Centre Stage Breakout startups group 1 Are these the startups everyone will be talking about in 2020? Dozens of the world’s leading investors think so. Get ready to see and hear from some of the world’s most exciting early-stage startups. Luisa Lima (Fyde)

Veronika Riederle (Demodesk)

Andre Jordao (Barkyn)

Nils Henning (CASAFARI)

Shane Curran (evervault)

Alina Lapusneanu (Fiskl Limited)

Dee Coakley (Boundless)

Sarah Sandnes (SafetyWing)

Jaleh Rezaei (Mutiny)

Sunil Sharma (Techstars Toronto)

Casey Lau (RISE) Opening Night: Breakout startups group 1

Centre Stage Breakout startups group 2 Are these the startups everyone will be talking about in 2020? Dozens of the world’s leading investors think so. Get ready to see and hear from some of the world’s most exciting early-stage startups. Rui Sales (Stratio)

Daniela Seixas (Tonic App )

Louise Lindblad (Valispace)

Kate Boyle (Banjo Robinson)

Catriona Forrest (Eastnine)

Jöran Albers (Shleep)

Hanna Marie Asmussen (Localyze)

Nikki Michelsen (OHNE)

Leah Remfry-Peploe (OHNE)

Casey Lau (RISE)

Sunil Sharma (Techstars Toronto) Opening Night: Breakout startups group 2

Centre Stage In conversation with Edward Snowden Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance. A name familiar to us all, we know the actions which have led him to living a life in hiding. But how much do we really know about the background and motivations which led him to take these seismic societal actions? Edward will go into detail about the story that has shaped his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down. Edward Snowden (Freedom of the Press Foundation)

James Ball (The Bureau of Investigative Journalism) In conversation with Edward Snowden

Centre Stage A two way street: Portugal & the tech world As Portugal continues to attract world class tech companies, we take a look at a homegrown Portuguese tech story, and one that began a lot further afield but ended up in Lisbon. Michelle Zatlyn (Cloudflare)

Daniela Braga (DefinedCrowd)

Filomena Cautela (RTP) A two way street Portugal & the tech world

Centre Stage 5G+X: Creating a new era? Huawei President Guo Ping outlines his vision for the Chinese tech giants future. Guo Ping (Huawei) 5G + X Creating a new era

Centre Stage Saving the planet, one drop at a time Why is water attracting the next generation of high profile entrepreneurs? Join three of the stars of a new feature length documentary – Brave Blue World – to find out. Jaden Smith (501CTHREE.org & JUST water)

Gary White (Water.org & WaterEquity)

Paul O'Callaghan (BlueTech Research)

Laurie Segall (Dot Dot Dot Media) Saving the planet, one drop at a time

Centre Stage Official Opening Ceremony Join us as we officially open Web Summit 2019! Pedro Siza Vieira (Government of Portugal)

Fernando Medina (City of Lisbon)

Paddy Cosgrave (Web Summit) Web Summit 2019: Official Opening Ceremony

Centre Stage Breakout startups Are these the companies everyone will be talking about in 2020? Dozens of the world’s leading investors think so. Each morning and lunchtime on Centre Stage join us to get an introduction to some of the world’s most exciting early and growth stage startups. Each of the startups have been hand-selected by some of the world’s most successful investors. You’re in for a treat. Nuno Pinto (Coverflex)

Andre Jordao (Barkyn)

Nuno Fonseca (Sound Particles)

Josh Lowy (Hugo)

Nils Henning (CASAFARI)

Sam Al-Mukhtar (Geomiq)

Shane Curran (evervault)

Dev Amratia (nPlan)

Sid Khattri (Vertoe)

Bob Moore (Crossbeam)

Jaleh Rezaei (Mutiny) Breakout startups: Day 1 morning session

Centre Stage Are you ready for 5G? Despite the hype, a lot of businesses and consumers still aren’t ready for just how revolutionary 5G is. Join this talk to hear about the Eight Currencies of 5G, and to see a complete picture of how it will open up new possibilities for your company, consumers, and society for years to come. This Fourth Industrial Revolution is an amazing opportunity, and we dare not let it pass. Ronan Dunne (Verizon) Are you ready for 5G

Centre Stage Reinventing your brand in a digital era Some of the most popular companies in the world sell products that have been popular for a long time. But how do these traditional brands adapt to a modern marketplace? Barbara Martin Coppola (IKEA)

Kristin Lemkau (JPMorgan Chase)

Lei Cheng (CGTN ) Reinventing your brand in a digital era

Centre Stage Building Calibra and increasing access to the global economy If you have an internet connection today, you can access all kinds of useful services for little to no cost. But when it comes to storing, sending, and spending money, it’s not that simple. Billions of people around the world still lack access to even basic financial services. This is the challenge Calibra is hoping to address with its digital wallet for Libra, a new global payments system powered by blockchain technology. In this session, Kevin Weil, VP of Product for Calibra, will discuss how Calibra specifically and the Libra Blockchain, in general, can provide people with greater access to money and the global economy. Kevin Weil (Calibra (Facebook))

Tim Bradshaw (Financial Times) Building Calibra and increasing access to the global economy

Centre Stage Winning in round one: Exciting the world's best seed investors The most influential seed stage investors in the world come together to discuss trends for the next 12 months, and what it takes to raise that first round. Reshma Sohoni (Seedcamp)

David Brown (Techstars)

Fabrice Grinda (FJ Labs)

Mike Butcher (TechCrunch) Winning in round 1: Exciting the world's best seed investors

Centre Stage The future of the EU after Brexit The man currently at the heart of the Brexit negotiations gives us an in-depth look at what lies in store for Europe after the October 31 extension. Michel Barnier (European Commission) The EU after Brexit

Centre Stage Thinking outside the box We all come from different backgrounds, but do we face down challenges in the same way? Former World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko will be joined by the Kristen Garcia Dumont, CEO of one of the world's leading gaming companies to explore. Wladimir Klitschko (Klitschko Ventures)

Kristen Garcia Dumont (Machine Zone)

Halsey Minor (CNET & Live Planet) Thinking outside the box

Centre Stage One year out: Will Trump be re-elected? This day next year the United States will decide on their next president. Dubbed by many as the election which will define a generation, this panel will explore what data, gut and trends are telling us, and who we are likely to see enter the Oval Office for the next four years. Joe Pounder (Bullpen Strategy Group)

Neal Katyal (Hogan Lovells)

Brittany Kaiser ( Own Your Data Foundation)

Tim Alberta (POLITICO) One year out Will Trump be re-elected

Centre Stage Your home in 2025 What turns a house into a home? Samsung believes a new wave of innovation will transform our increasingly connected houses into truly smart homes of the future. David Eun (Samsung) Your Home in 2025

Centre Stage Breakout startups Are these the companies everyone will be talking about in 2020? Dozens of the world’s leading investors think so. Every lunchtime on Centre Stage you’ll get an introduction to some of the world’s most exciting growth stage startups. Each of the startups have been hand-selected by some of the world’s most successful investors. You’re in for a treat. John Wolanin (Dave.com)

Lingjia Tang (Clinc)

Kate Rosenbluth (Cala Health)

Aba Schubert (Dorae)

Alex Barrotti (Touch Bistro)

Firmin Zocchetto (PayFit)

Laura Urquizu (Red Points) Breakout startups: Day 1 afternoon session

Centre Stage Uber's road ahead Uber's Chief Product Officer, Manik shares insights from his four years at the company and previews his vision for the global platform as an operating system for city life. Manik Gupta (Uber)

Tim Bradshaw (Financial Times) Uber's road ahead

Centre Stage How to win fans and influence people Influence is a currency in today's society. Building influence can happen from scratch, or stem from success in other endeavours. This session will explore how to build an audience, and once built, how to benefit from it. Caspar Lee (Influencer.com)

Jessica Ennis-Hill (Jennis Fitness)

Ian Somerhalder (Ian Somerhalder)

Laurie Segall (Dot Dot Dot Media) How to win fans and influence people

Centre Stage The king of capital In this session, Stephen uses the lessons he's learned as the co-founder and CEO of the largest alternative investment firm in the world, an advisor to world leaders and a global education philanthropist to tell us what it takes in the pursuit of excellence. Stephen Schwarzman (Blackstone)

Thorold Barker (The Wall Street Journal) The king of capital

Centre Stage Building a billion dollar company beyond the Valley Hear from three founders who have built billion dollars companies in Hong Kong, Colombia and Estonia on why being where everyone else is does not define how successful your company can become. Lucy Liu (Airwallex)

Juan Pablo Ortega (Rappi)

Markus Villig (Bolt)

Melanie Perkins (Canva)

Adam Satariano (The New York Times) Building a billion dollar company beyond the Valley

Centre Stage Evolution from keyword searches to AI-enabled conversations Rohit Prasad, VP & Head Scientist for Amazon Alexa, shares his perspective on how far Alexa has come in the five years since launch, as well as how advancements in and democratisation of conversational AI will continue to deliver new experiences and seamlessly connect customers to services. Rohit Prasad (Amazon) Evolution from keyword searches to AI-enabled conversations

Centre Stage Keep on creating Ronaldinho joins us with an inspiring message for everybody at Web Summit. Ronaldinho (Teqball)

Viktor Huszar (Teqball) Keep on creating

Centre Stage Setting company values How do you hold true to your company's core values and not just pay them lip service? Gillian Tans (Booking.com)

Simon Segars (Arm Inc.)

Adaire Fox-Martin (SAP SE)

Mark Scott (POLITICO) Setting company values

Centre Stage The future we build needs to be open How can tech platforms become more intentionally open? The internet has shown us the value and the impact of the open movement - open web, open licenses, open source. But we've also seen that open itself is not enough - open is not equal or accessible for all. How can we, as the innovators of tomorrow, build a future that is open, equitable, and fair? Katherine Maher (Wikipedia) The future we build needs to be open

PandaConf Winning in the feedback economy Feedback is pervasive, public, and powerful. The total transparency of social media coupled with the fundamental human desire to be heard means feedback is constantly surfacing about every aspect of your company. Companies that listen better and faster than their competitors can adapt — and win — in the feedback economy. Zander Lurie (SurveyMonkey) Winning in the feedback economy

PandaConf Knowing your customers: Easy to say, so hard to do Knowing your customers is harder thank you'd think. Today, technology is transforming the way brands can understand their customers. In this talk, you'll learn how to use data to get inside your customers' heads and give them what they really want. Edwina Dunn (Starcount) Knowing your customers Easy to say, so hard to do

PandaConf Daring to go beyond customer centricity IKEA's retail business is transforming — let's hear how this home furnishing company is developing data-driven domestic bliss. Barbara Martin Coppola (IKEA) Daring to go beyond customer centricity

PandaConf Reaching for the Sky We've never had so much content available to watch as we do today. Rising above the rest requires innovation and quality in production and distribution. Sky managed it this year with Chernobyl. Let's hear how they made recent history into must-see tv. Jeremy Darroch (Sky)

Karen Tso (CNBC) Reaching for the Sky

PandaConf Consolidation of the agency world Big, consolidated agencies aren't exactly seen as sexy. But as consumer expectations evolve and technology speeds ahead, they're taking on a new appeal. Data now shows that integrated teams are the more successful teams. Let's hear from the leaders of the creative world. Mel Edwards (Wunderman Thompson)

Sairah Ashman (Wolff Olins)

Brian Collins (Collins)

Michelle Castillo (Cheddar) Consolidation of the agency world

PandaConf Machine learning will make marketing more human AI-enabled everything is rapidly becoming the new normal. How can marketers use this explosion in machine learning to drive growth in their businesses? Kristin Lemkau (JPMorgan Chase) Machine learning will make marketing more human

PandaConf Opening remarks Noel Toolan (Marketing Change Agent)

PandaConf Microsoft’s new vision for the web Liat Ben-Zur, Corporate Vice President of Modern Life, Search & Devices at Microsoft, will share how the company is renewing its investment in the web to deliver the best browser and search experiences for everyone, starting today with businesses. Liat Ben Zur (Microsoft) Microsoft’s vision for transforming the web for businesses

PandaConf What does it take to be a modern CMO? A unique opportunity to go behind the scenes with three of the world's leading marketers as they share their insights on building the modern brand. Meagen Eisenberg (TripActions)

Tom Klein (MailChimp)

Janine Pelosi (Zoom Video Communications)

Katie Deighton (The Drum) What does it take to be a modern CMO

PandaConf Getting inside the brand marketing engine Let's find out about the latest adtech and martech solutions that can help to build and strengthen real connections between brands and consumers. Alan Boehme (P&G)

Cynthia Johnson (Bell + Ivy)

Dominic Grounsell (GVC)

Marty Swant (Forbes) Getting inside the brand marketing engine

PandaConf Redefining mobile measurement How do you effectively measure your return on investment? Mobile marketers seeking to maximise their marketing spend devote inordinate time to answering this. Let's hear how that challenge can be simplified. Ted Krantz (App Annie) Redefining mobile measurement

PandaConf Can brands save the planet? What role do brands have in saving the planet? As governments around the world abdicate responsibility, is it time for brands to speak out and step in? Shane Wall (HP Inc.)

Ian Somerhalder (Ian Somerhalder)

Naina Bajekal (TIME Magazine) Can brands save the planet

PandaConf Can tech put women's health on the right track? Technology is changing the way we work, rest and play. More health products and pursuits are available today than ever before. How can you find the best one for you? Jessica Ennis-Hill (Jennis Fitness)

Hilary Coles (Hers)

Lei Cheng (CGTN ) Can tech put women's health on the right track

Future Societies The future of human existence: Proximity, productivity, and the pursuit of happiness The physical reality and close proximity that has defined humans for tens of thousands of years has been disrupted over the last century as mass movements of people have disconnected them from their cultures and values. Digital networks and platforms have attempted to solve this conundrum by allowing people to form virtual communities. Marcus Weldon will describe how the technologies of the future will allow humanity to create a new global-local reality, one that allows an augmented human to achieve the impossible in the most challenging of environments. Marcus Weldon (Nokia) The future of human existence Proximity, productivity and the pursuit of happiness

Future Societies Is Britain better out of Europe? Brexit is the drama that never ends. It is the defining political event in modern British, and arguably European, politics. It is the biggest change in the European political order since the formation of the European Union. In this session we will hear an ardent Brexiteer and an arch-Remainer argue out the pros and cons. Is Brexit a good thing? We’ll unravel it and find out. Alex Deane (FTI Consulting Strategic Communications)

James Ball (The Bureau of Investigative Journalism)

Donie O'Sullivan (CNN ) Is Britain better out of Europe

Future Societies Looking back to go forward: 50 years of the internet The world has transformed irrevocably since the internet was invented in 1969. Understanding those changes should help us to better understand how the internet will develop over the next 50 years. Research by the Pew Research Centre will tell us about where we have come from, while one of the leaders of the future of the web, Mitchell Baker, will tell us all about where we are going. Lee Rainie (Pew Research Center)

Mitchell Baker (Mozilla)

Mark Scott (POLITICO) Looking back to go forward 50 years of the internet

Future Societies Protecting the vulnerable: How tech can help refugees The refugee crisis that struck Europe in 2015 has receded from view in the media. Yet the plight of the over 70 million displaced people and over 30 million refugees globally has not receded. In this session we will hear from experts in the field about what we can do to help, and issue a call to arms - why has tech not done more? Mike Walton (UNHCR)

George Papandreou (Hellenic Parliament)

Steve Clemons (The Hill) Protecting the vulnerable: How tech can help refugees

Future Societies Building an innovative community: Imperial College London's White City Campus Imperial College London is bringing together scientific researchers, corporate partners, entrepreneurs and the local community to coexist and co-create on an unprecedented scale, and to turn cutting edge scientific research into real world benefits for society. Prof. Maggie Dallman OBE will outline the vision behind Imperial’s new White City Campus, fast becoming one of London’s most exciting innovation districts with unique shared community innovation spaces. Maggie Dallman (Imperial College London) Building an innovative community: Imperial College London's White City Campus

Future Societies The whole human thing. Can marketing save our species? Is our professional quest for all things hyper-effective and relentlessly efficient threatening humanity or sustaining it? Can we seek the holy grail of innovation without jeopardising the people whose lives we touch? How can marketers keep us human? Gail Heimann (Weber Shandwick) The whole human thing. Can marketing save our species

Future Societies Debunking the unbanked: Bringing payments to the masses The concept of unbanked people is commonly referenced, especially within emerging markets. But is it papering over the cracks of a deeper problem? This session will explore how to best provide financial services to people in emerging economies, going beyond mere banking. Mark Roden (Ding)

Tunde Kehinde (Lidya)

Christopher Leacock (Jillionaire LLC)

Joon Ian Wong (CoinDesk) Debunking the unbanked: Bringing payments to the masses

Future Societies Has technology replaced religion? Religion and faith have played central roles in human society for centuries. However, with technological advancements that role is being increasingly questioned. In this session we will hear from both sides of the aisle about whether religion can still play a role and if it can what that role might be. Tony Campolo (Eastern University)

Steve Petersen (Niagara University)

Steve Clemons (The Hill) Has technology replaced religion

Future Societies Education beyond the classroom Education is a lifelong development. We do not stop learning when we leave school. In this session we hear from some of the world's leading education innovators about how they encourage learning outside of the classroom, and about the impact that education can have on society. Corinne Vigreux (Tom Tom & Codam)

Thomas Holl (Babbel.com)

Mmantsetsa Marope (UNESCO)

Tom Finn (Thomson Reuters Foundation) Education beyond the classroom

Future Societies Sex and sexuality in the 21st century Our sexuality is at the core of our humanity. Our sexual relations with each other are central to how society is constructed. As technology has advanced so has our understanding of our own sexuality. This session will discuss where our sexuality is going in the future - from our shifting understanding of gender to a more in-depth knowledge of sexual pleasure. Peter Tatchell (Peter Tatchell Foundation)

Steve Clemons (The Hill) Sex and sexuality in the 21st century

Future Societies Donald Trump has been a successful president We can all agree that Donald Trump has been divisive. What we definitely cannot agree on is whether he has been a successful president. Come and hear two US political experts argue it out and then you can make up your own mind. Joe Pounder (Bullpen Strategy Group)

Neal Katyal (Hogan Lovells)

Dafna Linzer (NBC TV Group) Donald Trump has been a successful president

Future Societies Brexit: The never ending story With a general election now scheduled for December 12 and a new exit date of January 31 2020, the Brexit saga looks set to continue for some time yet. Join us to find out what one of the sharpest political minds to grace Westminster makes of the situation. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair will give us his take on the ongoing political story and what he thinks Britain should do next. Tony Blair (Tony Blair Global Institute)

Phil Collins (The Times) Brexit: The never ending story

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot How our first million connected vehicles and machines support our customers’ business Join Volvo's Anna Westerberg as she discusses how connected customer assets gives our customers increased efficiency, safer traffic and better environment, benefits for the whole society. Anna Westerberg (Volvo Group) How our first million connected vehicles and machines support our customers’ business

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Looking at mobility's new viability What is next for worldwide mobility? Let's take a look, with one of the fastest-growing players in the game. Yan Li (Niu Technologies)

Leisha Santorelli (BBC/British Broadcasting Corporation) Looking at mobility's new viability

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot How we're going to travel in 2025? In this panel we're going to be looking at what matters to millennials when they travel; from trends, sustainability to finance, all the way to luxury travel. Jan Rezab (Time is Ltd )

Meagen Eisenberg (TripActions)

Philipp Mintchin (Splyt Technologies)

Emil Protalinski (VentureBeat) How we're going to travel in 2025

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Let's play: Gaming in the auto industry ustwo has enjoyed success in the gaming industry with mobile hit Monument Valley and Apple Arcade exclusive Assemble With Care. What you might not know is that ustwo also has an Auto & Mobility division that works with many OEMs and mobility providers on everything from in-car HMI to autonomous vehicle user experiences to audio-based wayfinding systems for people with vision impairment. Tim Smith, Global Auto & Mobility Director at ustwo, talks about ustwo's perspective on play, its importance for learning and well-being, and how they apply that to the auto and mobility industry, showing off some of their most recent projects. Tim Smith (ustwo) Let's play gaming in the auto industry

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot AI and decision intelligence In this Keynote, Google's Chief Decision Scientist will discuss where next for decision intelligence. Cassie Kozyrkov (Google ) AI and decision intelligence

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Re-imagining the global transport ecosystem Going out to collect your food hasn't been in vogue for some time. What innovations are taking place on the global circuit? Markus Villig (Bolt)

Carlos Moyses (iFood.com)

Tim Stevens (CNET) Re-imagining the global transport ecosystem

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Training AI and your car to see intelligently We're putting a lot of faith in it- but is AI really that intelligent? Light is training your cars to see like a human. In conversation with Javier Zamora, from IESE business school- David Grannan will explore what this new vision means for driving. Dave Grannan (Light)

Javier Zamora (IESE BUSINESS SCHOOL) Training AI and your car to see intelligently

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Porsche's vision for mobility In-car entertainment systems? How do we develop different modes for mobility? In this panel, we'll discuss all this and more as we discuss the future of mobility. Nils Wollny (Holoride)

Christian Knörle (Porsche)

Laurens Laudowicz (OKAI)

Alison Griswold (Quartz) Porsche's vision for mobility

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Cells to space to salads: What's a robot good for? For decades, Hollywood has influenced our perception of what robots should look like and how they should behave. This keynote will discuss the reality of robotics in modern society. Kaigham Gabriel (Draper ) Cells to space to salads what's a robot good for

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot How shared and electric mobility transforms the city: A world tour In this keynote, we'll look at some of the largest shared and electric mobility projects that are shaping the cities throughout the world, from car-sharing schemes to micro-mobility and combined ones, as well as integrated with MaaS. Gregory Ducongé (Vulog) How shared & electric mobility transforms the city a world tour

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot It takes a village to build a city How are our cities going to adapt and evolve over the next few years to grow in tandem with technology? In this panel, we'll be looking at how we can develop smart cities across the globe. Micah Kotch (URBAN-X)

Pasquale Romano (ChargePoint)

Ro Gupta (Carmera)

Carrie Shuler (Stealth Mode)

Jim Motavalli (The New York Times) It takes a village to build a city

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Building an empire from your garage A lot of startups claim to have been started in a garage, but Christian and Halldora von Koenigsegg built a supercar empire from theirs. What lessons did they learn along the way? Halldora von Koenigsegg (Koenigsegg Automotive) Building an empire from your garage

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Our future doesn't have to be a boring dystopia If you sometimes feel like we're headed toward a very dull dystopia, you're not alone. In this panel, we'll discuss what the future might look like, without the misery. Falon Fatemi (Node)

Wendy Queen (EPFL)

Fouzia Adjailia (Department of Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, University of Kosice)

Emil Protalinski (VentureBeat) Our future doesn't have to be a boring dystopia

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot How to be a leader in the autotech space What does it take to get a billion dollar auto company off the ground in Europe? Let's find out. Corinne Vigreux (Tom Tom & Codam)

Nicolas Brusson (BlaBlaCar)

Jonathan Weber (Reuters News) How to be a leader in the autotech space

Auto/Tech & TalkRobot Privacy meets innovation in a global marketplace In this keynote presentation, Uber's Chief Privacy Officer, Ruby Zefo, will be discussing the role of privacy in the ride-sharing ecosystem. Ruby Zefo (Uber)

Charlie Warzel (The New York Times) Privacy meets innovation in a global marketplace

Venture stage What makes a SaaS star? What does it take to build enterprise startups that will take the world by storm? Three investors betting on the software solutions discuss what they look for. Yoav Tzruya (Jerusalem Venture Partners)

Lyle Fong (EQT Ventures)

Michael Schuster (Speedinvest)

Cristina Fonseca (Indico Capital Partners)

Stewart Rogers (Grit Daily) What makes a SaaS star

Venture stage Retail therapy: Tech for fast consumption The fashion retail world changes exceptionally fast, with trends falling in and out of style far more than just seasonally. As retail moves increasingly online and the fight for digital consumers intensifies, what are investors looking for in an e-commerce platform? Carmen Alfonso Rico (Samaipata VC)

Rainer Märkle (HV Holtzbrinck Ventures)

Nicola McClafferty (Draper Esprit)

Natalia Drozdiak (Bloomberg) Retail therapy Tech for fast consumption

Venture stage GenZ consumers: What do they want? Some of the biggest IPOs in recent years have been from consumer tech companies like Spotify, Lyft, Uber, Pinterest, etc. What tech does Gen Z want and where are investors placing their bets? Karen McCormick (Beringea)

Tara Reeves (OMERS Ventures)

Rob Lowe (LEGO Ventures)

Avi Eyal (Entree Capital)

Eva Baczynska (The Aster Group) GenZ consumers What do they want

Venture stage Smart exits: How can we help? Investors work together to help founders grow their companies and eventually reach the exit scenario. Join this panel to find out what role investors play in supporting their founders. Younghoon Park (GS Shop)

Jean-Marc Patouillaud (partech)

Asaf Horesh (Vintage Investment Partners)

John-Christian Bourque (Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan)

Mike Hollinger (Dentons Canada LLP) Smart exits: How can we help

Venture stage Winning the war for talent The war for talent is raging and the new battlefield is the independent workforce. Work is ripe for disruption. Employee underperformance, lack of engagement, and turnover are expensive and persistent concerns for corporations. Alternatives to traditional full-time employment in a full-time job are here, along with the new technology, startups, and platforms to support a new way of work. Join this panel to learn more about the future of work and investors' perspective on the war for talent. Diane Mulcahy (Kauffman Foundation, The Gig Economy)

Denis Barrier (Cathay Innovation) Winning the war for talent

Venture stage What to do with your good idea How do you turn an idea into reality? Who should you ask for help? The people you choose to work with can become your competitive advantage. When you have an idea, what people should you surround yourself with to make it a success? Elizabeth Weil (Cartograph Capital)

Saalim Chowdhury (500 Startups)

Cyril Ebersweiler (SOSV)

Chris Adelsbach (Outrun Ventures)

Jared Lindzon (Fast Company, Globe and Mail, Fortune, the Guardian & More) What to do with your good idea

Venture stage The state of global seed The shift towards later-stage investments has created a challenging landscape for early-stage startups seeking funding. As the pool of seed investors shrinks, what are those who are left searching for in companies? Reshma Sohoni (Seedcamp)

Gillian Munson (Union Square Ventures)

Zach Coelius (Coelius Capital)

Alexandre Barbosa (Faber Ventures)

Nizar Tarhuni (PitchBook) The state of global seed

Venture stage AI: Advantage investing? How can AI and VC work more closely together? Can AI help VCs make more informed decisions about the scalability of a startup, and the likelihood of growth? In this panel we'll look at harnessing the power of AI to assist the decisions often based on gut. Jacob Mullins (Shasta Ventures)

Dale Chang (Scale Venture Partners)

David Kelnar (MMC Ventures) AI: Advantage investing?

Venture stage Why startups need corporate VC to thrive Entrepreneurs and startup executives have many options when raising capital for their fast moving companies so they can stay ahead of innovations in 5G, mobility and AI. This session's speakers come from the world's largest corporations and will make the case for corporate venture capital, discuss what entrepreneurs should know before accepting it, and what CVCs can offer besides money. Gen Tsuchikawa (Sony Corporation)

Deborah Magid (IBM Venture Capital)

Colleen Cunniffe (Verizon Ventures)

Alex Irwin-Hunt (fDi Magazine (Financial Times)) Why startups need corporate VC to thrive

Venture stage Supporting entrepreneurs in new markets Balancing value and profit: Learn how VCs support tech companies in developing countries that have the ability to succeed and change the world for the better. Maya Horgan Famodu (Ingressive)

Michael Schlein (Accion)

Pedro Santos Vieira (500 Startups)

Alara Basul (UKTN - formerly Tech City News)

Venture stage Making it better: Good disruptions Whoever holds the gold makes the rules. Cash rich investors decide what opportunities and ideas get the green light and which go to idea heaven. This session explores the heavy burden to make the right choices for our collective future. Christian Nagel (Earlybird)

Jalak Jobanputra (FuturePerfect Ventures)

Marcelo de Andrade (Earth Capital Partners)

George Henry (LocalGlobe)

Caleb Silver (Investopedia) Making it better: Good disruptions

Venture stage Banking on it: Why fintech is more than a safe bet Fintech could be a gateway to financial inclusion globally, making the sector more than just a smart bet. From online lending to payments startups, why should VCs focus on fintech? Michael Schlein (Accion)

Donatella Callegaris (Flashpoint)

Callum Burroughs (Business Insider) Banking on it: Why fintech is more than a safe bet

Corporate Innovation Summit Opening remarks Welcome to Corporate Innovation Summit, where we unfold the secrets of the worlds largest firms. Scott Campbell (Deloitte) CIS - Day 1 - Morning opening remarks

Corporate Innovation Summit The code: Business secrets from Silicon Valley What’s the secret of Silicon Valley’s success? How has one place produced so many generations of market-defining companies? Author Margaret O’Mara discusses the lessons for global business found in the true, behind-the-scenes history of the people who built Silicon Valley and shaped Big Tech in the USA. Margaret O'Mara (University of Washington Department of History) The code Business secrets from Silicon Valley

Corporate Innovation Summit Governments' role in the fourth Industrial Revolution Technology is shortening the life cycle of the Fortune 500. Government regulation plays a key role in helping industry stay ahead of the technology curve. In this session, we hear from top policy makers from around the globe on governments’ role in driving competitiveness. Andrej Kiska (For the people)

Paula Ingabire (Government of Rwanda)

Nicholas Vinocur (POLITICO (European edition)) Governments' role in the fourth Industrial Revolution

Corporate Innovation Summit The cognitive enterprise IBM SVP of Global Business Services Mark Foster explains the next big shift in business architectures - becoming a cognitive enterprise. By combining proprietary data, unique tech platforms and specialist expertise, financial services institutions continually reinvent themselves for competitive advantage. Mark Foster (IBM)

Paul Michelman (MIT Sloan Management Review) The cognitive enterprise

Corporate Innovation Summit The good, the bad and the future of big data As we enter the age of artificial intelligence and micro-marketing, how corporations use data has never been closer to the forefront of our thinking. In this session, the data leaders of WalllGreen Boots Alliance, JC Decaux and Xandr will guide us on where we go from here. François-Xavier Pierrel (JCDecaux)

Steve Rempel (Wallgreen Boots Alliance)

Lori Fink (Xandr)

Joaquim Bretcha Boix (ESOMAR) The good, the bad and the future of big data

Corporate Innovation Summit Blockchain: The use cases Blockchain’s utility remains unproven. Recent examples of blockchain’s potential impact on financial markets go far beyond initial applications, P2P lending or crowdfunding. This panel of experts will share their thoughts on the creative possibilities that forecast a bright future for blockchain. David Wachsman (Wachsman)

David Chaum (Elixxir)

Corentin Denoeud (ROCKSIDE ( Blockchain ))

Noelle Acheson (CoinDesk) Blockchain The use cases

Corporate Innovation Summit Stitching fashion back together Join us as we uncover how PVH is taking a unique approach to implementing disruptive innovation along the Fashion Value Chain that will shape the industry for years to come Anne-Christine Polet (PVH Europe) Stitching fashion back together

Corporate Innovation Summit Opening remarks Welcome back to Corporate Innovation Summit. We hope you enjoyed your lunch. Kristin Luck (ESOMAR) CIS - Day 1 - Afternoon opening remarks

Corporate Innovation Summit Innovating against crisis In this keynote, we will learn how leaders in business and government are reacting to a world of constant change and disruption. We will analyse the idea of opportunity in chaos, and ask how a 'crisis' mode of operations can help organisations, from startups to global giants, better prioritise, mobilise resources to realise their innovative ideas. Ricardo Vargas (Brightline Initiative) Innovating against crisis

Corporate Innovation Summit Mindsets beyond MVPs: Innovating at scale It has been said that vision without a strategy remains an illusion. In this conversation one of the world’s largest consulting companies will delve into the practicalities of thinking strategically and the barriers of bringing a plan to life. Narry Singh (Accenture) Mindsets beyond MVPs Innovating at scale

Corporate Innovation Summit Driving digital transformation through experience Pfizer and Code and Theory will discuss how the 170 year old pharmaceutical giant is differentiating itself and driving an enterprise-wide digital transformation through experience design. Lidia Fonseca (Pfizer)

Michael Treff (Code and Theory)

Paul Michelman (MIT Sloan Management Review) Driving digital transformation through experience

Corporate Innovation Summit Building an ecosystem for big growth The term 'ecosystem' has been inordinately referenced in the modern day. What does it take to genuinely cultivate an innovation ecosystem for meaningful economic growth? In conversation with author and historian Margaret O'Mara, we welcome ecosystem leaders from three different continents to come together and exchange their learnings, drawing on similarities on the components required to induce purposeful growth. George Tee (Hong Kong Science and Technology Park)

Kat Borlongan (La French Tech)

Paula Ingabire (Government of Rwanda)

Margaret O'Mara (University of Washington Department of History) Building an ecosystem for big growth

Corporate Innovation Summit On the brink of catastrophe: A digital 21st century without Europe This keynote, featuring two of BCG’s leading digital strategists, will reveal the findings from an eye-opening assessment on the digital maturity of various countries across the world and its strategic implications for Europe. François Candelon (Boston Consulting Group) On the brink of catastrophe: A digital 21st century without Europe

Corporate Innovation Summit Tech secrets of the superbrands This talk explores the world of superbrands, dissecting the technologies that enable these brands to connect with their audience. How do these giant brands connect with the individual to make them part of the collective? This session brings together experts of global branding who will share their insights into how technology is playing a pivotal role in the evolution of the superbrand. Alan Boehme (P&G)

Chris Perry (Weber Shandwick)

Sairah Ashman (Wolff Olins)

Michelle Castillo (Cheddar) Tech secrets of the superbrands

Corporate Innovation Summit The Height of Disruption The world of business needs more disruption, and so does the world at large. This session explores how the business ideas and philosophies of the great entrepreneurs of our time — including Marc Benioff, Arianna Huffington, Zhang Ruimin, Oprah Winfrey and more — can show us the way to a more prosperous and purposeful future. Jean-Marie Dru (TBWA) The Height of Disruption

Growth Summit Getting a VC to say yes: Securing the funding you need to grow Hear from CEO of Futril, Hannah, on key factors which will help turn that “no” into a “yes”, and secure that crucial funding you need to fuel your growth. Hannah Dawson (Futrli) Getting a VC to say yes: Securing the funding you need to grow

Growth Summit The three rules to break for lasting growth There is no correct blueprint for growing a successful company. Whether it's culture, capital, or competition, high growth companies evolve by breaking out of traditional paths and pitfalls. Ephesoft CEO Ike Kavas outlines the three rules you should always break. Ike Kavas (Ephesoft) The three rules to break for lasting growth

Growth Summit How BestDoctor multiplied business by 500% Hear from BestDoctor's CEO, Mark Sanevich, on the company’s background in creating the best customer service on the Russian insurance market. This year the company scaled up business by five and are now creating the healthcare ecosystem of the future. Mark Sanevich (BestDoctor) How BestDoctor multiplied business by 500%

Growth Summit The anatomy of the perfect pitch deck CEO and co-founder of DocSend, Russ explores what data tells us about successful pitch decks. What works, what doesn't, and how to build the pitch deck that will get you in front of VCs. Russ Heddleston (DocSend) The anatomy of the perfect pitch deck

Growth Summit The startup challenge of transforming traditional industries As CEO of digital ecosystem company VAKT, Etienne reflects on the lessons the company has learned after two years of operations and on the challenges of disrupting the global commodities trading industry. Etienne Amic (VAKT) The startup challenge of transforming traditional industries

Growth Summit Why innovation is key to the success of your company CEO of Glowbl, Laurent, will outline why it's time to bring real life interactions into digital experiences. That's how an edtech startup like Glowbl, facing world-class competitors, makes the difference by mimicking human behaviour. Laurent Souloumiac (GLOWBL) Why innovation is key to the success of your company

Growth Summit Financing SMEs in fast growing economies The SME credit gap is over $5 trillion worldwide. However, using its Sardis technology, Lidya solves this problem by using over 100 data points to disburse credit to SMEs in Eastern Europe and West Africa through an easy and inspiring lending process. Tunde Kehinde (Lidya) Financing SMEs in fast growing economies

Growth Summit The art of the pivot: From agency to SaaS social listening to MLaaS Navigating a pivot intact requires a lot of navigation and unforeseen challenges. But how does one survive two pivots and flourish? This session will take the audience through the journey of Converseon from an agency, to a listening platform, to MLaaS for natural language processing, and the art and science of reinvention it has learned along the way. Rob Key (Converseon.AI) The art of the pivot: From agency to SaaS social listening to MLaaS

Growth Summit The bull's eye strategy to bootstrap past $2m ARR Communication spreads in concentric circles, from the core influencers towards the least connected actors. By targeting these core influencers in the "bullʼs eye", co-founder and CEO of Chili Piper, Nicolas will discuss how he was able to close the first million in revenues himself, bootstrap past $2m and continue doubling year over year. Nicolas Vandenberghe (Chili Piper) The bull's eye strategy to bootstrap past $2m ARR

Growth Summit Ad tech is dead. What’s next? Tipser’s founder shares how Europe's biggest websites and media combat declining advertising and affiliate revenues with embedded ecommerce. This strategy has been proven to outperform ad tech revenues within three months, and provide long term exponential growth. Marcus Jacobsson (Tipser) Ad tech is dead. What’s next

Growth Summit Reimagining healthcare: Why incentives matter Joe is the CEO of Karuna Health, a startup giving every patient a guide in the healthcare system. Why work in healthcare? Why now? What role will regulation and incentives play in shaping your success or failure? Want your work to make a difference? This is the conversation to join. Joe Kahn (Karuna Health) Reimagining healthcare: Why incentives matter

Growth Summit Trust as a driver for growth: How to use a disaster in your favour Co-founder of Bitwala, Benjamin will discuss how version one was forced offline when two partners fell through. Rather than giving up, he'll explain how they handled the situation in a way that acted as a springboard for the launch of Bitwala 2.0. Ben Jones (Bitwala) Trust as a driver for growth: How to use a disaster in your favour

Growth Summit Tracking ownership as your startup grows: Why digitising equity is crucial With fewer and fewer companies reaching IPO, Capdesk CEO, Christian explains why managing equity in spreadsheets can mean losing track of what you own, and not getting to cash out in time. This is why the future of equity is digital. Christian Gabriel (Capdesk) Tracking ownership as your startup grows: Why digitising equity is crucial

Growth Summit Science as a catalyst for growth GenePlanet founder Marko Bitenc will present how a company became an important biotech player through innovative solutions and unique sales channels. Marko Bitenc (GenePlanet) Science as a catalyst for growth

Growth Summit Nutrition and technology secrets for enhancing longevity Humans have the capability to live healthy to 110. Unlocking the secrets of aging and living Longer is at the essence of what we do at L-Nutra. Given that we are the only company with an issued patent on promoting health and longevity, we wanted to share the pillars of nutrition for longevity. Joseph Antoun (L-Nutra) Nutrition and technology secrets for enhancing longevity

Growth Summit High-impact predictions: Anticipate and win with machine learning The co-founder of EPICA will discuss how EPICA is democratising access to ML/AI, and how predictive capabilities have become a key capacity that any company can access. Diego Paramo (EPICA) High-impact predictions Anticipate and win with machine learning

Growth Summit Making magic: Developing new products Co-founder of Mercku, Erik Ackner, delves into the moving parts and strategies that go into building a cutting-edge product. Designing and improving existing products can follow familiar roadmaps, but creating something entirely new requires delicate coordination across all functional teams. Erik Ackner (Mercku) Making magic: Developing new products

Growth Summit Capitalising on market opportunities in the payments industry Co-founder of ShieldPay, Tom outlines how growing companies can react to client demand as well as the changing landscape of the market effectively. Tom Squire (Shieldpay) Capitalising on market opportunities in the payments industry

Growth Summit AI & healthtech: Developing rare disease treatments at scale Co-founder of Healx, Tim discusses how the company has used AI to translate 100 rare disease treatments towards the clinic by 2025. Tim Guilliams (Healx) AI & healthtech: Developing rare disease treatments at scale

Growth Summit Reinvent the wheel: Scale fast and please customers How Tylko reinvented the process of designing, manufacturing, and buying furniture to become one of the fastest growing next-generation furniture companies. Benjamin Kuna (Tylko) Reinvent the wheel Scale fast & please customers

Growth Summit Closing the loop: Three failure points that will doom your first industrial IoT deployment Based on his experience as both a customer of IIoT products and now a provider of an IIoT solution, Matthew will discuss how startups can avoid the three most common failure points for new IIoT solutions at industrial facilities: poor data structure, inadequate connectivity, incomplete ecosystem. Matthew Kleiman (Cumulus Digital Systems) Closing the loop 3 failure points that will doom your first industrial IoT deployment

Growth Summit Scaling a business in a rapidly growing industry: Medical device cybersecurity Nova Leah recognised a need for cybersecurity solutions in the connected medical device industry before that industry existed. The company now recognise that today’s solutions will not be fit to meet tomorrow's challenges. As they prepare to scale, Nova Leah places focus on people, processes and technology to meet the rapidly evolving industry needs. This is the company's story. Fergal McCaffery (Nova Leah) Scaling a business in a rapidly growing industry: Medical device cybersecurity

Growth Summit How to build a safer world: Machine reasoning for the cyber-physical age Based on his journey as a quantum physicist with Lockheed Martin's famed Skunk Works division, Jordan will take the stage to explain why the status quo of systems development is no longer an option for today's complex cyber-physical systems such as autonomous vehicles, next-gen fighters, energy production, and medical devices. Jordan Kyriakidis (QRA Corp) How to build a safer world: Machine reasoning for the cyber-physical age

Growth Summit Time to target a different audience? Over 50s are one of the largest and wealthiest audiences, however very few tech companies choose to target them. The co-founders of Lumen, the dating app for over 50s, talk about the realities of targeting an audience which neither of them are a part of, and the lessons they have learned. Charly Lester (Lumen)

Antoine Argouges (Lumen) Time to target a different audience

Growth Summit Make your technology compliant from day one Regulatory compliance can stop the adoption of any new technology. Instead of spending time and money trying to influence regulators why not take another approach? Co-founder of Billon, Robert will explain how the company chose to design with embedded regulatory compliance existing regulations in mind. This led to unique technological choices and gave them the advantage of having a solution which is ready to use in a live business environment from day one. Robert Kaluza (Billon) Make your technology compliant from day one

Growth Summit Scaling a startup globally from Europe: Lessons learned Since Profitero’s launch at Web Summit 2010, the company and its founders have gone through a steep learning curve. CEO and co-founder, Vol will share how, despite being based in Ireland, Profitero managed to raise funding from a top US VC, open offices around the world and sell to enterprise customers in over 50 countries. Vol Pigrukh (Profitero) Scaling a startup globally from Europe: Lessons learned

Growth Summit Changing the most inert industry in the world Silos in healthcare are painfully obstructive. They drain money and time, and compromise the quality of patient care. Many have experienced difficulty in bringing change to this inert industry. CEO and co-founder, Joost Bruggeman, explains how Siilo is driving change from the bottom up. Joost Bruggeman (Siilo) Changing the most inert industry in the world

Growth Summit Building a FinTech that’s changing the game Bitpanda’s CEO Eric Demuth will talk about how the company solved one of the industry’s biggest challenges: making investing as safe and easy as possible. Eric will share the company’s growth insights: how to create products with a positive revenue stream that can actually scale, and Bitpanda’s impact on the financial industry - empowering everyone to invest in their future. Eric Demuth (Bitpanda) Building a FinTech that’s changing the game

Growth Summit What happens to teamwork when you rapidly increase your workforce in 18 months? Whether for its millions of users or internally, Klaxoon has always shaken up the way teams work. CEO, Matthieu, explains Klaxoon's journey and also how to preserve amazing teamwork when scaling and leading a "meeting revolution" into 120 countries.

Growth Summit Really starting from scratch: Tackling the zero data problem CEO of Audio Analytic, Chris, will talk about the experience of starting an AI company that had to overcome the near-impossible – mapping the world of sounds. But with no suitable dataset available, the company first had to solve the zero data problem. Chris Mitchell (Audio Analytic) Really starting from scratch Tackling the zero data problem

Growth Summit Apex.AI: Taking software from open source to products Jan, the CEO and co-founder of Apex.AI, will outline how the company brings open source software to products in the mobility space. He'll discuss the challenges they've faced along the way, as well as their business model and long term vision. Jan Becker (Apex.AI) Apex.AI Taking software from open source to products

Growth Summit Speed is everything Mode co-founder and CEO, Derek Steer, shares the story of how speed of data played a critical role in Mode’s growth, and how to effectively use data to grow a company. Derek Steer (Mode Analytics) Speed is everything

Growth Summit Design for product success Co-founder and CEO, Pieter shares how the Sketch team built the tool they needed and grew it into the digital design platform that empowers over one million designers — from freelancers to the world’s largest companies. Pieter Omvlee (Sketch) Design for product success

Growth Summit Preparing for the rise of AI, autonomous vehicles, and the IoT revolution Things are going to get worse before they get better. Major outages are making headlines every day. The world is becoming more reliant on the internet, and every business is becoming an online business. We need a new approach with the rise of AI, autonomous vehicles, and IoT. Matthew Fornaciari (Gremlin Inc.) Preparing for the rise of AI, autonomous vehicles, and the IoT revolution

Growth Summit People before profiles: Customer relationships in the age of AI In this talk, founder and CEO of integrate.ai, Steve presents an oral history of martech, pinpointing the exact moment we stopped treating our customers like people, and started seeing them as profiles. New technology like AI presents an opportunity to get back to basics, but will businesses bite? Steve Irvine (Integrate.ai) People before profiles: Customer relationships in the age of AI

Growth Summit How product intelligence is redefining the global tech industry We are in a product-led era, where companies with the best product experience win. Product intelligence is the secret sauce for building frictionless customer experiences. See how product intelligence empowers teams to build exceptional experiences with insights that are relevant, timely, and contextualised to the customer’s behavior. Spenser Skates (Amplitude) How product intelligence is redefining the global tech industry

Growth Summit Pushing the envelope: Aiming for the impossible and going beyond Vasco will discuss how he set up a labs team to explore new technologies that ultimately translated into disruptive products with a huge business impact. Vasco Pedro (Unbabel) Pushing the envelope: Aiming for the impossible and going beyond

Growth Summit Autonomy and the future of transportation Hear from AEye co-founder, Ransom on autonomy and the future of transportation Ransom Wuller (AEye) Autonomy and the future of transportation

Growth Summit David partnering Goliath: How startups should think at partnerships Francesco Simoneschi, CEO and co-founder of Europe's leading financial API provider TrueLayer, discusses how building a network of partnerships is a critical and often overlooked part of a startup's journey. Using TrueLayer's story of working with banks, fintechs and regulators to successfully build and refine its products, Francesco will cover the strategy and factors all startups should consider when building and maintaining their partnership network. Francesco Simoneschi (TrueLayer) David partnering Goliath: How startups should think at partnerships

Growth Summit From cleaning toilets to a $60m raise: The story of Guesty Learn how Guesty co-founder and CEO, Amiad and his identical twin brother launched an apartment cleaning service that morphed into one of the widest-used, highest-funded short-term rental management platforms across the globe. Amiad Soto (Guesty) From cleaning toilets to a $60m raise: The story of Guesty

Growth Summit How to move your business from startup to growth in five steps Impact's CEO, David will share his experience in driving Impact forward - from a startup to a high-growth business. The audience can expect to see his five step roadmap for success. David Yovanno (Impact) How to move your business from startup to growth in five steps

Growth Summit Building a European champion in five years How can you build a European champion in 5 years? Firmin, co-founder and CEO at PayFit, will address the five key lessons you need to succeed on a B2B market. Firmin Zocchetto (PayFit) Building a European champion in five years

Growth Summit Engineering a successful pivot TouchBistro founder and CEO, Alex discusses the winning skills of building an agile company that can pivot strategy and business model to meet market demand and capture greater market share. Alex Barrotti (Touch Bistro) Engineering a successful pivot

Growth Summit Bidroom: Master disruption and growth with a subscription business model The co-founder of Bidroom, Michael discusses key growth factors in how their disruptive, membership-based business model changed one of the world's largest industries. Michael Ros (Bidroom) Bidroom: Master disruption and growth with a subscription business model

Growth Summit Using the Silicon Valley playbook to take on big tech Founder of DFINITY, Dominic outlines how the company combined the NASA and Silicon Valley playbooks to build the Internet Computer that promises to reverse Big Tech’s monopolisation of the internet. Dominic will explain how the science behind landing men on the moon and building the most valuable tech companies powered the growth of DFINITY. Dominic Williams (DFINITY) Using the Silicon Valley playbook to take on big tech

Growth Summit A job in 24 hours: The reinvention of blue collar hiring CEO of JobToday, Polina will cover the revolution that is currently happening on the blue labour market, as well as key elements of successful growth for mobile solutions such as her own company. Polina Montano (JobToday) A job in 24 hours: The reinvention of blue collar hiring

Growth Summit Solving the problem of next-gen cars starts with thinking of scale Not long ago the plan for next generation cars included 12 cameras, 6 LiDARs, 10 radars, V2X, and multiple processors. Would this car actually work? Probably not. The innovative use of radar tech enables smarter processing, fewer sensors, and lower power. Less is more - the key for scale in automotive. Kobi Marenko (Arbe) Solving the problem of next-gen cars starts with thinking of scale

Growth Summit The DNA of a great invention is a great unmet need Founder of Cala Health, Kate will outline how a relentless focus on customer's needs can lead to breakthrough innovation that transcends traditional industry boundaries. By reimagining electricity as a medicine, she'll explain how her company is changing both the way we treat the body and the way patients access their healthcare. Kate Rosenbluth (Cala Health) The DNA of a great invention is a great unmet need

Growth Summit From newcomers to leaders: How Red Points is disrupting the fight against fakes Laura, CEO of Red Points, will be discussing how the company has become the fastest growing intellectual property SaaS solution by leveraging technology to support brands worldwide as they fight against fakes online. Laura Urquizu (Red Points) From newcomers to leaders: How Red Points is disrupting the fight against fakes

AWS Developer Workshops How to build on AWS without knowing much about AWS Building a new startup? Which cloud provider do you pick and why? If you are brand new to AWS or cloud computing and interested in learning about how to leverage the cloud to build your next app or startup, then this is the session for you! Join us to learn about how to get started with application development, deployment, and operations on AWS. You will also learn about why AWS is the most popular platform for technology startups, and how you can use AWS to serve your customers while you scale them. Slides: How to build on AWS without knowing much about AWS

AWS Developer Workshops Modernise your websites and applications with AWS Web development changes rapidly. New languages, modern frameworks (and microframeworks), and stronger, smarter browsers and edge devices allow web developers to innovate faster and smarter. In this session we will look into the different paths a developer can take with AWS to build a modern website or application. From powerful hosting, security and distribution with Amazon S3, CloudFront, Certificate Manager and Route53 to serverless backend and then bringing it all together with AWS Amplify, a new service which can build and manage your web deployments. Slides: Modernize your websites and applications with AWS

AWS Developer Workshops Simplify mobile and web development with cloud-based backends Designing, deploying and maintaining backend services for your mobile application is a challenge. There's a lot to think about. Authentication, authorisation, data access, notifications, offline devices and the usual non-functional requirements of availability, scalability and crucially, shrinking budgets! During this session we will show you how to deploy cloud-based services, without the need to be a cloud expert. Learn how to easily integrate an authentication wall, with minimal coding, how to deploy an API layer and how to publish your web app without using a single server. By attending this session you will be able to accelerate the development of your web and mobile applications by using simplified backends in the cloud. Slides: Simplify mobile & web development with Cloud-based backends

AWS Developer Workshops Supercharge product development with cloud best practices Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) help developers automate the software release process. The faster you can release new features and fix bugs, the quicker you can innovate and respond to customer needs. AWS provides developer tools that help you automate the end-to-end lifecycle of your application. In this session, we will discuss a method for automating the deployment of cloud applications, using services such as AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild, and techniques such as canary deployments and automatic rollbacks. Slides: Supercharge your product development with Cloud best practices

AWS Developer Workshops Choosing the right database for your applications It’s 2019 and there are 329 different databases being tracked by db-engines.com - how are we supposed to know which one to use for which problems? This talk walks through the basics of the common database types and specific implementations by showing real world use cases. Slides: Choosing the right database for your applications

AWS Developer Workshops Making sense of machine learning for your organisation Machine learning (ML) helps your organisation leverage data by providing immense value across almost every part of the stack, but where do you begin? Common questions include how can it help me, what do I need to know, and how do I get started? In this session, we'll lay out the groundwork by reviewing the basics of ML applications, followed by exploring the different services available on AWS. We'll review the pros and cons of different methodologies. You'll leave this session with questions that you can take back to your team to help you decide which methodology is best for you. Please note that seating is on a first come, first served basis. Slides: Making sense of machine learning

AWS Developer Workshops Getting started with serverless chatbots Interested in learning how to build a serverless chatbot? In this session, we will go over the basic concepts of serverless coding and Amazon Lex. Amazon Lex is a service for building chatbots that can be integrated into your existing messaging tools such as Slack, Facebook Messenger, and personalised web apps. It provides deep learning functionalities to understand natural language, so it can recognise what your customers are trying to say. The best part? You can get started building chatbots without any code! Please note that seating is on a first come, first served basis. Slides: Getting started with serverless chatbots

creatiff 21st century design is for everyone We all have a universal understanding that visuals such as red denotes danger, a green man on a traffic light means it’s safe to cross, and a skeleton skull on a bottle of unknown liquid means poison. When it comes to design, communication is immediate; it’s easy and transcendent. But other than simply being consumers of design, Canva CEO and co-founder Melanie Perkins poses a question - can we empower everyone to create? Melanie Perkins (Canva) 21st century design is for everyone

creatiff Data addiction: AI and the future of design A collection of industry leaders discuss the impact of AI for the industry, including whether they believe automation will replace the designers of today and tomorrow. They'll also explore how data can improve the customer experience in an age of growing concerns over privacy. Pete Stein (Huge)

Yali Saar (Tailor Brands)

Marcus Fairs (Dezeen) Data addiction: AI and the future of design

Data addiction: AI and the future of design

creatiff UI and the future of the customer experience A panel of industry experts outline their vision for the evolving role of UI in the relationship between a brand and its customers. They'll outline best practice guidelines that every company can follow. Olga Madejska (Amazon Web Services)

Georg Petschnigg (WeTransfer)

Hector Ouilhet (Google)

Katie Deighton (The Drum) UI and the future of the customer experience

creatiff Is design thinking overrated? How Garmin survived disruption Garmin, a company once synonymous with sat navs, has not only survived disruption but is projected to reach record revenue in 2019. Join Chief Product Architect Wai Lee as he shares his journey of incubating new products, leading internal startups and the role of design at the company; while along the way offering insights that can be applied to any industry. Wai Lee (Garmin International) Is design thinking overrated? How Garmin survived disruption

creatiff How does your brand sound? Fine tuning for voice assistants Successful conversation branding is about shaping a brand’s perceived personality, giving it a voice, adding tonality and infusing it with character. CEO of MetaDesign, Daniel will explore the winning formula to use when shaping your brand's voice, while making it an authentic part of your narrative. Daniel Leyser (Meta Design) How does your brand sound: Fine tuning for voice assistants

creatiff Designing the ultimate driving experience COO of Swedish car company Koenigsegg, Halldora von Koenigsegg offers an insight into the passion behind the design of their breathtaking supercars. How did the ultimate driving machine adapt to meet the demands of a growing climate crisis and how is this group of "automotive artisans" preparing for a world of autonomous driving? Halldora von Koenigsegg (Koenigsegg Automotive) Designing the ultimate driving experience

creatiff The commercial value of brand principles in 2019 From the climate crisis, to Fair-trade, consumers today demand ultimate transparency from their brands. Our panel explores the growing business advantage of being seen with a clear understanding of the impact which your company is having on the world. Are tags like sustainability now the ultimate selling point? Sairah Ashman (Wolff Olins)

Fabian Birgfeld (W12, A TCS Interactive Design Studio)

Edwina Dunn (Starcount)

Rog How (Polleni Ltd) The commercial value of brand principles in 2019

creatiff Friend or foe? Technology and the future of animation Technology has had a dramatic impact on the animation industry. These industry experts will discuss whether it has helped or hindered the birth of creativity in the art form. More importantly, what lies ahead for the industry as 2D animation continues to lose popularity? Darragh O'Connell (Brown Bag Films)

Sarah Fell (Cartoon Network)

Mike McGee (Framestore)

Rob Schwartz (Billboard) Friend or foe: Technology and the future of animation

creatiff Design without borders: The future of globalisation and the industry Like it or not, designers are tied to globalisation. They have no choice but to understand the link between the economic, social, cultural and political implications of globalisation on society, and on our professional situations. Join the discussion as our panel debate what it truly means to be part of a borderless design industry. Patrick Llewellyn (99designs)

Rosanne Somerson (Rhode Island School of Design)

Tim Kobe (Eight Inc)

Charlie Smith (Charlie Smith Design)

Erika Allen (VICE Media LLC) Design without borders: The future of globalisation and the industry

creatiff Key lessons from the art of the successful rebrand Rebranding a company's goals, message, and culture is hard – many try and most fail. A successful campaign requires more than a revamped logo. These marketing and branding experts explain what companies should do to inspire customers, investors and others to see their brand in a new light. Margaret Molloy (Siegel+Gale)

Tom Klein (MailChimp)

Paul Stafford (DesignStudio)

Charlie Wood (Business Insider) Key lessons from the art of the successful rebrand

creatiff Why the future belongs only to the imaginative No other conscious creature can think about the future in the ways that humans can. That gives us an extraordinary gift: The ability to imagine. Brian will talk about why brands are no longer in competition with each other, but with the future—and why imagination will be the lifeblood of a better tomorrow. He will review the process that made them the first American Design Agency of the Year, awarded by Ad Age. Brian Collins (Collins) Why the future belongs only to the imaginative

planet:tech Planes, trains and automobiles: How can we travel sustainably? Flight shaming is growing, carbon footprints are shrinking and the need to provide climate friendly travel methods is reaching new heights. What's next for travel and transport in a world that's increasingly unhappy with the options currently on offer? Sandra Bour Schaeffer (AIRBUS SAS)

Kevin Conrad (Coalition for Rainforest Nations)

Isabel Hilton (Chinadialogue.Net) Planes, trains and automobiles How can we travel sustainably

planet:tech Are we facing water wars? We live on a big blue green ball. But there's no world without water. What can be done to protect and preserve the global supply? Is the glass half full or half empty? And how will global politics play out if there's not enough to go round? Paul O'Callaghan (BlueTech Research)

Drew Fitzgerald (501CTHREE.org & JUST Water)

Jay Iyengar (Xylem)

Tom Finn (Thomson Reuters Foundation) Are we facing water wars

planet:tech Reshaping business to save the planet Partnerships are the new normal in business, according to the CEO of one of the leading green energy companies on the planet. In this unmissable fireside chat, António Mexia explains why he believes secrecy is no longer the name of the game and how the sharing of ownership and tech know-how can create global sustainable solutions in energy systems and beyond. António Mexia (EDP)

Neanda Salvaterra (The Wall Street Journal) Secrecy is outdated, co-operation is key

planet:tech The will of the people: Why ground support matters If one Swedish teenager skipping school can do more for sustainability than the biggest branding campaign, who can say which environmental issues will go viral and which will languish in the digital doldrums? This session highlights the role of the global zeitgeist and questions whether anything can be achieved in sustainability without the will of the people. Vanessa Wright (Pernod Ricard)

Dianna Cohen (Plastic Pollution Coalition)

Isabel Hilton (Chinadialogue.Net) The will of the people: Why ground support matters

planet:tech Plates and the planet: How to eco-feed the world A growing population means more mouths to feed. And there are a shrinking number of solutions, especially sustainable ones. Where to next for those who fight world hunger? And can tech step in to save the spread? Vandana Tilak (Akshaya Patra Foundation)

Antoine Hubert (Ynsect)

Britta Muzyk-Tikovsky (Capscovil Innovation Agency) Plates and the planet: How to eco-feed the world

planet:tech On the frontlines of extinction Whether saving trees, saving primates or saving the Sumatran forests, extinction is a war-zone and this session brings together speakers from its frontlines; discussing what's being done to preserve nature's legacy, claws, tusks and all, before time runs out. Farwiza Farhan (HAkA)

Christian Kroll (Ecosia)

Isabel Hilton (Chinadialogue.Net) On the frontlines of extinction

planet:tech Sustainability starts at home From home heating to home building, this session explores the future of sustainable cities. We'll find out how we can make them as environmentally inoffensive as possible, for the well-being of both people and the planet. Toon Bouten (tado° GmbH) How homes can help

planet:tech Opening remarks Caroline Venza (Mission Control Communications) Opening remarks

planet:tech Net-zero, now achievable What are the implications and opportunities of being able to put atmospheric carbon back in the ground? In this exclusive solo session, we hear from one of the only companies in the world engaged in carbon upcycling and find out if the tech behind it is all that's been promised. Steve Oldham (Carbon Engineering Ltd.) Net-zero, now achievable

planet:tech Why the ocean isn't doomed Plastic in the Pacific. Shampoo in the Sargasso sea. Bottles on the beaches. As some claim it's too late to clean up the oceans, others ask what happens if we don't? Our panel of experts reflects on the fight to look past pollution, toward solutions, and reveal why they believe all is not yet lost. Garrett McNamara (Garret McNamara)

Dianna Cohen (Plastic Pollution Coalition)

Philip Crowther (Associated Press) Why the ocean isn't doomed

planet:tech Powering the future Farewell fossil fuels? What does that mean for the future? Is an all-electrical world a solution, or just a stop-gap ? What about nuclear power? And what's the role of consumers, who are now part of the supply chain in a way we haven't seen before? Emmanuel Lagarrigue (Schneider Electric)

Jesse Moore (M-KOPA)

Neanda Salvaterra (The Wall Street Journal) Powering the future

planet:tech How to be part of the solution Environmental issues don't always get the best framing in the public discourse. Rising temperatures, rising oceans, rising problems... but what about solutions? UNGC CEO Lise Kingo talks about global plans for a better tomorrow, and how businesses big and small can start sustainable journeys, today. Lise Kingo (UN Global Compact)

Thorold Barker (The Wall Street Journal) How to be part of the solution

SportsTrade Inside Benfica: The standard setter in talent development Benfica has established itself as one of the leaders in player development. This session offers an unrivaled insight into one of the most successful academies in the world from those who built it. Luisao Silva (SL Benfica)

Pedro Marques (SL Benfica)

Pedro Pinto (Empower Sports) Inside Benfica: The standard setter in talent development

SportsTrade Wladimir Klitschko: From boxing champion to challenge master Wladimir Klitschko holds the record for the longest cumulative heavyweight title reign. In this session, he explains his love of a challenge and his success principles both inside and outside the ring, which still serve him today. Wladimir Klitschko (Klitschko Ventures)

Sachin Nakrani (The Guardian) Wladimir Klitschko: From boxing champion to challenge master

SportsTrade Women's sport revolution: Inside the World Cup The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup heralded a new era for the game. World Cup winner, Meghan Klingenberg, Jenny Wang of Re-Inc, and BBC Director of Sport, Barbara Slater, talk about how the game can grow following the record-breaking World Cup. Barbara Slater (BBC)

Meghan Klingenberg (Re-Inc)

Jenny Wang (Re-Inc)

Eniola Aluko (Juventus FC)

Daniel Macaulay (Brandwave Marketing) Women's sport revolution: Inside the World Cup

SportsTrade eSports: Roadmapping the future eSports is not a fad, it is the future of gaming. This session will delve into the growth of the billion-dollar industry and answer the question everyone is asking – what’s next? Sergey Portnov (Parimatch)

Bruce Stein (aXiomatic)

Rob Harris (The Associated Press) eSports Roadmapping the future

SportsTrade The changing face of TV Sports Is the TV sports rights bubble about to burst? This session examines the state of industry and highlights what the disruptors and OTT platforms are doing to change the game. Baron Davis (Business Inside the Game)

Zack Weiner (Overtime)

Michael Spirito (Sapphire Ventures) The changing face of TV Sports

SportsTrade Jessica Ennis-Hill: A winner's guide to business Olympic champion and three-time world champion, Jessica Ennis-Hill talks the transition from athlete to entrepreneur as she sets about replicating her sporting success with fitness app Jennis. Jessica Ennis-Hill (Jennis Fitness)

Ger Gilroy (Off The Ball) Jessica Ennis-Hill: A winner's guide to business

SportsTrade Future-proofing golf Tracing its origins back to 15th century Scotland, the ancient game of golf is fighting to stay at the forefront of innovation. Hear from people helping them do that in this session featuring the President of the Golf Channel and the CEO of the European Tour. Mike McCarley (GOLF, NBC Sports Group)

Keith Pelley (PGA European Tour)

Rob Harris (The Associated Press) FutureProofing Golf

SportsTrade The business of football This session offers a 360° view of running a modern football club, as we bring leaders in playing, managing, sports science and administration together to outline what it takes to build success. Sean O’Connor (STATSports)

José María Cruz (Sevilla FC)

Pascal Chimbonda (Pascal Chimbonda)

Andy Mitten ( FourFourTwo) The business of football

SportsTrade Walking with giants President of Sevilla FC, José Castro, outlines how Spain's oldest La Liga club is operating on the cutting edge of innovation. José Castro Carmona (Sevilla FC)

Miguel Delaney (The Independent) Walking with giants

SportsTrade Ronaldinho: Reimagining the beautiful game Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho talks Teqball and the evolution of the beautiful game. Ronaldinho (Teqball)

Viktor Huszar (Teqball)

Pedro Pinto (Empower Sports) Ronaldinho: Reimagining the beautiful game

SportsTrade Leadership lessons from sport Respect is earned not given, leadership is learned through hard work, sacrifice and dedication. Some of the most influential people in their field share what sport has thought them about leading. Alejandro Agag (Formula E)

Antonina Shevchenko (UFC)

Liv Boeree (Effective Giving)

Valentina Shevchenko (UFC)

Miguel Delaney (The Independent) Leadership lessons from sport

SportsTrade Inside La Liga: How technology is disrupting sport The President of La Liga, Javier Tebas, offers unrivalled insight into the role technology has played in growing one of the biggest sporting leagues in the world. Javier Tebas (La Liga)

Guillem Balague (La Liga TV) Inside La Liga: How technology is disrupting sport

SportsTrade Adopting the champion's mindset Former professional footballer Deco, now founder and CEO of of D20 Sports, Gilberto Silva, World Cup winner and Invincible with Arsenal and Paul Brighten, CEO of Entourage Sports agency and former tennis pro discuss how success in sport has helped them prosper in business. Deco Souza (D20 Sports)

Paul Brighten (Entourage Sports & Entertainment)

Gilberto Silva (Brazil)

Rosa Oliveira Pinto (SIC TV) Adopting the champion's mindset

SportsTrade The athlete's afterlife Changing industries is always a monumental challenge, athletes do this as their sporting career winds down. Hear from athletes who have successfully transitioned from sportsperson to business leader. Mathieu Flamini (GFBiochemicals)

Baron Davis (Business Inside the Game)

James Dart (The Guardian) The athlete's afterlife

SportsTrade Eric Cantona: Tackling society's greatest challenge The word “legend” is often thrown around, but rarely used so accurately. The iconic Eric Cantona and co-founder of Common Goal Jürgen Griesbeck outline how the organisation is trying to unite the global football community so they can tackle the greatest social challenges of our time. Eric Cantona (Common Goal)

Jürgen Griesbeck (Common Goal)

Sid Lowe (The Guardian) Eric Cantona: Tackling society's greatest challenge

SportsTrade The athlete's guide to influence and brand building Louis Saha spent 15 years hitting the back of the net. Now he's joined forces with brand and digital marketing expert Kate Hamer to create the AxisStars platform. In this session, you'll find out how they are using the net to score a different kind of goal. Louis Saha (AxisStars)

Kate Hamer (AxisStars)

Andy Mitten ( FourFourTwo) The athlete's guide to influence and brand building

SportsTrade Changing the fight game One stage, two trail blazers. Meet the women who changed the fight game. Paige VanZant (UFC)

Cris Cyborg (MMA fighter)

James Dart (The Guardian) Changing the fight game

SportsTrade The Web Summit Innovation in Sport Award: Ronaldo, Real Valladolid The Web Summit Innovation In Sport Award is the international mark of excellence in the sports business community, it recognises people and organisations that have successfully incorporated technology in the pursuit of excellence. This year we honour Brazil great Ronaldo and Real Valladolid, the two time World Cup winner, two time Ballon d’Or winner, four time FIFA World Player of the Year, three time World Soccer Player of the Year, former UEFA Club Footballer of the Year and Golden Ball winner will add to his trophy case when he is presented with the Web Summit Innovation in Sport Award for 2019 by Portugal's Minister of Economy Pedro Siza Vieira. Ronaldo (Real Valladolid)

Pedro Siza Vieira (Government of Portugal)

Ger Gilroy (Off The Ball) The Web Summit Innovation in Sport Award: Ronaldo, Real Valladolid

UnBoxed Opening Remarks Peek behind the marketing as the year's biggest consumer electronics are reviewed by independent industry critics and consumers themselves. Lindsey Turrentine (CBS Interactive)

UnBoxed New releases for the smart home What are the most advanced devices for your home? Our panel of reviewers offer a glimpse into the future of the smart home with a range of new releases. Dominic Preston (IDG)

Keaton Keller (Gas Media Group)

Katie Collins (CNET)

Lindsey Turrentine (CBS Interactive) New releases for the smart home

UnBoxed Top new smartphones on the market for Christmas 2019: Collection A Are you looking to upgrade your phone with the latest smartphone on the market? Keaton Keller of Youtube channel TechSmartt, Jacklyn Dallas of Youtube channel NothingButTech and Tom Honeyands, of YouTube technology channel The Tech Chap, will review our first collection of top new arrivals on the market to help you decide. Keaton Keller (Gas Media Group)

Tom Honeyands (The Tech Chap)

Jacklyn Dallas (NothingButTech)

Lindsey Turrentine (CBS Interactive) Top new smartphones on the market for Christmas 2019: Collection A

UnBoxed The best new smart speakers on the market In an overcrowded market, how can you sort through the noise and choose the best speaker for your home, office or daily life? Meet our panel of reviewers, who've done the hard work for you. Dirk Kuchel (Computerbild)

Daniel Catalão (RTP)

Kevin Lynch (TechRadar)

Lindsey Turrentine (CBS Interactive) The best new smart speakers on the market

UnBoxed A review of top smart watches to hit the market Meet the latest range of smart watches which can do everything from tracking your heart rate, to playing music while you run. How does our panel of reviewers rate them against their market rivals? Eli Etherton (Eli The Computer Guy )

Tom Honeyands (The Tech Chap)

Katie Collins (CNET)

Lindsey Turrentine (CBS Interactive) A review of top smart watches to hit the market

UnBoxed Opening remarks Peek behind the marketing as the year's biggest consumer electronics are reviewed by independent industry critics and consumers themselves. The afternoon stage content will be opened by tech reporter Jess Kelly. Jess Kelly (Newstalk) UnBoxed - Day 1 - Afternoon opening remarks

UnBoxed Top new laptop releases Are you looking to replace your old laptop with a new one; one that can work for home, for work or for gaming? Our panel will analyse new entries to the market to help you decide. Eli Etherton (Eli The Computer Guy )

Tom Honeyands (The Tech Chap)

Jacklyn Dallas (NothingButTech)

Jess Kelly (Newstalk) Top new laptop releases

UnBoxed Headphones to soundtrack your life with Meet the breathtaking new devices that will have audiophiles soundtracking their lives like never before. Our panel will introduce you to top-of-the range new releases onto the market. Kris Carlon (Android Authority)

Kevin Lynch (TechRadar)

Daniel Catalão (RTP)

Jess Kelly (Newstalk) Headphones to soundtrack your life with

UnBoxed New smartphones on the market for Christmas 2019: Collection B Meet the next generation of smartphones to fall in love with, or not? A second collection of new releases onto the market will be put through their paces by our panel of expert reviewers. Dominic Preston (IDG)

Kris Carlon (Android Authority)

Jacklyn Dallas (NothingButTech)

Jess Kelly (Newstalk) New smartphones on the market for Christmas 2019: Collection B

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 1 Mada Seghete (Branch)

Sophia Tran (THE BLOGTROTTER GIRL)

Ekaterina Holt (XTX Markets)

Marcus Fehling (Siemens)

Ilya Gelfenbeyn (Google)

Pedro Pestana (neroes)

Christoph Weigl (SeeHow)

Roman Prytkov (DriveTrust)

Alan Hickey (VROMO)

Evgeny Grankin (UVL Robotics)

Bernd Oostrum (Tezsure) PITCH group round 1

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 4 Rashmi Gopinath (M12)

Ramin Behzadi (7 Gate Ventures)

Lais de Oliveira (Startup Genome)

Tanja Koch (Fluxunit - OSRAM Ventures )

Mário Guerreiro (EDP Innovation)

Rui Barros (MITMYNID)

Alexey Kistenev (Standuply)

Mitchell Buhling (Hakuna Group)

Sarah Merrick (Ripple Energy)

Arif Abed (Monocle Reality )

Karl Naim (Diet Doctor)

Tanel Orro (Reinvest24 OÜ) PITCH group round 4

PITCH group round 4

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 7 Oded Ben Dror (eToroX)

Fred Lardieg (Mubadala Ventures)

David Meltzer (Sports 1 Marketing)

Ricardo Marvao (Beta-i)

Christoph Goeken (M-Venture)

sergey khodakov (Skolkovo)

Jakob Knutzen (StreamCrux)

Olivier Le Lann (EVA)

Michiel Lensink (Ikbenfrits.nl)

Joep Wittebrood (BLACKBEAR®) PITCH group round 7

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 10 Sander Geels (A-Players)

Curtis MacDonald (Happiness Ventures)

Jim Hunter (Delos)

Raúl Saraiva (Portugal Ventures)

Soulama Sakar (null)

Benjamin Gareis (reachtag)

Kevin Feeney (Datachemist )

Simon Puleston Jones (WokenUp )

Leila Lech (AVI Retail Intelligence)

Nicole Lowe (KPMG) PITCH group round 10

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 13 Jules Walker (KPMG)

Yamilette Cano (Louder)

Anthemos Georgiades (Zumper)

Jim Hunter (Delos)

Melissa Lester (Dig Ventures)

young kwon (Petmate)

Hugo Feiler (Minima )

Nicolas Hotterbeekx (Hytchers)

Piotr Bardadyn (Titans24)

Mateusz Romanów (Titans24 - cyber security saas for SMEs)

Rodrigo Moretti (Modatta)

André Flórido (Betmarkets)

Veena Giridhar Gopal (Salesbeat ) PITCH group round 13

PITCH 1 PITCH group round 16 Francis Lowry (Allstate Strategic Ventures)

Malin Holmberg (Target Global)

Anneli Rispens (DDB EMEA )

Miguel Rangel (Siemens)

Mohan Ram (DigitalOcean )

Amer Nasereddin (Primus )

Ben Moe (Frame)

Thierry Tacheny (Invineo)

Riccardo Tomassetti (JoinSet)

Hubert Guzera (placeme)

Den Melnykov (PayCore.io)

MIGUEL REYNOLDS BRANDAO (CORKBRICK EUROPE)

Niky Achivei (VTransFair) PITCH group round 16

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 2 Nic Brisbourne (Forward Partners)

David Meltzer (Sports 1 Marketing)

Myra Khanna (PSP Investments )

Luis Shemtov (Lunar Ventures)

Miguel Barbosa (Portugal Ventures)

Jiazi Guo (LEGO Ventures)

George Laliashvili (Stack)

Daniel Sozonov (o.vision)

Sam Davies (Real Limks)

Pedro Humbert (ECO2Blocks)

MICHAEL JASCHKE (AlterMobili ) PITCH group round 2

PITCH group round 2

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 5 Juan Pablo Ortega (Rappi)

Harry Briggs (Omers Ventures)

Paddy Dillon (Elkstone Ventures)

Jordan Fliegel (Techstars)

Daniel Reis (PLMJ)

Miguel Teixeira (everis Portugal)

Jony Jung (Bitsensing Inc. )

Michal Kiezik (EAGLYS, Inc.)

Paulo Ferreira dos Santos (Ubirider)

Peter Horvath (TRIFFT)

JuanMiguel Perez Rosas (Finboot)

Brennan Basnicki (Ripatrip) PITCH ground round 5

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 8 Adrian Lloyd (Episode 1)

Werner Vogels (Amazon)

James Stewart (Level One Fund)

Jag Singh (Techstars Berlin)

Ahmed Habib (Harvest Holdings)

Amali de Alwis (Microsoft for Startups UK)

Naor Amir (CityGuyd)

Oliver Werneyer (IMburse AG)

Will Ben Sims (KeepAppy)

Gabriel Fumagalli (LinkApi)

Lucas Nygaard (Hololink)

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 11 Alexia Arts (MMC Ventures)

Nico Goulet (Adara Ventures)

Yamilette Cano (Louder)

Niklas Rosenberg (OpenOcean)

Faizal Javer (Javer Group)

Brett Kaluza (PitchBook)

Alex de Bold (AskAPro)

Simon Boulet (Stay22)

Eric van Hall (CopyRobin)

Wilco Verdoold (CopyRobin)

José Luis Siñani (Kusilo)

Alexandra Stefan (IMPRESSO)

Nenad Novovic (GoPlant.me) PITCH group round 11

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 14 Vanessa Wright (Pernod Ricard)

Claude Ritter (Cavalry Ventures)

Yamilette Cano (Louder)

Stephan Morais (Indico Capital Partners)

Joe Altendorff (Dentons Venture Technology Group)

Marco Delgado (Siemens, SA)

Hendrik Kramer (PYLOT GmbH)

Svetlana Zakharenkova (Mishka AI)

Tony Park (Stipop Inc.)

Klena Sarges Silva (ICTB/FIOCRUZ )

Jacinto Sa (Peafowl Solar Power AB)

Pedro Beirão (Appy Saúde )

PITCH 2 PITCH group round 17 Zach Coelius (Coelius Capital)

Michael Szalontay (Flashpoint)

Yamilette Cano (Louder)

Henri Baker (Dentons Venture Tech)

Patricia Alves (SIEMENS )

Tal Ben-Simon (eToro)

Erika Vincent (MaaStran)

Christoph Hantschk (goodbag)

Alexander Zaytsev (RAISON.AI)

Alberto Noronha (Nium)

Leah Cohen (Runnr)

Rosse Gates (AlphaVoice) PITCH group round 17

PITCH 2 PITCH quarterfinal 1 Diana Lace (Overkill Ventures)

Rouven Dresselhaus (Cavalry Ventures)

Felix Buggenthin (Siemens AG)

David Meltzer (Sports 1 Marketing)

Andre Retterath (Earlybird)

Joakim Dal (GP Bullhound) PITCH quarterfinal 1

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 3 Brian Collins (Collins)

Ana Lobo Xavier (PORTUGAL Ventures)

Pedro Vasconcellos (Pearson Ventures)

Jordi Vidal (Kibo Ventures)

Edel Coen (Draper Esprit)

Russ Heddleston (DocSend)

Javier Gutiérrez (Brave Corporation )

Nathan Harris (Ease, Inc.)

Abbas Bertina (Bertina international GmbH - (Melkana))

Aroa Fernandez Alvarez (Trace Collective)

Gabriel Menegatti (SlicingDice / Simbiose Ventures) PITCH group round 3

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 6 Dennis Smith (Evolution Equity Partners)

Miles Kirby (AV8 Ventures)

Yancey Spruill (DigitalOcean)

Brendan Yell (Twilio )

Paulo Pinho (Semeia Ventures)

Tomasz Florczak (ChallengeRocket)

Nuno Brito Jorge (GoParity)

Jihye Roh (Sonist)

Etienne Koo (Show My Size)

Hana Sutch (Go Jauntly)

Manuel Milliery (Qwarzo)

Chris Adelsbach (Outrun Ventures) PITCH group round 6

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 9 Maya Horgan Famodu (Ingressive)

Christian Knott (Capnamic Ventures)

Felix Buggenthin (Siemens AG)

Mohan Ram (DigitalOcean )

Gijs den Hartog (Capital Mills)

Eyal Sheinholtz (eToro)

Joanna Yein Song (PIXEL Display Inc.)

Danica Damljanovic (Sentient Machines)

Rafal Witkowski (null)

andrea baldini (AR Market )

Sergey Soloboev (Energozapas.com)

Egor Pchelnikov (Cyberfishing)

Samuel Lathey (Bippit) PITCH group round 9

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 12 Fatima Zaidi (Quill )

Oliver Clasen (JL Angel Invest GmbH)

Brendan Yell (Twilio )

Tom Michael (Dentons US LLP )

Maja Markowitz (APX)

Tracy Isacke (Silicon Valley Bank)

Rupert Barksfield (Pynk)

Seth Ward (Pynk)

Sam Abrika (Cash Coach)

Katy Lindemann (Blu Health)

Laurent Marfisi (Unistellar Optics)

Ken Miyake (mui Lab, inc.)

Simonetta d'Ottaviano (Nettoken)

Mario Arabov (LAMA) PITCH group round 12

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 15 Roham Gharegozlou (Dapper Labs)

Marin Cauvas (Anthemis Group)

Freddie Evans (Augmentum Fintech)

Saba Karim (Techstars Accelerator)

Eduardo Lemos (null)

Ivan Alaiz (Sap)

João Lopes (Bloq.it)

Artur Fjodorov (HUGO.legal)

Alex Cordero (TABLA TIME)

Stone Atwine (Eversend)

IVAN SHTANKO (Puzzle English International B.V.)

Hirbod Bigvand (Surfboard) PITCH group round 15

PITCH 3 PITCH group round 18 Jens Lapinski (Angel Invest Ventures)

Sergio Raposo Frade (Crédito Agricola)

Saba Karim (Techstars Accelerator)

Keshin Govender (Siemens)

Pakiza Abdulrahman (Bahrain Economic Development Board)

Christina Lock (EDP)

Nick Nedelchuk (Localie)

James Rees (Ayoa)

Darina Momot (Cittart )

Maria Hahn (Nutrix )

William Villalobos (www.TheFutures.io)

Andrei Netto (Headline) PITCH group round 18

PITCH 3 PITCH quarterfinal 2 Tahira Rehmatullah (T3 Ventures)

Jean-Marc Patouillaud (partech)

Ajay Ramachandran (Happiness Ventures)

Brendan Yell (Twilio )

Jacqueline van den Ende (Peak Capital)

Ulli Waltinger (Siemens) PITCH quarterfinal 2

SaaS Monster Back to the future with cloud Businesses agree there is an abundance of opportunities in digital transformation. Yet, as they welcome new technologies, they often keep old structures and practices in place that hold them back. In 2010 SAP embraced cloud to offer customers choice in how they consume SAP’s software. As the world’s largest enterprise software company, with its software playing a role in up to 77% of global transactions, the company embarked on one of the most comprehensive and complex digital transformation journeys the industry has seen. The results have been significant: the revenue, profit and the number of employees have more than doubled since 2010 and by 2023, SAP projects that it will approach the 80% mark for its predictable revenue. But, it all started with the commitment to re-invent the traditional business model with the customer at the centre, and re-imagine the company culture. Adaire Fox-Martin (SAP SE) Back to the future with cloud

SaaS Monster Inside Facebook’s SaaS company Enterprise collaboration, communication and laying the groundwork for the future world of work is becoming increasingly important to businesses of all sizes. Facebook's Workplace Global Head, Julien Codorniou, discusses why Facebook is moving into the enterprise SaaS industry Julien Codorniou (Facebook)

Elizabeth Schulze (CNBC) Inside Facebook’s SaaS company

SaaS Monster Retention as the new conversion The old world of SaaS marketing is one replete with hacks, tips, tricks, and techniques all designed to get a user to signup and hopefully convert. But when most modern revenue is through subscription, what is a conversion today? After all, we don’t buy software these days, we subscribe to it. This talk covers the new techniques that modern day product owners and marketers will need for the new world of customer relationships. Des Traynor (Intercom) Retention as the new conversion

SaaS Monster To scale or not to scale? The startup world is a fast-growing, responsive one. The majority of founders will face a dilemma of whether or not to scale their businesses. Join the founders of Crossbeam, Sisense and TripActions who will share their experiences. Ariel Cohen (TripActions)

Bob Moore (Crossbeam)

Lingjia Tang (Clinc)

Kimberly Weisul (Inc.) To scale or not to scale

SaaS Monster The democratisation of innovation Organisations historically designed themselves as castles with moats, where valuable resources were only accessed by a small, trusted group. However, today’s hyper-disruptive landscape makes it extremely difficult to guess what the market wants at any given time. To succeed these days, organisations need to decentralise and design with the broader villages in mind. Different groups need to be able to freely access valuable data so they can self start and build up their own economies. Tune into Ross’ session to learn how organisations can democratise innovation and why APIs should be central to any strategy. Ross Mason (MuleSoft, Dig Ventures)

Julie Bort (Business Insider) The democratisation of innovation

SaaS Monster From freemium to premium How can companies convert free users to paid subscribers? The CEOs of Crunchbase and App Annie will answer this huge question as they discuss different ways to successfully move through this often difficult conversion funnel. Jager McConnell (Crunchbase)

Ted Krantz (App Annie)

Don Clark (The New York Times) From freemium to premium

SaaS Monster Shortcuts to succ-Saas How do staff based inhouse and remotely affect how SaaS companies build their marketing teams? What is the ideal team structure to ensure growth? Join this session to find out. Janine Pelosi (Zoom Video Communications)

Tom Klein (MailChimp)

Jordan French (Grit Daily News) Shortcuts to succ-Saas

SaaS Monster How space-based networks will bring internet to the world OneWeb has caught the world's attention with their mini satellites. By 2021, they will serve as a 'space-based' mobile network, enabling coverage for all rural areas around the world. Adrian Steckel, the CEO of this pioneering startup, will speak about the direction they are taking and the revolutionary, ground breaking technology they are using to execute high-speed 5G connectivity. Adrián Steckel (OneWeb)

Kit Eaton (Formerly NYTimes, FastCompany) How space-based networks will bring internet to the world

SaaS Monster Is collaboration killing us? From chat to file sharing to constant pings, there are more ways to communicate and collaborate than ever before. And yet, despite the proliferation of collaboration tools, actual productivity has declined considerably. In this fireside chat, Chris Farinacci, COO for leading work management platform Asana, will discuss how our always-on notification culture is widening the chasm between collaboration and productivity, and what role technology leaders can play in bridging the gap. Chris Farinacci (Asana)

Jordan French (Grit Daily News) Is collaboration killing us

SaaS Monster Grow fast or die slow Today’s hyper-growth entrepreneurial successes go from one to hundreds of customers and employees in just a few years. Often with little budget, these upstarts recognise that to break out and stave off competitors, they need to quickly acquire as many customers as possible, rapidly expand and scale globally, all while cementing enduring and defensible market leadership. Join this talk to discover how your company can weather the storms of hyper-growth. Gaurav Dhillon (SnapLogic)

Allan Grant (Hired.com & Talkable.com)

Liam Proud (Reuters Breakingviews) Grow fast or die slow

SaaS Monster I, Robot: The future of marketing Mobile has created the most frictionless market the world has ever seen – within seconds, you can reach millions of potential customers across the globe. To manage the complexity of a global market, marketers use increasing amounts of data – and to deal with that, they use machine learning or AI. Does this mean the marketer of the future is a robot? Christian Henschel (Adjust)

Emil Protalinski (VentureBeat) I, Robot The future of marketing

SaaS Monster The true meaning of free trade Gert Sylvest, Tradeshift Inc, in conversation with Don Clark, discuss global trade accessibility issues and how the SaaS industry can help to solve these problems. Gert Sylvest (Tradeshift Inc)

Don Clark (The New York Times) The true meaning of free trade

SaaS Monster Lisbon and the world John Graham-Cumming, the CTO of Cloudflare in his interview with Mariana Barbosa, the Editor of ECO, talks about opening the office in Lisbon and the future of the SaaS industry. John Graham-Cumming (Cloudflare)

Mariana Barbosa (ECO) Lisbon and the wor