About EMERGE
EMERGE is more than just a conference

it's a global tech movement and the ultimate launchpad for innovators from emerging markets.
About the company
Born out of the need to connect Eastern Europe with the world, EMERGE has evolved since 2018 into the largest startup conference in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Over the past 7 years, we've united tech founders, industry leaders, corporations, and investors from the New East, driving innovation and shaping the future of technology.
With events hosted in 5 different countries and plans to expand into even more high-energy markets.
since 2018 in
MINSK'18
1,5k attendees
MINSK'19
1,5k attendees
ONLINE'20
4,3k attendees
ONLINE'21
6,5k attendees
YEREVAN'22
3k attendees
DUBAI'23
1k+ attendees
ISTANBUL'23
1k+ attendees
YEREVAN'24
1k+ attendees
tech enthusiasts attended EMERGE through the years, including:
18 000
Investors
Startups
COMMUNITY & MEDIA
Mission & Values
Our partners are not just collaborators but part of our mission to unite diverse voices and ideas. We’re here to spark growth, ensuring everyone who joins us can thrive and make a lasting impact.
At EMERGE, we’re tech nomads, bringing together a global community across 120+ countries —wherever our conference lands, our people follow.
We’ve built a trust platform that connects East and West, uniting tech ecosystems and fostering collaboration. We believe in relationships rooted in trust, honesty, and transparency.
EMERGE's mission is to empower founders from emerging markets to go global, secure funding, and connect with like-minded innovators from around the world. We're all about showcasing talent, helping investors discover those early-stage stars, and making sure everyone wins big in the startup ecosystem.
Key Facts
and Numbers
in investments raised through our events
investors and corporations in our network, we’re not just a tech event — we’re a launchpad for global growth
die-hard attendees who have been with us since day one—proof that EMERGE is where lasting connections are made
countries, where we’ve already held events and we’re just getting started—next stop, all the emerging markets
attendees we attracting every year
massive global online events that brought the tech world together virtually
startups attends conference every year
2024 EMERGE rolling out 10+ themed mini-events, featuring 60+ speakers and an audience of 2,000+, all focused on driving the future of tech
ambassadors
Cyril Golub
Isabel Carapeta
Alina East
Board Member at European Business Angel Network
Award-winning entrepreneur, strategy advisor, Founder of Simplifyer.io
Blanka Šupe
Founder of Haos Community Space
Tech Marketer (Expedia, ex-LinkedIn, ex-Epam)
USA
SERBIA
LATVIA
PORTUGAL
Dr Elena Pawęta
Business communication coach, TEDx organiser, academic lecturer, PhD in economics
POLAND
Kim Sanzhiev
Founder of Get Outfit
UAE
Marie-Louise Favre
Strategy & Ops at Linkedin, start-up advisor, ex-management consultant, investor
BULGARIA
Karen Vardanyan
Partner at Formula VC
ARMENIA