Launchpad 2027Startup exhibiting and the Launchpad Competition
The Launchpad is where visitors come to see the newest tech and the brightest young companies in the industry. Exhibit on a subsidised pod, get in front of buyers and enter the Launchpad Competition for the chance to pitch live at Event Tech Live London 2027.
Thanks to this year’s startups
Another brilliant Launchpad in 2026. Thank you to every startup that exhibited and entered, and to everyone who voted. The public vote and the judges picked the top three, who pitched live on the show floor on day two, and the judges awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze on the spot.
A big thank you to our 2026 judges:
- RJ Crowder-Schaefer, Bloomberg
- Alex Collins, One World Group
- Margaret Reeves, RefTech
How the competition works
The competition is open only to Launchpad exhibitors, and it’s been the start of plenty of success stories.
- Book a Launchpad pod
Every Launchpad exhibitor can enter, so securing your pod is step one.
- Send a one-minute video
Tell us what you do and why it matters in a short explainer video.
- Public vote and judges
The community votes and our judges review every entry to pick the top three.
- Pitch live
The three finalists pitch to the judges and a live audience at the show.
Connecting event pros, tech leaders and startups
A low-commitment way to get in front of the right people and test the market.
Cost-effective exposure
Launchpad pods are heavily subsidised for startups and early-stage event tech companies, thanks to our sponsors and supporters.
Competition entry
Only Launchpad exhibitors can enter the Launchpad Competition and pitch to the judges and a live audience.
Networking
Invite buyers to your pod, scan attendee badges and book meetings with potential clients from around the world.
Marketing reach
Get in front of our community of event professionals, with 59,000+ email subscribers and 20,000 social media connections.
What’s in the Launchpad package
- A 1m custom-branded Launchpad pod with counter
- Entry into the Launchpad Competition
- One licence for attendee badge scanning
- Company profile and logo on the floor plan, with a link to your website
- Exhibitor marketing pack, with social and email banners and an invitation template
Our 2026 Launchpad sponsors
The Launchpad is only possible thanks to the companies who back it.
Get your startup in front of the industry
Subsidised Launchpad places are limited and go quickly. Get in touch for 2027 pricing, or to talk through whether the Launchpad is the right fit for you.
Email adam@eventtechlive.com