Sifted Summit highlights trends in European tech

Sifted Summit just wrapped up in London, bringing together Europe’s tech founders, investors, and operators for two days of panels, networking, and debate. Discussion topics ranged from early-stage startup struggles to Europe’s competitive stance on deep tech, along with the usual industry optimism and skepticism about AI’s role. No single launch or funding round dominated; instead, the event showcased a cross-section of the European tech ecosystem.

• Summit held over two days in London
• Attendees included investors, founders, operators
• Panels covered AI, deep tech, startup scaling challenges
• Focus on European tech strengths and hurdles