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LEAP Summit

LEAP Summit is an annual conference held in Zagreb, Croatia, aimed at young professionals and students. It focuses on education and networking opportunities in entrepreneurship, digital technology, and sustainable development.

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Overview

What LEAP Summit does

What LEAP Summit is

LEAP Summit is an annual conference held in Zagreb, Croatia, aimed at young professionals and students. It focuses on education and networking opportunities in entrepreneurship, digital technology, and sustainable development.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Event Organizer
Structured capabilities
Community · Event host
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026

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Capability profile

LEAP Summit as a community

Community overview

LEAP Summit is an organization based in Zagreb, Croatia, founded by the Croatian Office for Creativity and Innovation (HUKI). It serves as a platform for young innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders to connect, learn, and share ideas. The summit has been held annually since its inception, focusing on various themes related to entrepreneurship, digital technology, and sustainable development.

Community focus

LEAP Summit focuses on empowering young individuals through education and networking opportunities. It provides a multidisciplinary conference experience that covers topics such as international business, entrepreneurship, digital trends, technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. The organization aims to inspire and educate the next generation of changemakers.

Member value

Members gain access to a multidisciplinary conference experience, networking opportunities, and insights from industry leaders and innovators. The summit fosters connections among young entrepreneurs and provides a platform for sharing ideas and learning.

Membership

Pricing models
fixed-tuition

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting
Next recorded event
October 15, 2025

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Students
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community
Selection criteria
open
Regions
Europe

Community activity

Annual events
1

Events and activity

LEAP Summit organizes an annual conference held in October, featuring multiple tracks and sessions focused on various themes. Additionally, LEAPin events are one-day multidisciplinary conferences held in different cities (Rijeka, Osijek, Split) to address local challenges and inspire young changemakers.

Notable members

Notable speakers at LEAP Summit include Alessandra Mariani (Global Marketing Lead at TikTok), Fredrik Haren (Global Keynote Speaker on Business Creativity), Rui Pedro Silva (Global VP for Leadership & Talent Development at adidas), Leyla Guilany-Lyard (Global Brand & Leadership Advisor), and Tomislav Car (CEO at Productive).

Capability profile

LEAP Summit as an event host

Event focus

LEAP Summit focuses on empowering young individuals through education and networking opportunities. It provides a multidisciplinary conference experience that covers topics such as international business, entrepreneurship, digital trends, technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. The organization aims to inspire and educate the next generation of changemakers.

Format narrative

LEAP Summit is an annual conference featuring multiple tracks and sessions focused on various themes related to entrepreneurship, digital technology, and sustainable development.

Participant value

Attendees gain access to a multidisciplinary conference experience, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into the latest trends in entrepreneurship and technology.

Format and cadence

Event types
conference
Recurrence
annual
Modality
in-person
Startups can present
No

Availability

Registration state
Not currently accepting
Next recorded event
October 15, 2025
Next event location
Zagreb Fair

Audience and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Growth Equity
Audience
Founders · Investors · Students · Corporate Innovators

Speakers and past editions

Speakers

Notable speakers include Alessandra Mariani (Global Marketing Lead at TikTok), Fredrik Haren (Global Keynote Speaker on Business Creativity), Rui Pedro Silva (Global VP for Leadership & Talent Development at adidas), Leyla Guilany-Lyard (Global Brand & Leadership Advisor, Former SVP Global Communications at Tinder), and Tomislav Car (CEO at Productive).

Past editions

LEAP Summit has hosted numerous notable speakers and participants from various sectors, contributing to a rich exchange of ideas and experiences.

Common questions

What to know about LEAP Summit

Upseed classifies LEAP Summit under the Event Organizer organization type. Its current public profile includes community and event host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 2, 2026

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