--- title: D2XCEL Connect-to-Elevate image: https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/News%20Announcement%20%20(34).png --- # D2XCEL Connect-to-Elevate **Smart Cities & Circular Systems** - Connecting ventures with future partners and customers - Meet the innovators shaping the future of Smart Cities and Circular Systems - and discover your future strategic partners. đŸ—“ïž 21+23 April 2026  🌐 entirely online,  free of charge [Registration Form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n7oos1aYJ02xeF0Vfd8dkx3DSmn8S8lKswHyIrtYuAxUNFg2TEszSUNJWDBXNTQ4VjBES0lIUk43ViQlQCN0PWcu&lang=en-GB) [See Agenda](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/Connect-to-Elevate%20agenda%20(A4)-2.pdf?hsLang=en) [Ventures Info](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/Connect-to-Elevate%20ventures%20Intro%20(A4).pdf?hsLang=en) # **Discover the Future of Smart Cities and Circular Systems** Step into two dynamic online events designed for forward-thinking companies ready to accelerate innovation. # ![Smart Cities - title only-1](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Smart%20Cities%20-%20title%20only-1.png?width=355&height=266&name=Smart%20Cities%20-%20title%20only-1.png) 21.04.2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CET  Online partnering event for AI-driven solutions and utility innovations for Smart Cities: Connecting ventures with future partners + customers.  This event brings together deep-tech startups with** AI-powered digital services** and** intelligent utility management** to accelerate the development of tomorrow's sustainable and smart cities. **Keynote topic: "From Urban Data to Urban Impact."** # ![Circular Systems - title only-3](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/Circular%20Systems%20-%20title%20only-3.png?width=391&height=294&name=Circular%20Systems%20-%20title%20only-3.png) 23.04.2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CET  Online partnering event for Circular Construction, Recycling & Circular Platforms: connecting ventures with future partners + customers. This event brings together deep‑tech startups driving **circular city models** and **sustainable construction** to accelerate the development of green construction, recycling + circular platforms. **Keynote & Panel: "Stop Perfecting, Start Partnering - Scaling Circular Innovation Through Corporate Ecosystems.****"**   [![50](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/50.png?width=832&height=832&name=50.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-fink-993689139/) [![52](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/52.png?width=832&height=832&name=52.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/christoph-rommel/) [![49](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/49.png?width=832&height=832&name=49.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matwielopolski/) [![50-1](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/50-1.png?width=3750&height=3750&name=50-1.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinagomezgarciareyes/) [![51](https://d2xcel.eu/hs-fs/hubfs/51.png?width=832&height=832&name=51.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvatore-cavallaro/)   ## Presenting Startups in Smart Cities ![dfa755a4-1a47-4235-b438-ff643c93f130-0-2d2x___company_logo-blueberry-software-logo](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/dfa755a4-1a47-4235-b438-ff643c93f130-0-2d2x___company_logo-blueberry-software-logo.svg) Blueberry Software ![preview-2](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-2.png) Breeze Technologies ![preview-2](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-2.jpg) Danu Robotics ![preview-5-1](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-5-1.png) infrared.city ![preview-4](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-4.jpg) ScanwAi Oy ![SizeWise Logo-1](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/SizeWise%20Logo-1.png) SizeWise ## Presenting Startups in Circular Systems ![preview-5](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-5.jpg) BluePlasma Power ![ContainerGrid Logo](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/ContainerGrid%20Logo.png) Container Grid ![cybe-construction-logo_saira_orange-darkgrey_png-50](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/cybe-construction-logo_saira_orange-darkgrey_png-50.png) CyBe Construction ![preview-20](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-20.png) Ecorbio ![preview-17](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/preview-17.png) ParaStruct # **Join the event and unlock forward-looking ** # **partnerships ****for your business.** [Registration Form](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n7oos1aYJ02xeF0Vfd8dkx3DSmn8S8lKswHyIrtYuAxUNFg2TEszSUNJWDBXNTQ4VjBES0lIUk43ViQlQCN0PWcu&lang=en-GB) [Ventures Info](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/Connect-to-Elevate%20ventures%20Intro%20(A4).pdf?hsLang=en) # For Startups - Present your startup to a targeted and diverse network of industry players from D2XCEL and NĂŒrnbergMesse ecosystem.  - Explore high-value keynotes from key experts and connect through follow-up introductions. - Gain enhanced visibility through featured communication in D2XCEL channels and networks.  # For Industry Experts - Select and listen to pitches that align with your interests, from deep tech solutions in smart cities to circular systems.   - Connect with promising ventures reshaping urban living, resource efficiency, and sustainable transformation. - Expect bold ideas and exceptional technologies through curated startup pitches that spark new opportunities. **Your Contact ** **Team  ****NĂŒrnbergMesse, Consortium partner of D2XCEL ** Linda Steger and Franziska Weissbrodt T +49 9 11 86 06-85 56 inkubator@nuernbergmesse.de ![Funded_by_the_EU__1_-removebg-preview](https://d2xcel.eu/hubfs/Funded_by_the_EU__1_-removebg-preview.png) This project has received funding from the European Union under grant agreement NÂș101121100. 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