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October 3, 2023

Sifted’s guide to Sifted Summit

Everything you need to make the most of October 4-5


Sophie Rowe

7 min read

Sifted Summit is kicking off tomorrow. Tech founders, operators, investors and the journalists writing about them will descend from all corners of startup Europe to Magazine London, an industrial venue on the banks of the Thames. 

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Sophie Rowe

Sophie Rowe is an events producer at Sifted, working on our in-person Sessions and flagship Summit. Connect with her on LinkedIn

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