DLD Munich: dates, who attends, and how founders get in
DLD is Europe’s leading innovation conference, connecting visionaries across digital change, business, politics, science and art.
Verified ·6 official sources·Organised by DLD Media GmbH, part of Hubert Burda Media
The essentials from the organiser's own pages: when, where, how big, and how founders get in. Speakers, investor lists and past editions are on the official site.
- Next edition
- Jan 14–16, 2027 · DLD Munich 27 source
- Where
- Munich, Germany
- Format
- in-person
- Tickets
- €1,950–€3,950 (DLD Munich 26, 2026; excl. VAT; DLD Munich 27 prices not published)
- Startup pass
- Founders apply through DLD’s curated, invitation-only attendee application process; the DLD Munich 27 page invites visitors to get notified when applications open. No startup-specific entry package or 2027 price is published. source
- Cadence
- Annual, each January in Munich
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Next edition
| Dates | Jan 14–16, 2027 source |
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| Edition | DLD Munich 27 |
| Venue | Munich, Germany |
How founders get in
| Startup programme | Founders apply through DLD’s curated, invitation-only attendee application process; the DLD Munich 27 page invites visitors to get notified when applications open. No startup-specific entry package or 2027 price is published. source |
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Meeting investors there
Before you go: the hub's cold email to VCs playbook covers the pre-event outreach that fills a meeting calendar, and Causo matches your stage and thesis to the funds in its database so you know who to ask for a meeting.
Official links and socials
Official
Apply
Prepare for it
- How to cold email VCs — book the meetings before you land.
- The 12-slide seed deck — what to have ready when a partner says "send me the deck".
- Accelerator deadlines — the application windows that open around the event.
Sources
Every fact above was read from one of these official pages on Oct 8, 2026:
DLD Munich: frequently asked
When is DLD Munich 2027?
DLD Munich 2027 runs Jan 14–16, 2027 at Munich, according to the organiser's published dates.
How much does DLD Munich cost?
Published ticket prices run €1,950–€3,950 (DLD Munich 26, 2026; excl. VAT; DLD Munich 27 prices not published). Startups: Founders apply through DLD’s curated, invitation-only attendee application process; the DLD Munich 27 page invites visitors to get notified when applications open. No startup-specific entry package or 2027 price is published..
How do startups get into DLD Munich?
Founders apply through DLD’s curated, invitation-only attendee application process; the DLD Munich 27 page invites visitors to get notified when applications open. No startup-specific entry package or 2027 price is published.
How big is DLD Munich?
1,500+ attendees attendees (2026), from 50+ countries countries, per the organiser.