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SUMMARY:PIRATE Night 2025
DESCRIPTION:What is PIRATE Night? \nPIRATE 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. \nA gathering of those who celebrate entrepreneurship and want to meaningfully connect with others that do as well. \nNo 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. \nExpect sparks from campfires\, from ideas\, and from unexpected connections. PIRATE Night is not the encore. It’s the heart of it all. \nWho is it for? \nPIRATE 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. \nWhat makes PIRATE Night different? \nForget name tags and stiff handshakes. PIRATE Night is about human encounters over polished pitches. Think: \n\nA curated content block with sharp insights & fast-fire ideas\nImmersive show elements: from fire rituals to rhythmic ceremonies\nLive music and artistic performances\nOpen spaces for organic networking\n\n2025 Theme: #SteerTheMachine \nThis 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. \nWe’re not afraid of AI. We’re fascinated by it. But fascination comes with responsibility. We’re asking the bigger questions. The human questions. \n\nWhat happens when machines can build anything?\nWhich choices are too important to automate?\nWhere do we want to maintain agency\, and where are we ready to hand it over?\n\nThis 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. \nVC Think Tank \nThis 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. \nApply to join here.\nParticipation is free\, but a PIRATE Night ticket is required. \nTickets: No One Comes Alone \nPIRATE 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. \nWant to support the mission? Grab a Supporter or Patron Ticket to help others join the night. \nFlying in from abroad? We’ve got you. Reach out and we’ll make it happen. \nWhy 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. \nMore Information: https://piratesummit.com/pirate-night/ \nGet in touch with the team: participate@piratesummit.com
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-night-2025/
LOCATION:Odonien\, Hornstraße 85\, Köln\, 50823\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:PIRATE NIGHT - Reunion for the PIRATE Summit community
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to hoist the sails for PIRATE Night – the reunion of the PIRATE Summit community! \nMark your calendars for September 5th\, 2024\, because we’re dropping anchor at our beloved Odonien in Cologne\, Germany. It’s going to be a night to remember! \nPicture this: a cozy gathering of like-minded souls from the startup world. We’re talking entrepreneurs\, investors\, and all of you wonderful folks who make the ecosystem thrive. It’s all about connecting\, celebrating\, and having a blast together! \nWe’re cooking up a storm with: \n\nA mouth-watering barbecue\nAn open bar\nRoaring fires to watch and gather around\nA few inspiring keynotes to spark your imagination\nA treasure chest of surprises and fun activities\nThe legendary PIRATE party\nIt’s shaping up to be a classic PIRATE-style evening\, full of warm-heartedness\, laughter\, inspiration\, and maybe a little bit of mischief.\n\nOh\, and here’s the best part: your ticket includes ALL food\, drinks\, and entertainment. \nFind out more & book a Ticket
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-night-reunion-for-the-pirate-summit-community/
LOCATION:Odonien\, Hornstraße 85\, Köln\, 50823\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:PIRATE Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:#RaiseYourself\nPIRATE Summit is the yearly gathering of entrepreneurs that love to solve real problems and build durable businesses.\nAlthough technology is discussed at PIRATE Summit\, it actually isn’t a tech conference. It is a conference for those that understand that they are the captain of their life. After all\, life is a possibility\, and it is what you make of it.\nAs such\, PIRATE Summit is more a conference about entrepreneurship. About exploring the world and ourselves and shaping it into something better.\nOn June 27th the final start-ups of the OUT OF THE BOX.NRW competition will pitch once again in front of the jury and the audience and compete for a total of 50\,000 euros in prize money. The winner will be announced at the PIRATE Summit.\nGet more informations!
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Odonien\, Hornstraße 85\, Köln\, 50823\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:PIRATE Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:#RaiseYourself  \nPIRATE Summit is the yearly gathering of entrepreneurs that love to solve real problems and build durable businesses. \nAlthough technology is discussed at PIRATE Summit\, it actually isn’t a tech conference. It is a conference for those that understand that they are the captain of their life. After all\, life is a possibility\, and it is what you make of it. \nAs such\, PIRATE Summit is more a conference about entrepreneurship. About exploring the world and ourselves and shaping it into something better. \nOn the 7. September the ten final start-ups of the OUT OF THE BOX.NRW competition will pitch once again in front of the jury and the audience and compete for a total of 50\,000 euros in prize money. The winner will be announced at the  PIRATE Summit. \nGet more informations! \n 
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Odonien\, Hornstraße 85\, Köln\, 50823\, Deutschland
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SUMMARY:Im Rahmen von PIRATE Live: Out of the Box Award
DESCRIPTION:Zehn Startups stehen im Finale des Out of the Box Wettbewerbs – darunter 4 Startups aus dem digitalHUB Aachen! \nFür sie steht nun der nächste Schritt an: der finale Pitch beim OOTB Award am 1. September\, mit der Chance\, bis zu 25.000 Euro zu gewinnen! \nMeldet euch für das Finale an und votet für IconPro\, Clinomic\, GREENbimlabs und Enlyze! Das Out of the Box Finale findet im Rahmen des Digital Tech Festivals Pirate Live (30.08.-03.09.2021) statt. \nInformationen & Anmeldung
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/im-rahmen-von-pirate-live-out-of-the-box-award/
LOCATION:Jülicher Strasse 72a\, Aachen\, 52070\, Germany
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SUMMARY:PIRATE Live 2021
DESCRIPTION:Das ikonische Digital Tech Festival ist zurück. \nPIRATE Live ist ein fünftägiges Online-Erlebnis\, das sorgfältig für Tech- und Startup-Enthusiasten auf der ganzen Welt entwickelt wurde. Unsere Inhalte wurden entwickelt\, um authentische Geschichten zu erzählen und wertvolle Erkenntnisse zu teilen\, um jedem auf seinem Weg zu helfen. Am Ende des Tages ist jeder Unternehmer für sein eigenes Leben – das ist der Geist\, den wir feiern wollen.
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-live-2021/
LOCATION:Jülicher Strasse 72a\, Aachen\, 52070\, Germany
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SUMMARY:PIRATE SUMMIT - The Out Of The Box Award
DESCRIPTION:OUT OF THE BOX.NRW is “your” competition:\n12 startups pitching for a total of €50.000 in prize money. And you can be a part of their success!\nTune in on September 2nd and lead your favorite startup to success! Exciting pitches from the 12 selected startups and keynotes from renowned speakers await you. \nThree startups from the digitalHUB Aachen are in the finals and need your support! \n\nDucktrain\nFurthRresearch\nSenseering\n\nMore information about the startups can be found here. \nDon’t miss a moment from the center of PIRATE Live and experience an inspiring evening with us! \nCLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE REGISTRATION. \nAgenda\n\n6:30 PM Opening\n7 PM Battle Talk (12 Pitches á 5 minutes)\n8 PM Keynote\n8:15 PM Hot Seat – Q&A\n8:45 PM Panel Discussion\n9:15 PM Winners Announcement And Award Ceremony
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/the-out-of-the-box-award/
LOCATION:Jülicher Strasse 72a\, Aachen\, 52070\, Germany
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SUMMARY:PIRATE Live
DESCRIPTION:Instead of PIRATE SUMMIT this year’s event is called PIRATE Live. It will be a week full of amazing content\, open for everyone and free to participate. The Out of the Box.NRW Award will also be part of PIRATE Live. Get ready for exciting pitches from the 12 selected startups and keynotes from renowned speakers and help your favorites to win prize money of 50.000€. \nWhy join PIRATE Live?\n\n\n\n\n\nAt PIRATE Live it’s all about #meaningfulconnections.\nThrough various formats and our networking platform\, we will create the most personal networking experience you can get in a 100% remote setup. Connecting some of the brightest people of the startup ecosystem has always been our goal\, whether it be through dedicated 1on1 sessions\, discussion tables\, or mentoring sessions for startups. \n\n\n\n\nHow PIRATE Live Works\nPIRATE Live is a five-day event welcoming all stakeholders of the global startup ecosystem to connect\, learn\, get inspired and interact. In cooperation with Startup Safari Rhineland you are given an authentic behind the scenes look into the daily work of entrepreneurs. Followed by high-level keynotes and masterclasses\, as well as discussion tables to ask away and contribute yourself\, you can design your own agenda from a variety of sessions. \n\n\nWEITERE INFORMATIONEN UND KOSTENLOSE ANMELDUNG \n 
URL:https://www.aachen.digital/en/event/pirate-summit-2/
LOCATION:Jülicher Strasse 72a\, Aachen\, 52070\, Germany
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