ESNA Forum 2024

27-28 November 2024
Brussels, Belgium
ESNA-forum
ESNA Forum 2024

Where European leaders connect to shape the future of Startup Ecosystems

This year marks a pivotal moment for Europe, emphasising the need to refine and evolve policies and create ever more favourable environments for startups. The ESNA Forum is bringing together ministerial representatives from each European nation as well as ESNA members to further dialogue and meet the opportunities that lie ahead.

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ESNA Forum 2023

Highlights from ESNA Forum 2023

19 October 2023, Léon, Spain

ESNA Forum 2023: Driving Innovation and Policy for Startup Success

The annual ESNA Forum took place in Léon, Spain, in collaboration with its Spanish associate member, INCIBE, the Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute. This international conference, held under the patronage of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU, marked a significant gathering of ESNA's member and signatory countries of the EU Startup Nations Standards of Excellence declaration.


It served as a unique platform for members to actively reaffirm their commitment to advancing eight essential standards crucial for the prosperous future of European startups.


The ESNA Forum 2023 witnessed Spain's signing of a major commitment, highlighting the pivotal role of startups and scaleups in Europe's future economy and society. The Declaration was a central theme, focusing on enhancing the startup ecosystem across Europe through strategic initiatives, legal harmonization, and cross-regional collaboration.