Female Founders Summit

The Female Founders Summit returns on September 7, 2026, and will make its debut in Düsseldorf this year.

This special event brings together visionary female founders, strong female entrepreneurs, and fascinating personalities from the startup scene. You can look forward to an afternoon full of inspiring keynote speeches, insightful panel discussions, exciting startup pitches, and valuable networking opportunities.

The program begins at 3:00 p.m. with the official opening. Following that, successful female founders will share insights into their stories, challenges, and lessons learned. They’ll discuss what has driven them along their journey, the hurdles they’ve overcome, and what other female founders can take away from their experiences.

To wrap things up, the networking session and expo will provide opportunities to make new connections, exchange ideas, and work together to drive momentum for the female founder community in the region.

Note: More information about the agenda will follow shortly.

Startups can apply now. Secure your spot, present your vision, and become part of an event that raises the profile of female founders, connects them, and empowers them.

Application for Startups

Special thanks go to Techniker Krankenkasse and the Düsseldorf Economic Development Agency for their valuable support.

The INSPIRE! Network NRW is a partner of the event. INSPIRE! is a platform for female-led startups and female entrepreneurship across all of North Rhine-Westphalia and an initiative of the Düsseldorf Economic Development Agency.