It's that time of year again, when the brash culture of Silicon Valley crashes into the two hour lunch European startup crowd at the Le Web conference in Paris on December 9-10.

It's chaotic and sometimes combative, but it's also one of the best startup events in the worldAnd this year TechCrunch Europe is partnering with Le Web to put on a 20-company startup competition.

Yes, I'll be attending this year, despite the fact that the audience last year voted not to invite me back after my post criticizing European startup culture.

Time heals all wounds, or something Organizers Geraldine and Loic Le Meur talk about the conference in the never ending video belowGet your tickets hereThis event always sells out, so make your plans now..