We are bringing a new wave of opportunities to help attendees learn, network and socialise with peers and potential investors under the mantra “serendipity is dead.”
The goal of this year’s SaaStock is to facilitate more meetings and meaningful conversations for all attendees, whilst providing the quality, action-led content that SaaStock has become known for. Below is a breakdown of everything on offer in 2024.
Event Breakdown
Startup Program
14 October 2024
Brand Awareness
Learning
Networking
Accelerator XP
The Startup Program is a platform designed to support early-stage founders on their growth journey, by facilitating connections with investors, giving much-needed exposure to SaaS leaders, and offering an in-depth learning opportunity.
Is this for you?
The Startup Program is for B2B SaaS startups, with less than 35 employees, who have raised less than $3M and currently have an ARR of less than $3M.
What you get
From interactive sessions at Startup Day, to investor matchmaking sessions with global VCs, to showcasing your startup on the expo floor, participating startups will leave armed with the knowledge and connections they need to grow their SaaS.
Available to
Startups under $3m ARR
Benefits
Learning / Brand Awareness / Networking
How to Access
Accelerator Ticket Upgrade. Speak with our Partnerships team.
The Global Pitch Competition is an opportunity to show off your up-and-coming SaaS in front of the region’s most influential VCs and funds, as well as the wider SaaS community. The initial pitching rounds taking place at the pre-conference Startup Day, the semi-finals will take place on Day One of the conference, with the finals live on Day Two
Is this for you?
Global Pitch Competition participants only – to be eligible, your company must have less than 35 employees and no more than $1.5M ARR.
The Pitch Competition is an upgrade option to Accelerator Ticket holders.
What you get
You’ll gain invaluable exposure to our audience, generating brand awareness and positioning your business as one-to-watch. There’s also a chance to land a €500,000 investment for your startup!
SaaS.City is a closed-group, one day accelerator for SaaS enthusiasts, taking place in various locations across Dublin before the main conference days. This fringe event consists of a series of topic-specific workshops, structured to facilitate learning and networking with like-minded peers.
Is this for you?
This years bootcamps themes are:
Revenue & Retention
Marketing 101
Scaling Your SaaS
Fundraising Blueprint
Product Excellence
What you get
With three specially curated workshops per bootcamp, SaaS.City is the perfect one day accelerator for operators and founders.
SaaS.City is a ticket upgrade option
Available to
Operators and Founders with an Accelerator or Growth Ticket
Taking place before the main conference days, Investock is our investor-only day, bringing together leading funds and VCs for curated roundtables, topic-led sessions, and the opportunity to network with fellow SaaS investors.
Is this for you?
Investock is for B2B SaaS investors – private equity funds, family offices, VCs and angels who are active in this space.
Must have an Investor Experience Ticket.
What you get
Delve deep into the issues that matter most when investing in B2B SaaS. If you are looking for your next big investment opportunity in B2B SaaS, then this event is for you.
This year at SaaStock we have three incredibly focused stages
available to all ticket holders. Below is a breakdown of what you
can expect to see at each of them.
Centre Stage
The NEW main stage for SaaStock 2024. For two days, it will be the home of this year’s rockstar speakers who are ready to share it all.
What to expect
From unpicking some of the biggest success stories in SaaS to hearing more about the people behind the headlines, it’s the hub of this year’s most authentic content.
Growth Stage
The place to be for all of this year’s tactical content, get ready for impactful keynotes and game-changing takeaways for your business.
What to expect
Whether you’re figuring out how to reduce CAC as you scale, preparing to maximise your next fundraising round or looking to better manage your stakeholders, we’ve got you covered.
Accelerator Stage
Fully geared towards early-stage startups who are looking to lay the foundations for long term success and will also host this year’s Pitch Competition where €500k investment is up for grabs.
What to expect
A stage full of actionable content tailored towards younger startups. A series of insightful sessions that are ready to accelerate your business.
CEO Coaching
15-16 October 2024
Learning
Accelerator XP
Growth XP
Becoming a great CEO doesn’t happen by chance. Our CEO Coaching programme is ready to bring world-class training to those leading the frontline.
Is this for you?
Growth Experience ticket holders.
Accelerate Experience ticket holders.
What you get
Level up with 50 fellow CEOs with sessions curated to cover some of the most common pain points that the modern business leader faces today and to upskill them to tackle these challenges.
New for this year, the Operator Masterclasses are a series of interactive sessions at the main event which are built to upskill any function.
Is this for you?
Are you an operator from a Sales & Revenue, Marketing, Product, GTM or a Customer Success team that wants to gain more insight and knowldege? Then this masterclass is for you.
Growth and Accelerate Experience ticket holders.
What you get
Level up alongside 50 fellow operators via interactive training sessions designed to upskill your function.
Available to
Operators from Sales & Revenue, Marketing, Product, GTM and Customer Success teams.
Calling all Revenue, Marketing, Finance and Product Leaders! We’re hosting a series of Breakfasts, Lunches and Afternoon Tea sessions and there might be one for you.
Is this for you?
VIP Leaders from Revenue, Marketing, Finance and Product & Technical teams.
Invitation only.
What you get
The Boardroom briefings are RSVP-only sessions that answer some of the more high-level questions that you might not find on stage; these are invite-only, behind-closed-door sessions that are built for today’s team leaders.
Demo afternoons showcasing the latest product solutions that today’s SaaS market has to offer.
Is this for you?
Growth Experience ticket holders.
What you get
Watch live demos of today’s smartest SaaS solutions and get a glimpse into the latest products that are hitting the market. See the tech for yourself without going through the usual predetermined process.
A brand new networking activity to meet as many contacts focused on discussions around how peers are tackling business challenges in the style of speed dating.
Is this for you?
All SaaStock ticket holders
What you get
You’ll meet up to 50 new connections, all vetted and qualified to ensure the best quality conversations. The sessions are also streamlined so that you are maximising your ability to meet as many new people as fast as possible in a structured manner.
A personalised matchmaking experience for Investors and Founders across the SaaS industry looking to find their next investment prospect and funds respectively.
Is this for you?
All non-General Experience Ticket holders
What you get
Using data collected at registration, SaaStock will take the hard work away and connect you with the most relevant prospects with a single set of information about each individual company so that you can review the latest prospects in a targetted format.
Group gatherings from sales, marketing and product profiles to connect with peers and have direct conversations within their sub-community about how they’re addressing the common GTM challenges that hinder scaling success.
Is this for you?
Growth and Accelerate Experience Ticket holders
What you get
Direct connection building with peers in the same function with focused conversations on common GTM challenges without the sales pitches. Crowdsource solutions and hear how other businesses are addressing key business issues with qualified audiences.
SaaStock Saloon is a dedicated event space for our Partners to host sessions on how they are solving problems for their customers, giving an opportunity to discuss how their solutions are transforming GTM strategies.
Is this for you?
If you’re wanting to learn about how leading industry experts are solving problems using groundbreaking solutions and have conversations personalised around your business, then these sessions are must attend.
What you get
Fireside chats, panels, interviews and case studies from partners showcasing examples of how they’ve been able to protect bottom lines, increase profitability and create revenue & customer opportunities.
Open to certain partners and VIPs, this is a personalised service that creates 1:1 meetings with the right decision makers, all coordinated by SaaStock.
Is this for you?
Growth and Accelerate Experience Ticket holders
What you get
You’ll have the opportunity to give SaaStock your ICP and handpick who from our attendees you want to meet to grow your pipeline. SaaStock takes all the hard work to coordinate and create your bespoke meeting schedule.