I have just been received information about an exciting conference occurring in Brussels on 19th March called Plugg. I, sadly, cannot attend.
I do think this conference is exciting though. I often feel that Europe is overlooked in technology and when it isn’t it’s ripped off! The UK has its fair share of conferences but I think one with a pan-Europea context like Plugg is truly exciting.
The price to attend is €400 (about £300) if you register before 15th Feb, €500 if you register after. This seemed somewhat pricey but it will surely be a good opportunity for start-ups to hook up with VC firms. Speakers include TechCrunch UK’s Mike Butcher and SeedCamp’s CEO.
The UK, and Europe, hasn’t seen anywhere as near as many successful start-ups as the US (though we quite a few) and I think events like this could level the playing field!
Pricey, yes a tad. At least to just go and hang out - and I’m only half an hour away. On the other hand, startups have different rates I think and it is exciting indeed.
There is so much to be done with and on the web still, especially here in Belgium. I’m happy this is taking place in Brussels. Bound to be a success I believe, and I’m tracking it closely.
Rip off.
Hi Azhar,
I’m the organizer of Plugg. I’m not sure where your comment was coming from, but Plugg is relatively cheap if you look at similar events across Europe. In fact, as a small organizer I’ll be happy if my costs get covered in the end (highly unlikely for a first-time).
In the interest of staying constructive, what’s the maximum you would pay to go to an event like Plugg?