What is PIRATE Night?

PIRATE Night is a raw, unfiltered celebration of connection, courage, and community, hosted in an unforgettable location. Born from the same spirit that made PIRATE Summit legendary, this gathering is something different. It’s not a conference. It’s not a party. It’s a shared experience. One where everything feels a little more real, a little more human.

A gathering of those who celebrate entrepreneurship and want to meaningfully connect with others that do as well.

No badges, no BS, no VIPs. Just real conversations, real fire, and real people who believe in building things that matter. We bring together startup founders, investors, creatives, and rebels for one night where roles don’t matter and egos are left at the door.

Expect sparks from campfires, from ideas, and from unexpected connections. PIRATE Night is not the encore. It’s the heart of it all.

Who is it for?

PIRATE Night is designed for those who shape the future of business: Start-up Founders & Operators, Investors & Business Angels, Corporate Innovators & Mid-sized Enterprises, Ecosystem Builders, Connectors & Creatives. We welcome people who don’t just attend events — but ignite conversations, spark collaborations, and co-create change.

What makes PIRATE Night different?

Forget name tags and stiff handshakes. PIRATE Night is about human encounters over polished pitches. Think:

• A curated content block with sharp insights & fast-fire ideas
• Immersive show elements: from fire rituals to rhythmic ceremonies
• Live music and artistic performances
• Open spaces for organic networking

2025 Theme: #SteerTheMachine

This year, PIRATE Night is not just about what’s new. It’s about what matters. AI is moving fast. It’s helping us create, automate, and rethink the way we build. It gives us superpowers. But it also challenges the pace, the processes, and the principles we rely on. That’s why the theme for 2025 is #SteerTheMachine.

We’re not afraid of AI. We’re fascinated by it. But fascination comes with responsibility. We’re asking the bigger questions. The human questions.

• What happens when machines can build anything?
• Which choices are too important to automate?
• Where do we want to maintain agency, and where are we ready to hand it over?

This isn’t humans versus AI. It’s humans with AI, but only if we stay intentional. At PIRATE Night, we’ll explore what this means for startups, for teams, and for society. Expect honest conversations, sharp perspectives, and moments that invite you to pause, reflect, and take the wheel. The future belongs to those who choose their direction. Let’s #SteerTheMachine.

VC Think Tank

This year at PIRATE Night, we’re carving out space just for VCs. The VC Think Tank is an invite-only session happening on-site right before the main PIRATE Night program kicks off. It’s designed by venture capitalists, for venture capitalists. No pitches. No panels. No keynotes. Just real, off-the-record conversations about what’s shaping venture today. This is a peer-level space for open exchange. Expect curated breakouts, sharp insights, and the kind of conversations that rarely happen in public.

Apply to join here. Participation is free, but a PIRATE Night ticket is required.

Tickets: No One Comes Alone

PIRATE Night is all about connection. And the best connections happen when you share the moment. That’s why tickets come in bundles only. Bring your co-founder, your investor, your mentor, or that one person you’ve been meaning to catch up with. Come as a pair. Or as a crew.

Want to support the mission? Grab a Supporter or Patron Ticket to help others join the night.

Flying in from abroad? We’ve got you. Reach out and we’ll make it happen.

Why Attend? Because the world doesn’t need more panels. It needs more places to connect with purpose. And PIRATE Night is exactly that. Join us and become part of the energy that transforms conversations into collaborations.

More Information: https://piratesummit.com/pirate-night/

Get in touch with the team: participate@piratesummit.com