OpenAI, Crunchbase and Amadeus Capital Executives Join Techsylvania 2026

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Techsylvania, Eastern Europe’s flagship technology and innovation conference, is accelerating toward its June 25–26 takeover of Cluj-Napoca with a powerhouse wave of speaker announcements. Each new name signals the same thing: 2026 isn’t just bigger, it’s a step-change.

Taking the stage this year:

  • Hermann Hauser – Co-Founder & Venture Partner, Amadeus Capital Partners
  • Hrvoje Ćosić – CEO, Aircash
  • Guido Brinkel – Policy & Partnerships Lead Germany & CEE, OpenAI
  • Jeanie Fang – Director of Data & AI, Crunchbase
  • Sacha Dragic – Founder & CEO, Super Technologies
  • Florian Steger – General Partner, betacluster Ventures
  • Praveen Ghanta – Founder & CEO, Fraction
  • Vladimir Danila – Founder & CEO,  Linearity
  • Lian Boerma –  Chief Product Officer, EWOR
  • Oana Ruxandra – Co-Founder & CEO, PopHatch

… and more high-impact voices dropping soon.

From deep tech and AI to fintech, venture scaling, and leadership in a machine-driven world, the 2026 lineup maps the full stack of global innovation, bringing together the operators, investors, and thinkers actively engineering what’s next.

Lock in your access

Techsylvania 2026 isn’t one to watch from the sidelines. Secure your place now while regular pricing is still live.

Use code TECH26 for 25% off Builder and Premium tickets (valid until June 18).

Get your ticket: techsylvania.com/tickets/

The first draft of the Techsylvania 2026 agenda is now available for preview at techsylvania.com/agenda/. We invite our community to explore the sessions and speakers shaping this year’s programme. 

Please note that the agenda is subject to change as we continue to finalise details.

Beyond the main stage

Techsylvania extends far beyond the conference floor. In 2026, Cluj-Napoca transforms into a distributed innovation network through its Satellite Events program.

Think curated meetups, product drops, investor sessions, brand activations, and late-night gatherings, spanning cafés, rooftops, and creative hubs across the city. It’s where real connections happen, ideas get stress-tested, and collaborations kick off organically.

Explore satellite events: techsylvania.com/satellite-events/attend/

Backed by ecosystem leaders like Super Technologies, UniCredit Bank, Google, Hexagon Offices, Oracle ACE Program, 3Pillar, Aily Labs, Principal33, BMW Techworks, DataEdge, M247Global and RunPod, Techsylvania is more than a conference, it’s a high-density convergence point for builders, backers, and visionaries.

If you’re shaping products, funding innovation, writing code, or tracking where tech is headed next, this is your ground zero.

📅 Event Date: June 24-25 2026

📍 Location: Cluj Innovation Park, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
🎟 Tickets: Get yours now at techsylvania.com/tickets/

Founder, editor in chief of Startups&TheCity.