mountain, everyone in ski boots.
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Serious Business, Fun Environment
Real business happens in an atmosphere where connections form naturally - not forced.
The Formats
Six ways to connect
Dedicated networking formats woven through the two-and-a-half day programme. Pick what fits - each one is a full connection format on its own.
1-on-1 Matchmaking
Screen the full attendee list and book dedicated speed-networking slots. Meet exactly the right people.
Hosted Lunch Tables
Themed lunch rounds in small groups - the fastest way to find peers who share your challenge.
Gondola Networking & Snow Captains
Chairlift chats, Snow Captain-led ski groups, and the legendary Ski Lift Pitch - networking on the move.
Booth Area
A central networking hub with startup booths, partners and spontaneous encounters between sessions.
Sundowner & Après-Ski
Hoadl Sundowner on the terrace, valley-side Après-Ski - evenings that turn contacts into friends.
Interactive Stage
Keynotes, workshops, Ski-Hut Talks and panels - designed as conversation starters, not lectures.
Activities & Experiences
Shared moments open doors
Nothing breaks the ice like actually being on ice. The programme adds a layer of shared experiences that create the kind of conversations no stage can produce.
Yoga at 2,300 m
Sunrise yoga on the mountain - the calmest way to start a conference day.
Ski Technique Training
Coached sessions for all levels. Learn something new, meet someone new.
Scavenger Hunt
A playful team hunt across the mountain - guaranteed conversation starter.
Ski Tour
Guided ski tour off the beaten track - deep conversations, deep snow.
Snowshoe Experience
For everyone who prefers a slower pace - and time to really talk.
Ski Race & Group Skiing
Friendly race, mixed groups - the mountain becomes the meeting room.
Examples from past editions - the 2027 programme is announced closer to the event.
How it all comes together
One mission, many moments
Setting, formats, interactive content and shared experiences are not separate tracks - they weave into one another. That is what makes SKInnovation networking happen on a genuinely different level: natural, easy, and lasting well beyond the mountain.
The proof is on the slopes
Jan Gutknecht
Director SAP for Startups
„SKInnovation truly stands out as an event, bringing together startup founders, investors, and ecosystem professionals from all over Europe. The pleasant atmosphere in the alps guarantees meaningful, even spontaneous, connections throughout the entire event. The ideal target group positioning 'SAP for Startups'-services'.“
Michael Brehm
Founder Redstone VC & former CEO StudiVZ
„Top-notch participants, inspiring talks, and a unique atmosphere - I'll definitely be back at SKInnovation! As a Partner VC, we appreciated the relaxed setting that made meaningful networking easy. We met promising startups and formed connections that go beyond the event.“
Join the SKInnovation network
Secure your ticket for 2027 or reach out with questions about the networking formats - we are happy to help you plan the perfect mountain agenda.
SKInnovation Team