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Patrick Andrae

Co-Founder & CEO, HomeToGo

About:

Dr. Patrick Andrae is the CEO of HomeToGo. Dr. Andrae was born in 1981 in Hanover, Germany. Dr. Andrae studied law at the Universities of Würzburg and Goettingen and graduated with the first state exam in law in 2007. In parallel he studied business administration at the Private University of Applied Sciences (PFH) Göttingen and graduated in 2008 with an equivalent to a bachelor degree (Dipl.-Betriebswirt (FH)). Dr. Andrae obtained the second state exam in law after his legal traineeship at the Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht) Hamburg in 2012. He has been admitted to the German Bar since 2012 and obtained his PhD in Law from the University of Muenster in 2013. He started working at the age of 16 as a web developer for a local internet service provider, and later for clients mainly in the U.S.. In the later years of his education, he worked in parallel on a project basis for European Founders and Rocket Internet SE. During his PhD he also worked in 2009/2010 for the law firm Hogan Lovells prior to joining Home24 as Director Business Development. In 2014 he co-founded HomeToGo GmbH as CEO and has been holding this position since then.

Ticket Category: VIP

Monday, September 29th - Conference Day 1

3:11 PM - 3:26 PM I Inspiration Stage

Tuesday, September 30th - Conference Day 2

Briefings

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Your Agenda

Monday, September 29th, Conference Day 1

Time

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Conference Day 1

Immerse yourself in a day filled with visionary keynotes, hands-on masterclasses, and exclusive networking opportunities.

3:06 PM - 3:21 PM

The European Growth Playbook: IPO, M&A & Building Global Winners

What does it take to scale a tech company in Europe - and win on a global stage? In this keynote, you’ll hear the unfiltered story of how HomeToGo’s bold vision, strategic acquisitions, and market resilience propelled its journey to becoming Europe’s leading vacation rental platform. From navigating a fragmented and dynamic market, to combining a B2C and B2B business under one roof, to becoming a publicly listed company, and beyond, this session offers insights into the unique opportunities and exciting challenges of building at scale in Europe. A roadmap for founders eyeing growth, consolidation, and long-term category leadership - starting from Europe.

6:45 PM to 11:00 PM

VIP Dinner at Schottenhamel, Oktoberfest

Enjoy our unique VIP Dinner Experience. At the heart of Oktoberfest, where tradition and innovation collide in the oldest of all tents. Please note: the VIP Dinner is invite-only, no +1s allowed. Important: Dinner requires registration via the invitation; this is not a confirmation.

Tuesday, September 30th, Conference Day 2

Time

8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Conference Day 2

Experience deep-dive discussions, interactive panel talks, and curated matchmaking sessions that bring together the brightest minds in business and innovation.

5:30 PM to 9:30 PM

VIP Dinner at Teatro-Spiegelzelt

The evening promises high-level networking in an exceptional venue, accompanied by exquisite cuisine. Please note: the VIP Dinner is invite-only, no +1s allowed. Important: Dinner requires registration via the invitation; this is not a confirmation.

Wednesday, October 1st, Oktoberfest Day

Time

10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Table Captain Networking

Doors open. Guests arrive and find their tables

10:45 AM to 11:30 AM

Table Captain Networking: Round 1

The first 45 minutes of Networking. Afterwards there is a 15 minute break for the attendees to switch tables.

11:45 AM to 12:30 AM

Table Captain Networking: Round 2

The guests should have rotated their table by now, the second round of Networking starts.

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Your Ticket

Your ticket grants access to all three days of the event.
Please use the exclusive VIP/Speaker check-in at Entrance West (badge collection with ticket + valid ID).
Note: short waiting times may occur on Monday morning.

Your Presentation - deadline 24.09.2025

Upload Guidelines for Presentations

If you have a presentation, please ensure that you submit your materials/files in a single zip folder containing the following:

1. Presentation File:

Keynote file 16:9 (1920x1080px) or PowerPoint file (.pptx, 1920x1080px).
Please make sure all fonts and videos are embedded within the file, if applicable.

2. PDF File:

A PDF version of your presentation with all fonts embedded.

3. Fonts:

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4. Videos:

All videos included in the presentation must also be provided separately.
Format: 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920x1080px (Full HD).
File type: MP4 or .m4v.

Deadline: All presentation materials must be submitted no later than September 24, 2025.
This is necessary to allow our technical team to review and test the presentations in advance.