The Female Founders Experience

Europe's most authentic, women-only gathering of the founders, investors and senior leaders moving tech forward.
120 carefully selected people in the room - every edition, every city.
5+ Editions across Europe | 600+ Women Connected | 4.9/5 Feedback Rate
It was not just another networking event - it felt curated, warm, dynamic, and genuinely valuable. Events like this create real connections, real inspiration, and real momentum.
Ekaterina Levitskaia
CEO, Jumpstand
FOR FOUNDERS
Founders with conviction. Pre-seed to pre-exit.
40 women building, raising, scaling, leading their companies forward. You're in a room of founders who get the work, who'll share the playbook, push your thinking, and move with you long after the day ends. This is where you find your own people.
FOR INVESTORS
Active investors. Angels, LPs and VCs.
40 women writing moving capital across Europe. You sit alongside the co-investors you don't usually see at the same table, and meet the ambitious founders before anyone else does. Expect strategic conversation, dealflow, and substance.
FOR LEADERS
Opinion leaders. Corporate executives and Ecosystem Operators
40 decision-makers from politics, corporates and tech.  FFX gives you the peer room leadership rarely comes with: sessions in small circles, frameworks and tools, and honest space for the conversations that drive you forward.
Great experiences are build through radical collaboration. Meet the ones building them with us.
FFX is small, curated & women-only on purpose.
Here's what that gives you when you walk in:
Curated & application-only
Every profile selected for the mix and the energy  because the depth of the conversations depends on who's in the room, not how many are.
Joy over FOMO
The pressure to sell yourself is off the table, and what happens instead is the reason people come back. We aim for quality over quantity & output over input.
A network that stays
Hub agendas designed for each group, so you can be present, not panicked. 1:1 matchmaking & Open Mic with intention. Relationships that outlast the event.
The Elephant in the Room Topics
Capital Distribution, AI, Defense tech, Politics, Burnout, Personal finance, Safety, Dignified Leadership - hands-on & critical - everything that shapes the market,

Choose your next FFX

Three cities in 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

FFX Munich | October 13, 2026
Germany's deep-tech capital
Open Mic, Elephant in the Room, Sharing Circles
Guided Matchmaking & Afternoon Speeddating
Topics: growth, capital, innovation, AI & leadership
QUALITY over QUANTITY

120 people. Every profile selected. The room is small on purpose — because the depth of every conversation depends on the strength of every person in it.

FFX Zurich | November 23, 2026
FFX returns to Zurich after a unforgettable 2025 edition
Application will open in July 2026
Where capital, conviction and consequence meet.
Topics and speakers announced in September 2026
OUTPUT over INPUT.

We don't measure FFX in panels delivered or business cards exchanged. We measure it in conversations, discussions and learnings that start in the room but last long after.

Coming Soon
FFX Barcelona | Early 2027
FFX returns to BCN after an unique 2026 edition
Application will open in November 2026
Funding, AI, Defence tech, Leadership and Scaling
Topics and speakers announced in December 2026
JOY over FOMO.

You won't be choosing between sessions or stressing about what you missed. We design your hub agenda for you — so you can be fully present, not half-checked-in.

Coming Soon
You'll join 40 carefully selected female founders , a circle of female investors, and senior leaders shaping the ecosystem from politics, corporates and beyond.
Just trusted, authentic, lasting connections.

Founders apply. Partners inquire. Investors connect. Everyone makes waves.

FFX Speakers

The Voices of FFX 

Bettina Bundszus
Pontes Politics
Founder and owner of „Pontes Politics“, Bremen, ViennaFormer „Head of Department for children and Youth“, German Ministry of Family Affairs, Berlin
Tanja Trattnig
UBS
EFPA ESG Advisor®, CWMASenior Relationship Manager UHNW Germany & Austria International
Verena Stefenelli
MindfulBody
Founder & CEO 
Nina Wöss
Fund F | Female Founders
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Dr. Tanja Emmerling
HTGF
Partner & Head of HTGF Berlin
Yemi Keri
Heckerbella Limited
Technology Expert and Angel Investor
Mag.a Doris Schmidauer
First Volunteer of Austria, Consultant and Motivational Coach.
Antonella Mei-Pochtler
European Forum Alpbach
Member of the Advisory Board
Dr. Eveline Beer
Women in Defense Tech
CEO and Co-Founder
Helena Torras
Hans(wo)men Group / PaoCapital
Venture Partner & Independent Board Director
Roser Roca-Toha
Airbus Defence and Space
Vice President, Head of Strategy. Connected Intelligence
Anna Fedulow
Croton Capital
Founder & Managing Director
Ghazaleh Samandari
Vera.ai
Co-Founder & Behavioral Scientist, Keynote Speaker
Cristina Frint
Munay Group
CEO and Founder
Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha
Women's Brain Foundation
CEO & Co-Founder, Vice President Euresearch
Patrizia Laeri
ellex
CEO, Fintech Founder, 3 x TOP voices LinkedIn
Dr. Christin ter Braak-Forstingeri
Chi Impact Capital
Founder and CEO
Kristina Lunz
Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy
Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author, EWOR Fellow
FAQ

Common
questions

What if I’m unable to attend on the day?

Tickets are non-refundable. You may, however, transfer your ticket to another person — just let our team know so we can update the registration details.

How can I network with other participants?

All registered guests will receive access to our matchmaking tool, Conversation Starter, where you can book 1:1 meetings with other attendees, partners, and investors. Of course, there will also be plenty of in-person networking during breaks.

What’s included in the event programme?

Each FFX edition offers a full day of roundtables, input talks, community sessions, and curated deep-dives based on whether you’re a founder, leader, or investor. You’ll receive the full agenda ahead of time.

How will I know when and where everything takes place?

You’ll receive calendar invites, email communication, and access to the participant page with all logistics, timing, and updates. If anything changes, we’ll notify you right away.

Can I get an invoice for my ticket?

You can download your receipt directly from Luma by following these instructions as well: https://help.luma.com/p/getting-receipts-for-your-tickets

Why is full-day attendance required and what happens if I can’t attend the whole day?

We highly encourage you to join the full programme. FFX  is designed for quality over quantity, prioritising authentic connection, joy over FOMO, and creating an actual community experience rather than a drop-in event. To get the most out of the experience, we recommend setting up an OOO email and focusing on the people in the room. If you need to leave early or arrive late, please make sure to let us know in advance.