--- title: "Seedstars Summit 2020 Is Going Online" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-2020-going-online/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. [NEWSROOM](/content-hub/newsroom/) 4. SEEDSTARS SUMMIT 2020 IS GOING ONLINE ![Seedstars Summit 2020 Is Going Online](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/news38.max-1500x500.jpg) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING ## Seedstars Summit 2020 Is Going Online Seedstars Global MARCH 5, 2020 ### ### **When?** **31 March - 3 April 2020** ### **Where?** **Online** Given the growing concerns around the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, we’ve decided to redesign the Seedstars Summit and bring it fully online to ensure everyone’s safety. The Online Seedstars Summit 2020 will happen on the same dates (31 _March to 3 April)_ and will be completely free and open to everyone! #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/seedstars-black.max-376x376.png) Seedstars Global [CONTACT US]() Of course, we are disappointed that we won’t be able to connect in person, have a quick chat at a coffee break or welcome you with a warm hug at the Summit, but let’s use this opportunity to spread the knowledge and connect virtually. And trust us, with the Seedstars team distributed all over the world, we can still have virtual coffee, as well as online breakfasts! At the moment, we are preparing an updated agenda of the virtual Summit. We will inform you shortly on all the details. Please subscribe to the event updates to receive an invite. Let’s go **BEYOND** the physical, and embrace the digital. [Subscribe to the online event updates](https://share.hsforms.com/10Fl-qSQdQjy-CJhCoDggZg3yjcn?__hstc=242025565.c9a372498fb707241a59bbc2e7a08046.1603964344551.1604310789424.1604384884387.9&__hssc=242025565.48.1604384884387&__hsfp=413475300). ### **Meanwhile:** 1. Take good care of your health 2. Add the dates of the event in your calendar 3. Stay tuned ### **Important documents & resources:** * [Measures taken by the Swiss authorities](https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/massnahmen-des-bundes.html) to avoid further contamination. * [Important information](https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019) on COVID-19 by WHO. * [Coronavirus Situation Dashboard](https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6) ### **FAQ** **Is the Seedstars Summit 2020 cancelled?** No, the Seedstars Summit is not cancelled. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Europe, we’ve decided to bring the Seedstars Summit online. We are introducing the Online Seedstars Summit 2020, a free, international, 4-day event, which will take place from 31 March to 3 April. **What is the cost to join the Seedstars Online Summit 2020?** The event is free of charge. Invite everyone! Your friends, your family, your cat. The more the merrier! **How can I join the virtual Seedstars Summit 2020?** To attend the event, you would need to register. The registrations will be open shortly and published here and on the [www.seedstarsworld.com/summit](http://www.seedstarsworld.com/summit?__hstc=242025565.c9a372498fb707241a59bbc2e7a08046.1603964344551.1604310789424.1604384884387.9&__hssc=242025565.48.1604384884387&__hsfp=413475300). To receive a notification of when the registrations are open, please [leave your email address](https://share.hsforms.com/10Fl-qSQdQjy-CJhCoDggZg3yjcn?__hstc=242025565.c9a372498fb707241a59bbc2e7a08046.1603964344551.1604310789424.1604384884387.9&__hssc=242025565.48.1604384884387&__hsfp=413475300). **Can I contribute to the sessions of the Summit?** The speaker lineup is already defined, but you will be able to join any of the sessions, partake in the discussions, and contribute to the overall session flow. **I’ve already bought a ticket, will I get a refund?** Yes, your ticket purchase will be refunded in full. The Summit team will get in touch with you shortly regarding the reimbursement. If you don’t get any message from us in the next 7 days, please contact laure@seedstars.com. **I’ve already booked my flight and accommodation, will I get a refund?** Unfortunately, travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded. We recommend you to contact the service providers as soon as possible to recover your expenses. **Is the Online Seedstars Summit 2020 going to be available for the public?** Yes, everyone interested can join. Prior registration is required. To receive a notification of when the registrations are open, please [leave your email address.](https://share.hsforms.com/10Fl-qSQdQjy-CJhCoDggZg3yjcn?__hstc=242025565.c9a372498fb707241a59bbc2e7a08046.1603964344551.1604310789424.1604384884387.9&__hssc=242025565.48.1604384884387&__hsfp=413475300) **I am based in Switzerland,** **are there any in-person activities planned within the Summit week I can participate in?** For safety reasons, unfortunately, not. **I am still planning to come to Lausanne, will there be any activities happening?** Unfortunately, we won’t organize any activities in Lausanne at the time of the Summit. All activities will take place online. NEWS / BLOGPOST SEEDSTARS WORLD 2019/20 GLOBAL SWITZERLAND EDUCATION & CONSULTING ACCELERATORS & INCUBATORS EVENTS TECH ## More like this [ ![Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Running_Events.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Online Is The New Black: Running Events In The Times Of Coronavirus Event organizers are no strangers to crisis management. Last-minute speaker cancellations, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, missing files… The list goes on Apr. 14, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/learning-resources/online-new-black-running-events-times-coronavirus/) [ ![Seedstars Summit Africa 2019](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_Africa_2019_What_to_Expec.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit Africa 2019: What to Expect and Who Is Coming? In 2018, the Seedstars World Competition got a winner from Ghana — Agrocenta, and recently, great startups such as Schoolap, Iyezahealth, Medsaf, MyFoodness, Benefactors Ltd, CowTribe, and many more have joined our network. Nov. 13, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-africa-2019-what-expect-and-who-coming/) [ ![Seedstars Summit Asia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_Asia_2019_A_Closer_Look.max-320x550.png) ASIA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit Asia 2019: A Closer Look In 2019, the Seedstars Word Competition will wrap up with the regional Seedstars Summit Asia in Cambodia Nov. 06, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-asia-2019-closer-look/) [ ![Seedstars Summit 2019](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_2019_How_It_Was.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit 2019: How It Was “Who is Seedstars?” - with this question, Alisée de Tonnac, Co-Founder and CEO of Seedstars, opened the Seedstars Summit 2019. Who are we and what do we want to achieve? Where are we heading? Apr. 17, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-2019-how-it-was/) [ ![Seedstars CEE Summit](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_CEE_Summit_2018_Where_Change_Has.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Seedstars CEE Summit 2018: Where Change Has Its Roots Big change never happens overnight. It’s always the long-term work of a bunch of crazy people, who believe that they can break a status quo, move mountains, and change the whole world. Jan. 04, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-cee-summit-2018-where-change-has-its-roots/) [ ![Asian Early-Stage Startups](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Meet_the_13_Asian_Early-Stage_Startups_Joi.max-320x550.png) ASIA • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Meet the 13 Asian Early-Stage Startups Joining Seedstars Asia Summit 2018 In 2018, the Seedstars team traveled to 14 Asian countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Myanmar, and Vietnam to uncover Asia’s untapped potential and spot the brightest early-stage companies in the region. Nov. 22, 2018 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/meet-13-asian-early-stage-startups-joining-seedstars-asia-summit-2018/) [ ![Seedstars Summit 2018](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-Seedstars_Summit_2018_what_youve_missed.max-320x550.png) GLOBAL • EDUCATION & CONSULTING #### Seedstars Summit 2018: what you've missed The Seedstars Summit Pitch Corner brought together 24 entrepreneurs from 14 different countries spanning 5 continents to pitch their startups to a panel of international investors and executive summit attendees. Apr. 13, 2018 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/seedstars-summit-2018-what-youve-missed/) [ ![Seedstars Asia](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_-_2020-11-05T090352.637.max-320x550.png) ASIA • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### Meet the startups pitching at Seedstars Asia! After another year in which the Seedstars World teams travelled to over 80+ countries around the world and 15 on the Asian continent with the mission to find the best tech startups in emerging markets, we are now just days away of hosting our Asia Su Nov. 17, 2017 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/meet-startups-pitching-seedstars-asia/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start