Event Agenda
Day
1 :
10/16/202408:30
08:30
Networking | Expon's 10x AI strategy [By invitation only]
Expon Capital is hosting an exclusive breakfast as it unveils its groundbreaking 10x AI Strategy, designed to reshape industries through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. This exclusive event is designed for forward-thinking investors, visionary partners, and innovators seeking to be at the forefront of AI’s next big leap.
We’ll dive into the strategies behind scaling AI-driven innovation, real-world success stories from our portfolio, and a roadmap for navigating the next wave of AI disruption.
09:00
09:00
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Digital session 1
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
Tech Academy (Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing)partao.com (Automotive & Smart Mobility)Vsion Smart Window (Automotive & Smart Mobility)Clean Something For Nothing (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)Contactless, automated charging for scooters in cities (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)Voltcore Tech Solutions (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)ECO Cube (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)ReviveBattery B.V (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)Social Cooling (CleanTech, EcoTech & Energy)Lyrasense (Digital Venture in SpaceTech for Sustainability)MAIC OS (Digitalization of Hospitality industry)Voice of Fire (Gaming)KinetixPro (Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing)ClusterVise (Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing)AnalysisMode (Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing)VIZYONAIR (Logistics & Supply chains)DJUBA (Logistics & Supply chains)TradDocs (Logistics & Supply chains)SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
09:00
Fit4Start pitches
10:00
10:00
[CANCELLED] Masterclass | Â Silicon valley insightÂ
This session will explore the differences in how US and European VCs assess their investments.
Open to all
PierreFestal (Promus Venture)
11:00
11:00
Masterclass | « How US VC assess their investments »
11:00
Titans of Tech: Unrivalled era of AI-led innovation for European tech
Join us as GP Bullhound presents the latest edition of its Titans of Tech report, marking the tenth consecutive year of highlighting and analysing key growth trends in Europe's tech ecosystem. This year’s report delves into the resilience and innovation driving European tech, offering insights from leading founders and CEOs of companies like Synthesia, Quantexa, SEON, Flo Health, Zappi, and CoverManager. Discover what it takes to build a billion-dollar company, critical success factors, and how tech companies can thrive even in challenging economic climates.
Carlosde la Esperanza (GP Bullhound)AlonKuperman (GP Bullhound)
12:00
12:00
Panel | Navigating term sheet negotiations with investors
How does term sheet negotiation with an investor unfold during a fundraising round?
This session offers a unique opportunity to witness the dynamics of term sheet negotiation. An entrepreneur will take the stage to discuss with a business angel and a venture capitalist. This interactive session will provide insights into the strategies, challenges, and nuances involved in negotiating term sheets. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives from both sides of the table, featuring an honest and transparent discussion.
ChristopheBianco (Pragma conseil)TeonaKhubutia (LBAN)MatiasMäenpää (Videobot)KevinMuller (Passbolt)
12:30
Lunch
13:30
13:30
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Digital session 2
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
Desai (Creative industries)Obofaz (Creative industries)Essembl (Fashion - Artificial Intelligence)Examin - First european MCSP (Cybersecurity)DataSecure Anti-Ransomware by Cortex Security S.A. (Cybersecurity)finvx.io (FinTech & RegTech)Art Consortium (FinTech & RegTech)Futura Tickets (FinTech & RegTech)Welcome Account (FinTech & RegTech)OMNIO (FinTech & RegTech)Algora (FinTech & RegTech)LetzTrail (Outdoor sport tourism)MoveMe (Relocation Technology (ICT))Symbiotics (Software as a service)DC4CALL (Software as a service (SAAS) & AI telecommunication)RMT Labs (Staffing and Recruitment)Wequity (Tech for ESG Managers, Sustainability Managers, ESG Auditors, Sustainability Consultants)SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
13:30
Term sheet battle
14:00
14:00
Masterclass | The perfect pitchÂ
Perfect Pitch, myth or reality? This session will help startups to craft a compelling pitch that grabs investors' attention. Discover what really matters to VCs, how to tell your startup’s story and the key elements to focus on for your pitch to spark curiosity and get a second meeting.
Open to all
QuentinDupraz (Ilavska Vuillermoz Capital)
14:00
Masterclass | « The perfect pitch »
14:00
Mobility/logistics pitching event
14:00
Pitches & matchmaking | The future of autonomous driving & supply chains [By invitation only]
Six European startups, at the forefront of innovation in Autonomous Driving and Supply Chain Management, will pitch their solutions to leading Luxembourg companies and investors in these sectors. The pitching event will be followed by a networking session. This event is organised by the Cluster for Logistics, CorpPearls and EY Luxembourg, in partnership with the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.
IngoDietterle (Hybrid Lidar Systems AG)MaxNilles (Ministry of Mobility and Public Works)SørenNissen (Yaak Technologies ApS)StephanePETTI (EIB)MarioTorres (IVEX.ai)
15:30
15:30
Reverse pitches | What support can startups and scaleups expect from European and national entities?
The session will explore support services available to startups and scaleups. EU and national entities will have five minutes to showcase how they help businesses grow and thrive. Following the presentations, there will be a Q&A session, allowing entrepreneurs to interact directly with the representatives and get their questions answered.
LauraAmbrogio (Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)YouriCillien (Luxinnovation GIE)RemiGrizard (Luxinnovation)Giuseppe Lombardi (European Investment Bank)RamonaOcak (European Commission)Ekkevan Vliet (European Innovation Council)
16:00
16:00
Presentation | Navigating European innovation: Insights from EU-funded startups
Dealroom, in partnership with Dealflow and the Europe Startup Nations Alliance (ESNA), will present key insights from its first-ever report on EU-backed startup ecosystem, titled Accelerating European Innovation. The report explores the impact of EU funding schemes, thanks to a deep analysis of over 15,000 EU-backed startups and scaleups. This report presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with leading investors and policymakers to outline upcoming EU actions and initiatives to support the ecosystem's development.
InêsMagriço (ESNA - Europe Startup Nations Alliance, Associação)ThijsPovel (Dealflow.eu)Ekkevan Vliet (European Innovation Council)YoramWijngaarde (Dealroom.co)
17:00
17:00
Reverse Pitches | Corporate challenges, startup solutions [By invitation only]
Five of Luxembourg’s leading innovative companies will present their unique challenges to startups through concise 5-minute pitches. Each company will outline specific problems they are facing related to customer journeys or operational efficiency, seeking fresh and creative solutions from the startup community.
Following these pitches, there will be a dedicated networking session where startups can engage directly with the presenting companies. This provides a valuable opportunity for startups to identify potential collaboration partners, discuss their ideas in more detail, and explore avenues for partnership and innovation.
EmilieBourlard (House of Startups)DorianCouffignal (Spuerkeess)LauraDÉLÉANT (Spuerkeess)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)PerryResl (La Luxembourgeoise Vie)AureliaRoncali (La Mondiale Europartner)EricSandström (WEALINS)
17:00
Reverse pitches
Day
2 :
10/17/202409:00
09:00
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Healthtech
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
Biobetter (Digital Therapeutics)Global Particle Therapy (Medical Devices)dBio - Decentralized Intelligent Biotechnology (Health and Exercise Management with AI wearable solutions)DeepTrial (Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Personalized Medicine)SmartTT- Club (Digital Therapeutics)Actif Throughout Life (Medical Devices)OneTouch CGM (Medical Devices)Glacies Biome (Digital Diagnostics)TrialCraft (Medical Writing Tools (for Clinical Trials))ZenZen (Digital Therapeutics)Helical sarl (AI platform for Pharma)EVA (Medical Devices)CoNurse (Digital Diagnostics)Deep LS (Drug Discovery)onsApdikt (Remote Monitoring or Care)SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
09:00
Fit4Start pitches
09:00
Matchmaking | Tomorrow Street breakfast [By invitation only]
Tomorrow Street is an innovation centre that accelerates cutting-edge technology by scaling late-stage startups. It is a joint venture between Vodafone and Technoport.
The Scaleup X programme, run by Tomorrow Street, firstly connects innovative tech scaleups with decision-makers from Vodafone to foster collaboration and create new business opportunities. The programme also introduces scaleups to Luxembourg to digitally transform the local ecosystem and access the wider European market.
Companies from the Scaleup X programme and members of Tomorrow Street innovation centre are hosting a networking breakfast with investors and corporate leaders, to introduce the companies to influencers in Luxembourg technology ecosystem.
09:00
Tomorrow Street matchmaking breakfast
09:30
LPEA Insights | Main Stage [For investors only]
MORNING SESSIONS
9:30 - Welcome
9:45 - Operational Excellence in Fund Management
10:20 - Operational Excellence in Portfolio Management
11:00 - Break
11:20 - GP Consolidation: The Race for Scale
11:45 - How to Build and Nurture Investor Confidence
12:15 - The Draghi Report: a Boost to Private Investments?
12:30 - Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
13:30 - Scaling New Heights: Is There a Ceiling for the Secondaries Market?
14:00 - ESG: From Regulation to Value Creation
14:30 - Break
14:45 - The Divergence of EU and US Private Markets
15:00 - Perpetual Funds: the Next Frontier?
15:30 - How is PE Addressing the Needs of FOs and HNWIs?
16:00 - Break
10:20
10:20
LPEA Insights | Toolbox Stage [For investors only]
MORNING SESSIONS
10:20 - M&A Transactions - Anti-trust Regulation
10:45 - Semi Liquid Secondary ELTIFs: not for Everyone
11:00 - Break
11:20 - Delegation Oversight on Asset AML
11:55 - Empowering Growth: Private Equity Fund Financing Solutions
12:30 - Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
13:30 - Business Case: the Acquisition of Alter Domus by Cinven
14:00 - Short Case Studies from the Board Room – Good Governance in Action
14:30 - Break
14:45 - VC How to Set Up your VC Fund in Luxembourg
15:10 - VC Fundraising Strategies
15:35 - VC & BA: Due Diligence KPIs
16:00 - Break
16:30 - The Value of Decarbonation
17:10 - Women GPs reflect on Luxembourg’s PE/VC Market
11:20
11:20
LPEA Insights | PE Tech Stage [For investors only]
MORNING SESSIONS
11:20 - How to Embrace Technology?
11:40 - Navigating the churn. The quest for excellence in private markets asset servicing
12:00 - Boosting Investment Value with Technical Due Diligence
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
13:30 - Cybersecurity, How to Secure your PE Operations
13:50 - The Tech Challenge of DORA
14:10 - Data Management & Ecosystems integration
14:30 - Break
14:45 - Insourcing / Outsourcing Technology Impact
15:10 - Retail Revolution: How Alter Domus Transformed its Tech for the Future of Investment
15:35 - Combining Technology for a Smooth Investor Onboarding
15:50 - Break
16:30 - DATA & AI Look Alike but Differ
16:50 - Tech in HR
17:10 - Optimising the relationship with your Depositary partner
17:30 - Digital Assets for PE/VC Funds
11:30
Networking | European business angel get together [Business Angel only]
The Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) is set to host an exclusive gathering of business angels from across Europe inviting business angels from various European business angel groups and EBAN.
This get together at LBAN Coffee Booth, located at LPEA Insights area, will provide a unique platform for business angels to network, share insights, and explore potential investment opportunities within a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
11:45
Panel | The value and benefits of investing in women-led startups
Join a discussion with representatives of five venture capital firms who explain why they choose to invest in startups led by women. Look at real-world examples, learn about the importance of diversity in founding teams, gain insights into how to adapt different and new criteria in the fundraising and implementation process and how to share a vision that generates value and drives growth.
VictoireLaurenty (Wendel)VericaPoposka (Accelerace)JéromeWittamer (Expon Capital)
11:45
Women & Tech
12:00
12:00
Lunch
12:30
EU Business Angels get together (LBAN)
12:30
Pitches | 8 pioneering startups to discover [Investors only]
Enjoy an informal lunch with eight promising startups and scaleups in Luxembourg. During this session, you will listen to eight pitches by these innovative companies. This is an ideal opportunity to discover these gems early who are shaping the future of our ecosystem with innovative approaches and solutions in their respective fields.
RogerAssaker (MDsim)CorentinColaris (Viapazon)Quentinde MADRE (Kidola)VictorMartin (fundcraft)MeysamMinoufekr (Dropslab Technologies)GregoryNain (DataThings)OmarQaise (OQ Technology)VitalieSchiopu (ClimateCamp)
13:30
13:30
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Space
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
ESGSAT (Earth Observation)Donaa (In-Space Manufacturing)TUMI ROBOTICS – EXPLORING EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS (Applications using space-borne data and space infrastructure for the benefit of other sectors)Aeon (Applications using space-borne data and space infrastructure for the benefit of other sectors)2NDSpace (Satellite as a service)Exobiosphere (In-Space Manufacturing)EarthDataAnalytics (Earth Observation)TerraEye (Earth Observation)WeReloadSvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
13:30
Fit4Start Pitches
13:30
LBAN pitching
13:30
Reverse pitches | How business angels add value to founders
Registration required.
A distinguished member of the Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) will explain what its members look for when investing in promising start-ups and their investment strategies.
This session will provide valuable insights into the added value and impact of business angels for founders. It will be followed by pitches from five Luxembourg start-ups.
ChristopheBianco (Pragma conseil)PabloCalla (Maana Electric SA)CASIUSMOREA (Emailtree.ai)
14:00
14:00
Gener8tor Demo Day
14:00
Showcase | gener8tor Luxembourg startup showcase [By invitation only]
The gener8tor Luxembourg Startup Showcase will feature four innovative European startups from the second cohort of gener8tor Luxembourg’s accelerator program. These startups, selected for their potential to drive systemic change and embrace sustainability, will present their cutting-edge solutions to an audience of investors from the US and Europe, along with key figures from Luxembourg's dynamic startup ecosystem.
The event highlights the culmination of the 12-week gener8tor Luxembourg accelerator, designed to provide startups with seed capital, mentorship, and the resources needed to scale. With a combination of in-person and virtual programming, the accelerator supports founders focused on transforming industries at the corporate, government, and community levels.
AngelikaBocian-Jaworska (Äerd Lab )FonnyBunjamin (Vestis Labs Sarl)Jean-YvesMarié (BIM-Y)ShelbyPeranich (gener8tor)MenachemTabanpour (gener8tor Luxembourg)MarkTehrani (https://www.cybersec-dms.com/)
16:30
16:30
Closing Ceremony & Cocktail
16h30-16h40 : Introduction words | Stéphane Pesch, CEO of Luxembourg Private Equity and VC Association (LPEA), and Michel Rzonzef, President of Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN)
16h40-16h50 : Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy and Tourism
16h50-17h20 : The current state of venture capital, in Luxembourg, Europe, and elsewhere | round table moderated by Yannick Oswald, Partner at Mangrove Capital Partners
17h20-17h30 : Marjut Falkstedt, CEO of European Investment Fund (EIF)
17h30-17h55 : "Megatrends of AI" | keynote by Dusan Stojanovic, Founding Partner of True Global Ventures 4 Plus
17h55-18h05 : Closing words | Sasha Baillie, CEO of Luxinnovation
18h05-18h15 : Announcement of start-ups selected for Fit 4 Start #15
18h15-21h00 : Closing ceremony cocktail
SashaBaillie (Luxinnovation)LexDelles (Ministry of the Economy)MarjutFalkstedt (EIF)VictoireLaurenty (Wendel)MichaelMc Graw (Inovia Capital)PhilippeNyssen (Sofina)YannickOswald (Mangrove Capital)StéphanePesch (LPEA)MichelRzonzef (LBAN)JeremyShure (Sella Group)DusanStojanovic (True Global Ventures)
16:30
Closing ceremony