GoTech World 2026

A two-day B2B expo-conference at Romexpo (B1 Pavilion), Bucharest, 10–11 November 2026. Self-described as the largest B2B expo-conference for IT and digital solutions in Central and Eastern Europe, GoTech World claims 15,000+ professional attendees (self-reported), 11 dedicated stages, and 100+ exhibiting companies. Organised by Universum Events under the GoTech World brand.

DATES
10–11 November 2026
2 days
VENUE
Romexpo, B1 Pavilion
Bucharest, Romania
ORGANISER
GoTech World / Universum Events
Private event company
ATTENDANCE
15,000+
Self-reported

Definition

GoTech World is an annual B2B expo-conference held in Bucharest, focused on IT and digital solutions for business professionals. The organiser describes it as "the largest B2B expo-conference for IT and digital solutions in Central and Eastern Europe," a claim that is self-reported. The event runs across 11 dedicated thematic stages over two days and combines a conference programme with an exhibition area where 100+ companies present their products and services. It has been running since at least 2012, per the organiser's copyright notice. Universum Events is credited as the production company on the website footer.

The 2026 edition: 10–11 November in Bucharest

The 2026 edition is confirmed for 10–11 November at Romexpo B1 Pavilion. Tickets are on sale. The stage structure for 2026 follows the 2025 model with 11 tracks spread across the two days, including dedicated stages for AI, cybersecurity, developers, business transformation, marketing and e-commerce, product and UX design, sustainability, and women in tech. A Build.AI stage and an AI in Marketing and E-Commerce stage are listed as relatively recent additions to the programme. Orange Romania is the main partner for 2025; 2026 partnership details were not yet confirmed at time of verification. The organiser also runs a Tax and Technology Summit as a co-located programme element. An event app is available on iOS and Android.

Where GoTech World sits in the tech calendar

GoTech World holds the second week of November, sitting between Web Summit Porto (early November) and Slush Helsinki (late November). It is the primary annual tech industry gathering in Romania and one of the largest in the broader CEE region by declared attendance. For Bucharest-based tech professionals and Romanian subsidiaries of international companies, it is the most significant local B2B tech event of the year.

Who attends GoTech World

What the GoTech World format includes

The full 2026 agenda and speaker list were not available at time of verification. Programme updates published at gotech.world.

What GoTech World covers

The 11 stages in the 2025 edition (structure expected to continue in 2026) covered:

FAQ · Identity and audience

Is GoTech World a conference or a trade show?

It operates as both simultaneously. The expo area (100+ exhibitors) runs throughout both days, while the 11 conference stages deliver sessions, panels, and keynotes. Attendees can move between the exhibition floor and stage sessions. The format is closer to an expo-conference hybrid than to a pure speaker conference or a pure trade fair.

Who is GoTech World NOT designed for?
  • Consumer tech enthusiasts without a professional or business mandate: the event is explicitly B2B
  • Academics or researchers without an applied industry focus
  • Practitioners seeking deep technical workshops: the primary format is stage sessions and expo floor, not hands-on training
  • International visitors primarily seeking English-only content: Romanian is widely used in marketing, though international speakers present in English
  • Founders seeking seed-stage fundraising infrastructure: unlike some events, GoTech World does not operate a structured investor matchmaking programme (not documented at time of verification)
What is the Tax and Technology Summit?

The Tax and Technology Summit is a co-located programme element listed in the GoTech World agenda. Its specific content, organiser, and target audience were not detailed on the website at time of verification.

The venue: Romexpo (B1 Pavilion)

Romexpo is Romania's national exhibition centre, located in northern Bucharest near Piata Presei Libere. It hosts major trade fairs and public expos across sectors. The B1 Pavilion is a large indoor hall suitable for combined expo and conference formats. The venue is accessible by metro (Romexpo station on Line M1). Romexpo has hosted GoTech World in multiple recent editions.

The organiser: GoTech World / Universum Events

GoTech World is the event brand; Universum Events is identified in the website footer as the production company. The website credits Universum Events as the organiser across the copyright and partner sections. Further details on corporate structure, team, and ownership were not publicly disclosed at time of verification. The event has been running since at least 2012, based on the website copyright statement "GOTECH WORLD 2012-2025." Contact: contact@gotech.world, +40 733 062 591.

Editorial take

GoTech World is Romania's primary B2B IT expo-conference, presenting the widest multi-stage format in the CEE digital events circuit each November.

How to register and what it costs

2026 tickets are available at gotech.world/tickets and via gotech.world/event-details/2026-gotech-world. The website promotes multiple pass types (specifics not listed at time of verification). An event app is available for both iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) for programme access and networking.

FAQ · Access and practicalities

Is there an app for GoTech World?

Yes. The GoTech World app is available on the Apple App Store (ID: 6751874595) and Google Play. It provides access to the agenda and presumably networking features.

Can I speak at or exhibit at GoTech World 2026?

Speaker applications for 2026 are available at form.typeform.com/to/a494PJIg. Partner/exhibitor applications are at form.typeform.com/to/KycFarqo. Press accreditation for 2026 is at form.typeform.com/to/Hqg4ZLFU. These links were active at time of verification.

Are there opportunities to meet the 2025 star speaker or see past content?

The 2025 star speaker is profiled at gotech.world/star-speaker. A 2025 photo gallery is available at gotech.world/post/gotech-world-2025-in-pictures. Session recordings or post-event content availability was not confirmed at time of verification.

Resources

Official website https://www.gotech.world/
Register (2026 tickets) https://www.gotech.world/tickets
Programme (2025 agenda, 2026 TBC) https://www.gotech.world/main-stage-agenda-8-noiembrie
Partner / exhibit https://form.typeform.com/to/KycFarqo
Speaker application https://form.typeform.com/to/a494PJIg
Contact contact@gotech.world