Project Networks

What Project Networks does

Project Networks GmbH is a Berlin-based private event management company founded in 2011 that operates the Strategiegipfel (Strategy Summit) portfolio — exclusive B2B networking events targeting senior corporate decision-makers across German-speaking markets. The company's core offering combines curated two-day summits covering seven topical verticals (Cyber Security, IT Management, B2B E-Commerce & Marketing, B2B Sales & Key Account Management, Personal:digital, and B2B Service Management) with a proprietary Veranstaltungsportal — networking software that captures participant topic and partner preferences and generates a personalized matchmaking schedule for one-to-one business meetings held in dedicated networking lounges. This "Business-Speed-Dating" format is positioned as a time-efficient alternative to traditional trade fairs.

The business generates revenue through two primary streams: participation fees paid by executive attendees and package fees paid by solution partners/sponsors seeking access to senior decision-makers. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, leveraging direct outreach with dedicated phone lines for each participation type (decision-maker, sponsor, speaker), complemented by LinkedIn presence, email newsletters, and referral partnerships with German industry associations including VOICE, BISG e.V., bvik, and bevh. The company is founder-managed (Anne-Kathrin Oppenhäuser and Martin Guth as Geschäftsführer) with 11-50 employees and operates exclusively in the DACH region.

The company's technology footprint is modest: a purpose-built event portal with matching logic but no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or integrations. Hybrid event formats were introduced in 2021. There are no public funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed revenue figures; the firm appears to be profitable and self-sustaining given its 10+ year operating history and consistent event cadence scheduled through 2027.

Name

Project Networks

Legal name

project networks GmbH

Website

https://project-networks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Project Networks GmbH is a Berlin-based private event management company founded in 2011 that operates the Strategiegipfel portfolio of exclusive B2B networking summits for senior corporate decision-makers across DACH markets, supported by proprietary event portal software that matches participants for one-to-one business meetings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Business Networking Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites) (THAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Summits (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Procurement, Legal) (THAHAMAJ), Customer/User Conferences & Client Advisory Boards (THAHAMAD), Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

Keywords

• Executive networking events
• B2B strategy summits
• Business conference services
• Corporate event management
• Event networking software

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Participation Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for Strategy Summits. Participants receive access to the event portal, networking sessions, lectures, workshops, and discussion rounds. All prices exclude statutory VAT.
2. Partner/Sponsor Packages: Solution partners pay fees to participate in events. Partners receive visibility and access to the networking sessions and can present their solutions. Partners are pre-paid and receive invoices with booking confirmation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Project Networks organizes exclusive executive strategy summits (Strategiegipfel) for senior corporate decision-makers across topics including Cyber Security, IT Management, B2B E-Commerce & Marketing, B2B Sales & Key Account Management, Personal:digital, and B2B Service Management. The summits combine lectures, workshops, and structured one-on-one networking sessions that are pre-scheduled via a proprietary event portal with matching software based on participants' stated discussion and partner preferences.

Product overview

Project Networks GmbH operates a platform of exclusive executive strategy summits (Strategiegipfel) combined with proprietary networking software (Veranstaltungsportal). The core offering consists of high-end business conferences focused on peer exchange and business contact creation, supported by a purpose-built event portal that facilitates participant matching and personalized scheduling. The summits cover specialized B2B topics including Cyber Security, IT Management, B2B E-Commerce & Marketing, B2B Sales & Key Account Management, Personal:digital, and B2B Service Management. The networking software creates individualized 'dating plans' for participants by matching them with suitable discussion partners based on their pre-registered preferences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategiegipfel (Strategy Summits) Exclusive executive strategy summit events focused on networking and knowledge exchange among business decision-makers from mid-sized and large corporations, combining lectures, workshops, discussion rounds, and structured one-on-one networking sessions.
• Veranstaltungsportal (Event Portal) Proprietary networking software platform used by Project Networks that enables registered participants and solution partners to specify discussion topics and preferred meeting partners, then receives a personalized schedule ('dating plan') of time-boxed one-on-one networking sessions matched to their preferences.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VOICE - Bundesverband für IT-EntscheidercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVOICE is the largest independent network of IT and digital decision-makers in German-speaking countries. The association exclusively represents user company interests and brings together over 460 member companies including DAX and MDAX corporations as well as mid-sized companies. Together with their subsidiaries, they represent approximately 4,000 companies with an estimated IT budget of over 35 billion euros.
• E3 - SAP Community PlatformminorGTM or Marketing PartnerE3 provides information and educational content for the SAP community. The E3 communication platform offers business, organizational, technical, and licensing reporting. Through numerous online and offline channels, E3 reaches decision-makers at SAP customers and partners.
• IT&ProductionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading brand in German-speaking markets reporting on all aspects of industrial IT. Decision-makers, plant managers, and IT/development managers inform themselves about process optimization, IT procurement, and highly innovative technologies.
• BISG e.V. (Bundesverband für Industrie Kommunikation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBISG e.V. is a network for exchange, information and cooperation around digital business processes, IT-supported solutions, and expert services. The association promotes knowledge transfer between companies, users, experts and specialists.
• bvik (Bundesverband Industrie Kommunikation e.V.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFounded in 2010, bvik is an independent organization for marketing professionals in industry and B2B communication professionals. With around 1,300 B2B marketers from over 230 member companies, bvik is the largest communications association in the DACH region.
• bevh (Bundesverband E-Commerce und Versandhandel)minorGTM or Marketing Partnerbevh represents the interests of all companies that sell goods and services using e-commerce processes. They advocate for modern B2B and B2C commerce that uses the internet as a core competency.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bitkom Events: Germany's leading digital industry association hosting executive summits and congresses on IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Overlaps on Cyber Security, IT Management, and digital executive audiences.
• manager magazin Events (manager lounge): Operates invitation-only executive networking formats for German senior decision-makers. Closely comparable curated, exclusive C-level networking approach.
• Heise Events: German IT media group hosting B2B technology conferences and summits, including cybersecurity and IT management events. Comparable German IT-decision-maker audience and DACH-only footprint.
• Euroforum (Handelsblatt Media Group): German executive conference organizer running premium C-level summits across IT, finance, and industrial topics. Directly comparable in DACH C-suite event format and sponsor-driven revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• IDG (International Data Group) Events: Global tech media company running large-scale CIO/CISO and enterprise technology events including in Germany. Comparable enterprise-tech audience but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Handelsblatt Events: Major German business newspaper operating executive conferences and summits for senior leaders across industries. Overlaps in C-level networking and B2B marketing/sales verticals.
• Forrester Events: Global research and advisory firm operating large EMEA and CXO-level technology and marketing events. Comparable audience at much larger enterprise scale.

Emerging players

• ISACA Germany: International professional association with German chapter hosting CIO/CISO/GRC conferences and summits. Directly competes in the Cyber Security executive summit niche.
• BARC (Business Application Research Center): European research and events firm focused on data, analytics, and business applications. Comparable by hosting specialized B2B summits for IT and digital decision-makers in DACH.

Regional players

• B2B Marketing Forum: Annual B2B marketing conference in Germany bringing together B2B marketing leaders. Comparable audience to PN's B2B E-Commerce & Marketing summit series.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2467755
• Xx.com/projectnetworks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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