The event
The Crossing.
Where Europe and Central Asia do business. Deals by day. Mavericks City by night.
Why it matters
Why come to The Crossing.
Your meetings, booked.
Tell us who you need to meet. We fill your calendar before the doors open.
Verified people only.
Every attendee is identity-checked. No time-wasters.
Governments and business, one floor.
Ministries, delegations and agencies meet the companies they want to attract.
Two regions, both directions.
European companies meet Central Asia, and Central Asian companies meet Europe.
The year doesn't stop.
Mavericks keeps working with you after the event: Settle, Build, Connect and Go.
The city after dark.
Mavericks City turns contacts into relationships.
What happens
What happens at The Crossing.
The deal floor
Exhibitors meet buyers, by appointment.
Meetings booked for you
We pre-arrange your one-to-ones.
Government track
Delegations, ministries and agencies, with their own programme.
Country pavilions
Countries and regions, each with its own place on the floor.
The stage
Talks from people doing the work. Substance, not slogans.
Mavericks City
The city after dark.
Five pillars
Five pillars. One floor.
Work
Employers meet pre-screened candidates.
Live
Verified relocation, study and visa advisers.
Trade
Businesses meet buyers and suppliers by appointment.
Invest
Startups meet verified investors.
Learn
Sessions and masterclasses from people who have done it.
Who's in the room
Who's in the room.
- Governments and delegations
- Companies entering the EU and UK
- Companies entering Central Asia
- Buyers, distributors and investors
- Employers and job seekers
- Founders and people moving countries
- The firms who deliver
How it works
Register. Choose your edition and what you'd like to do.
We confirm your place. The Crossing is curated, so we check who you are.
We match you. Tell us who you want to meet, and we book the meetings.
You arrive ready. Your schedule, badge and the list of people you'll meet.
You leave with next steps, and Mavericks stays with you all year.
Editions
Three editions.
At home in Kaunas and Almaty every year. On tour once a year in a new host country: Scotland in 2028.
Editions
At home in Kaunas and Almaty every year. On tour once a year in a new host country: Scotland in 2028.
Next edition
Kaunas 2027
SANTAKA
Kaunas was built where the Nemunas and Neris meet. Santaka means confluence.
Dates and venue announced soon
Register for Kaunas 2027
Almaty 2027
ALMA
Alma means apple. The wild apple was born in the mountains around Almaty and crossed to Europe along the Silk Road.
Dates and venue announced soon
Register for Almaty 2027
The Crossing On Tour
Scotland 2028
COMAR
Comar is Scottish Gaelic for where waters meet.
Dates and venue announced soon
Register for Scotland 2028
Founding places
Founding places are limited. Register now for first access and founding terms when we announce dates.
Why Mavericks
We know both sides.
Built in Kaunas, working into Central Asia.
It doesn't end at the event.
Our services carry your meetings forward.
Curated, verified and clean.
Identity-checked attendees and sanctions screening.
Mavericks City
When the doors close, the city opens.
Dinners, venues and the people you met by day.
Official Host City
Want The Crossing in your city?
We're honest
The Crossing is curated. Registering doesn't guarantee a place, a meeting or a deal, but we'll work hard to put the right people in front of you.
Questions
Straight answers.
Who can come?
The Crossing is curated. Register, tell us who you are, and we confirm your place.
What does it cost?
Prices are announced with the dates. Founding registrants hear first.
Which languages?
The Crossing runs in English. Tell us your language when you register, and we'll tell you what's available in it.
Can you help me travel there?
Yes. Mavericks Settle and our team help you plan the trip. Tell us where you're travelling from when you register.
How do I exhibit, sponsor or speak?
Register and choose Exhibit, Sponsor or Speak, or start on the Exhibit, Sponsor or Speak page.
Can my country have a pavilion?
Yes. Governments and agencies can request a briefing to discuss a pavilion or delegation.
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