Rooted in Puglia, ready for the world
Uniting tech professionals, businesses, investors, and institutions under one banner of sustainable innovation to transform Puglia into a globally connected tech hub.
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Community Size
Fans in the first six months
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Core Themes
Tech, Startup, AI, Business
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Regional Coverage
Events across all Puglia
Learn more about PugliaTechs community
PugliaTechs is a volunteer-driven, non-profit community launched in late 2024 by local entrepreneurs with international experience. Our mission is to transform Puglia into a globally connected hub for AI-powered and high growth businesses.
We unite software engineers, founders, investors, and institutions under one banner of sustainable innovation, cultivating links with global tech hubs while showcasing the strength of Puglia's 570+ registered innovative startups.
Fostering tech innovation across Puglia
Monthly traveling English-language meet-ups across the region featuring a dual-track format (Tech + Business) plus demo spots for startups and associations.
We cultivate links with global tech hubs such as Silicon Valley and London while showcasing the strength of Puglia's innovative startups.
Through mentoring, founder-friendly investment guidelines, and a 'fail-fast, pivot-fast' culture, we help ventures reach Silicon Valley standards.
Don't miss out on our upcoming gatherings
No upcoming events are scheduled yet. Follow our lu.ma calendar to be the first to know.
PugliaTechs co-organizes Linux Day Bari with ILS Bari: the annual day of free and open source software. Leonne Kaldenbach of PugliaTechs speaks at the opening session at 9:30. The programme covers AI, containers, virtualization, shell scripting and open 5G, with a round table on digital sovereignty and an install party.
Join us for Tech&Money, a dual-track evening exploring where technology meets capital, with founders, investors and operators shaping Puglia's tech ecosystem.
An insightful discussion on the future of work, exploring the opportunities and tools shaping how we work, build, and collaborate in Puglia and beyond.
View Recording: PugliaTechs Talks - June 2026 - Future of work: opportunities and toolsWhether you're an engineer, founder, investor, or policy maker, join us to build the next wave of world-class tech companies, rooted in Puglia, ready for the world.