Past Events

Rediscover the global events XTC attended.
Semiconductors & AI Innovation Forum
October 28, 2024
San Francisco, California
At The Semiconductors & AI Innovation Forum we announced and showcased the Top 8 Startup Finalists of the Semi & AI for Climate Startup Cup.
UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2024
October 16 2024
Rome
The World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards showcased breakthrough innovations in AgTech & Food in the following categories: 1) Digital Innovation in Food Processing, 2) Empowering Women in AgriFood Systems, 3) Food Loss, 4) Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow.
The Peace, Justice & Inclusive Society Startup Competition
September 2024
United Nations, New York City
A new and impactful initiative from The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, in collaboration with Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
TNW Conference 2024
June 20, 2024
Amsterdam
Thought leadership from tech titans, in-depth discussions with Europe’s leading VCs, and the inaugural Global Deep Tech Startup Competition, powered by Extreme Tech Challenge, culminated at TNW Conference, one of Europe’s leading tech festivals.
CES 2024
January 11, 2023
Las Vegas
Top finalists pitched at a showcase on the evening of January 10, 2024 in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada—amidst the backdrop of CES®, the world’s largest tech expo and global stage of innovation.
SOSV Climate Tech Summit
September 26, 2023
Virtual
The SOSV Climate Tech Summit was a virtual, free event designed for the climate tech startup ecosystem and open to all.
Samsung Climate & Circularity Tech Challenge
September 18, 2023
Private Event
The Samsung Climate & Circularity Tech Challenge identified startups and innovators developing tech which can be integrated into Samsung’s wide range of cutting-edge home electronics.
Life Sciences Startup Competition at TechBBQ 2023
September 13, 2023
Copenhagen
TechBBQ 2023 was a large-scale summit drawing 7,500+ attendees from around the world.
Deep Tech Connect: A Deep Tech Innovation Forum
June 28, 2023
Eindhoven, Netherlands
A full-day event featured thought leaders in Deep Tech as well as startup pitches, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
ChangeNOW 2023
May 26, 2023
Paris, France
XTC was at ChangeNOW 2023, a three-day summit that brought together the most innovative solutions and impactful changemakers tackling our planet's biggest challenges, to take action, together.
UN World Food Forum 2023
October 18, 2023
Rome, Italy
The World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards, showcased breakthrough innovations in Better Production, Better Nutrition, Better Environment and Better Life.
Marine Tech Startup Innovation Challenge
April 18, 2023
Bergen, Norway
XTC launched its inaugural XTC Marine Tech Startup Innovation Challenge at the Sustainable Ocean Solutions Summit during One Ocean Conference in Bergen, Norway.
XTC Startup Competitions at CES 2023
January 5-6, 2023
Las Vegas
Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), returned to CES, the most influential tech event in the world.
UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2022
October 19, 2022
Rome, Italy
The second annual World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards Powered by XTC.
HARMAN - XTC Startup Challenge
September 27-28, 2022
Las Vegas
XTC partnered with the HARMAN Technology Forum brought the world’s largest Metaverse startup challenge to life.
Neckerverse Summit 2022
August 5, 2022
Necker Island
An invite-only summit, held on Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
XTC Global Finals
June 2022
Berkeley, California
Startups came from almost 100 countries for the chance to pitch at XTC. Although they have different homes and backgrounds, there was one thing in common: their innovations could make the world a better place.