Speed Networking at CloudFest

Make new connections FAST at the Schloss Balthasar, Europa-Park

Why meet one new person when you can meet 20? That’s the idea behind Speed Networking, a structured series of rapid-fire conversations to help you make valuable connections—fast.

How it works?

You’ll be matched with a peer whom you’ve never met, and the clock starts ticking for 90 seconds.

Go, go, go!

Once those 90 seconds are up, you’ll find yourself in front of a different person for a brand-new chat. You’ll be meeting around 20 new people, so come prepared to make your best impression quickly! Oh, and bring lots of business cards.

The Topics

Tue, March 24

Day 1

3:30pm – 4:15pm: AI at Scale: Let’s Discuss What Actually Works

A focused Speed Networking session connecting MSPs, CSPs, integrators, and enterprise IT leaders who are actively deploying AI infrastructure today. This is your opportunity to exchange experiences with peers and ecosystem partners facing the same challenges — from cost-efficient scaling and performance trade-offs to time-to-value and operational reality beyond the hype.

Rapid-fire, 90-second conversations designed to surface what’s working in real AI workloads and where others have already learned hard lessons.

4:25pm – 5:10pm: Let’s Discuss Moving From Projects to Predictable Revenue

Speed Networking for MSPs and IT providers looking to grow sustainable, recurring cloud business. Meet peers and ecosystem partners navigating the same growth challenges — from enablement and pre-sales support to simplifying multi-vendor operations and building services that scale beyond one-off projects.

Structured, fast-paced conversations centred on practical growth levers and real-world partner experience.

Wed, March 25

Day 2

3:30pm – 4:15pm: AI for SMEs: Let’s Discuss What’s Worth Paying For?

A practical Speed Networking session bringing together peers and ecosystem partners working directly with SME customers. Compare notes on how SMEs are actually adopting AI, which capabilities deliver real value, and what customers are genuinely willing to pay for — versus what sounds good on paper.

Short, structured conversations grounded in customer reality and shared field experience.

4:25pm – 5:10pm: Let’s Discuss Resilience Under Pressure: Backup, Recovery & Ransomware Readiness

A practical Speed Networking session connecting MSPs, CSPs, and IT leaders navigating today’s backup and recovery challenges across on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Compare approaches to ransomware resilience, workload protection, recovery expectations, and what “business-critical” really means when systems go down.

Fast-paced, structured 90-second conversations designed to surface real-world recovery strategies, lessons learned, and the gaps organisations are still trying to close.

Event Tickets

Attendees / Core Audience

Community Pass

Only for CloudFest’s core audience of CSPs, hosters, MSPs, enterprise IT, web agencies, and WordPress developers.

€299+ VAT

Welcome to the friendliest and most engaged community in the industry!
Access to the entire CloudFest Global venue at Europa-Park
Access to all main party networking events
Event bag with CloudFest Global documentation
Attendee in Keynote, Breakout, Masterclass tracks, and Exhibition Hall
Free shuttle from Offenburg Central Station to Rust and back
Participation in State of the Cloud survey

Attendees / Core Audience

VIP Pass

Only for CloudFest’s core audience of CSPs, hosters, MSPs, enterprise IT, web agencies, and WordPress developers.

€699+ VAT

All benefits from the Community Pass
Chauffeured luxury car service between venues and EP hotels
Exclusive high-level networking events
Hotel VIP treatment and concierge service (Book your hotel separately)
Access to VIP Lounge
Special lunch restaurant with gourmet catering

Vendors / Exhibitors

Vendor Pass

This pass is for professionals who sell to CloudFest’s core audience.

€999+ VAT

Access to the entire CloudFest Global venue at Europa-Park
Access to all main party networking events
Event bag with CloudFest Global documentation
Attendee in Keynote, Breakout, Masterclass tracks, and Exhibition Hall
Catering, including lunch and coffee breaks
Free shuttle from Offenburg HBF to Rust and back
The ability to book 1on1 Meeting Tables
Badge scanning to create downloadable lead lists with your smartphone
Inclusion in a dedicated Vendor Register so attendees can find and connect with the vendors they want to meet

Vendors / Exhibitors

Vendor VIP Pass

This pass is for professionals who sell to CloudFest’s core channel.

€1,999+ VAT

All benefits from the Vendor Pass
Chauffeured luxury car service between venues and EP hotels
Exclusive high-level networking events
Hotel VIP treatment and concierge service (Book your hotel separately)
Access to VIP Lounge
Special lunch restaurant with gourmet catering

Choose your preferred Pass

What our Attendees Say

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   Andreas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Das Cloudfest wächst von Jahr zu Jahr und macht einfach Spaß. Ich bin seit über 10 Jahren als Besucher dabei. Tolle Menschen, viel Energie und vor allem auch Zeit für spannende Gespräche in den Hallen (und Achterbahnen).

Event ist allerdings wirklich für die IT-Branche (Domains/Hosting/Cloud) ausgerichtet. Als aktiver Teilnehmer der Branche gibt es über Einladung von Messepartnern immer die Möglichkeit kostenfreier Tickets. Was die Veranstalter verhindern wollen sind Menschen, die nur zum Achterbahnfahren kommen - daher kann es zu Stornierungen kommen mit MyDealz-Codes und ähnlichem.
  
 
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   Florin Bota 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very useful networking during the CloudFest conference - lots of opportunities to meet and discuss with vendors offering IT, cloud and DC services and IT experts.
  
 
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   Wolfram Theymann 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tolles Fachevent mit guten Impulsen für die eigene Arbeit!
  
 
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   GreyEyedHunter 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing Event! Can't wait for 2026!
  
 
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   Pierre Cordes 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Cloudfest is a really very successful event. Not only does it take place in Europa Park, but one of the highlights is of course that the park and some attractions are open exclusively for event visitors. But the whole framework of the Cloudfest is simply harmonious. You can exchange ideas with various software and hardware manufacturers in the booth and take away lots of useful ideas and input for future trends from the speaker slots on the individual stages. I'm already looking forward to being there again next year.
  
 
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   Art Black Forest 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is truly a grand event in the industry, and in such a beautiful amusement park.
  
 
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   Masoud Yarmohammadi (MASI) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I traveled a long way to get to Cloudfest, which was definitely worth the 12 hour trip from Tbilisi, Georgia! Everything was amazingly planned and organized and I hope we will see more and more quality in the coming years. Cheers Cloudfest!
  
 
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   Alejandro 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best place to do business, meet business partners, colleagues, and learn about new trends in the cloud storage, server, and IT market. In a relaxed and fun atmosphere.