Why we exist

Because networking deserves better than coffee breaks and small talk

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We’ve all been there: You dress up, show up, shake a dozen hands – and leave wondering if anything real just happened.

Peermate was born out of that shared frustration. Too many events promise connection, but deliver coffee breaks and small talk, tucked between presentations.

So we asked: What if networking wasn’t the filler – but the main feature? What if you walked away with real collaborators, and a sense of momentum and peers you now consider friends?
That’s what we’re building – and we’re doing it with people like you.

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Dr. Ion Lazar, Innovation Facilitator & Industry Insider (Marketing & R&D)

Hi, I’m Ion, the founder of Peermate

I’ve spent the last decade working where innovation meets communication. Again and again, I saw smart, driven people miss out on collaboration – not because they lacked ideas, but because they got stuck in surface-level conversations.

Peermate started as a question: What if we could design real connection – on purpose? What began with a few test runs quickly turned into a proven format: curated sessions, meaningful conversations, and a growing circle of professionals who value depth over quantity.

Today, I’m building Peermate with a group of trusted experts – united by one belief: The right conversation can change your path.

We connect peers to build trust and long-term momentum

Every Peermate event is built on one goal: meaningful human connection with professional depth. When people truly connect, they don’t just share knowledge – they build real bonds.

And those bonds often outlast the event: they open doors, shorten communication paths, and build bridges that cut through silos and speed up progress.

What makes Peermate different

No fluff. Just real connection by design.

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The people who bring our events to life

Ion Lazar

Founder of Peermate, innovation strategist with 10+ years in and R&D and Marketing. With first-hand experience in complex industrial systems, Ion creates spaces where experts, innovators, and changemakers connect with ease – and turn shared insight into action.

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Markus Armbruster

Co-creation expert with a background at BASF and founder of the facilitation company Pictomind. Markus brings deep process expertise and ensures that every session is structured to turn shared challenges into shared progress.

Our vision

We’re not just hosting events - we’re growing a peer network that lasts

Upcoming Events

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European Automotive Impact 2025

Meet engineers, material experts, and decision-makers across the automotive value chain. Share ideas, spark partnerships, and co-create solutions for the future of mobility.

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Automotive Impact 2026 | Online Edition

Same impact, digital format. Structured over 4 sessions in 3 weeks, this online event connects professionals across the industry to work on real challenges – remotely, yet meaningfully.

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European Sports & Fashion Impact 2026

Designers, material developers, and brand leaders come together to shape the future of fashion & lifestyle products. This event connects forward-thinking minds across the industry.
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Consumer Goods Impact 2026

From packaging innovators to brand leaders – this event brings together key players across the consumer goods value chain. Explore challenges, trends, and opportunities in this fast-moving sector.

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A group of people stand and mingle in a bright, modern room with large windows, engaging in conversation and networking in small groups.

European Automotive Impact 2025

Meet engineers, material experts, and decision-makers across the automotive value chain. Share ideas, spark partnerships, and co-create solutions for the future of mobility.

A white outline of a car viewed from the front, centered on a solid blue circular background.
A man with glasses and earbuds sits at a table using a laptop for a video call. A smartphone and a cup of coffee are on the wooden table, and the room is softly lit with natural light from a window.

Automotive Impact 2026 | Online Edition

Same impact, digital format. Structured over 4 sessions in 3 weeks, this online event connects professionals across the industry to work on real challenges – remotely, yet meaningfully.

A white outline of a car viewed from the front, centered on a solid blue circular background.
Four people have a casual meeting in a cozy room with brick walls, plants, and natural light. Three are seated and one stands, all engaged in conversation, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.
A white outline of a running shoe with motion lines, symbolizing speed or movement, on a solid turquoise circular background.

European Sports & Fashion Impact 2026

Designers, material developers, and brand leaders come together to shape the future of fashion & lifestyle products. This event connects forward-thinking minds across the industry.
A group of people in business attire mingle and converse at a networking event in a modern, well-lit indoor space with large windows and a chandelier. Some hold drinks and there is a person in a wheelchair present.

Consumer Goods Impact 2026

From packaging innovators to brand leaders – this event brings together key players across the consumer goods value chain. Explore challenges, trends, and opportunities in this fast-moving sector.

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Peermate Alumni Event 2026

Reconnect with familiar faces and meet peers from across all past events and industries. Expect meaningful new synergies, meaningful conversations, and fresh ideas born at the intersection of shared values and diverse perspectives.

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