# IdeaLab - WHU Founders' Conference

- Dates: 25 September 2026 to 26 September 2026
- Location: Stadt- und Kongresshalle Vallendar, Vallendar, Germany
- Organiser: WHU
- Industry: EdTech
- Expected attendance: 25

## About

The IdeaLab! is a leading student-run startup and entrepreneurship conference that brings together founders, investors, and students. It provides a platform for participants to learn from experienced entrepreneurs, discover opportunities, and engage with the startup ecosystem.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.idealab.io/)
- [Agenda](https://www.idealab.io/agenda)

## Topics

- Education & Training
- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Dr. Tamaz Georgadze, Raisin
- Florian Heinemann, Founding Partner, Project A Ventures
- Verena Pausder, Pausder Ventures
- René Adler
- Kağan Sümer, Founder of GORILLAS
- Oliver Samwer, CEO, Rocket Internet
- Sophia Nabil, Lovable

## Sponsors and partners

- Mercanis
- Vindelici
- BG Prevent
- Reonic
- Lucid Capital
- Autohaus NIX
- Start Up Mag
- startbase
- German Tech Jobs
- Startup Insider

## Where to stay

- **House St. Joseph**: hostel, 750 m from the venue, 68 Gilgenborn, Vallendar, 56179
- **Priester- und Gästehaus Marienau**: guest house, 830 m from the venue, 86 Höhrer Straße, Vallendar, 56179
  - [Hotel website](https://leben-an-der-quelle.de/)
- **Forum Vinzenz Pallotti**: guest house, 840 m from the venue
- **zwei&vierzig**: 880 m from the venue, 31 Rheinstraße
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel42.de/hotel-vallendar)
  - Phone: +49 261 660 46
- **Haus Wasserburg**: hostel, 890 m from the venue, 2 Pallottistraße, Vallendar, 56179
  - [Hotel website](https://www.haus-wasserburg.de/)
  - Phone: +49 261 64080
- **Humboldtruh**: serviced apartment, 1.3 km from the venue, 21 Humboldtstraße, Weitersburg, 56191
- **Haus Tabor**: hostel, 1.4 km from the venue, 5 Am Marienberg, Vallendar, 56179
- **Gaststätte Klein**: guest house, 1.5 km from the venue, Hauptstraße, Weitersburg, 56191

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idealab-whu-founders-conference/