Attend A Satellite Event
For 1 week, Techsylvania 2025 will gather like-minded people from all across the world.It’s our pleasure to invite bright minds to promote what the local ecosystem offers—excellent knowledge, great people and valuable resources.
Why join?
Over 20 companies and NGOs join us in creating Satellite Events to help newcomers discover the Techsylvania community in new and exciting ways: meetups, bunches, workshops, online parties and more!

Meet
new people, make new friends

Discover
career & business opportunities

Visit
some of the most prolific companies in the city

Enjoy
good food, good mood, good swag
Featured Satellite Events

Data on tap happy hour
Join dbt Labs at Techsylvania for great food, drinks, and conversation.
Connect with our team, meet our CTO, Mark Porter and dbt Labs engineers, and network with fellow tech professionals. Whether you’re deep into data or just curious, come mingle and learn more about the people behind dbt!

Aperio Intelligence’s Garden Party
Have you spotted a potential investment target among the hundreds of promising startups at Techsylvania, and would like to make sure you are not investing in a frog instead of a unicorn? Are you interested in the corporate intelligence sector? THIS IS THE EVENT FOR YOU!
Catch up with old contacts and new, and meet our CEO and intelligence practitioners at Aperio’s Techsylvania garden party. Aperio is the leading provider of integrity due diligence, pre-deal intelligence, and investigative support research in Romania and Central and Eastern Europe.
In a relaxed setting, sample Romanian craft beer and spirits from the country’s historic Transylvania region ahead of Techsylvania’s afterparty.

AWS Discovery Day
AWS Discover Day offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, explore cutting-edge AWS solutions, and network with industry professionals.
From Cloud Computing to AI, ML, the experts coming from AWS will provide you insight into building modern applications in the cloud, and how you can leverage the power of AI and ML in your projects.
The “Ask the Experts” panel will allow you to interact with AWS and BMW TechWorks professionals and have insightful conversations about Cloud Computing with AWS

Networking & Social Night by Transilvania IT Cluster and ABC Incubator
This month’s edition, organized under the Techsylvania umbrella, is dedicated to internationalization and strategic connections between startups, scaleups, investors, and international partners. We’re focusing on high-quality matchmaking and discussions that can lead to real opportunities for collaboration and expansion. The event is held under the umbrella of the Enterprise Europe Network project!
Mirela Mărcuț, PhD, business development & policy specialist at Transilvania IT Cluster, will host the evening’s mini-masterclass, where she will explore the concept of AI Factories—what they are, the types of services they offer, how to access them, and the concrete benefits they bring to innovative companies.

Exploring EIC funding opportunities for tech SMEs and Start-Ups
The fonduri-structurale.ro team is hosting, for the fifth time in a row, the webinar titled ”Exploring EIC funding opportunities for tech SMEs and Start-Ups” as part of the Techsylvania satellite events series.
The session will highlight current and upcoming funding opportunities for tech SMEs and startups, focusing on the EIC Accelerator, the EIC STEP call, and the WIDERA Pre-Accelerator Programme. The
webinar will conclude with a Q&A session.

Urban Mobility Startups Meetup
Join us for a meetup on urban mobility and smart city. We’re going to have a pitching session with the aim to provide feedback to startups and we’ll be presenting a list of opportunities for urban mobility startups (programs, funding, PoCs, etc.)
This event is organised by Activize, Iceberg+ and supported by Cowork Timisoara, Cluj Startups and EIT Urban Mobility (which acts to accelerate positive change on mobility to make urban spaces more liveable).

Angel and Cyber Bites
Curious about angel investing and cybersecurity?
Join us for an informal and insightful gathering designed to bring together seasoned angel investors and those who are just beginning to explore the world of startup investing. And also cybersecurity experts, with those exploring this field.
Whether you’re actively considering your first investment or want to understand how angel networks work, this relaxed setting is the perfect place to learn, ask questions, and connect with experienced voices in the field.

Product Circle - Creative sessions by ProductTank Cluj
Step into a space where creativity meets strategy, alongside fellow Product and UX Design professionals.
Ever thought about how tourists experience your hometown? Or how a digital product used by millions in your country could be improved?
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore fresh perspectives to imagine the products and experiences of tomorrow. We’ll end with a casual social gathering, inspired by our cozy café venue.

EdTech of the Future
The event highlights the connection and continuity between early education (student experience) and lifelong learning in the workplace. It fosters discussion around how innovative EdTech solutions can support seamless transitions and continuous upskilling.
Grab a coffee, meet new people, and catch up with familiar faces. Share the latest news, your vision, and how the community can get involved. Hear speakers share interesting insights and experiences from the EdTech space. Enjoy unstructured time to chat, brainstorm ideas, and explore potential collaborations.

T.A.N. Angel Arena!
Join us for an electrifying live pitch session where three dynamic startups showcase their visions.
Experience the thrill of an investment committee in action as T.A.N. members and you guests will deliberate the potential of each pitch. Don’t miss your chance to witness firsthand the decision-making process that could launch the next big innovation.
Be part of the excitement and see if these startups have what it takes to secure an investment. Also, end the night with a networking session between investors, startups and many more.