The Leading Tech & Business Event in Eastern Europe
June 25-26, 2025
Cluj-Napoca I Transylvania I Romania
Previous edition Highlights
Explore the highlights of our most impactful edition yet. From world-class speakers and cutting-edge innovations to meaningful connections and unforgettable moments, Techsylvania 2024 set the stage for technology and business like never before. Dive into the aftermovie and experience the buzz that brought visionaries, creators, and industry leaders together!
Our first confirmed speakers
Learn from them what the future will look like and take notes.
Christina Smedley
Co-Founder & CMO
Christina is co-founder and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for Lightspark. In the past she has led the marketing, communications, content and brand teams at Amazon, Edelman, Facebook / Meta, PayPal and Robinhood.
QuHarrison Terry
Growth Marketer
QuHarrison Terry is a growth marketer at Mark Cuban Companies, where he helps portfolio startups scale through innovative marketing strategies. A 4x LinkedIn Top Voice in Technology, QuHarrison is also a seasoned speaker, having presented at CES, SXSW, TEDx, and more. He’s the co-founder of Inevitable/Human and 23VIVI, and previously led marketing at Redox and founded the agency VNM USA. He studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Vlad Yatsenko
Co-Founder & CTO
A visionary tech leader, Vlad has been shaping Revolut’s technology since co-founding the company. Before even touching a computer, he wrote his first programs on paper. With experience in telco, travel, and finance, and an M.S. in Computer Science, he lives by the mantra: “If it’s not in the code, it doesn’t exist.”
Mark Porter
CEO
A seasoned technology leader, he has shaped the future of databases and data management through leadership roles at MongoDB, AWS, and Oracle. With decades of experience, he continues to drive innovation in the modern data stack.
Kyle Daigle
Chief Operating Officer
A developer at heart, he brings engineering focus to operations, shaping GitHub as a developer-first, AI-integrated company. Since 2013, he’s helped scale GitHub’s ecosystem, led major acquisitions like Semmle and npm, and now drives AI adoption.
Eric Friedman
Co-Founder
A pioneer in wearable technology, led the company from its startup phase to global success. It is now embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey, building a fresh venture alongside longtime collaborators, including a growing team in Romania.
Sacha Dragic
Founder & Co-CEO
A visionary entrepreneur, he transformed the betting industry with Superbet, Romania’s newest unicorn, securing €175M in funding from Blackstone. An active investor, he focuses on private equity, real estate, and early-stage startups.
Lizzy Eisenberg
VP Global Sales
Lizzy Eisenberg is the Vice President of Global Sales at Lightspark. With over five years of leadership at Afterpay (now part of Block Inc.), Lizzy played a key role in scaling the business across North America and Europe, holding multiple high-impact roles across sales and international expansion. She previously led business development at ShopStyle and POPSUGAR. A UC Berkeley alumna and former Division 1 soccer MVP, Lizzy brings a winning mindset to every challenge.
Sebastian Dobrincu
Co-Founder
Sebastian Dobrincu is a tech entrepreneur, investor and software engineer based in Los Angeles, CA. He is currently the co-founder of Revocalize.ai, an AI startup building breakthrough Synthetic AI Voice technology for the music and entertainment industries.
June 25-26, 2025
Conference
Meet your business and tech role models and take your skills to another level. From presenting ground-breaking ideas to tackling the most pressing challenges at the intersection of business and technology, this is where innovation comes to life. Techsylvania’s Conference scene is the heart of the community, bringing together global leaders, visionaries, and pioneers to inspire, challenge, and spark new ideas. It’s the ultimate platform to gain insights, expand your network, and explore the future of tech and business.
June 25-26, 2025
Technical Workshops
This is the right place if you want to enhance your skill set and take it to another level. Build, code, and experiment with renowned mentors and experts who bring real-world experience and cutting-edge knowledge to the table. Whether you’re diving into new tools, exploring advanced techniques, or tackling hands-on challenges, these workshops provide a collaborative environment to sharpen your abilities and stay ahead in the fast-paced world of technology.
June 25-26, 2025
Startup Alley
If you’re one of the bold startup founders ready to make your mark, this is the place for you. Startup Alley is an application-based program designed to propel early-stage startups into the spotlight. Present your innovative products and ideas to potential business partners, investors, top talent, and the media. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your startup to thousands of #techsylvanians, gain valuable exposure, and build connections that can drive your business forward.
June 25-26, 2025
Executive Roundtables
Techsylvania brings together founders, investors, and top executives to explore and debate the latest trends and groundbreaking innovations shaping the future. These 1.5-hour-long discussions are designed to foster meaningful dialogue, spark fresh ideas, and inspire action. Engage directly with the brightest minds in the industry, gain exclusive insights, and build connections that could redefine your professional journey. It’s an opportunity to be part of the conversations that drive change and shape tomorrow.
June 25-26, 2025
A whole week of Satellite Events
Techsylvania is more than a conference—it’s a week-long celebration of innovation and creativity. Beyond the main stage, our partners organize a diverse lineup of adjacent events that expand the horizons of the experience. These satellite events offer unique opportunities to explore specialized topics, dive into hands-on activities, and connect with like-minded professionals. It’s a full week dedicated to fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and amplifying the innovative spirit of Techsylvania.
Techsylvania 2024 in numbers
2
Days conference
50+
Speakers
20+
Satellite events
5
Technical Workshops
44
Sessions on stage
53
Exhibition & Startup Alley Booths
3500+
Participants
Our best speakers through time
Code
Stephen Wolfram
Founder & CEO of Wolfram Research
Mark Shuttleworth
Founder of Ubuntu & Canonical
Andreas Ehn
First Employee & CTO at Spotify
Scott Chacon
Co-Founder and CEO GitHub
Product
Tony Fadell
Founder of Nest – iPod Inventor & iPhone Co-inventor
Scott Belsky
CPO at Adobe & Founder of Behance
Lars Rasmussen
Creator of Google Maps
Di-Ann Eisnor
Director of Growth at Waze
Founding
Tom Mueller
Co-Founder & Former CTO of SpaceX
Mark Cuban
Owner of Dallas Mavericks, Shark Tank Host
Ion Stoica
Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Databricks
Reshma Sohoni
Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Seedcamp
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