On May 7-8, the EU-Startups Summit 2026 takes place in sunny Malta, bringing together around 2,400 founders, investors, and startup ecosystem leaders for two days of networking, inspiration, and knowledge-sharing.
We are excited to announce that Stefania Ditrani Seychell, recently appointed CEO at 1stCRWD Crowdfunding, will be joining the speaker lineup of the EU-Startups Summit 2026. With over 15 years of international experience across tech, travel tech, edtech, and SaaS, Stefania has worked with companies such as Google and Booking.com, supporting growth, market expansion, and strategic partnerships. Throughout her career, she has helped businesses scale revenue, refine go-to-market strategies, and navigate international markets, while also advising startups on investor readiness, positioning, and sustainable growth.
At the Summit, Stefania will give a talk titled “The Missing Layer in Startup Growth: Why Capital Without Structure Fails.” In her session, she will explore why access to funding alone is not enough to build successful startups, highlighting the importance of structure, strategy, and execution in turning capital into sustainable growth. Drawing from her experience across scaling businesses and advising founders, she will share practical insights into how startups can better prepare for and deploy funding effectively.
If you are interested in fundraising, scaling your business, and understanding what truly drives sustainable growth beyond capital, this session will offer valuable, experience-driven perspectives. Secure your ticket today and stay tuned for further updates on our event page!
OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Malta Enterprise is Malta’s economic development agency, facilitating economic growth, investment, and innovation by offering a range of support services for local and foreign enterprises setting up a productive presence in Malta. As a key player in Malta’s economic landscape, it contributes to the nation’s prosperiety by attracting investments, supporting businesses, and driving innovation, thereby reinforcing Malta’s position as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Malta Enterprise actively cultivates a vibrant startup ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for startups and offering tailored support and incentives to empower emerging businesses.
M. Demajo Group is a leading business player in Malta, with a successful history spanning 115 years. The Group’s growth and diversification have resulted in a wide coverage of business sectors through a commitment to long-term results. M. Demajo Group’s workforce is 500 strong and their various activities have been developed through organic growth, acquisitions, partnerships, and startups. Its strong financial situation and ethical standards, its business reputation, and its renowned track record as a business partner are all key factors in its continued expansion.
The IONOS Cloud Start-up Program provides young companies with up to €100,000 in cloud credits for up to five years after their founding. Start-ups benefit from a sovereign IT infrastructure “Made in Germany,” offering 100% GDPR compliance and full legal certainty. IONOS Cloud guarantees technological freedom without vendor lock-in. Long-term support is also ensured: exclusive discounts after the first year enable a seamless transition into the IONOS Cloud ISV Partner Program. In this way, digital sovereignty becomes a strategic competitive advantage from founding to scaling.
